Introduction
The latest update in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey introduces an advanced weapon crafting and upgrading system that lets players customize weapons to match their combat style. This guide covers everything from crafting basics to rune optimization—so you can build the ultimate arsenal for your adventures.
Weapon Crafting System Overview
Accessing the new crafting menu reveals four primary weapon categories, each with customizable parts:
- Sword – Composed of Blade & Hilt
- Spear – Consists of Head, Handle & Pin
- Dagger – Blade & Hilt
- Crossbow – Made from String, Stock & Limb
Each part can be forged from different materials, altering weapon stats and unlocking special effects to suit your gameplay preferences.
Weapon Stats and Rune Slots
Every weapon features four core stats:
- Damage – Determines the amount of damage dealt per hit.
- Durability – Affects how long the weapon lasts before breaking.
- Knockback – Controls how far enemies are pushed when hit.
- Speed – Influences how quickly attacks are executed.
Additionally, weapons include Rune Slots, which can hold powerful enchantments that drastically enhance performance.
Crafting Materials and Their Effects
Each crafting material adds unique bonuses or enchantments:
- Shatter Horns – Zapping 4 (Dropped by the Storm King)
- Cursed Bone – Undead Bane 2 (Strong against undead)
- Brightcore – Illuminator 2 (Emits light)
- Blast Core – Force 2 (Boosts knockback)
- Greater Storm Core – Storm Purification + 1 extra Rune Slot
- Gold Bars – Grants Two Rune Slots
- Copper Bars – Increases Attack Speed
- Amber – Boosts Durability
- Emerald – Enhances Knockback
- Ruby – Increases Speed
- Sapphire – Adds Additional Rune Slots
Recommended Builds
For specific playstyles, try the following combinations:
- Versatile Build – Gold Bars + Cut Sapphire: Maximizes rune potential for balanced play.
- Agility Build – Copper Bars + Blast Core: Prioritizes speed and knockback—great for hit-and-run tactics.
- Tank Build – Amber + Greater Storm Core: Focuses on durability and bonus effects for sustained combat.
Upgrading Weapons with the Legendary Forge
Once you’ve collected Rift Crystals, you can craft the Legendary Forge, unlocking the ability to upgrade weapons to Legendary status.
How to Upgrade to Legendary:
- Use the weapon in battle to fill the Legendary Bar.
- Once full, the weapon will automatically evolve into a Legendary Weapon, granting enhanced power and appearance.
Best Rune Enchantments
With new rune options, choosing the right combination is key to building a lethal weapon. Here are top-tier runes to consider:
- Lifesteal – Heals you when defeating enemies
- Zapping 3 – Creates lightning chains on kill
- Damage 3 – Greatly boosts weapon damage
- Last Chance 3 – Deals bonus damage when weapon is near breaking
- Storm Bane 3 – More damage against storm creatures
- Undead Bane 3 – Effective against skeletal foes
- Force 3 – Dramatically increases knockback
- Storm Purification – Extends storm survival upon enemy defeat
Optimal Rune Loadouts
- Dungeon Explorer Build
- Damage 3 + Lifesteal + Storm Bane 3 + Force 3
- Designed for survivability and burst damage in tough areas.
- Crowd Control Build
- Zapping 3 + Force 3 + Damage 3 + Storm Purification
- Perfect for clearing large groups quickly while staying storm-resistant.
Special Weapons: Cyclone Pickaxe & Thunder Clap Blade
These rare weapons, dropped by the Storm King, come with unique charge attacks:
- Cyclone Pickaxe – Acts like a boomerang when thrown, dealing return damage.
- Thunder Clap Blade – Unleashes powerful area-of-effect damage when charged and thrown.
Conclusion
The crafting and upgrading system in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey offers endless combinations to suit every playstyle. Whether you’re building for speed, durability, or raw power, this system empowers you to forge truly legendary weapons.
So jump in, experiment with materials and runes, and craft your perfect weapon.
Happy forging—and may your strikes always be legendary!




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