With the Lost Isles update on September 17 in LEGO Fortnite, many new features are added to the game, including new ecosystems, weapons, and cannons. Cannons are now important items for defending your location and repelling enemy attacks. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to obtain the materials required for crafting cannons, as well as locating the necessary crafting recipe.
Cannons are a powerful weapon in LEGO Fortnite, allowing you to launch cannonballs and send enemies flying. They’re not just for offense by adding firepower to your creative contraptions, you can also use them to create diversions, or even assist in defensive maneuvers by using them to launch yourself to cover vast distances to reach locations quickly. Yes, that’s right, Cannons in LEGO Fortnite launch both Cannon Balls and players. Here’s how to get your hands on cannons and start blasting!
How to Craft and Get Cannons in LEGO Fortnite
To craft and get Cannons, you need to gather specific materials, unlock the Cannon crafting recipe, then craft cannons and cannonballs. Let’s look at each of these in a bit of detail:
Gathering Materials:
- 6 Planks: Obtain from a Lumber Mill or loot chests on offshore islands in the Beach biome.
- 3 Copper Bars: Mine Copper in the Dry Valley biome and smelt it using a Metal Smelter workbench.
- Blast Powder: Drops from enemies that explode upon defeat.
Crafting the Cannon:
- Once you have the materials, the Cannon crafting recipe will be automatically added to your Build menu.
- Craft the Cannon using six planks and three copper bars.
Cannonball Crafting:
- Create Cannonballs by combining 2 Granite and 1 Blast Powder at any Crafting Bench, producing 5 Cannonballs per combination.
- Load Cannonballs into the Cannon directly from your inventory.
Using the Cannon:
- Cannons can only be aimed up or down, so strategize your fort’s defense accordingly.
- Attach Cannons to vehicles or platforms for more flexible defense options.
- To launch yourself for surprise attacks, climb into the Cannon’s barrel instead of using the controls.
Mastering Cannons and Cannonballs in LEGO Fortnite will enhance your gameplay and fort defense strategy. With the help of this guide, you’ll be well on your way to conquering every challenge that comes along.
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