Lightning Mod
by _Vision_
Lightning Mod adds lightning-themed items and blocks to Minecraft, including a lightning blade, a lightning bow, a thunder orb launcher and a lightning block that powers redstone.
What it does
Lightning Mod adds a set of new items built around lightning. The lightning blade and lightning bow are weapons, and the thunder orb launcher can be used to bring thunder and weather into play. Lightning block output works as a redstone power source, so circuits can be driven by lightning. Several items and a small group of blocks make up the main content.
The mod targets players who want new weapons, tools and power sources in a survival or adventure world. It runs on Forge and NeoForge, and it is built for client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files cover game versions 1.18.2 – 1.21.4, with 2.1.3 as the latest file for both loaders, released 2025-10-19. The code is under the MIT License, which means the project is not open source.
Key features
Lightning blade
A sword-style weapon that draws on lightning as its theme.
Lightning bow
A ranged weapon added alongside the lightning blade.
Lightning-powered redstone
A lightning block outputs redstone power, so lightning can be used inside circuits.
Thunder orb launcher
Launches thunder orbs that change the weather when they land.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Combat in survival worlds
Players who want a lightning-themed weapon can use the blade or bow in fights against mobs.
Redstone circuits
Builders can use the lightning block as a power source in redstone contraptions.
Who it’s for: Players who want lightning-themed weapons, tools and redstone power sources. Server owners add the mod on both sides, since the environment is client and server.
How it compares
Lightning staff is a Forge-only mod for 1.18.2, with a client and server environment and the Apache License 2.0, and it is not open source. AE2 Lightning Tech is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, runs on Forge and NeoForge, and covers 1.20.1 – 26.1.2. Lightning Generator is open source under the MIT License, runs on Forge and NeoForge, and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Mod | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-10-19 |
| Lightning staff | Forge | 1.18.2 | Client and server | 2024-03-12 |
| AE2 Lightning Tech | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-10-11 |
| Lightning Generator | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-06 |
Questions
Does Lightning Mod need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Lightning Mod support?
In the catalog
Lightning Mod is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
This mod includes many items and some blocks but the main ones are: - A lightning blade - A lightning bow - A lightning block which spawns lightning when powered by redstone - A thunder orb launcher which can turn the weather to thunder ### And much, much more Explore, battle, and create with the lightning mod…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/lightning-mod
- Owner
- _Vision_
- Published
- 2025-03-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15