Lightning wand
A lightning wand is a magically charged rod which discharges bolts of electrical energy at its targets. It appears in Ultima VI, Ultima VII, Ultima Underworld II and Ultima VII Part Two.
Description[edit]
Lightning wands may be wielded by anyone, regardless of arcane abilities, which makes them an ideal weapons for those who wish to employ a magical means of defense but lack competency as spell-casters. Like the similarly enchanted fire wand, however, lightening wands have a limited number of viable charges, and will eventually drain themselves of their magical potency if used too frequently.
Lightning Rod[edit]
In the SNES-port of Ultima VII, an enchanted weapon known as the lightning rod exists, and may be found in the Pirate Cave. Similar to the classic Lightning Wand, the Lightning Rod discharges electrical energy at its users foes, but will affect multiple targets, striking as many creatures as are in range. It costs two units of mana to use.
Effectiveness of the Weapon[edit]
- In Ultima VI does the lighting wand 30 points of damage.
- In Ultima VII has the lightning wand an effectiveness of 8 and a hit may paralyze.
- In Ultima VII Part Two the lightning wand does 8 points of damage and a hit may paralyze.
Locations[edit]
- Sub article: Locations
Lore[edit]
“ | The effects of a bolt of lightning as it bursts forth from the wand is as devastating, as its counterpart, the fire wand. However, according to one of its proponents, "the corpses look and smell much less offensive." |
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Trivia[edit]
- In Ultima VI, it is the intelligence of the user that determines accuracy and effectiveness of the wand. The smarter the character, the better both results are.
See Also[edit]
Weapons |
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Melee Weapons | |
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Basic Melee Weapons | Axe ☥ Bladed staff ☥ Club ☥ Custom sword ☥ Cutlass ☥ Dagger ☥ Decorative sword ☥ Dum‑dum ☥ Halberd ☥ Hammer ☥ Jeweled weapons ☥ Knife ☥ Mace ☥ Main gauche ☥ Morning star ☥ Poison dagger ☥ Saber ☥ Scimitar ☥ Serpentine dagger ☥ Serpentine sword ☥ Silver sword ☥ Spear ☥ Spiked helm ☥ Spiked shield ☥ Staff ☥ Sword ☥ Two‑handed axe ☥ Two‑handed hammer ☥ Two‑handed sword |
Enhanced Melee Weapons | Blackrock sword ☥ Exotic Weapons ☥ Fire sword ☥ Glass sword ☥ Great dagger ☥ Lightning sword ☥ Lightning whip ☥ Magic sword ☥ Mystic Weapons ☥ Sword of defense |
Ranged Weapons | |
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Basic Ranged Weapons | Blowgun ☥ Boomerang ☥ Bow ☥ Crossbow ☥ Iolo’s bow ☥ Flaming oil ☥ Hawk ☥ Musket ☥ Siege bow ☥ Sling ☥ Throwing axe ☥ Triple crossbow |
Enhanced Ranged Weapons | Anachronistic weapons ☥ Fire wand ☥ Infinity bow ☥ Lightning wand ☥ Lightning whip ☥ Magic axe ☥ Magic boomerang ☥ Magic bow ☥ Magician’s wand ☥ Starbursts |
Ammunition | |
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Basic Ammuntion | Ammunition ☥ Arrows ☥ Bolts ☥ Cannonballs ☥ Sling stones |
Enhanced Ammuntion | Burst arrows ☥ Fire arrows ☥ Love arrows ☥ Lucky arrows ☥ Magic arrows ☥ Magic bolts ☥ Mana arrows ☥ Serpent arrows ☥ Sleep arrows |
Non-traditional Weapons | |
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Non-traditional Weapons | Cannon ☥ Cleaver ☥ Death scythe ☥ Fellowship staff ☥ Fishing rod ☥ Hammer ☥ Hoe ☥ Hoe of Destruction ☥ Pick ☥ Pitchfork ☥ Powder keg ☥ Rake ☥ Rock hammer ☥ Rolling pin ☥ Scythe ☥ Shears ☥ Shovel ☥ Tongs ☥ Torches ☥ Whip |
Others | |
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Other Weapons | Weapons in Savage Empire ☥ Weapons in Martian Dreams ☥ Gloves ☥ Rope & spikes |
Specific Weapons | |
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Specific Enchanted Weapons | Axe of Fire Doom ☥ Axe of Life Stealing ☥ Blade of Striking ☥ Bone Crusher ☥ Cudgel of Entry ☥ Crook of Charming ☥ Deceiver ☥ Erinon’s axe ☥ Firedoom staff ☥ Flame Sting ☥ Frost sword ☥ Gringolet ☥ Hammer of Dedication ☥ Juggernaut hammer ☥ Mace of Undead Bane ☥ Magebane ☥ Protector ☥ Korghin’s Fang ☥ Scimitar of Khumash‑Gor ☥ Slayer ☥ Sword of Poison Weapon ☥ Sword of Stone Strike ☥ Staff of the Dead ☥ War Bow of Blood |
Other Items | Black sword ☥ Caliburn ☥ Ophidian sword ☥ Practice sword ☥ Quicksword ☥ Serpent artifacts ☥ Serpent Staff |