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==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
{{Compendium/Extract|Lightning Rod}}
{{Compendium/Extract|Lightning Rod}}Lightning Rods are one-handed {{Plural|BotW|Weapon|link}}. They are weaker counterparts to [[Thunderstorm Rod]]s. Lightning Rods are not made of flammable materials and can safely be used around open flames or [[Scorching Climate]]s. Lightning Rods are also not made of magnetic materials and cannot be manipulated with [[Magnesis]]. Lightning Rods do not conduct electricity, and will float in sufficiently deep bodies of water. Lightning Rods are imbued with [[Electricity|Electric]] elemental energy, generating a ball of lightning that advances when swung. However, Lightning Rods are fragile and will break easily if they make direct contact with objects or enemies. Lightning Rods will also break simply from extended use. If Link executes a [[Spin Attack]] while wielding a Lightning Rod, he will loose five blasts at once in different directions. Lightning Rods will temporarily lose their magical properties if used excessively, requiring a brief cooldown period before they can be used again.
Lightning Rods are one-handed {{Plural|BotW|Weapon|link}}. They are weaker counterparts to [[Thunderstorm Rod]]s. Lightning Rods are not made of flammable materials and can safely be used around open flames or [[Scorching Climate]]s. Lightning Rods are also not made of magnetic materials and cannot be manipulated with [[Magnesis]]. Lightning Rods do not conduct electricity, and will float in sufficiently deep bodies of water. Lightning Rods are imbued with [[Electricity|Electric]] elemental energy, generating a ball of lightning that advances when swung. However, Lightning Rods are fragile and will break easily if they make direct contact with objects or enemies. Lightning Rods will also break simply from extended use. If Link executes a [[Spin Attack]] while wielding a Lightning Rod, he will loose five blasts at once in different directions. Lightning Rods will temporarily lose their magical properties if used excessively, requiring a brief cooldown period before they can be used again.
 
=== ''Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity'' ===
In [[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]], Lightning Rods can be obtained by defeating an [[Electric Wizzrobe]]. Once obtained, the Electric Rod can be used three times to electrocute enemies in a particular area. Once used three times, the Electric elemental energy will need to be replenished. The Electricity can be obtained by defeating a monster with Electric elemental energy, such as Electric Wizzrobes, which will drop three pieces of Electric energy, and [[Electric Moblin|Electric Moblins]], which will drop one. Electric rods work best against [[Waterblight Ganon]].


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==

Revision as of 22:28, 4 January 2021

Lightning Rods are items in Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.[1]

Location and Uses

Hyrule Compendium Entry
237 (242) Lightning Rod
BotW Hyrule Compendium Lightning Rod.png
Description
A magical rod that can shoot balls of electricity. Its gem contains lightning from the Hyrule Hills. It's not recommended to use as a melee weapon.
Common Locations
West Necluda
Hyrule Ridge
Properties
Atk 5

Lightning Rods are one-handed Weapons. They are weaker counterparts to Thunderstorm Rods. Lightning Rods are not made of flammable materials and can safely be used around open flames or Scorching Climates. Lightning Rods are also not made of magnetic materials and cannot be manipulated with Magnesis. Lightning Rods do not conduct electricity, and will float in sufficiently deep bodies of water. Lightning Rods are imbued with Electric elemental energy, generating a ball of lightning that advances when swung. However, Lightning Rods are fragile and will break easily if they make direct contact with objects or enemies. Lightning Rods will also break simply from extended use. If Link executes a Spin Attack while wielding a Lightning Rod, he will loose five blasts at once in different directions. Lightning Rods will temporarily lose their magical properties if used excessively, requiring a brief cooldown period before they can be used again.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

In Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Lightning Rods can be obtained by defeating an Electric Wizzrobe. Once obtained, the Electric Rod can be used three times to electrocute enemies in a particular area. Once used three times, the Electric elemental energy will need to be replenished. The Electricity can be obtained by defeating a monster with Electric elemental energy, such as Electric Wizzrobes, which will drop three pieces of Electric energy, and Electric Moblins, which will drop one. Electric rods work best against Waterblight Ganon.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
エレキロッド (Ereki roddo) 
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
電擊杖 (Diànjí zhàng) 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Elektrostaf[2]Electro Rod
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Baguette électriqueElectric rod
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Elektrostab 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Bacchetta elettricaElectric wand
The Republic of Korea
Korean
일렉트로 로드 (Illekteuro rodeu) 
The Russian Federation
Russian
Жезл гроз (Zhezl groz) 
Latin America
SpanishLA
Cetro eléctrico 
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See Also

References

  1. "Lightning Rod" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "Elektrostaf" — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)