Troubleshooting Why Lightning Fails to Strike

Verifying Weather and Enchantment

If your mace is not producing lightning bolts when striking enemies, check the following environmental factors first:

• Check the Weather: The ability only functions during thunderstorms. Gentle rain showers or overcast skies are not sufficient; you must see or hear active lightning and thunder in the world.
• Check the Weapon: Hover over the mace in your hotbar to confirm it has the Channeling enchantment applied.

Checking Fall Distance and Target Contact

• Fall Distance Threshold: You must drop at least 1.5 blocks before connecting with the target. A standard jump on completely flat ground reaches only about 1.25 blocks, which is not high enough on its own. You must jump from an elevated block, a slope, or a ledge.
• Direct Hits: The attack must connect directly with a mob while descending. Hitting the ground before landing the blow resets your fall distance and prevents the lightning from triggering.