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Lightning Rod Gem Effects and How to Get

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Lightning Rod is a Skill Gem in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Continue reading to learn about its effects, modifiers, how to obtain it, its requirements, and other gems you can pair with it.

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Upcoming Changes
・Lightning Rod damage has been increased by 30%, and their duration has been increased to 20 seconds.

Lightning Rod Gem Overview

Lightning Rod Stats and Requirements

Lightning Rod ImageLightning Rod
Type Skill
Tier 1
Tags
Duration, Projectile, AoE, Sustained, Lightning
Attack Speed 120% of Base
Attack Damage 20%
Requirements
Level None Dex None
Str None Int None
Description
Fire an arrow that drops from above, creating a Lightning burst. The arrow remains in the ground, and any Chaining Lightning beams can Chain to it. When Chained to, the arrows release another Lightning burst.

All Lightning Rod Gem Effects

Effects
・Converts 100% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage
・Burst radius is 2 metres
・Maximum Arrow duration is 12 seconds
・Arrow disappears after being Chained to 6 times

Latest Patch Update

  • Arrows now take 1 second to charge up before releasing a Lightning Burst when chained to. Lightning Arrows that chain to Lightning Rod arrows cause the pulse to happen instantly instead of needing to charge up. Lightning Rod now deals 26-94% of Attack Damage at Gem levels 1-20 (previously 20-72%). Now has a Maximum Arrow duration of 20 seconds (previously 12).

0.2.0e Patch Notes and Summary

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How to Get Lightning Rod

Unlock Lightning Rod Using an Uncut Skill Gem

You can unlock the Lightning Rod Skill Gem in the Gemcutting menu by engraving the skill using a Level 1 or higher Uncut Skill Gem.

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