Lightning Rod
Lightning Rod is crafted at a Crafting Table from 3× Copper Ingot. Its ID is minecraft:lightning_rod and it stacks to 64. Every recipe, use and drop chance below comes from the Java 26.3 game files.
- ID
- lightning_rod
- Made at
- Crafting Table3× Copper Ingot
- Stack size
- 64
- Best tool
- PickaxeStone or better
- Used in
- 1 recipe
How to make Lightning Rod
Game dataThe recipe exactly as it appears in the game. Hover or tap an ingredient to see its name.
Copper IngotCopper IngotCopper IngotLightning RodWhat Lightning Rod is used for
Lightning Rod is an ingredient in 1 recipe.
Plan Lightning Rod in the Crafting Planner
Every item, block and recipe from the game files in one window beside the game. Add what you want to craft and the Crafting Planner adds up every raw material you need, saved as a shopping list.
- Every recipe and drop source
- Raw materials added up for you
- Saved shopping lists
Lightning Rod as a block
CalculatedHardness 3, blast resistance 6. Mining times assume no enchantments or effects, standing on the ground.
- Hardness
- 3
- Blast resistance
- 6
- Tool
- Pickaxe · Stone or better
- Light level
- 0
- Burns
- No
- When mined
- Drops itself
| Mined with | Time | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Hand | 15 s | ✘ |
 Wooden Pickaxe | 7.5 s | ✘ |
 Stone Pickaxe | 1.15 s | ✔ |
 Copper Pickaxe | 0.9 s | ✔ |
 Iron Pickaxe | 0.75 s | ✔ |
 Golden Pickaxe | 1.25 s | ✘ |
 Diamond Pickaxe | 0.6 s | ✔ |
 Netherite Pickaxe | 0.5 s | ✔ |
Advancements
- Surge Protector
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Lightning Rod ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:lightning_rod. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:lightning_rodLightning Rod in other languages
| English | Lightning Rod |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Paratonnerre |
| European Spanish | Pararrayos |
| German (Germany) | Blitzableiter |
| Korean (South Korea) | 피뢰침 |
| Polish (Poland) | Piorunochron |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Para-Raios |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Paratoner |
| Chinese (China) | 避雷针 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | Cột thu lôi |
| Japanese (Japan) | 避雷針 |
| Russian (Russia) | Громоотвод |
| Thai (Thailand) | สายล่อฟ้า |
| Italian (Italy) | Parafulmine |
| Czech (Czechia) | Hromosvod |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | عصا البرق |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 避雷針 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Penangkal Petir |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Lightning Rod is crafted at a Crafting Table from 3× Copper Ingot. It's used in 1 other recipe. Placed as a block it has 3 hardness and 6 blast resistance.
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Lightning Rod FAQ (Java 26.3)
How do you make Lightning Rod in Minecraft?
Put 3× Copper Ingot in a crafting table in the pattern shown above; it makes 1.
What is Lightning Rod used for in Minecraft?
Lightning Rod is an ingredient in 1 recipe, including Waxed Lightning Rod.
What is the item ID of Lightning Rod?
The ID is minecraft:lightning_rod. Use /give @p minecraft:lightning_rod to get one with cheats enabled.
What's the fastest way to mine Lightning Rod?
With a Netherite Pickaxe it takes 0.5 seconds (hardness 3), without Efficiency or Haste.