At the beginning of his adventure in LEGO® Fortnitevery few crafting materials will be more vital than string, as you’ll need it to craft a fishing rod, a knight’s shield, and of course the always useful classic crossbow.
But did you know that you can get the material within minutes of creating your world? Here’s how to get the wire LEGO® Fortniteand the best way to grow it.
How to Get and Farm Cable in LEGO Fortnite
You can get a cable LEGO® Fortnite by defeating NPCs carrying the material, taking it from treasure chests, or crafting it with a Spinning Wheel. Of the three, the latter is by far the best method for those looking to farm, as you will only need five Vines to craft each string. You can obtain Vines in LEGO® Fortnite by collecting shrubs and crops.
How to get the Reel
You will unlock the recipe for the Spinning Wheel in LEGO® Fortnite by building your first crafting table and sawmill. Once you have done this you will be able to create a workstation by opening the build menu, selecting it and then using the following materials:
- 8x Boards
- 5x Wooden bars
- 5x Wood logs
- 5x Wolf Claws
While the necessary logs and wolf claws can be obtained by hunting and killing wild wolves, you will be able to obtain planks and wooden bars by using a sawmill.
The Best Things to Make with String in LEGO Fortnite
In addition to the Recurve Crossbow, Fishing Rod, and the regular and uncommon versions of the Knight Shield, you’ll also need Cords to craft the game-changing Grapple and Large and Small Balloons. You can check out the recipes for all of the items below:
| Item | Recipe for craftsmanship |
|---|---|
| Knight’s Shield | 5x Board 1x Cable |
| Knight Shield (Uncommon) | 8x Flexwood rod 3x Cable (Only with Uncommon Crafting Table) |
| Recurve crossbow | 5x Wooden rod 1x Cable |
| Fishing rod | 1x Wooden rod 2x Cable 1x Wolf Claw |
| To struggle | 3x Explosive Powder 3x Copper rod 10x Cable (Only with Rare Crafting Table) |
| Big balloon | 2x Silk fabric 1x Flashlight 1x Cable |
| Small balloon | 1x Silk fabric 1x Flashlight 1x Cable |
Now that you know how to get string and how to best farm it, be sure to check out how to get glass and sand Lego Fortnite.
