Lightning vs Slabs: Who Wins? In Minecraft

Hey, curious crew! Let’s be honest: who doesn’t enjoy mulling over weird Minecraft myths? Like this one — supposedly, lightning doesn’t hit slabs. First you wave it off — nonsense! Then comes “What if…?” and boom — the thought won’t let go, like a cactus in your inventory. I sat for a couple of minutes and realized: I can’t sit still alone, time to test!

Experiment Prep: Building a World for Storms

First thought: go truly big! As a real fan of copper builds, I covered the entire ground with oxidized carved copper slabs. Honestly, it looks — mind-blowing! I really expected the chance of lightning hitting the ground to be zero now. For a clean experiment — I placed a lightning rod in the corner (what if it soaks up the whole storm?).

Here are my honest steps if you want to repeat it or at least picture the process (feel free to chuckle in your head):

• Step 1: Made a superflat world entirely from oxidized copper slabs — minimalist futurism!
• Step 2: Dropped in a lightning rod for control (and to look scientific).
• Step 3: /weather thunder command — Hollywood effect: clouds, rumbles, anticipation!
• Step 4: Switched to Creative — you’ve got to observe from above, and avoid turning into charcoal.

Moments of Truth: Are Slabs Enough Protection?

I sat, watched, listened — only thunder backstage, the vibe was ominous. First minute — brain mush: “Well, it worked, my idea is revolutionary!” And then, as if aimed at my ego, KABOOM! Lightning smacks straight into the slab; the lightning rod looks sulky from the corner. I almost fell off my chair — what a special effect! Even the watercolor in my hand trembled.

And you won’t believe it, another effect: the copper around was instantly deoxidized. For decor lovers — a legit life hack.

Pros and Cons: My Surprising Verdict

Pros:

• Insanely fun and atmospheric — adrenaline across the Minecraft world.
• A new way to quickly strip patina from copper blocks — a free upgrade for designers.
• Satisfying to bust another myth and feel like a real experimenter.
• The lightning rod works as advertised — there’s always a chance to save part of the area.

Cons:

• No real lightning protection — it’ll still zap slabs like blank checks.
• After a strike it gets dark and the mob festival starts: zombies and skeletons like a rock concert.
• If you slip up — half your build can burn; keep a water bucket handy!

Personal Take: Lightning — A Restless Troublemaker

Honestly, I was sure I’d outsmart the game this time. I even invented a “Inventor of the Year” medal for myself. In the end I got a dose of loud discharges and a fun thriller! But I don’t regret it at all — experiments like this really liven up the experience and give Minecraft a fresh angle.

And lastly: friends, which myths or urban legends would you like to test? Share your wildest ideas in the comments — who knows, maybe next time your experiment will throw the next thunderous party!