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When it comes to adding new content and items, LEGO Fortnite never falls behind. Developers consistently introduce refreshing updates to keep players engaged, offering an array of new features within the game. Staying true to this tradition, the new v30.40 update brings various toys and structures into the game ready for Chapter 5 Season 4.
As a new addition, this plate provides better control during the design and construction of new buildings. However, Trigger Plates are not available right after the update, and players will need to collect the required resources first to unlock and craft this item.
How to Get a Trigger Plate
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Trigger Plates are the latest addition to LEGO Fortnite, allowing players to control their buildings more interactively. Before you can use this item, you must unlock it and gather the necessary resources. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to do it:
How to Unlock Trigger Plate Recipe
To unlock the Trigger Plate, you first need its crafting recipe, which requires Blast Powder in your inventory. Blast Powder is a key ingredient used in several recipes, including the Trigger Plate. You can obtain Blast Powder by defeating skeletons wearing cowboy hats and bandanas.
Once you have the recipe unlocked, you will need the following resources to craft a Trigger Plate:
- 1x Wood
- 1x Blast Powder
Wood is a basic material in LEGO Fortnite, to find it head to the grassland biome and you'll see pieces of wood scattered on the ground. Collect these pieces and use them to craft an axe. With the axe, you can chop down trees to gather more wood.
How to Craft the Trigger Plate
Once you have collected the required resources, open the Build Menu in the game. Under the Controls category, you will find Toys. Inside that category, you will see the recipe for Trigger Plate. Select this recipe and use the resources to craft it. After completion, the Trigger Plate will become available for use.
How to Use Trigger Plate
To use the Trigger Plates in LEGO Fortnite, select these plates from the Inventory and place them wherever you want. You can attach these plates to any building or you can also connect them to several devices, such as Activated Balloons. After attaching the plate, step on it for the activation.
Unlike Pressure Plates, Trigger Plates stay activated after being pressed down and only deactivate when pressed again. This makes them perfect for maintaining persistent states in your builds. You may want to combine Trigger Plates with other control devices, such as Pressure Plates or Activation Switches, for more fun and functionality.
Hopefully, this guide has helped you in getting and using Trigger Plates in LEGO Fortnite. For more info, you can take a look at How to Get Deadpool and Wolverine Skins in Fortnite.