Lightning Rod

Lightning Rod is a magic item (rod) of very rare rarity.

This rod is made from the blackened wood of a lightning-struck tree and topped with a spike of twisted iron. It functions as a magic javelin that grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. While holding it, you are immune to lightning damage, and each creature within 5 feet of you has resistance to lightning damage. The rod can hold up to 6 charges, but it has 0 charges when you first attune to it. Whenever you are subjected to lightning damage, the rod gains 1 charge. While the rod has 6 charges, you have resistance to lightning damage instead of immunity. The rod loses 1d6 charges daily at dawn.

Mechanics

type:
Rod
rarity:
very rare
requires attunement:
false

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Sources

  • Vault of Magic·OGL-1.0a·© Vault of Magic. OGL-1.0a. Via Open5e (open5e.com).
Last updated 6/19/2026·Tags: item, rod, very rare