LEGO Fortnite isn’t a brand new game, but a distinct mode inside the original Fortnite experience. It blends the iconic LEGO building aesthetic with Fortnite’s gameplay, featuring brick-built characters inspired by classic LEGO sets. If copper mining is giving you trouble, this guide helps you push through.
What is copper used for in LEGO Fortnite?
Copper can be melted into copper ingots, which play a role in manufacturing. In particular, they’re essential for construction projects. To do this, you’ll need a metal melter, and to assemble it you must collect several resources:
- Explosive core (3)
- Obsidian plate (35)
- Clear core (15)
Explosive cores drop from blasters. For obsidian plates and clear cores, venture into lava caves, a topic we cover later in this guide.
To forge a copper rod you need:
- Copper (1 piece)
- Clear core (1 piece)
How to win copper in LEGO Fortnite and survive lava caves
Copper appears in lava caves located in the Dry Valley, a desert region. Before you head there, obtain the rare pickaxe, since it is the only tool capable of processing copper ore. To craft this tool you will require:
- Flexible wooden rod (3)
- Sandclaw (3)
Before taking on the caves, upgrade your workbench to a rare level. This upgrade requires:
- Gnarled bar (15)
- Marble slabs (6)
- Sandclaw (3)
- Sand shell (3)
Sandclaws evade wolves, and shells are dropped by rollerballs. Both creatures stalk the Dry Valley, and knotted rods plus marble slabs are hidden inside the caves.
Heat in lava caves is fierce. To endure it, collect snowberries in advance and whip up a cooling cocktail. Sip it when the temperature spikes, or cast an ice spell. Access to that spell unlocks once your workbench reaches a higher tier.
After you’re prepared, seek lava caves within the game’s open world. They appear on the map once discovered. Enter, head downstairs, and inspect the walls. When a copper deposit surfaces, strike it with your rare pickaxe.
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Notes from a trusted source highlight the copper mining process and cave navigation, providing practical strategies for resources and combat in LEGO Fortnite. The information presented here is adapted for players seeking a clear, step-by-step approach to copper production and survival in hot environments. [VG Times]