(Note: I attempted to fetch current sources but was blocked; I'll answer with best-available info.)Direct answer: To get the Lightning Rod effect (the small lightning bolt/rod visual that appears on a player or summoned on-hit behavior) in Deepwoken you must unlock and use Thundercall (the Lightning mantra) and obtain the specific Thundercall weapon or ability that applies the rod — this usually requires completing the Thundercall trainer questline and having the required Spark items or mantra rank to craft/receive the lightning trait.

How it generally works

  • Thundercall is the Lightning elemental/mantra path; learning it and advancing its rites unlocks lightning-specific weapons and effects.
  • Certain Lightning weapons or Hero/Authority variants (for example, Thundercall versions of Hero blades or leadership/authority rewards) apply extra lightning visuals or summon small rods on criticals when combined with particular Surge/Path traits.
  • Some Thundercall features require trading Spark Glands or Sparkblood Potions with the Thundercall trainer (Funke) on Summer Isle to obtain or upgrade Lightning items.

Step-by-step (practical)

  1. Learn Thundercall: find the Thundercall trainer and complete their introduction/questline to unlock Lightning mantra options and training.
  1. Farm Spark items: gather Spark Glands (from relevant enemies) or craft Sparkblood Potions as required by the trainer to purchase or upgrade Lightning abilities/weapons.
  1. Reach required mantra rank or Rite: progress through Rites or mantra ranks that unlock the Lightning weapons or Hero variants (some weapons require high rank or specific leadership/authority progression).
  1. Equip the Lightning weapon or apply the Surge Path: equip the Thundercall weapon (or have Surge Path combos like Unstable Capacitor) that spawns the rod on hit/critical; verify the effect in combat.

Common places players mention

  • Summer Isle (Thundercall trainer Funke) for Spark trades and Thundercall training.
  • Wiki pages and community guides list exact weapon names and requirements (search the Thundercall and specific weapon pages for the latest acquisition steps).

Example: Hero’s Blade of Lightning

  • The Hero’s Blade of Lightning is a Thundercall elemental weapon with abilities that cause thunder-line attacks and can apply extra rod-like effects when paired with certain Surge Path traits like Unstable Capacitor; it’s obtained through the Hero/Thundercall progression and has specific stat/crit behavior described on the wiki.

Notes and troubleshooting

  • Some lightning visuals/effects are tied to high-rank or leadership/authority rewards, so expect late-game requirements for certain flashy items.
  • Community videos and guides demonstrate exact walks and farming routes if you prefer step-by-step visual help; search for “Thundercall”, “Spark Glands”, or the specific weapon name on the Deepwoken wiki and YouTube for demonstrations.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums and wiki pages.

Would you like me to list exact locations and enemy drops for Spark Glands or link specific video guides that show the Thundercall trainer steps?