Lightning is a Damage Type in Elden Ring.
Fighting Against Lightning[]
- Lightning Fortification/Golden Lightning Fortification, increases Lightning damage negation by 35%/60% (10%/20% in PvP) as a Body Buff for the user, lasting for 90 seconds/70 seconds. Golden Lightning Fortification additionally grants the buff to nearby allies. Requires 10 and 24 Faith to cast.
- Protection of the Erdtree, increases Lightning damage negation by 35% (10% in PvP) as a Body Buff for the user and nearby allies for 70 seconds. Also increases Fire damage negation, Magic damage negation, and Holy damage negation by the same amount. Requires 35 Faith to cast.
- Boltdrake Talisman/Boltdrake Talisman +1/Boltdrake Talisman +2, talismans that increases Lightning damage negation by 13%/17%/20% (4%/5%/6% in PvP). Only one can be worn at a time.
- Pearldrake Talisman/Pearldrake Talisman +1/Pearldrake Talisman +2, talismans that increases Lightning damage negation by 5%/7%/9% (2%/3%/4% in PvP). Only one can be worn at a time. Also increases Fire damage negation, Magic damage negation, and Holy damage negation by the same amount.
- Lightningproof Dried Liver, a consumable and Body Buff that increases Lightning damage negation by 15% (10% in PvP). Lasts for 120 seconds.
- Pest's Glaive, a Halberd that increases Lightning damage negation by 2%. Also increases Fire damage negation, Magic damage negation, and Holy damage negation by the same amount. Only works if held in an active hand and does not stack with another Pest's Glaive.
Fighting With Lightning[]
- Lightning-Shrouding Cracked Tear, increases Lightning damage dealt by 20% (15% in PvP) for 3 minutes when used with the Flask of Wondrous Physick.
- Lightning Scorpion Charm, a Talisman that increases Lightning damage dealt by 12% (8% in PvP) while increasing Physical damage taken by 10% (15% in PvP).
- Being in rain or standing in a body of water decreases Lightning damage negation by 10% for both the Tarnished and their enemies. Also increases Fire damage negation by the same amount.