How to get Amber in LEGO Fortnite and turn it into Cut Amber

Amber is a key resource. Here's where and how to get it in LEGO Fortnite and how to turn it into cut amber.
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Last UpdatedNovember 14, 2024 at 01:55PM
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It’s good to learn that you want to know how to get Amber in LEGO Fortnite and turn it into Cut Amber. In LEGO Fortnite, Rough Amber is a rare and valuable resource needed for crafting and upgrading essential gear. Cut Amber, in particular, is crucial for creating high-level gear and upgrading structures.

LEGO Fortnite Amber location

Amber, specifically Rough Amber, can only be found in the Dry Valley biome in the LEGO Fortnite map. This area looks like a desert with dark sand, lots of cacti, and tall, black rock pillars. 

Credit: Quick Tips/YouTube
Credit: Quick Tips/YouTube

You won’t find Amber anywhere else, so you must explore this desert-like region.

What to look for:

  • Yellow, gem-like rocks high up on the cliffs or stone pillars.
  • Amber deposits are often around geysers, which are steaming holes in the ground that can launch you up to high places.
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Credit: r/GameFeed

How to get Amber in LEGO Fortnite

First, prepare. The Dry Valley is very hot, especially during the day, and can damage your character if you’re not protected. To deal with the heat, you should bring cooling items:

  • Snowberries: These are easy to find and give you a short burst of heat resistance.
  • Snowberry Shake: Even better than Snowberries, providing longer-lasting protection.
  • Cool-Headed Charm: If you have this item, it will help keep you safe from the heat for a long time.

If you don’t have these items, you can explore the desert at night when it’s cooler. But remember, nighttime is more dangerous because stronger enemies come out.

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Amber deposits are usually high up on cliffs or rock formations. There aren’t any ladders to help you, so you’ll need to make your own way up.

What to do:

  • Bring lots of Wood or Granite. You’ll use these materials to build stairs or ramps to reach the Amber.
  • Wood is lighter and easier to get, but Granite is stronger if you want something sturdier.
  • Look for geysers, which can shoot you into the air, making it easier to reach higher spots.

Get your pickaxe

You can’t mine Amber with just any pickaxe. You need at least an Uncommon Pickaxe to collect it. If you use a weaker pickaxe, it won’t work.

How to make an Uncommon Pickaxe:

  • You’ll need 3 Knotroot Rods and 3 Bones.
  • Make sure your Crafting Bench is upgraded to Level 2. To upgrade your bench, gather:
    • 3 Shells
    • 8 Planks

Once you have the Uncommon Pickaxe, hit the Amber deposits about eight times to break them and collect Rough Amber. Each deposit will usually give you two or more pieces.

Credit: Perfect Score/YouTube
Credit: Perfect Score/YouTube

How to get Cut Amber in LEGO Fortnite

Once you’ve collected enough Rough Amber, you’ll need to refine it into Cut Amber. This process requires building a Gem Cutter station, including:

  • Collect materials for the Gem Cutter
  • Build the Gem Cutter Station
  • Cut Rough Amber into Cut Amber

Collect materials for the Gem Cutter

To build the Gem Cutter station, gather the following materials:

  • 20 Marble Slabs: You can make Marble Slabs by turning Marble into slabs using the Stone Breaker station.
  • 5 Rough Amber: You should already have these from mining in the Dry Valley.
  • 5 Sand Claws: Hunt enemies like Rollers or Wolves in the Dry Valley to get these.
  • 3 Sand Shells: Also collected from Rollers and Wolves in the Dry Valley.
Credit: r/LEGOfortnite
Credit: r/LEGOfortnite

Make sure you’ve hunted enough enemies in the desert to gather all the necessary Sand Claws and Sand Shells.

Build the Gem Cutter Station

Once you have everything you need, build the Gem Cutter in your Village or base. You can place it wherever it’s convenient for you.

Cut Rough Amber into Cut Amber

Now that your Gem Cutter station is ready:

  • Interact with the Gem Cutter.
  • Assign the Cut Amber recipe: Choose the option to turn Rough Amber into Cut Amber. 
Credit: Quick Tips/YouTube
Credit: Quick Tips/YouTube
  • Process the Amber: Place the Rough Amber into the Gem Cutter, and wait for about 30 seconds.
  • When the timer is up, interact with the Gem Cutter and select "Take" to collect your newly refined Cut Amber.

It’s worth the effort. Cut Amber is used for crafting and upgrading important items in LEGO Fortnite, such as the Forest Axe, which lets you harvest materials like Flexwood. It's also essential for upgrading structures and progressing further in the game.

By following these steps, you’ll have all the Cut Amber you need to keep moving forward in LEGO Fortnite! If you need more help, check out these:

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