How to get Brute Scales in LEGO Fortnite

Aryan Singh
Brutes in LEGO Fortnite

Upgrading the Crafting Bench in LEGO Fortnite gives you access to high-tier recipes, and to reach the Epic tier Crafting Bench you’ll need Brute Scales. With this in mind, here’s how to get Brute Scales in LEGO Fortnite.

LEGO Fortnite has a ton of recipes that players can use to craft items and weapons. From gliders and balloons to pickaxes and village upgrades, there’s plenty in the game to work towards. But in order to craft an item, you’ll need a specific set of resources.

Gathering these resources can be tricky or simple depending on their rarity, and one resource that can be difficult to acquire are Brute Scales. On that note, here’s how to get Brute Scales in LEGO Fortnite.

LEGO Fortnite: How to get Brute Scales

Villagers in LEGO Fortnite
Using ranged weapons is a good way to take down Brutes in LEGO Fortnite.

To get Brute Scales in LEGO Fortnite, you’ll have to find and kill Brutes. These hulking enemies will drop Brute Scales after being taken down.

Some players might also find Brute Scales when opening Chests in the Grasslands biome, including those in Caves. However, there’s no way to tell which Chests hold said item.

Where to find Brutes in LEGO Fortnite

The easiest way to find Brutes in LEGO Fortnite is to head to the Shores biome. They can also pop up randomly on the map. Players need to pay attention to the sound Brutes make when they stomp, and head in that direction. Since the maps are randomly generated, there’s no guaranteed way to find a Brute roaming in the map.

It’s worth noting each biome has a different variant of Brute. Grasslands’ Brutes drop one Brute Scale when defeated, but the ones in the Dry Valley biome drop Sand Brute Scales, and those in the Frostlands, Frost Brute Scales. You’ll need these materials to build Utilities and upgrade your village eventually, so keep that in mind.

How to defeat Brutes in LEGO Fortnite

Brutes make for tough enemies as they’re tanky and can dish out a ton of damage in LEGO Fortnite. They are the strongest foe in the game at the moment, so we recommend maintaining a fair bit of distance and using ranged weapons like crossbows. Make sure to dodge the boulders that these enemies will throw toward you and get out of the way when they charge at you.

We also recommend having an NPC companion armed with a sword to take the Brute down faster. Meowscles and Yeti are two villagers that have expertise in combat and will aid you against these powerful foes. They’ll keep the Brute busy so you can attack from a safe distance.

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About The Author

Aryan is a Games Writer at CharlieIntel who specializes in sports and racing games, including EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, and Forza. He's also a big fan of massive RPGs such as Starfield, Elden Ring, and Cyberpunk. Aryan has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and previously wrote for sports websites Pride of London, Sportsmanor, LWOF, and Thick Accent. You can contact him at [email protected].