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How to get Cord in LEGO Fortnite

Check out how to get one of the most precious resources in LEGO Fortnite.

At the beginning of your adventure in LEGO Fortnite, very few crafting materials will be more important than cord, as you must use it to craft the Fishing Rod, the Knight Shield, and of course, the always handy Recurve Crossbow.

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But did you know it’s possible to get the material minutes after creating your world? Here’s how to get cord in LEGO Fortnite, as well as the best way to farm it.

How to get and farm cord in LEGO Fortnite

You can get cord in LEGO Fortnite by defeating NPCs carrying the material, taking it from treasure chests, or crafting it with the Spinning Wheel. Of the three, the latter is by far the best method for those looking to farm, as you will only need five Vines to craft each cord. You can get vines in LEGO Fortnite by harvesting bushes and crops.

How to get the Spinning Wheel

You will unlock the recipe for the Spinning Wheel in LEGO Fortnite by building your first Crafting Bench and a Lumber Mill. Once you do that, you will be able to craft the workstation by opening the Build Menu, selecting it, and then using the materials below:

  • 8x Planks
  • 5x Wooden Rods
  • 5x Wood Logs
  • 5x Wolf Claws

While the necessary wood logs and Wolf Claws can be acquired by harvesting and killing wild wolves respectively, you will be able to get the planks and wooden rods by using your Lumber Mill.

The best things to make with cord in LEGO Fortnite

Apart from the Recurve Crossbow, the Fishing Rod, and the regular and uncommon versions of the Knight Shield, you will also need cords to craft the game-changing Grapple and both the Large and Small Balloons. You can check out the recipes for all of the items below:

ItemCrafting Recipe
Knight Shield5x Plank
1x Cord
Knight Shield (Uncommon)8x Flexwood Rod
3x Cord
(Only with the Uncommon Crafting Bench)
Recurve Crossbow5x Wooden Rod
1x Cord
Fishing Rod1x Wooden Rod
2x Cord
1x Wolf Claw
Grapple3x Blast Powder
3x Copper Bar
10x Cord
(Only with the Rare Crafting Bench)
Large Balloon2x Silk Fabric
1x Torch
1x Cord
Small Balloon1x Silk Fabric
1x Torch
1x Cord

Now that you know how to get and the best way to farm cord, don’t forget to check out how to get glass and sand in Lego Fortnite.


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