How to make the Totem of Return in LEGO Fortnite

LEGO Fortnite‘s new Expert mode is essentially a hardcore mode, where if you die, your time in that world is finished—permanently. To stay in the world, you’ll need a Totem of Return, and I know how to make it.

Expert mode was introduced as part of Fortnite‘s 30.10 update, giving players a true challenge if they think they’re up to the test. Not only do you have one life, but new Storm-Wild creatures deal more damage, have more health, and move faster than their normal counterparts, making your world even more dangerous than it was before.

How to make the Totem of Return

The Totem of Return comes in three rarities in LEGO Fortnite: Uncommon, Rare, and Epic. The higher the rarities, the more hearts you will have when you respawn, so if you’re able to make the Epic one, I would suggest doing so.

While the recipes are different, you’ll need a Storm Core for all three.

• Uncommon: Storm Core x50, Silk Thread x5, Wolf Claw x8, Shell x3
• Rare: Storm Core x50, Wool Thread x5, Sand Claw x8, Sand Shell x3
• Epic: Storm Core x50, Heavy Wool Thread x5, Artic Claw x8, Frost Shell x3

To make the Totem of Return, you’ll need these ingredients and a fully upgraded Crafting Bench. Take these items to it, and you’ll be able to craft one.

How to get Storm Cores in LEGO Fortnite

To get Storm Cores, you’ll need to kill Storm-Wild enemies. These animals have been infected by the storm, and now deal more damage per hit, have more health which makes them harder to kill, and move faster than their regular counterparts.

They have a purple hue around them, similar to the storm that you see in Battle Royale, and drop Storm Cores when eliminated.

What does the Totem of Return do in LEGO Fortnite?

In Expert mode, once you die, your save is over and you’ll need to start again. However, if you have a Totem of Return, you get another chance at life. Instead of permanently leaving the world, you’ll spawn back in your bed with your inventory intact.

However, once you use a Totem of Return, it’s gone for good. So, you’ll need to keep making them if you want to have a back up plan at all times.