Discover the essential crafting material for long-range weapons and shields in Lego Fortnite with our guide on how to get Cord.

Getting Cord in LEGO Fortnite

Upgrade Village

To access Cord, you’ll first need to upgrade your Village to unlock the Spinning Wheel. The upgrade requires 15 Wood and 15 Granite. Once upgraded, you can craft the Spinning Wheel from the Utility tab in the menu.

Spinning Wheel Materials

Need help acquiring the materials for the Spinning Wheel? You can craft Planks and Wooden Rods at the Lumber Mill and find Wood and Wolf Claws scattered across the map.

What is Cord Used For?

Cord is a crucial component for crafting the Recursive Crossbow and shields. With five Wooden Rods and one Cord, you can craft a Recursive Crossbow, ideal for long-range combat. Be sure to explore our extensive coverage on all things Lego Fortnite here on Twinfinite!

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Matthew Carmosino

Matthew Carmosino is a freelance writer for Twinfinite. He started gaming in the mid-90s where his love for SquareSoft RPGs like Chrono Trigger changed him forever. Matthew has been working in the game industry for two years covering everything from story-rich RPGs to puzzle-platformers. Listening to piano music on a rainy day is his idea of a really good time, which probably explains his unnatural tolerance for level-grinding.