The latest Gone Fishin' update in LEGO Fortnite has introduced fishing, allowing players to catch and cook fish. To start fishing, you'll first need to craft fishing rods. This guide will walk you through how to unlock and craft all the fishing rods in LEGO Fortnite.
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How to Unlock Fishing Rods in LEGO Fortnite
There are four types of fishing rods in LEGO Fortnite - Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Epic. Each fishing rod recipe needs to be unlocked by having a specific item in your inventory:
- Common Fishing Rod: Have Cord in your inventory
- Uncommon Fishing Rod: Have Knotroot Rod in your inventory
- Rare Fishing Rod: Have Flexwood Rod in your inventory
- Epic Fishing Rod: Have Frostpine Rod in your inventory
Once you have the required item, the recipe for that fishing rod will become available.
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How to Craft Fishing Rods
After unlocking the recipe, you'll need to gather materials to craft the fishing rod. The materials required depend on the rod:
Name | Materials |
Common Fishing Rod |
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Uncommon Fishing Rod |
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Rare Fishing Rod |
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Epic Fishing Rod |
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Crafting higher-rarity fishing rods requires rarer materials. Make sure to collect enough of the needed materials before crafting the rod.
Once you have the recipe and materials, go to a Crafting Bench to craft the fishing rod. Select the recipe for the specific rod you want to craft. As long as you have the required materials, the fishing rod will be crafted. Equip it in your inventory to start fishing.
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How to Use Fishing Rods in LEGO Fortnite
To use the fishing rod, equip it and go near a body of water.
- Press and hold the left mouse button to cast your line.
- Look for fish movement in the water.
- When you see a fish bite, release the mouse button to hook the fish.
- With higher rarity rods, you'll have a better chance of catching rarer fish.
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Tips for Fishing in LEGO Fortnite
Here are a few tips and tricks to help you master the art fishing in LEGO Fortnite:
- Fish near coral beds and lily pads for a better chance of catching fish.
- Different areas have different fish. Explore various water bodies.
- Upgrade to better rods to catch rarer fish for better rewards.
- Use fishing to get food. You can cook fish over campfires.
With the right fishing rod, you can catch a wide variety of fish in LEGO Fortnite. Follow this guide to craft fishing rods and reel in some awesome rewards.
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