Lightning Rod

"One strike and you're out!"

- Lightning Rod

Lightning Rod is a playable character in the Skylanders franchise, and one of AdamGregory03's DLC characters for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. His in-game rival is Silver the Hedgehog.

Biography
ELECTRIFYING!

Lightning Rod once lived in the majestic cloud kingdom, where his countless acts of heroism, plus smile and electric physique, made him the most famous storm giant in the realm. He was a true celebrity, and the palace walls were littered with statues of the chiseled hero. But all the praise could never satisfy Rod, who yearned for something more. As luck would have it, he met Spyro, who told him about his adventures with the Skylanders. Rod was spellbound, and went with Spyro to meet Master Eon.

THE LEGACY OF LIGHTNING ROD
 * Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
 * Skylanders: Giants
 * Skylanders: Swap Force

Opening
Lightning Rod is seen hovering above the clouds of Skylands, when he looks above and notices the silhouette of the Polygon Man. Mistaking him for Kaos, Lightning Rod goes after the Polygon Man and states that this time, he'll be banished to the Outlands for good!

Rival
Name: Silver the Hedgehog

Reason: Unknown

Connection: Silver and Lightning Rod are polar opposites. While Silver fights to assist those who cannot fight, Lightning Rod does it because the publicity wanted him to. Plus, they are the only two characters, aside from Kat, who can move freely around the stage with they're hovering abilities.

Gameplay
Lightning Rod mostly relies on strong, far-ranged attacks to deal damage. Plus, like Kat & Dusty and Silver the Hedgehog, he can move freely around the stage with his hovering ability. Though unlike these two characters, he actually can not jump.

Movelist

 * [[File:Btn_square.png]] (Square Moves)
 * [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (Triangle Moves)
 * [[File:Btn_circle.png]] (Circle Moves)
 * [[File:Btn_cross.png]] (Cross Moves)

Supers

 * Big Bolt (Level 1) - Similar to Series 2 Lightning Rod's Wow Pow, Lightning Rod casts lightning from his hands, which KO the opponents.
 * Zapper Satelite Defense (Level 2) - Lightning Rod summons his protective clouds that give him more power, to the point where his attacks (and just touching him) results in an instant KO.
 * Lightning Avatar (Level 3) - Lightning Rod teleports to the background of the stage, and his bracelets and eyes glow. During this phase, Lightning Rod can launch uber-powerful lightning strikes onto the stage, which KO any opponents they hit.

Quotes

 * Character Selection:
 * "Bring Forth the Thunder!"
 * "Lightning Rod is at you're service!"
 * Item Pick-Up:
 * "A weapon to enhance my chances in war!"
 * "Excellent!"
 * Pre-Match:
 * "One Strike and you're Out!"

Entrance

 * One Strike and You're Out: Lightning Rod is teleported into the stage and says his catchphrase.

Winning Screen

 * A Shocking Victory: Lightning Rod flexes his muscles and poses.

Losing Screen

 * If using A Shocking Victory: Lightning Rod hangs his head in shame.

Minions

 * Rank 8: Jet-Vac
 * DLC: Master Eon
 * DLC: Whirlwind

Trivia

 * Lightning Rod is the fourth character to use electricity for his attacks, the other three being Cole MacGrath, Evil Cole MacGrath and Zeus.
 * Coincidentaly, Lightning Rod is modeled after Zeus.