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Following the Lost Isles update,LEGOFortniteplayers have several new toys to play with, including the brand-new Cannon. Curiously classed as a Toy, Cannons are a powerful defensive weapon ideal for shoring up settlement defenses and fending off the worst the Lost Isles have to offer. However, players will need to find some relatively rare resources to build Cannons.
There are a few steps to building and using Cannons inLEGO Fortnite.Players must obtain the crafting recipe and materials to build a Cannon. On top of that, Cannons also use Cannonballs as ammunition, and these also have their own separate crafting requirements. This guide will cover each step in detail so players can build Cannons as soon as they hop off theLEGO FortniteBattle Bus.
Find The Crafting Recipe And The Right Materials
Cannons require six Planks and three Copper Bars each.
Planks require the Lumber Mill, a basic workbench that costs 15 Granite and 8 Wood, which are the most common resources inLEGO Fortnite. Wood and Granite can both be picked up from the ground and are very common. With a Lumber Bench, players can process Wood into Planks.One alternative I found was looting chests on the offshore islands in the Beach biome, which reliably drop Planks.
Copper Bars are a little more complex to manufacture.Copper is found in caves in the Dry Valley biome, and a Rare-quality Pickaxe or better is needed to mine it.
Players must unlock the Metal Smelter workbench to smelt Copper into Copper Bars. Players must find35 Obsidian inLEGO Fortnite, 15 Brightcores, and 3 Blast Cores to build a Metal Smelter.
How To Get Blast Cores In LEGO Fortnite
LEGO Fornite characters can boost their fire power with the rare Blast Core item used for crafting but keep in mind their explosive properties.
The Rare-quality Pickaxe requires Flexwood Rods and Sand Claws, so playersmustfind some Flexwoodandbeat Sand Wolves to get Sand Claws.
Surviving in the Dry Valley requires equipping charms and eating food to build resistance to the region’s extreme temperatures.
Once the correct materials have been obtained, players must also track down the crafting recipe for the Cannon.This is pretty easy, as the recipe automatically gets added to the Build Menu after Blast Powder is obtained.Blast Powder tends to drop from enemies that explode on death.
Players can build and place their first Cannon from the Build Menu with everything gathered. It’s also highly recommended that players build up a stockpile of Blast Powder, as it’s needed for crafting Cannonballs.
How To Use A Cannon In LEGO Fortnite
Learn How To Craft Cannonballs And Use The Cannon
Combine 2 Granite and 1 Blast Powder to craft Cannonballs at any Crafting Bench.This produces 5 Cannonballs each. When approaching a Cannon, a prompt should appear that allows Cannonballs to be loaded into the Cannon straight from the inventory.
Players can take control of it by sitting in the Cannon.It’s worth noting that Cannons can’t be aimed from side to side, only up or down,so a proper settlement defense needs multiple Cannons to be effective. They can be attached to vehicles or platforms for a more flexible option.
Cannonballs deal area-of-effect damage and are surprisingly effective against structures; however, when facing down Piratesarmed with all kinds of Pirate Weapons,the best option for players is to launch themselves out of the Cannon.Rather than sitting at the controls, players can actually climb into the Cannon’s barrel and shoot themselves into the air, landing for a surprise attack that catches enemies off-guard.
Cannons look impressive and are great for fortifying bases, but it’s also worth noting that they’re not the best option for fighting enemies in general. A well-armed player with solid weapons and a few charms should still be able to tackle the most brutal monsters out there. However, as with all items inLEGO Fortnite, it’s well worth the effort to get creative with Cannons, as they can prove helpful in many different situations.
