LEGO Fortnite Odyssey features tough boss fights, taking them down is not going to be a walk in the park. But when you put these giant bosses into permanent sleep, you will get rewards that are well worth the effort. Here is the guide to Brute Scales and how they help you become powerful in the LEGO Fortnite Odyssey.
What Are Brute Scales In LEGO Fortnite?
An item to carry out many upgrades and major crafting in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey.
If you want to craft stronger gear in the LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, you will need to get yourself some Brute Scales. You can also use the item to upgrade your crafting bench as well. These upgrade resources are however tied to some of the toughest bosses in the game.
There are different types of brutes you will encounter in the game and even if they are at their simplest, they will outright take you out of the game if you don’t have the proper gear equipped. Regular brutes are a bit easier compared to the Frost and Sand variation. The drop rate of Brute Scales also varies based on their type.
Where To Find The Brutes In LEGO Fortnite?
You will find Brutes largely in caves and a few out in the open. Caves will have pointy rocks above them, you can use these signs as a visual cue to spot the caves. There are 3 types of Brutes in the game:
- Regular Brutes (Brute Scale Drop) – Location Grass Lands and the Shore.
- Frost Brutes (Frost Scale Drop) – Location Frostlands and Ice Caves.
- Sand Brutes (Sand Scale Drop) – Location Dry Valley and Lava Caves.
How To Defeat Brutes In LEGO Fortnite
- Equip Long Range: User your ranged weapon to make the distance between you and the brute. Fighting them at close range might work, but it will bring a whole lot of trouble because the brutes will perform AOE Slam, Charge attacks, Jabs, and Punches, making melee downright painful. Opting for a long-range crossbow will be perfect. While keeping range, watch out for poisonous projectiles which is an AOE attack
- Use the area to your advantage: Lose the line of sight of the Brutes, and make your way to high spots in the area, you can cheese the boss fight without putting yourself in harm’s way.
- Strong Weapon: Always use your strongest weapon, don’t go easy on the brute. Hit it with your best shot to deal a good amount of damage every time.
- Dodge: Well-timed dodges will save your life more than you can count. It would be better if you practiced your dodge skill before jumping into the ring against the brute.
- Companion Distraction: Bringing a Companion will certainly help you out in the battle. Like in any game, having anyone distracting the enemy will help you fire away any attack without worrying about getting hit.
Alternative Way To Get Brute Scales
We can find the Brute Scales inside the chests. If you are feeling incredibly lucky, then you might get the Brue Scale without defeating any Brutes in the game. But luck will play a significant part here, as it is completely wrapped in RNG.
Where to Find: Head to Lava Caves or Dry Valley, and look for white chests. These chests contain a fair amount of rare items the list includes Brute Scales.
While the alternative might feel tempting, we will recommend you to get dirty your hands with the Brute bosses. The long-range attack is very effective against brute bosses and you can take out any of them, with a bit of patience. Also, the chances of finding Brute Scales inside chests are very rare.
How To Use Brute Scales In LEGO Fortnite
Now we use the Brute Scales to craft the gear and Charms.
Here we will see the list of crafting materials you would need to craft the charm and totems in the game.
| Name | Effect | Recipe |
| Inner Fire Charm | 5+ Hearts 14 Armor Cold Resistance | Heavy Wool Thread x3 Brightcore x30 Blast Core x10 Frost Brute Scale x1 |
| Health Charm | +5 Hearts 14 Armor | Heavy Wool Thread x3 Iron Bar x5 Arctic Claw x3 Brute Scale x3 |
| Regeneration Charm | +5 Hearts 14 Armor Health Regeneration | Heavy Wool Thread x3 Cut Sapphire x5 Cursed Bone x5 Frost Brute Scale x1 |
| Cool-Headed Charm | +4 Hearts 10 Armor Heat Resistance | Heavy Wool Thread x3 Frost Shell x5 Sand Brute Scale x1 Malachite Slab x3 |
| Hearty Totem | +4 Hearts 10 Armor Full Health will trigger Bonus Health | Heavy Wool Thread x3 Arctic Claw x3 Malachite Slab x5 Brute Scale x3 |
| Totem of the Immortal | +4 Hearts 7 Armor Allows for single revival after a lethal damage | Wool Thread x3 Cut Amber x5 Obsidian Slab x5 Sand Brute Scale x1 |
| Regeneration Charm | +4 Hearts 7 Armor Health Regeneration | Wool Thread x3 Copper Bar x5 Brute Scale x3 Rough Amber x10 |
While you are here, you might want to check our guide on how to get Mythic & Legendary weapons in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey that got introduced with the Storm Chasers update.
