How to get Copper Bars in LEGO Fortnite

How to get Copper Bars in LEGO Fortnite
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Written by 

Jack Roberts

Published 

10th May 2024 16:54

Highlights:

  • Copper Bars can be crafted by combining Copper and Brightcore in LEGO Fortnite in a Metal Smelter
  • They're used as stronger crafting components to create Rare and Epic-level tools and weapons

If you’re on the hunt for some Copper Bars in LEGO Fortnite but haven’t figured out how to get it yet, then this is the guide for you as I show you how to get Copper Bars in the game.

LEGO Fortnite is full to the brim with useful resources that can be put to several different uses, from Knotroot to Malachite. Copper Bars have a few uses themselves, so making sure you can get them easily is essential.

How to get Copper Bars in LEGO Fortnite

To get Copper Bars in LEGO Fortnite, you'll need to process Copper and Brightcore in a Metal Smelter. We have a guide here on how to get the Metal Smelter, but, in short, you'll need to get your Village upgraded to a certain level and craft it with several common resources.

The Copper Bar crafting recipe in LEGO Fortnite
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After crafting the Metal Smelter, you'll need to deposit the following materials into it to process the Copper Bars:

Resource Amount
Brightcore 2
Copper 1

Copper can be mined in abundance in the various caves dotted throughout the biomes, and we even have map seeds that can lead you to places where you'll find plenty of caves early on.

What are Copper Bars used for in LEGO Fortnite?

Copper ore in a LEGO Fortnite cave
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Once you've got your Copper Bars, they can be used to craft even stronger tools than the ones you've been using up until this point. So, if you require a rarer pickaxe or some other weapons to fend off dangerous enemies, then getting your hands on some Copper Bars is paramount.

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That’s everything you need to get your hands on some Copper Bars in LEGO Fortnite and continue crafting to your heart’s content. If you’re on the hunt for even more guides, be sure to check out our Fortnite homepage where you can find out how to build a Rebel Workbench or craft a Glider in the LEGO mode.

Jack Roberts
About the author
Jack Roberts
Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.
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