Summary
LEGO Fortniteis an open-world, sandbox survival game that allows players to dive in, create andupgrade their Village, battle against hostile enemies, and craft tools and equipment to progress in their unique world. While Survival and Sandbox were initially the only two modes available, additional modes have debuted as of the v30.10 update, providing players with alternative difficulties to the standard Survival experience.
The standout mode that arrived with the v30.10 update is Expert Mode, an experience designed to test players' skills. This mode increases the difficulty of regular Survival, pitting players against stronger enemy types and introducing a permanent elimination feature. Though this mode doescrank up the difficulty settings, there are some strategies players can employ to increase their success.
1Stockpile On Totems Of Return
Escape Permanent Elimination With The Totem Of Return
One of the biggest standout features that contribute to Expert Mode’s difficulty is itsperma-limination feature, which willlock a player out of the world forever if they are eliminated. While this may be enough to turn some players away from the mode entirely, there is one way that players can escape perma-elimination, and that is tocraft a Totem Of Return. This nifty Charm is an absolute necessity inLEGO Fortnite’sexpert mode as if players are eliminated with it in their Charms Inventory slot, they will simplyrespawn at their last spawn point with their inventory intact.
While players will begiven an Uncommon Totem Of Return upon speaking to Triggerfishin their new Expert Mode World, this item will break once it has been used. Of course, one very simple tip to ensuring players never lose their progress is to simply keep several reserves of this Charm in their inventory. Uncommon Totems Of Return are fairly easy to farm early on, as theyrequire 50 Storm Core, 5 Silk Thread, 8 Wolf Claws, and 3 Shellsto craft via the Crafting Bench. Of course, this means players will have to take on Storm-Wild enemies early on, which brings us to the next tip.
2Farm Storm Cores
Farming Storm Cores Allows Easy Access To Totems Of Return
As mentioned before,Storm Cores are an essential resourceforLEGO Fortnite’sExpert Mode, as they are themain ingredient for crafting a Totem Of Returnof any rarity. As lucrative as this resource is, however, there is a catch.Storm Cores aredroppedfrom eliminating Storm-Wild Enemies, special variants of many existing hostile creatures that boast increased strength, health, and speed. Naturally, players will want to ensure that they can acquire a steady stream of Storm Cores in order to craft Totems Of Return, but the toughness of some Storm-Wild enemy variants could risk a permanent elimination.
Though players might be initially hesitant to try and take on tough enemies to get Storm Cores, there is a method to farming this precious resource, and that is to simplyprioritize eliminating the weaker Storm-Wild enemy variants. The weakest Storm-Wild enemy is Storm-Wild Spiders, as they sport the smallest pool of health of any enemy type. However, the next best enemy to set your sights on isStorm-Wild Skeletons, which are common to come across at night. Storm-Wild Skeletons are also relatively less challenging than other enemies such as Storm-Wild Brutes or Wolves, making them a perfect candidate for farming Storm Cores fast.
3Used Ranged Weapons
Ranged Weapons Allow For Fights To Resume At A Safe Distance
Many players' main go-to items when battling enemies are the trusted Sword and Shield combo, which are immensely useful for avoiding taking damage and quickly dispatching foes. While both items are still immensely helpful inLEGO Fortnite’sExpert Mode, ranged weapons are arguably just as important.In Expert Mode, all enemies hit much harderthan in both Cozy Mode and regular Survival, and with the ability to be locked out of your world once eliminated, fighting enemies up close can become a little more daunting.
This is whereranged weaponscome in, as theyallow players to deal damage from afarwithout needing to close the distance between them and their target. Weapons like Crossbows are the obvious go-to, with their ammunition proving relatively simple to stockpile if players have regular access to resources like Feathers. With a trusty Crossbow in hand, players will no longer need to pressure themselves into taking on chasing Wolves or Skeletons up close, making battles much easier and less risky. If players are looking for alternative options, thenStar Warsweapons like the E-11 Blasterand the Bowcaster can also come in clutch.
4Craft Mobility Items
Mobility Items Like The Grappler & Gliders Are Pretty Handy
Most enemies inLEGO Fortnite’sSurvival Mode are pretty easy to outrun, but in Expert Mode, things are different. TheStorm-Wild enemies in Expert Mode are much fasterthan their regular counterparts and can be challenging to deal with on foot, especially the Storm-Wild Brutes. However, there are a few items that players can craft to help them escape Storm-Wild enemies and reach safety.
The obvious choice players may gravitate to isthe Grappler, which isinvaluable for escaping fast-approaching Skeletons, Wolves, and other nimble Storm-Wild enemies. Although this item isnot craftable until players obtain Copper Bars, it is a must-have for traversing vast distances quickly. The Grappler also synergizes well with a Glider, allowing players to extend their reach and boost their mobility even further.
5Become A Farmer
Establishing Both A Crop & Animal Farm Will Yield Useful Resources
Adopting the farming lifestyleis, without a doubt, thebest way to acquire some of the most useful resourcesinLEGO Fortnite. The first aspect players should focus on early isrecruiting animals to their farm, as each new animal provides a steady stream of resources.Taming animals is relatively simpleand onlyrequires a Barn and an Animal Treat. Once players have tamed an animal, they can assign it to a Barn and interact with the Barn to feed it. Feeding animals items like Vines will offer the player items in return. Recruiting all animal types — Sheep, Cow, Pig, and Chicken — will enable players tofarm Wool, Milk, Slurp Mushrooms, and Feathers.
On the topic of farming,building a crop farmis also imperative for making progress in players' Expert Worlds, as it allows them to farm useful crops.Players will need a few Dirt Plots and Seedsto build an efficient farm, which can be acquired either through looting orvia the Grain Mill.Seeds can then be placed into the Dirt Plots to grow crops. Some of the most important crops to focus on includeSnow Berries, Wheat, and Spicy Peppers, as each can be used tocraft Snow Slushies and Spicy Burgers, both of which are ideal for inevitably leaving the Grasslands and heading into the Frostlands and Dry Valley — to progress further into the game.
6Focus On Increasing Your Health
Health Charms & Certain Food Items Will Increase The Player’s Number Of Hearts
It’s no secret that enemies hit a lot harder in Expert Mode, and while players are protected from getting one-shotted if they have full hearts, eliminations will come quickly if they encounter even the weakest of enemies. The defense buffs of many Charms have also been taken away specifically for Expert Mode, making surviving that much harder. All these points put a great emphasis on players toincrease their overall health, specifically early in the game.
The first and most straightforward way to increase health is throughcrafting Health Charms via the Crafting Bench. These itemsbestow extra hearts when equipped to the Charms Slotof the Inventory, and the higher the rarity, the more hearts the player receives. Certainfoods also grant extra hearts, and while they are not permanent, they can provide a useful temporary health buff. Such foods includeGrilled Meat, Spicy Burgers, and Pizza, all of which can becrafted via the Grill.
7Acquire Additional Stat Buffing Charms
Additional Charms Can Be Useful In Expert Mode
While the Totem of Return and Health Charms are two very important items players can acquire, they are not the only effective Charms in Expert Mode. In fact, players canobtain a variety of alternative Charmsthat can make progressing through Expert Mode much easier. The two most important additional Charms to focus on are theCool-Headed Charms and Inner Fire Charm, which bestow the player with heat or cold resistance. Both Charms areessential for progressing to the Dry Valley and Frost Landsbiomes, allowing players toacquire the Expert Mode Trophiesmuch sooner.
There are also a few other Charms that players can acquire, and while they are not necessarily essential, they can provide some neat benefits. These includethe Hearty Totem for adding bonus healthwhen players are at full hearts, andthe Regeneration Charm for regaining heartsover time.The Totem of the Immortal is also great for saving players from eliminationand offers more hearts than the Totem of Return. The only major caveat of these Charms, however, is how expensive they are to craft, so players should choose wisely.
8Farm The Rebel Cave
The Rebel Cave Offers Various Farmable Resources
Resources such as MarbleandKnotrootare pretty important for acquiring some early game tools inLEGO Fortnite, along with upgrading the Grassland Village. The obvious go-to way to acquire these resources is tohead to Grassland Caves, and while there is an abundance of Marble and Knotroot inside, they also are home tohostile mobs like Scorpions and Skeletons. Such areaspose a high risk of being permanently eliminatedfrom the world. However, there is an alternative method for acquiring this resource early on.
The Rebel Cave, though essentially acting as a gateway to theStar WarsIsland, does in factharbor a ton of Knotroot andMarbleup for grabs. Not only that, but players can farm the Rebel Cave of these precious resourceswithout having to deal with hostile enemies inside. Pair this with the fact that the Rebel Cave itself is also pretty close to the world spawn point, and players will find that they have easy access to such resources right from the get-go. As a bonus tip, the Rebel Cave also offers alternative benefits, such as theability to acquire Planks and Granitefrom destroying the chests inside,fishing spots to acquire fish, along withStar Warsprops that can be harvested for Plastoid.
9Bring Villagers Along On The Adventure
Villagers Offer A Helping Hand Both Inside & Outside The Village
Villagersare the most useful critters players can come across inLEGO Fortnite, as they can perform various tasks around the Village. While many hardcore players may be content with venturing the map solo in Expert Mode, there is a way thatplayers can bring a Villager along with themto accompany them on their journey. Almostany Villager can be invited to follow the player, and doing so will provide them with an extra set of helping hands.
To invite a Villager to follow, players can simply interact with any Villager,select the ‘let’s talk jobs’ dialogue option, and thenchoose the ‘let’s explore’ dialogue option. The Villager will then follow the player, engaging in activities such as battling hostile mobs while the player focuses on harvesting resources.Players can even gift these Villagers better tools, allowing them to perform tasks more efficiently. Having Villagers tag along is a surefire way togather resources faster, and players won’t need to worry about losing their Villagers permanently if they are eliminated.
10Play With Friends
Invited Friends Can Help In Resource Gathering & Progression
WhileVillagers are remarkably useful for automatic resource gathering and helping players on their journey outside of the Village, there is another way to acquire extra helping hands:inviting friends to the world. Playing with friends inLEGO Fortniteis not only more fun, but otherplayers can also help out in ways that Villagers can’t.
Having other players in the world allows forfaster resource farming and Village upgradesif everyone contributes. This benefit also extends to activities outside the Village, asexploring areas like Cavesin a group can be an effective strategy for fending off enemies and gathering lucrative items. However, unlike Villagers,additional players run the risk of being permanently eliminatedfrom an Expert World, so it’s crucial to ensure that they have plenty of Totems of Return in stock.
