How to get a Power Cell in LEGO Fortnite

Time to power up.

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LEGO Fortnite finally has vehicles, but you need to use a new item known as a Power Cell to power them.

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It can be tricky to find Power Cells because the game doesn’t tell you how to get them. Remembering all the different controls and crafting methods can be a pain for returning players. But don’t worry; making them is pretty easy as long as you have the materials.

How to unlock the Power Cell recipe in LEGO Fortnite

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Power Cell Recipe. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The first step to unlocking the Power Cell recipe in LEGO Fortnite is crafting your first Compost Bin.

To make a Compost Bin, you need the following materials:

  • Five Planks
  • Two Soils
  • Three Fertilizers

After creating the Compost Bin, throw any material into it to eventually make Biomass. Once you have Biomass, the recipe for a Power Cell unlocks in your Crafting Bench.

How to make a Power Cell in LEGO Fortnite

You need 50 Biomass and six Glass to make a single Power Cell. Besides that, you need to upgrade your Crafting Bench to see the recipe.

To get Glass, use a shovel to get Sand from a desert or beach biome and craft a Metal Smelter to create Glass from the Sand.

A Power Cell has limited battery life, so you need to make multiple to power your vehicles in the future. Make sure you keep making Biomass and have a few Power Cells on hand when exploring.

To make a good vehicle, have two turnable wheels at the front and two powered wheels at the back. This makes moving forward and turning easier. You can throw the Power Cell into a Power Center to power your vehicle.

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