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# Lightning Cast Datapack<\/p>\n

A simple datapack that introduces Lightning Stick item to summon lightning at where you look with right-click.<\/p>\n

## How to Install<\/p>\n

1. Download and move zip file into your world save e.g `.minecraftsavesyourworlddatapacks` or new world<\/p>\n

2. For new world, you may have to enable the datapack with `\/datapack enable`<\/p>\n

## How to obtain Lightning Stick<\/p>\n

a. Use `\/function lightning_cast:stick` command<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

b. Craft with blaze rod and nether star<\/p>\n

![recipe.png](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/de443af953480ba6e0e2d372b789ddd7373a78e7_0.webp)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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