The Knight Shield is currently the onlydefensive tool inLEGO Fortnite. The latest offering from Epic Games is quite similar to Mojang’sMinecraft- a sandbox that is teeming with creatures both friendly and hostile. Exploration and gathering resources is a key aspect, and you will no doubt have dangerous encounters as you make progress.
Hence, it is important to have a shield on hand at all times.LEGO Fortnitemay look vibrant and cute, but the combat pulls no punches. Let’s go over how to make this item, its variants, and more.
LEGO Fortnite: How to Get Knight Shields
The Knight Shield is available in four rarities inLEGO Fortnite- Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Epic. Naturally, the process of getting one becomes more tedious as you go for better variants. While getting Wood and Vines to make Plank and Cord for the Common type is quite easy, that’s not the case for others. You will have a tough timegetting Brightcore from Lava Cavesto make Iron and Copper Bar for Rare or Epic variants.
Let’s take a look at the materials needed to make the different rarities of the Knight Shield:
Epic Crafting Bench
With this, it becomes clear that not only do you need to invest time in getting better resources, but you also need to upgrade theCrafting Bench inLEGO Fortnite. This task is easier said than done, as some of the items needed will require you to engage in risky encounters and build other pieces of equipment as well.
Hence, it’s recommended that you craft the Common or Uncommon variant as soon as possible and build up enough reserves and production before trying to upgrade.
Once you have gathered the necessary materials inLEGO Fortnite, follow these steps:
Note that you cannot move it to any other slot. Since this is the only option available, you will not be able to hold the shield or the Torch together and will have to choose one to keep in the off-hand. Naturally, this item gets stronger and more durable as the rarity improves, with the Epic rarity highly useful in fights like theBrute Boss inLEGO Fortnite.
