Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Lightning Attack Gem Effect and Rating

This page is about the Lightning Attack Gem from Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (XC1) for the Nintendo Switch. Everything about this gem, including its effect at each rank, equipment type, where to find Lightning Attack, and whether or not you should use the Lightning Attack gem can all be found here!

Lightning Attack Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Lightning Attack
Effect Successful attacks deal additional Electric damage.
Color Yellow
Equipment Type Weapon
Category Attack
Base Sell Price 600
Gem Rating B Rank Icon

Lightning Attack Rank Values and Max Value

Rank Minimum Value Maximum Value
Rank I
20
40
Rank II
60
80
Rank III
100
120
Rank IV
140
160
Rank V
180
200
Rank VI
220
250
Max Combined 500

Max Combined refers to the maximum buff that a character can receive through equipping gems of this type.

Are Lightning Attack Gems Any Good?

A mediocre gem

Lightning Attack only has a few situations that are great for it, and even then, there are still other gems that can prove more useful. Only equip Lightning Attack if the situation really calls for it or it works on your specific build.

How to Get Lightning Attack Crystals

Sources of Lightning Attack Crystals
Eryth Sea: Clamorous Dablon

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