Malachite is one of those important resources that you will eventually need to get in LEGO Fortnite. It gives you what you need to craft strong items and improve important structures in the Frostlands biome. This guide explains everything you need to know about malachite in LEGO Fortnite, let’s get to it!

What is malachite used for LEGO Fortnite?

Malachite is an important resource in LEGO Fortnite, introduced in the game’s Update v28.01. It's mainly used to make slabs at a Stone Breaker station. These slabs are then used to craft some of the strongest charms in the game, like the Hearty Totem,

Cool-Headed Charm, and Charm of Resilience. Here is what you can do with it:

• Craft Powerful Charms: You can turn Malachite into slabs at a Stone Breaker, which you then use to make strong charms. These charms give you bonuses like more health, better heat resistance, and extra armor.
  • Hearty Totem: Increases your health.
  • Cool-Headed Charm: Helps you resist heat.
  • Charm of Resilience: Makes you tougher in fights.
• Upgrade Villages: You also need Malachite to make improvements in the Frostlands area, helping you advance in the game.

How to get malachite in LEGO Fortnite

To get Malachite, you first need to prepare for a trip to the Frostlands in the map. This area is very cold, which can slow you down and hurt your character. To stay warm, carry items like Spicy Peppers and Hot-Headed Charms. Before you go, make sure to craft an Epic Pickaxe. You need this special tool to mine Malachite, and you can only make it at a Level 4 Crafting Bench. The ingredients for this pickaxe include Obsidian Slabs and Frostpine Rods.

Here are the items you need and the steps to follow:

• Cold Protection: Equip yourself with items that protect against the cold as the Frostlands will decrease your movement speed and health:
  • Spicy Peppers
  • Hot-Headed Charms
  • Spicy Burgers
• Crafting an Epic Pickaxe: This is crucial as Malachite can only be mined using an Epic Pickaxe. To craft this tool, gather the following:
  • 8x Obsidian Slabs
  • 5x Frostpine Rods
  • Craft it at a Level 4 Crafting Bench

Where to find malachite in LEGO Fortnite

You can find Malachite in the Frostlands, mainly on the icy mountains and platforms made of ice. Look for dark green ore deposits. These are the Malachite. Reaching them might be tough because they are often high up. You might need to build stairs from wood to get to these spots. Once you find Malachite, use your Epic Pickaxe to mine it. A few hits should be enough to collect this valuable resource.