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Lightning Apocalypse

Lightning Apocalypse lets you harness lightning storms to strike mobs with a ritual setup and a Loyalty trident. One XP per strike, free in Creative mode.

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Updated 11 days ago
Latest stable file lightning_apocalypse-1.0.0-neoforge-26.3.jar
Game version 26.3
Loader NeoForge

Lightning Apocalypse lightning_apocalypse-1.0.0-neoforge-26.3.jar targets 26.3 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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What else does Lightning Apocalypse lightning_apocalypse-1.0.0-neoforge-26.3.jar need?

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About this project

What does Lightning Apocalypse add?

⚡ Lightning Apocalypse — Turn the Storm Into Your Weapon ⚡

Lightning isn’t just a weather effect anymore — it’s your ultimate mob-clearing tool. This mod introduces a secret ritual: build a precise structure, meet the conditions, and unleash a lightning bolt that strikes the nearest mob. No random chaos — just controlled thunderous power.


📋 What You’ll Need

  • Stormy weather — a thunderstorm must be active (or use /weather thunder to force it).
  • Trident with Loyalty — the enchantment is a mandatory part of the ritual.
  • 9 Lightning Rods — for the upper layer of the structure.
  • 9 Copper Blocks — to form the base.
  • A bit of experience — 1 XP point per strike (free in Creative mode).

🛠️ Step‑by‑Step Assembly

  1. Lay the foundation: place a 3×3 grid of Copper Blocks on the ground — this is your base.
  2. Build the upper layer: put a Lightning Rod on top of each Copper Block, forming a second 3×3 layer.
  3. Take position: stand right in the center of the structure.
  4. Equip the key item: hold the Trident with Loyalty in your main hand.
  5. Wait for the storm: ensure a thunderstorm is active (or trigger it with /weather thunder).
  6. Activate the ritual: perform a left‑click in empty air — no block needed.

Constructor


💥 What Happens Next

  • Lightning strikes the nearest non‑player entity (a mob) around you — never the player.
  • Each strike costs 1 experience point (Creative mode users get it for free).
  • The effect is immediate and dramatic: perfect for clearing out hordes of monsters in one electrifying hit.

Example


😎 The Payoff

You’ve built the structure, waited for the perfect storm, and now you’re commanding lightning itself. One click — and ZAP! — the mobs are gone. Pure, satisfying power.

Now that’s how you bring the apocalypse! ⚡🔥

Project description from CurseForge.

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