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Exploring the world ofLEGO Fortnite Odysseypresents players with a wide range of challenges to overcome, from facingtough enemies like Brutesto navigating harsh regions like the Dry Valley and Frostlands biomes. To tackle these obstacles, players must stockpile various resources, each used to craft an array of essential items.
While hunting for resources, players may stumble into caves—the most reliable way to acquire gems. However, the type of gems found depends on the region. This is especially true for Rubies, which are essential for players looking to upgrade their arsenal. Here’show to get Rough Ruby and Cut Ruby inLEGO Fortnite Odyssey.
How To Get Rough Ruby
Rough Ruby is a gemfound exclusively within Dry Valley Caves.Dry Valley Caves can be found all across the Dry Valley biome and will be marked on the map once players come into proximity to them. However, before heading inside, players must ensure they have at leastan Uncommon Cool-Headed Charmor better to avoid burning inside.
Once inside a Dry Valley Cave, players shouldlook for Ruby nodes, which can be identified by their bright red color. These nodes can beharvested with a Rare Pickaxe or better, and once mined, they will drop Rough Ruby for players to collect. Now that players have obtained Rough Ruby, they can convert it into Cut Ruby.
How To Get Cut Ruby
Players frequently hunting for gems may already be well-versed in how to convert rough gems into their cut counterparts. Cut Rubies, like many other gems, can becrafted via a Gem Cutter.For those who have not built it yet, the Gem Cutter can be constructed through the Build Menu using the following resources:
Once the Gem Cutter is built, players can interact with it and select the Cut Ruby recipe beforedepositing Rough Rubies to convert them into Cut Rubies.One Cut Ruby can be crafted from one Rough Ruby, making it easy to determine how many Rough Rubies are needed before heading out to gather them.
What Is Cut Ruby Used For?
Crafting Weapons
Much like other gems, Cut Rubies can be used tocraft Epic rarity gem weapons and equipmentvia the Crafting Bench. Players can use Cut Rubies to create the limb, blade, or head of weapons and tools, allowing them to craft items like Ruby Swords, Axes, Crossbows, and more.
Ruby weapons are comparable to other gem-based tools in terms of damage. However,Cut Ruby provides the highest speed statof all gems in the game, making it an excellent choice for players looking to deal extra damage or gather resources more efficiently.
Cut Rubies can also be used to craft various other items, includingGem Shields, Gem Flint-Knocks, and Gem Muskets, all via the Crafting Bench. Additionally, Cut Rubies are a vitalcrafting component forStar Warsweaponslike the DL-44 and E-11 Blasters, both of which can be crafted using the Rebel Workbench.
Creating Storage
Cut Rubies can also beused to build Ruby Chests, which serve as storage units that can be crafted via the Build Menu. Ruby Chests require only4 Cut Rubies and 2 Metal Plates to createand can hold up to 28 different stacks of items, making them both easy to build and the best storage option available.
Building The Legendary Forge
While Ruby Chests are useful, Cut Rubies are alsoessential for building the Legendary Forge, a utility station that allows players toupgrade their weapons to Legendary statususing Rift Crystals. Players can construct the Legendary Forge via the Build Menu using the following resources:
Crafting Charms
Much like other gems, Cut Rubies are also used in crafting charms—specifically,the Epic Inner Fire Charm.This charm significantly increases the player’s resistance to cold temperatures while also providing 3 extra hearts and 3 defense points.
The Epic Inner Fire Charm can be crafted at the Crafting Bench using the following materials:
