Lightning Rods
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| Module Type | Stand Alone |
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| Created by | Eease |
| Last Updated by | SpecialBuilder32 |
| Compatible MC Versions | 1.12 |
This module allows you to craft lightning rods to summon lightning at any location.
Details
Throwing a lightning rod on the ground will initiate a countdown of approximately 3 seconds. The time until the rod attracts lightning is displayed above it, and particles are emitted from the rod. During this time, the rod can be picked up again to cancel the countdown. Once the countdown has reached zero, a bolt of lightning is summoned at it's location and the item is destroyed.
Dropping a lightning rod onto a purpur block, will turn it into a Shulker upon the lightning strike.
Technical Summary
The rod will only start counting down once it touches the floor. Multiple rods stacked together will not count down.
Crafting
Lightning rods can be crafted in a custom crafter using blaze powder surrounding a stick.
| Item | Ingredients | Recipe (Custom Crafter) |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Rod (x1) | 8x Blaze Powder, 1x Stick | 
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Advancements
| Advancement | Description | Requirement |
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| Dr. Frankenstein | It's alive! Create a Shulker | Strike a purpur block with a lightning rod |
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History
| Date | Version | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2014 | 1.0 | Released Lightning Rods |
| 17 Oct 2016 | 2.0 | Updated for 1.9. Added "Dr. Frankenstein" achievement |
| ?? Dec 2016 | 2.1 | Updated for 1.11 |
| 10 Jun 2017 | 2.2 | Updated for 1.12 |
| 24 Nov 2018 | 3.0 | Updated for 1.13 |
Previous Versions
MC 1.8 Version
The MC 1.8 Version (v1.0) did not have achievements. Additionally, Shulkers were not in the game, thus could not be created by striking a purpur block. In this version, lightning rods would turn a Creeper Spawner into a Charged Creeper Spawner if dropped directly onto the spawner.
MC 1.9-12. Versions
In the MC 1.9-1.12 versions (v2.0-2.2), the advancements were actually a simulated achievement, using tellraw to show the message. This has been transferred to advancements upon the release of the 1.13 version (unreleased).