Where to find & how to use obsidian in LEGO Fortnite

Where to find & how to use obsidian in LEGO Fortnite
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Written by 

Jack Roberts

Published 

15th Dec 2023 11:08

Obsidian is an extremely valuable material in LEGO Fortnite, so you may be wondering where you can find it and get your hands on it so you can put it to the best use. We've broken down the best way for you to do just that.

There’s an assortment of resources you can use in the game, like Knotroot and Flexwood, but obsidian is one of the trickier (and more dangerous) materials to get your hands on.

Where to find obsidian in LEGO Fortnite

In LEGO Fortnite, obsidian can be found in lava caves in the more arid Dry Valley biomes of the map. While they can be hard to find, entering them will transport you inside an exceptionally hot space, so be sure to have plenty of items, food and materials that can cool you down.

A lava cave in LEGO Fortnite where you can find Obsidian
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Additionally, as the name suggests, you’ll have to navigate pools of lava once you’re inside, so be sure to mind your step.

Once in there, the obsidian will be hanging in deposits on the walks and need to be hit with a pickaxe several times to break it off. Make sure you’re either taking a few pickaxes with you or one with high durability so they won’t break so easily.

What is obsidian used for in LEGO Fortnite?

Obsidian is a crafting item in LEGO Fortnite that is used for an assortment of features, including getting the epic rarity pickaxe, like the one below, and for those who have been creating a settlement, upgrading your village to its final levels.

An epic pickaxe made from Obsidian in LEGO Fortnite
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Once you’ve got your hands on obsidian, since the deposits are somewhat finite, be sure to take the time to decide what you need to prioritise first before you use up this precious resource.

That’s everything you need to know about finding and using Obsidian in LEGO Fortnite. But there are plenty of other resources and techniques you can use to help you Survive, like learning how to cook or how to stay warm and avoid the cold (not including spending time in lava caves).

Jack Roberts
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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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