diff --git a/code/datums/spell.dm b/code/datums/spell.dm
index e03f172f2a2..7aeee98f92e 100644
--- a/code/datums/spell.dm
+++ b/code/datums/spell.dm
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+#define TARGET_CLOSEST 1
+#define TARGET_RANDOM 2
+
 /obj/effect/proc_holder
 	var/panel = "Debug"//What panel the proc holder needs to go on.
 
@@ -235,6 +238,9 @@ var/list/spells = typesof(/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell) //needed for the badmin
 	var/max_targets = 1 //leave 0 for unlimited targets in range, 1 for one selectable target in range, more for limited number of casts (can all target one guy, depends on target_ignore_prev) in range
 	var/target_ignore_prev = 1 //only important if max_targets > 1, affects if the spell can be cast multiple times at one person from one cast
 	var/include_user = 0 //if it includes usr in the target list
+	var/random_target = 0 // chooses random viable target instead of asking the caster
+	var/random_target_priority = TARGET_CLOSEST // if random_target is enabled how it will pick the target
+
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/aoe_turf //affects all turfs in view or range (depends)
 	var/inner_radius = -1 //for all your ring spell needs
@@ -260,7 +266,26 @@ var/list/spells = typesof(/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell) //needed for the badmin
 						continue
 					possible_targets += M
 
-				targets += input("Choose the target for the spell.", "Targeting") as mob in possible_targets
+				//targets += input("Choose the target for the spell.", "Targeting") as mob in possible_targets
+				//Adds a safety check post-input to make sure those targets are actually in range.
+				var/mob/M
+				if(!random_target)
+					M = input("Choose the target for the spell.", "Targeting") as mob in possible_targets
+				else
+					switch(random_target_priority)
+						if(TARGET_RANDOM)
+							M = pick(possible_targets)
+						if(TARGET_CLOSEST)
+							for(var/mob/living/L in possible_targets)
+								if(M)
+									if(get_dist(user,L) < get_dist(user,M))
+										if(los_check(user,L))
+											M = L
+								else
+									if(los_check(user,L))
+										M = L
+				if(M in view_or_range(range, user, selection_type)) targets += M
+
 		else
 			var/list/possible_targets = list()
 			for(var/mob/living/target in view_or_range(range, user, selection_type))
@@ -300,3 +325,16 @@ var/list/spells = typesof(/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell) //needed for the badmin
 	perform(targets)
 
 	return
+
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/proc/los_check(mob/A,mob/B)
+	//Checks for obstacles from A to B
+	var/obj/dummy = new(A.loc)
+	dummy.pass_flags |= PASSTABLE
+	for(var/turf/turf in getline(A,B))
+		for(var/atom/movable/AM in turf)
+			if(!AM.CanPass(dummy,turf,1))
+				qdel(dummy)
+				return 0
+	qdel(dummy)
+	return 1
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/datums/spells/lightning.dm b/code/datums/spells/lightning.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9e4994b5b9d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/datums/spells/lightning.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning
+	name = "Lightning Bolt"
+	desc = "Throws a lightning bolt at the nearby enemy. Classic."
+	charge_type = "recharge"
+	charge_max	= 300
+	clothes_req = 1
+	invocation = "UN'LTD P'WAH!"
+	invocation_type = "shout"
+	range = 7
+	cooldown_min = 30
+	selection_type = "view"
+	random_target = 1
+	var/energy = 0
+	var/ready = 0
+	var/image/halo = null
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning/Click()
+	if(!ready)
+		if(cast_check())
+			StartChargeup()
+	else
+		if(cast_check(skipcharge=1))
+			choose_targets()
+	return 1
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning/proc/StartChargeup(mob/user = usr)
+	ready = 1
+	user << "<span class='notice'>You start gathering the power.</span>"
+	halo = image("icon"='icons/effects/effects.dmi',"icon_state" ="electricity","layer" = EFFECTS_LAYER)
+	user.overlays.Add(halo)
+	spawn(0)
+		while(ready)
+			sleep(1)
+			energy++
+			if(energy >= 100 && ready)
+				Discharge()
+
+obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning/proc/Reset(mob/user = usr)
+	ready = 0
+	energy = 0
+	if(halo)
+		user.overlays.Remove(halo)
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning/revert_cast(mob/user = usr)
+	user << "<span class='notice'>No target found in range.</span>"
+	Reset(user)
+	..()
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning/proc/Discharge(mob/user = usr)
+	var/mob/living/M = user
+	//M.electrocute_act(25,"Lightning Bolt")
+	M << "<span class='danger'>You lose control over the spell.</span>"
+	Reset(user)
+	start_recharge()
+
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning/cast(list/targets, mob/user = usr)
+
+	var/mob/living/carbon/target = targets[1]
+
+	if(get_dist(user,target)>range)
+		user << "<span class='notice'>They are too far away!</span>"
+		Reset(user)
+		return
+
+	user.Beam(target,icon_state="lightning",icon='icons/effects/effects.dmi',time=5)
+
+	switch(energy)
+		if(0 to 25)
+			target.electrocute_act(10,"Lightning Bolt")
+			playsound(get_turf(target), 'sound/machines/defib_zap.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+		if(25 to 75)
+			target.electrocute_act(25,"Lightning Bolt")
+			playsound(get_turf(target), 'sound/machines/defib_zap.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+		if(75 to 100)
+			//CHAIN LIGHTNING
+			Bolt(user,target,energy,user)
+	Reset(user)
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/wizard/targeted/lightning/proc/Bolt(mob/origin,mob/target,bolt_energy,mob/user = usr)
+	origin.Beam(target,icon_state="lightning",icon='icons/effects/effects.dmi',time=5)
+	var/mob/living/carbon/current = target
+	if(bolt_energy < 75)
+		current.electrocute_act(25,"Lightning Bolt")
+		playsound(get_turf(current), 'sound/machines/defib_zap.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+	else
+		current.electrocute_act(25,"Lightning Bolt")
+		playsound(get_turf(current), 'sound/machines/defib_zap.ogg', 50, 1, -1)
+		var/list/possible_targets = new
+		for(var/mob/living/M in view_or_range(range,target,"view"))
+			if(user == M || target == M && los_check(current,M)) // || origin == M ? Not sure double shockings is good or not
+				continue
+			possible_targets += M
+		if(!possible_targets.len)
+			return
+		var/mob/living/next = pick(possible_targets)
+		if(next)
+			Bolt(current,next,bolt_energy-6,user) // 5 max bounces
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/effects/effects.dmi b/icons/effects/effects.dmi
index 97b9a24eb2f..62998f37b7c 100644
Binary files a/icons/effects/effects.dmi and b/icons/effects/effects.dmi differ
diff --git a/paradise.dme b/paradise.dme
index 534c3eb3d2f..282559a4f76 100644
--- a/paradise.dme
+++ b/paradise.dme
@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\spells\horsemask.dm"
 #include "code\datums\spells\inflict_handler.dm"
 #include "code\datums\spells\knock.dm"
+#include "code\datums\spells\lightning.dm"
 #include "code\datums\spells\mind_transfer.dm"
 #include "code\datums\spells\projectile.dm"
 #include "code\datums\spells\summonitem.dm"