{"id":10526,"date":"2024-07-17T10:23:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T10:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=10526"},"modified":"2024-07-19T10:24:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T10:24:26","slug":"how-to-get-started-in-lego-fortnite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/how-to-get-started-in-lego-fortnite","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Started In LEGO Fortnite"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Are you ready to become the ultimate survival expert in LEGO Fortnite? Epic Games and The LEGO Group\u2019s innovative new sandbox video game is all the craze, taking the thrill of building, crafting, and exploration to a new level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us lead the way to mastering this breakout hit with our guide, which offers the best tips and tricks for beginners to get a head start in the game. We even included a few secrets to take you from noob to pro status in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ol><li><a href=\"#what-exactly-is-lego-fortnite\">What Exactly Is LEGO Fortnite?<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#how-to-access-lego-fortnite\">How To Access LEGO Fortnite<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#top-beginner-tips-for-lego-fortnite\">Top Beginner Tips For LEGO Fortnite<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#focus-on-your-village-first\">Focus On Your Village First<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#never-explore-alone-always-bring-a-buddy\">Never Explore Alone\u2014Always Bring A Buddy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#watch-your-health-hunger-and-temperature\">Watch Your Health, Hunger, And Temperature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#always-collect-more-materials-than-you-need\">Always Collect More Materials Than You Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#repair-broken-tools-and-weapons\">Repair Broken Tools And Weapons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#upgrade-your-crafting-bench\">Upgrade Your Crafting Bench<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#be-prepared-when-exploring-other-biomes\">Be Prepared When Exploring Other Biomes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#build-a-glider-for-more-efficient-travel\">Build A Glider For More Efficient Travel<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#surviving-in-lego-fortnite\">Surviving In LEGO Fortnite<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-exactly-is-lego-fortnite\">What Exactly Is LEGO Fortnite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LEGO Fortnite is an open-world survival game released on Dec. 7, 2023. Think of it like Minecraft or Roblox, but with more vibrant graphics and action-packed gameplay. Oh, and all your in-game creations are built using LEGO bricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, LEGO Fortnite has a strong building element, tasking you to gather resources to craft tools and structures. You\u2019ll build everything from cozy shacks to grand manors\u2014and, eventually, an entire LEGO village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game also cleverly integrates exploration and combat across its many biomes, including Grasslands, Frostlands, and Caves, each of which is home to NPC villagers and creatures (both friendly and not-so-friendly). Put simply, it\u2019s a LEGO builder\u2019s fantasy brought to life in a new world available from within the Fortnite Battle Royale client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-access-lego-fortnite\">How To Access LEGO Fortnite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To play LEGO Fortnite, download and open the Fortnite client on any supported platform, such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC. You can even play via cloud gaming services. Next, look for the \u201cDiscover\u201d menu and select \u201cLEGO Fortnite.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now select either Survival Mode or Sandbox Mode. The first option is the <em>classic <\/em>experience, but the second option offers players unrestricted creative play. This includes instant access to builds and items without needing to gather materials, craft items, or unlock blueprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-beginner-tips-for-lego-fortnite\">Top Beginner Tips For LEGO Fortnite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We compiled a few tips and tricks to quell the learning curve. Note that you\u2019ve still likely got loads more to learn, but these should give you a decent head start in LEGO Fortnite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"focus-on-your-village-first\">Focus On Your Village First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After setting up a base, focus on building a village. Start by crafting a Village Square and then progressively build new structures like workbenches and homes to recruit new villagers. You can assign these NPCs to help you gather resources or assist with combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrade your Village Hub as you progress to gain new perks, recipes, and housing options for the villagers. Note that upgrades will require foraging for advanced materials like Knotroot, Flexwood, Obsidian, and Amber, so prepare yourself for exploration (more on that later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"never-explore-alone-always-bring-a-buddy\">Never Explore Alone\u2014Always Bring A Buddy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LEGO Fortnite is a multiplayer game, so you can make it even better by playing with a friend or two. You can actually add up to seven friends to join your server. Just invite them to the lobby, create a new world (or select an existing one), and you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a world, you must share the access key first. To do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the menu from within the world you want to play on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cPlayers\u201d tab and select the friends you\u2019d like to enable access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now they can play in your world, even when you\u2019re offline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch-your-health-hunger-and-temperature\">Watch Your Health, Hunger, And Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always closely monitor your Health, Hunger, and Temperature meters. Your HP indicates survivability in combat, while the Hunger meter affects your energy and health regeneration. To maintain your Hunger, eat food like Berries and Pumpkins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temperature gauge is also crucial for survival, especially in hot and cold biomes. To keep warm, stand near a Campfire, hold a Torch, eat spicy food, or equip an Inner Fire Charm. To stay cool, you can jump into the water, eat Snowberries, or equip a Cool-Headed Charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"always-collect-more-materials-than-you-need\">Always Collect More Materials Than You Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This may just be the most important tip we provide. In LEGO Fortnite, you\u2019ll gather a ton of resources like Wood and Granite (especially in the early game stages), which are required for building shelters and upgrading your village. By having a surplus, you\u2019re prepared for unexpected needs or losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro-Tip: <\/strong>You can store excess materials and special items in Chests or Closets, which help organize your inventory and ensure easy access to resources when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"repair-broken-tools-and-weapons\">Repair Broken Tools And Weapons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no way to repair tools and weapons in LEGO Fortnite, you can abuse an exploit to give worn items new life: place your almost broken items in a Chest, then destroy it. This action refunds the Chest&#8217;s material cost and resets all contained tools and weapons to maximum durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Epic may patch out this trick in future updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upgrade-your-crafting-bench\">Upgrade Your Crafting Bench<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading your Crafting Bench will give you access to better equipment to farm higher-tier resources more efficiently. With this, you can craft advanced structures and establish stronger defenses. An upgraded Crafting Bench also lets you craft Charms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charms are especially useful since they provide benefits like increased health, better defense, and improved resistance to environmental hazards like extreme heat or cold. Rest assured, these buffs are key to exploring tougher challenges and biomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"be-prepared-when-exploring-other-biomes\">Be Prepared When Exploring Other Biomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each biome has unique resources and challenges. So, you\u2019ll want to have the right charms, enough food and tools, and the proper gear for the biome&#8217;s specific threats. Exploring these areas is inevitable, because they\u2019re important locations for finding new materials for advanced crafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the environment to your advantage, especially if you don\u2019t have the right tools yet. For instance, you can use Brutes to harvest higher-tier material like Flexwood or Frostpine by luring them to attack certain structures. And don\u2019t hesitate to retreat if you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-a-glider-for-more-efficient-travel\">Build A Glider For More Efficient Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the expansive game world, you\u2019ll want a way to move around quickly. And that\u2019s where a Glider can help. This Rare piece of equipment allows for quick, efficient movement across the map and allows you to reach remote areas or swiftly return to your base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glider is especially useful for accessing high terrain and scouting new biomes from above, providing a strategic view of the LEGO Fortnite landscape. To build it, you\u2019ll need 8x Flexwood Rods, 4x Wool Fabric, and 6x Silk Fabric. Note that these materials require the Loom and Spinning Wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"surviving-in-lego-fortnite\">Surviving In LEGO Fortnite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these tips, you\u2019ll become a master explorer in LEGO Fortnite in no time. Just remember to upgrade your Crafting Bench and try to keep your tools and weapons in tip-top condition. Also, don\u2019t forget to upgrade the Village Hub so you can recruit villagers and build more advanced structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/esports\/fortnite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderpick blog<\/a> for many expertly crafted guides to level up your game! 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