lightning in Survive Your Ideas

“Lightning keeps striking”In-game Word Diary text

Lightning keeps striking the island over and over. It is a weather hazard that lasts, so don’t wait it out in one place.

Category: Weather
Type: Weather hazard
Affects: Players it strikes
Word Mastery: No
Last checked in game: 8 Nov 2026

How to survive Lightning

Keep moving rather than standing still.
Watch for where strikes land and stay away from those spots.
It stacks with other words, so treat it as a background danger.

When to type Lightning yourself

Adds pressure to players already dealing with another hazard.
Pair it with ground hazards that keep players in the open.

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