As the name suggests, the lightning rod in Minecraft can be used to deflect lightning during thunderstorms. Players can place it on a surface vertically or horizontally and the lightning rod will redirect any lightning that has a chance to strike anywhere in a 32x4x32 area where the lightning rod is placed. Any lightning that strikes in this area will strike the rod instead of the earth or anything else in that area. This is beneficial to many players who have suffered from the effects of lightning.
Since many players build their houses out of wood and the fire caused by lightning can burn down the house if they are not lucky enough. Players near forests will also be able to avoid forest fires caused by lightning. Not only that, but the lightning rod can also redirect lightning from other players using a trident. So no matter how hard they try, you are protected from lightning as long as you have the lightning rod.
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What exactly is a lightning rod?
It is one of the elements used by many Minecraft players, but it is worth mentioning that not everyone knows how to create one to protect their home. Thanks to this, it prevents your house from burning down from lightning strikes, so it’s best to make one and always use materials.
Shockwave damage to your home
Shockwave damage is another sign that lightning has struck your home. A direct strike from lightning is so powerful that it can easily split stones, bricks, cinder blocks and concrete. If lightning strikes your home, the sheer force of the bolt can wreak havoc on your chimney, causing cracks and fractures or possibly flying splinters. A strike can even completely decimate the facility.
Of course, lightning can also cause serious electrical damage to your home. If lightning uses your home’s electrical system as a path to ground, it will cause a voltage surge that can damage every appliance in your home. Essentially, a power surge causes an electrical pressure surge in your home, irreparably damaging the wiring and intricate components inside your devices. You will lose power and may smell smoke or burnt plastic.
Can bonfires burn down your house in Minecraft?
Does the fire from a bonfire spread to nearby blocks? No, fire does not spread. You don’t have to worry about your indoor bonfire spreading and burning down your home.
Do beds burn in Minecraft?
Properties of materials
When you build, you also need to think about the properties your house will have.
For example, glass is clear, wood burns, and obsidian doesn’t break when a Creeper explodes. There can be many such examples, and you should take this into account when choosing materials. But at the same time, do not forget about the style, because a house built of obsidian will look ugly.