Best for
Players who need setting up lightning bow damage around a target area.
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Should you use Lightning Rod in POE2?
Lightning Rod is a POE2 ranged, bow, lightning skill option for setting up lightning bow damage around a target area.
Decision rule
Choose it when your build needs setting up lightning bow damage around a target area; skip it if a simpler core skill already solves that job.
Level requirement
Level 1
Patch-sensitive note
Use this page to decide whether the skill belongs on your shortlist. Exact damage, support links, and endgame scaling should be checked against the current in-game tooltip before committing expensive gear.