Lightning Grimoire in Clover Legends
Lightning is the best Rare grimoire in Clover Legends and one you can get for free. Piercing Thunder strikes a single target, Flash Steps blinks you forward, and Lightning Zone arcs between up to three enemies.
Lightning grimoire at a glance
| Rarity | Rare (“Books to grow into” in the official game description) |
|---|---|
| Tier | A on the Clover Legends tier list |
| Playstyle | Speed & chains |
| Signature spell | C (Lightning Zone) |
| Signature material | Gale Feathers |
| Spells | 3, no V ultimate |
| Leaves | Starts at 3, reaches 4 at Awaken IV (the cap for its rarity) |
| Mana per full rotation | 55 (0.9× at four leaves) |
| Full awakening | 1,973,227 Yul + 6 Spell Pages + materials |
| Book shop price | 5,000,000 Yul when in stock |
| Spin chance | 35% for any Rare book per 160-Gem spin |
Why Lightning is A tier
The best sustained damage among Rare books, plus Flash Steps for repositioning. Day 2 of the daily login rewards hands it out for free.
Best for: Free-to-play players and anyone waiting for a Legendary or Mythical book.
Lightning grimoire spells
| Key | Spell | Unlocks | Mana | Cooldown | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z | Piercing Thunder | Book level 1 | 15 | 2s | Damage | Lightning strike on a single target |
| X | Flash Steps | Book level 10 | 18 | 4s | Mobility | Vanish and reappear a short distance ahead |
| C | Lightning Zone | Book level 20 | 22 | 7.5s | Damage | Bolt arcs between up to three enemies |
X opens at book level 10 and C at book level 20 as you fight with the book. Common and Rare books have no V ultimate.
Strengths
- The best sustained damage of any Rare book, close to the Legendary books
- Flash Steps is a 4-second blink for dodging and chasing
- Free from day 2 of the login calendar
Weaknesses
- No V ultimate and a four-leaf cap
- Lightning Zone only chains to three enemies, so big packs take longer
How to get Lightning in Clover Legends
- Spin with Gems: each spin costs 160 Gems and lands a Rare book 35% of the time. The chance is shared by every book of that rarity.
- Robux spins always land Rare or better.
- The rotating book shop sells Lightning for 5,000,000 Yul when it is in stock. Four slots refresh every two hours, with one free reroll per cycle.
- Day 2 of the 7-day login calendar gives Lightning for free.
- The Grimoire Bundle in the shop includes 3,200 Gems and the Lightning grimoire.
- Free Gems for spins come from Clover Legends codes, the 7-day login calendar and playtime rewards.
You can hold 12 grimoires in your bag and equip one at a time.
Lightning awakening costs
| Step | Book level | Total Book XP | Yul | Spell Pages | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awaken I | 10 | 324 | 922 | 1 | Blue Herb 6 · Clear Water 6 |
| Awaken II | 20 | 2,649 | 12,300 | 5 | Blue Herb 105 · Clear Water 49 · Gale Feathers 148 |
| Awaken III | 30 | 6,474 | 83,025 | None | Ancient Sap 308 · Gale Feathers 351 · Wind Seeds 215 |
| Awaken IV | 40 | 11,799 | 354,240 | None | Ancient Sap 541 · Gale Feathers 590 · Mana Crystal 541 |
| Awaken V | 50 | 18,624 | 1,522,740 | None | Ancient Sap 824 · Gale Feathers 320 · Mana Crystal 1,009 · Wind Seeds 455 |
Lightning shares this 1,973,227 Yul total with Chain, Plant, Poison, Earth; only the materials differ. Each awakening multiplies damage (1.13× at I up to 1.84× at V) and raises crit chance to 20% and crit damage to 60%.
Where to farm Lightning materials
Materials drop from chests on their home island and can also be bought one at a time in the material shop. Totals below cover Awaken I to V.
| Material | Total needed | Home island | Shop price (Yul each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Herb | 111 | Starter | 600 |
| Clear Water | 55 | Starter | 650 |
| Gale Feathers | 1,409 | Jungle | 1,800 |
| Wind Seeds | 670 | Jungle | 1,950 |
| Ancient Sap | 1,673 | Zombie (from the Rades waves) | 6,000 |
| Mana Crystal | 1,550 | Castle | 13,900 |
Buying every material in the shop would cost 35,528,050 Yul on top of the awakening fees, so farming the island chests saves the most. See the Clover Legends islands guide for level ranges and chest odds.
Best Lightning build and tips
- Weave Flash Steps between casts to stay out of boss attacks
- Open on groups with Lightning Zone, then finish with Piercing Thunder
- Its 55-mana rotation fits in the base 100-mana pool, so every stat point can go into damage
- Stats: The 55-mana rotation fits in the base 100-mana pool, so every point can go into Melee or Magic (they add the same damage) and Defense. Stats guide
- Race: Devil-family races add the most damage; High Elf (−25% cooldown) helps books with long cooldowns. Race tier list
Lightning vs Chain
Both are A-tier Rare books. Lightning deals more sustained damage and moves faster; Chain brings stronger control with Hook Pull and Iron Cage.
Recent changes
- Sep 5: the Broom Island update reworked every grimoire
- Jul 3–7: grimoire abilities were rebuilt in two overhaul updates
Lightning grimoire FAQ
How do I get Lightning for free in Clover Legends?
Log in two days in a row. Day 2 of the daily login calendar gives the Lightning grimoire. Claim it from the Daily tab of the rewards menu.
Is Lightning good in Clover Legends?
Yes. Lightning is A tier with the best sustained damage of any Rare book, and many players use it until they roll Dark, World Tree, Light or Anti-Magic.
