Ready to reel in some fun? In LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, fishing isn’t just a relaxing pastime-it’s a strategic adventure where crafting the perfect fishing rod can unlock rare catches and valuable resources. Whether you’re on mobile, Nintendo, PlayStation, or Xbox, mastering the art of fishing starts with unlocking and crafting rods from Common to Epic, each requiring unique materials and crafting bench levels. Dive into our guide to discover how to craft your fishing gear and cast your line for the best haul across the game’s diverse biomes.
Our Lego Fortnite guide will explain how to unlock fishing rods, what you’ll need to craft them, and how to use your new fishing rods.
How to unlock fishing rods in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
To unlock fishing rods in Lego Fortnite Odyssey, you need to add specific rod items to your inventory to unlock their crafting recipes. For the Common Fishing Rod, simply add Cord to your inventory and have a Level 1 Crafting Bench. For higher rarities, add the corresponding rods: Knotroot Rod for Uncommon (Level 2 Bench), Flexwood Rod for Rare (Level 3 Bench), and Frostpine Rod for Epic (Level 4 Bench). Once the recipe is unlocked, you can craft the rod at the appropriate level crafting bench using required materials like wooden rods, wolf claws, cords, and others. Higher rarity rods increase your chances of catching rare fish, enhancing your fishing experience in the game.
Each rarity of fishing rod unlocks when you add a specific item to your inventory. If you’re starting a game from scratch, this will happen organically. If you’re hopping back into an established world, though, you’ll have to dig through your chests for the items.
- Common fishing rod unlocks when you add cord – which is made with 5 vines at a spinning wheel.
- Cncommon fishing rod unlocks when you add knotroot rods
- Rare fishing rod unlocks when you add flexwood rods
- Legendary fishing rod unlocks when you add frostpine rods
How to craft fishing rods in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
To craft fishing rods in Lego Fortnite Odyssey, you first need to unlock the recipe by adding specific materials to your inventory and having the appropriate level of Crafting Bench. The Common Fishing Rod requires adding Cord to your inventory and a Level 1 Crafting Bench; it is crafted with 1 Wooden Rod, 1 Wolf Claw, and 2 Cord. To craft higher rarity rods, you need to add Knotroot Rod (Uncommon), Flexwood Rod (Rare), or Frostpine Rod (Epic) to your inventory and upgrade your Crafting Bench to levels 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Each rod requires different materials, with the Epic Fishing Rod needing 4 Frostpine Rods, 3 Heavy Wool Thread, 3 Arctic Claws, and 2 Drawstrings. Higher rarity rods have better durability but do not increase the chance of catching rare fish, so keeping materials stocked to craft new rods is essential.
The recipes for all four fishing rods are relatively cheap. You’ll need resources that match the biomes you progress through. You’ll need:
- Common fishing rod needs 1 wooden rod, 2 cords, and 1 wolf claw
- Uncommon fishing rod needs 2 knotroot rods, 3 cords, 1 silk thread, and 3 wolf claws
- Rare fishing rod needs 3 flexwood rods, 1 drawstring (5 cords at a spinning wheel), 2 wool thread, and 3 sand claws
- Epic fishing rod needs 4 frostpine rods, 2 drawstrings, 3 heavy wool thread, and 3 arctic claws
Remember that you’ll also need to upgrade your workbench as you craft fishing rods of increasing rarity.
How to use a fishing rod in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
To use a fishing rod in Lego Fortnite Odyssey, first equip the rod like any other tool or weapon. Stand near any body of water such as oceans, lakes, or rivers, then hold down the attack button to aim your cast and release it to throw the fishing line into the water. When you feel a tug on the line, hold down the attack button again to reel in your catch. You may reel in various fish or sometimes non-fish items like shells or wood. Using higher rarity fishing rods increases your chances of catching better fish, and combining the rod with bait buckets can create whirlpools of fish, improving your fishing success. Keep in mind fishing rods have durability and will need to be recrafted as they wear out.
To use your fishing rod to catch fish, you’ll first have to find a fishing spot. You’ll find them in water (obviously) and they look like small whirlpools. You might even spot the shadows of fish swimming around underneath them. Sometimes, they’re a ways out in the water, so you might have to build yourself a pier to reach it.
Equip your fishing rod and hold down R2 to cast. Aim for the fishing spot and release it. Then, you just have to wait for a bite and hold down R2 again to reel in your fish.
When you reel it in, you’ll have to wait a second for it to drop into your inventory. Until it does, you’ll have the option to toss it back.
How to make your own fishing spot in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
To make your own fishing spot in Lego Fortnite Odyssey, you need to use a Bait Bucket, which when thrown into any body of water, instantly creates the perfect fishing spot. This allows you to fish more effectively and increases your chances of catching rarer fish. There are four tiers of Bait Buckets-Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Epic-with higher-quality bait improving your fishing success. To set up a fishing spot, craft a Bait Bucket at a Food Processor or Juicer, then throw it into the water where you want to fish. For an even more efficient setup, players often build multiple fishing spots using several Bait Buckets spaced properly to maximize fish catch rates.
But what if you’ve found a nice body of water, but there isn’t a fishing spot there? Luckily, you can make your own. You’ll just need a bit of infrastructure first, and some bait buckets – which we’ll get to in a sec.
First, you’ll need the new food processor (8 planks, 7 bones, 3 wooden rods, 6 granite) at your base. You’ll also need a juicer (8 planks, 8 marble slabs, 5 knotroot rods) if you don’t have one already – and you should since they let you make snowberry shakes.
You’ll use the food processor and the juicer to make your fishing spots, but they also need to exist in your world just to unlock the recipes.
The first thing you need to unlock is fish fillets. You’ll make these by dropping any fish you’ve caught into a food processor.
How to make bait buckets in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
To make bait buckets in Lego Fortnite Odyssey, you first need to craft a Food Processor and catch a fish using a Fishing Rod. Place the caught fish into the Food Processor to create a Fish Fillet, then process the Fish Fillet again in the Food Processor to produce a Common Bait Bucket. After obtaining the Common Bait Bucket, you can unlock higher-tier bait buckets-Uncommon, Rare, and Epic-by using a Juicer along with the Common Bait Bucket and additional ingredients. Equip the bait bucket and throw it into a body of water to attract better fish, increasing your chances of catching high-tier fish for crafting and cooking recipes.
Now you can start making bait buckets. The recipes for the other rarities unlock after you make your first common bait bucket:
- Common bait bucket is made from 1 fish filet at a food processor
- Uncommon bait bucket is made from 1 common bait bucket, 2 vines, and 3 raspberries at a juicer (gross)
- Rare bait bucket is made from 1 common bait bucket, 3 corn kernels, 3 pumpkin seeds, and 3 pepper seeds at a juicer
- Epic bait bucket is made from 1 common bait bucket, 1 slap juice, and 1 spicy burger at a juicer
With your bait bucket in hand, just toss it into a body of water, and you’ll have your own fishing spot. Rarer bait buckets allow you collect more fish (and other resources) from the fishing spot you create.
Want to discover the secret steps to craft the ultimate Epic fishing rod in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
To craft the ultimate Epic fishing rod in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, you first need to unlock the recipe by adding a Frostpine Rod to your inventory and upgrading your crafting bench to level 4. Once unlocked, gather the following materials: four Frostpine Rods, three Heavy Wool Threads, two Drawstrings, and three Arctic Claws. With these in hand, head to your level 4 crafting bench to assemble the Epic fishing rod, which offers the highest durability and lets you catch the rarest fish in the game. This process transforms your fishing experience, making it both strategic and rewarding across all platforms.
What are the hidden techniques to craft the most powerful Epic fishing rod in Lego Fortnite
The hidden techniques to craft the most powerful Epic fishing rod in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey revolve around unlocking the right recipe and gathering rare materials efficiently. First, ensure your crafting bench is upgraded to level 4, which is necessary to craft the Epic fishing rod. You must have a Frostpine Rod in your inventory to unlock the Epic rod recipe. Then, collect the specific materials: four Frostpine Rods, three Heavy Wool Threads, two Drawstrings, and three Arctic Claws. These components are rarer and require exploring different biomes and defeating certain creatures to obtain. Using the Epic rod significantly increases your chances of catching legendary fish like the Vendetta Flopper, especially in specialized fishing spots such as caves. Additionally, crafting and using higher-tier bait buckets alongside the Epic rod further boosts your fishing success. A strategic approach to gathering these materials and utilizing the right bait and fishing locations will maximize the rod’s power and your fishing rewards.
