Lightning Rod

The Lightning Rod is a structure that attracts lightning strikes. It helps to divert lighting bolts from hitting and igniting flammable objects such as plantations of Berry Bushes, Saplings, Grass Tufts and Trees. It will provide protection from lightning strikes for about two screens of surrounding area.

The Lightning Rod also provides a small radius of light (but not heat) after absorbing a lightning bolt, which is just bright enough to survive at night. The light lasts for a few Days and will go dark as soon as morning comes. The Charged Lightning Rod makes a charging sound and animation every once in a while.

Recipe
It requires 3 Gold Nuggets, 1 Cut Stone to craft and a Science Machine to prototype.

Trivia

 * This structure was added in the Doorway To Adventure Update.
 * When a charged lightning rod is examined by Wilson, he says "The power is mine!". This is possibly a reference to Captain Planet, who says "The power is yours!".
 * Most characters seem to act like they can use the power of the Lightning Rod, which may suggest future plans for the charged Lightning Rod.
 * Contrary to popular belief, placing Logs near a Lightning Rod will not turn them into Living Logs when Lightning strikes.

Gallery
File:Lightning_rod_charged.jpg|A charged Lightning Rod File:Unchargedelectricrod.jpg|65px|An uncharged Lightning Rod File:2013-07-07_00007.jpg|A Lighting Rod can be used as a light source.