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The world of Lego Fortnite might be adorable, but it's also extremely dangerous; players won't have any issues finding trouble in nearly every corner. This is why it's so important to explore the world well-protected, and making a sword will be the first step in the right direction.

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This guide will tell players everything they need to know about crafting the Shortword and the Longsword in Lego Fortnite, so that they can freely navigate through the dangers of the world without having to fear for their lives.

How to Unlock the Sword Recipe

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Gamers won't have access to the sword recipe right away - there are some items that they must build in order to acquire it. As soon as players spawn in a Lego Fortnite world, they'll have to build a campfire, followed by a Crafting Bench, which can be built with 3 Wood and 5 Granite. They must then continue to collect resources so they can build their first tools, the Pickaxe and the Forest Axe.

Building one of the basic tools will give players access to the Lumber Mill recipe. Fans will have to gather 8 Wood and 15 Granite to build a Lumber Mill in Lego Fortnite, and once they've done so, they'll unlock additional recipes on the Crafting Bench, namely the recipe to craft a sword.

How to Make a Sword

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Swords are made out of rods or bars, so gamers must modify their basic materials using the Lumber Mill or the Metal Smelter.

The first sword that players get access to will be made out of 5 Wooden Rods. However, they can progressively improve their Crafting Bench so that they can create more durable tools that deal more damage. Here are all the swords available in Lego Fortnite and how to craft them:

Sword

Rarity

Requirements

How to Obtain

Shortsword

Common rarity
  • Crafting Bench
  • 5 Wooden Rods

Use Lumber Mill

  • 1 Wood

Longsword

Uncommon rarity
  • Uncommon Crafting Bench
  • 5 Knotroot Rods

Use Lumber Mill

  • 1 Knotroot

Longsword

Rare rarity
  • Rare Crafting Bench
  • 12 Copper Bars

Use Metal Smelter

  • 1 Copper
  • 2 Brightcores

Longsword

Epic rarity
  • Epic Crafting Bench
  • 12 Iron Bars

Use Metal Smelter

  • 1 Iron
  • 2 Brightcores

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December 7, 2023
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Explore vast, open worlds where the magic of LEGO® building and Fortnite collide.

​​​​Collect food and resources, craft items​, build shelter and battle enemies solo or​ team up​ with up to seven friends.

​Get creative in building and ​customizing​​​ your ultimate home base​ using LEGO® elements collected from the world around you​, then recruit villagers to gather materials and help survive the night. Gear up and drop into deep caves in search of rare resources and hidden areas.

Developer(s)
Epic Games
Franchise
LEGO
Genre(s)
Survival