Are you trying to unlock and install the Lightning Rod in Pacific Drive? Let’s go through everything you need to know.
In short, it’s unlocked after scanning the Wriggling Wreck Anomally, and you can only install it on a Side Rack. This item is used passively and will charge your car’s battery when hit by electricity.
Let’s explain every step of the process in further detail.
How to Unlock the Lightning Rod in Pacific Drive
To unlock the Lightning Rod in Pacific Drive, you must have a basic workbench, scan a Wriggling Wreck Anomally, and unlock and craft the Side Rack.
The Wriggling Wreck Anomally looks like a deformed car and can be easily seen from afar.
Once you get close, it will start emitting electrical pulses that will damage your car. It can be found on all zone levels, and the easiest way to locate it is by checking your map and looking for areas with a lot of electrical anomalies.
After fulfilling these three, make sure you have 0.5 kLIM of energy, and you’ll be able to make it to the Fabricator with the following materials:
- 2x Scrap Metal
- 12x Copper Wire
- 6x Electronics
How to Install and Use the Lightning Rod
After crafting the Lightning Rod and having it in your hands, you can install it after crafting and placing a side rack in your car. Then, aim at the side rack, and as long as it’s not full, you’ll be able to place it there.
If you haven’t upgraded your car much yet, here’s the best car layout guide in Pacific Drive. With the best panels, doors, and bumpers, you’ll be able to explore any area and deal with any anomaly with ease.
As for how to use it, you don’t need to do anything as it’s a passive effect. The Lightning Rod will recharge your car’s battery whenever hit by electricity during storms or when near Shock Towers.
However, electricity will still damage your car normally. While there’s some benefit to being hit a few times, try not to take too much damage and risk seriously damaging your car parts.
In case that happens, make sure to check out our guide on how to repair your car in Pacific Drive.
Wrapping up
To sum up, you can unlock the Lightning Rod after scanning a Wriggling Wreck Anomaly, which looks like a deformed car and can be found in every area of the map, along the main roads.
Afterward, craft a Side Rail and place it in your car. Within that, you’ll be able to mount the Lightning Rod, which will recharge your car’s battery when being hit by electricity.
Do you think the Lightning Rod is worth it, or would you prefer it if it also reduced or completely nullified electrical damage taken? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
For more similar content, don’t forget also to check out our list of the best tips and tricks in Pacific Drive. The game has a lot of details that are easy to miss, and this list will help you make the most out of your playthrough.
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