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Lightning Rod is one of the abilities of Ramuh in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to unlock and use Lightning Rod, its ability upgrades, effects, AP cost, as well as how to unlock the Road to Redemption trophy!
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| Description | ||
| Create a ball of lightning that, upon being struck, chains lightning to other nearby enemies. | ||
| Ability Cooldown | 55 seconds | |
| Recommended Use |
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- Bursts are emitted as soon as the ball is struck by Clive or an enemy. - Clive can follow up Lightning Rod with a Magic Burst to strike the ball immediately after executing Lightning Rod. - However, lightning emitted due to an enemy striking the ball is more potent than that caused by Clive's strikes. - Taunt can be used to lure enemies into a attacking the ball. - Pressing the execute button after placing the ball will cause the ball to move to Clive's new position. |
| Technique | Command |
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| Lightning Rod | Strike an enemy with a charged burst caused by an enemy attack. |
Lightning Rod is unlocked by gaining the power of Ramuh during the quest, Cid the Outlaw. You may need to complete or encounter a certain story section in order to unlock this ability.
The Lightning Rods you create by using this ability can be attacked to discharge lightning in a small radius. This can be triggered even by the enemies, which you can also force by using Taunt.
Attack the orbs as much as you can to maximize the damage dealt by this skill.
| AP Cost | Added Effect | |
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| Base | 120 | - |
| Upgrade | 525 | Increases range of lightning when striking ball. |
| Mastery | 1000 | Allows assignment to any Eikon. |
Clive can learn and upgrade Abilities by spending Ability Points (AP) obtained through enemy combat and through completion of Main Quests, Side Quests, or even Hunt Board Quests.
How to Learn and Upgrade Abilities and Skills
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Lure an enemy into striking a Lightning Rod 3 times before it dissipates (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue). |
Having enemies attack the lightning orb created by Lightning Rod will also create a discharge. Standing near the orb increases the chance of enemies triggering the discharge themselves.
Successfully drawing attacks into the Lightning Rod three times before it disappears will unlock the Road to Redemption trophy achievement. It is recommended to keep using Taunt while the Lightning Rod is active to get this achievement easily.
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List of All Abilities and Skills
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 Pile Drive
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Lightning Rod
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 Blind Justice
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 Judgment Bolt
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 Thunderstorm
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How to Use Lightning Rod and Cooldown
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