Lightning Rod skill icon
VIEWING SKILL FORPath of Exile 2The new campaign
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Skill gem · Dexterity / Grants Active Skill / Attack

Lightning Rod

Fire an arrow that drops from above, creating a [Lightning|Lightning] burst. The arrow remains in the ground, and any [Chain|Chaining] [Lightning|Lightning] beams can [Chain|Chain] to it. When [Chain|Chained] to, the arrows charge up for a brief period before releasing another [Lightning|Lightning] burst. The Lightning Arrow Skill reduces this delay, causing bursts to happen more quickly.

ACQUISITIONSkill gem
SKILL TYPEDexterity / Grants Active Skill / Attack
REVIEWEDAug 12, 2026
IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

How this skill fits a character

Use the rods as setup points for compatible lightning attacks; placement, consumption rhythm, and focused-target uptime are central to the skill's role.

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