How to get LEGO Fortnite Power Cells: Recipe, use, more

Joseph Pascoulis
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LEGO Fortnite’s Power Cells are an item associated with building vehicles, so if you’re confused as to how to get and use them, here’s everything you need to know.

LEGO Fortnite now features vehicles that you can build as long as you have the required materials. You can create three different types of transportation, but you’ll need a Power Cell to get them going.

If you’re building a Speeder, Offroader, or Hauler, here’s how to get and use a Power Cell in LEGO Fortnite.

How to get Power Cells in LEGO Fortnite

You can get Power Cells in LEGO Fortnite by crafting them in an Epic tier Crafting Bench with 50 Biomass and 6 Glass, which makes a single Power Cell.

How to get Biomass & unlock Power Cell recipe in LEGO Fortnite

To get Biomass you’ll need to craft a Compost Bin with 2 Soil, 1 Sand, 3 Fertilizers, and 5 Planks. You can then throw any material you want into the Compost Bin to make Biomass. Doing this will unlock the recipe for Power Cells in LEGO Fortnite.

Bear in mind that you’ll need to upgrade your Crafting Bench to Epic tier to craft a Power Cell.

How to craft a Power Cell in LEGO Fortnite

Here’s a full step-by-step guide on crafting Power Cells in LEGO Fortnite from scratch:

  1. Get 2 Soil, 1 Sand, 3 Fertilizers, and 5 Planks to craft a Compost Bin.
  2. Throw any material you’d like to in the Compost Bin.
  3. This will make Biomass.
  4. Do this until you get 50 Biomass.
  5. In the meantime, collect Sand and Brightcores to make 6 Glass in a Metal Smelter.
  6. Upgrade your Crafting Bench to Epic tier if you haven’t do so, which requires 15 Copper Bars, 25 Obsidian Slabs, and 1 Brute Scale.
  7. Craft a Power Cell using the recipe which will unlock after making Biomass.

How to use Power Cells in LEGO Fortnite

Power Cells are used to fuel Power Centers, an essential component required to build and power a vehicle in LEGO Fortnite. You’ll need to interact with the Power Center to insert Power Cells and get your vehicle going.

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Power Centers are essential for vehicle builds in LEGO Fortnite.

How to craft a Power Center in Fortnite

You can craft a Power Center in the Toys tab of the Build Menu using Granite and Cords. There are three types of Power Center: Small, Medium, and Large. The bigger, the more power your vehicle will have in LEGO Fortnite.

Here’s how much Granite and Cords each Power Center recipe requires:

  • Small: 3 Granite and 2 Cords
    • 1 Power Cell
  • Medium: 5 Granite and 2 Cords
    • 2 Power Cells
  • Large: 8 Granite and 2 Cords
    • 4 Power Cells

How to power LEGO Fortnite Vehicle

Install the Power Cells to power the vehicle. You’ll also need to build a Driver’s Seat (Planks, Granite, and Cords) and Wheels (Wooden/Flexwood/Frostpine, Rods, and Cords) in the Toys Tab of the Build Menu as well as Power Cells to use your vehicle in LEGO Fortnite.

Well, there you have it, that was everything you needed to know about Power Cells in LEGO Fortnite. For more, be sure to check out:

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About The Author

Joseph is a Senior Writer at CharlieIntel, specializing in shooters such as Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Overwatch. He also enjoys Souls-likes, the Resident Evil franchise, and Tekken. After writing for KeenGamer, he joined CharlieIntel in 2021. If Joseph isn't writing about games, he's most likely playing them. You can contact him at [email protected].