LEGO Fortnite brings a refreshing twist to the popular Fortnite battle royale by introducing a creative sandbox mode. Instead of focusing solely on combat, the new mode emphasizes resource gathering and village building. Players are tasked with constructing a personal village that grows over time, unlocking valuable rewards and new residents. This guide will walk you through the steps to upgrade your village and boost your overall Village Rating, helping you create the ultimate settlement in LEGO Fortnite.
Starting Your Village: The Village Square
When you first enter LEGO Fortnite’s sandbox-style Survival mode, your main objective is to establish a foundation for your village. The first step is to place the Village Square, which will serve as the central hub of your settlement. This square will be the starting point for all your building efforts.
Materials Needed:
- 10 Wood
- 10 Granite
You can collect these materials by harvesting resources from trees, rocks, and other destructible objects found in the environment. Once you’ve gathered enough, follow these steps to place the Village Square:
Steps to Place the Village Square:
- Open the Building Menu.
- Navigate to the Village section.
- Select the Square Foundation option.
- Drop the Village Square at the desired location where you want your settlement to grow.
Once placed, this foundation marks the beginning of your village-building journey.
How to Upgrade Your Village and Boost Your Village Rating
After placing the Village Square, the next step is to expand your settlement. As you build additional structures like crafting stations, housing, and decorative items, your Village Rating will gradually increase. This rating is visible at the top of the Village Square menu.
How to Track Your Village Rating:
- As you continue to build, the Village Rating meter will fill up. When it’s full and starts flashing, you will be prompted with the option to Upgrade Village.
- Selecting this will display the resources required to advance to the next level of your village rating, along with the rewards you’ll unlock.
Here are the level milestones tracked so far and what is needed to progress and increase your village rating in LEGO Fortnite:
| Level | Upgrade Requirements | New Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Build Village Square (10 Wood, 10 Granite) | 2 Additional Residents |
| 2 | 15 Wood, 15 Granite | Foragers Villager Task |
| 3 | 8 Plank, 20 Granite | Villager Gifts, +1 Resident |
| 4 | 10 Knotroot, 15 Plank, 25 Granite | Cooking and Branching Out Tasks, +1 Resident |
| 5 | Unknown | Well Rested, +1 Resident |
| 6 | Unknown | Refined Production Task, Ready to Rock Task |
| 7 | Unknown | Unique New Recipes, Gifts Galore |
| 8 | Unknown | +1 Resident |
| 9 | Unknown | Go Forth and Forage |
| 10 | Unknown | +1 Resident |
By following the steps below, you can steadily progress and upgrade your village.
Tips to Increase Your Village Rating:
- Construct multi-part buildings using special LEGO pieces.
- Add crafting stations, such as Grills and Workbenches, to enhance the functionality of your village.
- Build walls and gates to define the boundaries of your settlement.
- Place decorative items like sculptures, gardens, and other aesthetic objects to enhance the visual appeal of your village.
- Assign villagers to gather resources to keep your supply of materials growing.
These actions will help you increase your Village Rating, unlock new upgrades, and improve your overall settlement.
How to View Your Village Rating and Progress
To check your village’s progress and Village Rating, simply interact with the placed Village Square. From there, select Show Info, where you can view detailed statistics such as:
- Overall Village Rating
- Resources Generated
- Number of Homeless Villagers
This information gives you insight into how well your settlement is developing and what needs to be done to continue upgrading it.
Where to Find Resources for Upgrades
To expand your village and unlock new upgrades, you’ll need to gather specific resources. Here’s where to find them:
- Wood: Gather from trees, furniture, and tree stumps.
- Granite: Harvest from rocks, cliffs, and caves.
- Plank/Knotroot: Collect from shrubs, forests, and foraging spots.
Additionally, you can earn resources by assigning your villagers to gather materials. By interacting with them and assigning resource-gathering tasks, they will provide free crafting supplies over time. This is an excellent way to accumulate the materials you need for upgrades.
Conclusion
Building and upgrading your village in LEGO Fortnite is an exciting and rewarding experience. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you’ll be able to build a thriving village that unlocks a wealth of rewards. Keep expanding and upgrading, assign villagers to gather resources, and soon you’ll have a vibrant LEGO settlement. The more you build, the more possibilities open up, so dive into LEGO Fortnite’s creative world and start constructing your dream village today!