The NINJAGO: Rise of the Ninja update for LEGO Fortnite Odyssey introduces a new story-driven campaign set on a large martial arts-themed island. Players can access NINJAGO Island either by loading an existing world or by starting a new Survival game, which automatically begins on the island. The environment is filled with new resources, enemies, and characters, providing both returning and new players with fresh challenges to explore.
Early in the campaign, players meet characters like Niall, who provides initial guidance, and Seliel, the Phantom Ninja, who focuses on weapons and combat. Players collect essential items such as the Regeneration and Health Charms, which grant basic advantages, before moving deeper into the story. The journey quickly introduces combat encounters, portals, and exploration opportunities that guide players toward the Ninja Monastery and other key locations.
Progressing Through the Story Campaign
The campaign begins during a stormy night, setting the stage for early encounters with enemies and allies. Lloyd, the Green Ninja and ELEMENTAL Master of Energy, becomes an important companion, helping players navigate challenges and locate valuable items like the Spinjitzu Scroll. This scroll is a foundational element of the update, granting abilities such as Double Jump, Breakfall Landing, Ninja Run, and the Spinjitzu Tornado attack.
Players progress through the campaign by completing combat encounters, collecting resources, and crafting items at new stations. The story gradually introduces more complex enemies and portals while rewarding players with upgrades that improve health, abilities, and weapon effectiveness. By engaging with these systems, players gradually increase their Ninja mastery and can take on more challenging tasks across NINJAGO Island.
Developing Ninja Skills and Abilities
Ninja Mastery serves as the primary progression system in the update. Players can access the Mastery menu to view categories such as Ninja Masteries, Ice Masteries, Lightning Masteries, and Earth Masteries. Each category contains recipes for Scrolls, Relics, and Health Charms, allowing players to create stronger abilities and equipment. For those new to LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, the Mastery > Hero menu offers additional options, including Rift Ripper, Shadow Caller, and The Hunter, each with unlockable weapons and abilities. Regular engagement with these menus is essential for efficiently building a more powerful character.
Spinjitzu Scrolls remain central to combat. These passive items enhance movement and attacks while offering ELEMENTAL abilities that align with the NINJAGO lore. Fire, Lightning, and Earth Scrolls each provide unique effects and exist across three tiers: Novice, Advanced, and Master. These elemental abilities are particularly useful in combat, as specific elements are strong against certain enemy types - Ice counters Fire, Lightning counters Ice, and Earth counters Lightning.
Managing New Ninja Resources
The update introduces several new resources tailored to the NINJAGO theme. Bamboo replaces Wood for crafting purposes, while Kozustone functions as a Ninja-specific stone for item creation. Ink, available in elemental varieties, is used to craft Ninja Scrolls, and Ritual Oil can be collected from tougher enemies for use in crafting more advanced items. ELEMENTAL Energy, obtained from defeating elemental creatures, powers elemental weapons and abilities, reinforcing the connection between combat strategy and resource management.
Crafting Stations and Weapon Upgrades
Two primary stations assist players in crafting and upgrading items. The Ritual Altar refines raw materials, such as turning Bamboo into Honed Bamboo or Kozustone into Honed Kozustone. The Ninja Workbench is used to craft weapons, Scrolls, Charms, and Totems, with options to add Relics that provide elemental bonuses or increase weapon strength. This system allows players to tailor their equipment to specific combat scenarios and playstyles.
Weapons include Nunchucks, available early in the campaign, and Shurikens, which appear later and serve as ranged options. Both weapons can be enhanced through crafting, resource collection, and Relic integration, offering incremental improvements in power and effectiveness throughout the update.
Outfits and Cross-Game Features
Characters introduced in the update, such as Zane, Jay, Cole, and Kai, are available as outfits that can be used in LEGO Fortnite and other Fortnite modes. Some characters are unlocked through the Shop, while others, like Kai, are included in the LEGO Pass, which also provides additional builds and decor for players to use across the game.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the main objective of NINJAGO: Rise of the Ninja?
The update introduces a story-based campaign where players explore NINJAGO Island, complete combat encounters, collect resources, and craft weapons and Scrolls to increase their Ninja mastery.
How do I unlock Spinjitzu Scrolls?
Players acquire their first Spinjitzu Scroll early in the campaign. Additional scrolls can be crafted using resources such as Ink and ELEMENTAL Energy, and they grant movement and combat abilities.
What are ELEMENTAL abilities?
ELEMENTAL abilities are enhancements tied to Fire, Lightning, and Earth. Each type has strengths and weaknesses against specific enemy types and exists in Novice, Advanced, and Master tiers.
What new resources are available in the update?
Key resources include Bamboo, Kozustone, Ink, Ritual Oil, and ELEMENTAL Energy. These are used for crafting weapons, Scrolls, and other upgrades at Ninja stations.
Can I use NINJAGO characters in other Fortnite modes?
Yes, characters such as Zane, Jay, Cole, and Kai can be used in LEGO Fortnite and other Fortnite modes. Some are unlocked through the Shop, while Kai is included in the LEGO Pass.
Where can I get LEGO Fortnite Odyssey NINJAGO: Rise of the Ninja?
The update is available on the Epic Games Store and can be accessed through existing LEGO Fortnite Odyssey worlds or new Survival worlds.
