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Lego Fortnite is a survival game inspired by Fortnite Battle Royale but features its own unique twists beyond what you would expect from the LEGO franchise. Playable solo or with up to seven friends, it can be anything from a survival to a lighthearted sandbox experience. For those set on the former, this starter guide is your go-to for tips and tricks to finish on top. There’s quite a lot of nuance to get your heads around, so let’s dive in.
First Night in Lego World
Lego Fortnite‘s opening steps are all about its first night out in the wilderness. When you log into the game, you will have a random tutorial NPC character with you. Make sure to talk to them often and follow their instructions. From there, gather all the resources you can from around the immediate area. Pick some Raspberries, Corn, and Pumpkins to avoid starvation.
You should see branches lying on the ground; pick them up and collect Wood. The same goes for Granite, small rocks on the ground. Press the “Q” key to open the build menu after you collect enough resources and place a Campfire in a suitable place. This Campfire will protect you from the cold and at the same time allow you to see your village from far away.
Your next goal should be to build a Simple Shack from the build menu, at least for these opening hours. Place a Crafting Bench and two beds inside (we’ll circle back to why you want two further down). Your Crafting Bench must be under a roof or else you will not be able to use it when it rains. Then, craft a Forest Axe, Pickaxe, and Shortsword. You should prepare at least two of each because these starter tools are extremely fragile and break quickly.
Inviting New NPCs to Your Village
To add new NPCs to your Village, you must first craft a Village Square for 10 Wood and 10 Granite from the build menu. Once the square is placed appropriately, new NPCs will come to this Village Square after a certain period. If your village is suitable for them, they can join you and work for your settlement. When you open your Village Square, you will see 5 circle slots under the name of your village.
These circles represent the NPCs that can join your village. To unlock them, you need to go to the Upgrade Village section above and click the Upgrade Village button, providing the necessary materials. Upgrading your village unlocks new slots for more villagers and also unlocks new features for your village.
We recommend placing down two beds on the first night of Lego Fortnite because of the new NPC you will add to your village. When you see an NPC next to your Village Square, go up to them and select “Live in my village!“. You can then give this NPC various tasks to help out.
Can You Sleep in Lego Fortnite?
We can’t finish this Lego Fortnite Starter Guide without mentioning a common misconception about sleeping in-game. The sleeping logic in Lego Fortnite should not be confused with other survival games. In Lego Fortnite, you cannot sleep to skip the night. Whether you’re the only person on the server or all players are sleeping, you still can’t rest until the next day.
So you might be thinking, “What are the beds for then?” In Lego Fortnite, beds allow you to create respawn points, and they also allow you to refill your health if you’re low.
Upgrading Your Crafting Bench
It would be best if you upgraded your Crafting Bench to craft more durable and powerful tools as soon as you are able. For example, you can’t get a rare ore like Amber with a low-level Pickaxe, and you can’t get a wood like Flexwood with a common rarity Forest Axe. Therefore, your next priority should be to upgrade your Crafting Bench by getting Planks and Shells.
To get Planks, you need to craft a Lumber Mill and provide Wood to this crafting station to turn it into a Plank. You will also need Shells to upgrade your Crafting Bench to Uncommon rarity. This item can be obtained from Rollers found in various locations around the Lego Fortnite world.
Make Your Way to the Caves as Soon as Possible
Once you have enough equipment in Lego Fortnite, your next step should be to explore the Caves. This is because many of the important materials you need to progress in the game, such as Marble, Knotroot, and Copper, are obtained from Caverns. You will also find many Chests containing rare items.
However, the Caverns in Lego Fortnite can be quite complex and labyrinthine, so it’s important to remember where you first entered. This is because if you leave the cave from another exit, you can find yourself far away from home.
If you don’t trust your memory, you can craft plenty of Torches and throw them at the points you pass with a right click. Thus, you can easily find the side you came from by following the Torches on the ground.
Loot Ruins
In Lego Fortnite, there are ruins located in various parts of the map, where you can find Chests and obtain valuable items. If it’s an item you’ve never seen in the game before, you can add it to your inventory and learn new recipes that can be made with it. Some ruins are camped by bandits and are used as outposts. Therefore, you should be careful before approaching such places because they can be quite dangerous. But the items you get from the Chests are worth it.
In these ruins, you can sometimes find large glowing Chests, and when you try to open them, a Rift will activate and spawn a large group of enemies where you are. So you should be prepared for such things. If you are determined to loot a ruin, make sure you take extra weapons and food with you.
Begin Husbandry and Farming
In Lego Fortnite, some animal products such as Egg, Wool, Milk, and Fertilizer are extremely important and can be very useful in the long run. You may also want to set up a Farm Plot as you will also need food. Make a Farm Plot and then assign someone from your village to take care of your farm, making this task much less tedious.
Then you can talk to this Villager from time to time and get the crops from them. To create a larger and more self-sufficient farm, build the Grain Mill machine and put another Villager in this crafting station. The Grain Mill will take in Crops and provide you with their seeds. So you can grow more plants.
You may think you can’t build an animal farm in Lego Fortnite, but it’s possible. However, it’s a bit more difficult and challenging than in many other survival games. Building an animal farm provides you with a constant supply of resources such as Fertilizers, Wool, Eggs, and Milk. It seems that the Chicken, Sheep, and Cow that provide these products will eat any grain food, including seeds.
For example, if you throw a grain food like Corn on the ground, the animals have a question mark on their heads and start running towards it. Build up an animal area and lure them to it, then surround them with fences.
Make Traveling Easy
Do yourself a favor and get items like Grappler and Glider as soon as possible. Lego Fortnite‘s map is extremely large, so having at least a Glider will shorten your travel time, and you can get this item relatively early in the game. To craft the Glider, you’ll first need to obtain Flexwood and make a Flexwood Rod, then find a Sand Claw. You can then build a Loom crafting station. This will allow you to craft Silk Fabric and Wool Fabric, which you need to unlock the Glider recipe.
Grappler will be especially useful in the Desert biome. This is because the caverns of the Desert biome are extremely dangerous and filled with lava. You can’t pass through some places because of the lava, which makes the Grappler very useful. You need 3 Copper Bars, 3 Blast Powder, and 10 Cords to craft Grapples.
Explore New Biomes
After a while, you will need to explore distant lands to advance your village and improve the quality of your tools because it is not possible to find many rare raw materials where you are. However, when you go to the Snow or Desert biome, you will see that you can get many different materials from here.
When it’s time to explore new biomes in Lego Fortnite, it’s good to know Toys like Thruster, Dynamic Foundation, Large Balloon, and Activation Switch. Because thanks to them, you can make your transportation in Lego Fortnite much easier. With these items, you can build a flying Hot Air Balloon or Car and travel quickly between biomes.
Lego Fortnite F.A.Q
How To Get Lego Skins in Fortnite?
There are many skins available in Fortnite, but not all of them have a Lego version for now. However, many new skins will have a Lego variant. When you go to the Item Shop in Lego Fortnite, you can see the Lego skins available that day. At the same time, when you select Battle Royale mode and go to the Item Shop there, you can click on a skin you like and find out if a Lego version is available.
Is Lego Fortnite Permanent?
Yes, Lego Fortnite mode is a permanent mode. So there is no point in rushing and trying to finish the game as soon as possible; just enjoy it with your friends.
Is Lego Fortnite Multiplayer?
Yes, Lego Fortnite offers a multiplayer experience for up to 7 players. However, there is currently no split-screen feature.
How To Give Someone a Lego Fortnite World Key
To give a friend the Key to your Lego Fortnite World, first enter your world. Then press “Tab” and select “Players” at the top. Click on “Invite Players” at the bottom right. Then, invite the friend you want to share your Key with to the game.
Can You Catch the Butterflies in Lego Fortnite?
Sometimes, butterflies appear in Lego Fortnite, and you can’t catch or kill them because they run away from you as you chase them. You have to follow them because they lead you, whether valuable loot, a hostile creature, or an interesting spot.
What Does the Rainbow Do in Lego Fortnite?
You can sometimes hear a Rift sound in Lego Fortnite, and when you look up in the sky, you can see a rainbow. If you get to the bottom of this rainbow in time, you will see dancing Lego characters. If you go and dance with them, they will leave you valuable loot as a gift.
Can You Move Items in Lego Fortnite?
In Lego Fortnite, it is not possible to replace crafting stations, chests, buildings, or anything else you put in the game. If you want to move something, you have to break it and put a new one.
