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Volpedia/Games/Fortnite/Mechanics/Materials and harvesting
FORTNITE / MECHANICS

Materials and harvesting

Building playlists use harvested wood, stone and metal to make structures.

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Practical advice: Gather materials opportunistically, not while exposed to easy damage.
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Overview

Building playlists use harvested wood, stone and metal to make structures.

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How it works

Breaking world objects provides materials in relevant build-enabled modes; collection limits may vary.

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Practical advice

Gather materials opportunistically, not while exposed to easy damage.

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Mistakes to avoid

Farming a tree in the open during a contested late rotation.

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