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LEGO Fortnite Totem of Return in the frame
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How to craft Totem of Return in LEGO Fortnite

Cheat your death!

The LEGO Fortnite v30.10 update marks the addition of a brand-new item called Totem of Return, which is essentially a way to cheat death. This is particularly useful in Expert mode where permadeath is a thing and meeting your untimely end can undo all your progress in one fell swoop. Here's all you need to know about the Totem of Return in LEGO Fortnite along with instructions to craft it.

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What is Totem of Return in LEGO Fortnite?

Before we dive into the details, let's start with the basics. The LEGO Fortnite v30.10 update introduces two new modes – Cozy and Expert. While Cozy is your regular mode with normal rules, the Expert is specifically designed for the tough survivors.

If you are eliminated in the Expert mode, your punishment is permanent death. As a result, you won't be able to access your world in LEGO Fortnite. However, there's a way to escape from death and that's when the Totem of Return item comes in.

The Totem of Return revives you in LEGO Fortnite's Expert mode. The item will destroy itself at the cost of escaping permanent elimination!

How to unlock the Totem of Return recipe in LEGO Fortnite

Storm Core material in LEGO Fortnite
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You can unlock the the recipe for the Totem of Return by adding a Storm Core to your inventory which can be obtained by defeating the following Storm-Wild enemies:

  • Storm-Wild Blasterchea
  • Storm-Wild Bone Wolf
  • Storm-Wild Brute
  • Storm-Wild Frost Brute
  • Storm-Wild Frost Roller
  • Storm-Wild Frost Scorpion
  • Storm-Wild Frost Wolf
  • Storm-Wild Hermit Crab
  • Storm-Wild Sand Brute
  • Storm-Wild Sand Roller
  • Storm-Wild Sand Scorpion
  • Storm-Wild Sand Spider
  • Storm-Wild Sand Wolf
  • Storm-Wild Scorpion
  • Storm-Wild Skeleton
  • Storm-Wild Scoundrels
  • Storm-Wild Spider
  • Storm-Wild Stone Roller
  • Storm-Wild Wild Wolf

It's worth noting that these enemies boast massive health, deal more damage, and move faster than regular enemies. So make sure to bring stronger weapons like Recurve Crossbows and Longswords to the battleground.

How to craft and use Totem of Return

Totem of Return Recipe in LEGO Fortnite
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In LEGO Fortnite, you'll find the Totem of Return available in three rarities: Uncommon, Rare, and Epic. Here's a table showcasing their benefits along with how to craft them:

TotemBenefitsRecipe
UncommonRespawns your character to the last assigned bed or previous location without losing inventory.50x Storm Core
5x Silk Thread
8x Wolf Claws
3x Shells
RareRespawns your character to the last assigned bed or previous location without losing inventory.
Also grants you an additional heart.
50x Storm Core
5x Wool Thread
8x Sand Claws
3x Sand Shells
EpicRespawns your character to the last assigned bed or previous location without losing inventory.
Also grants you two additional hearts.
50x Storm Core
5x Heavy Wool Thread
8x Arctic Claws
3x Frost Shells

To use Totem of Return, open your Inventory in LEGO Fortnite and drag it to one of the Charms slots. Thankfully, you can get a free Totem when you speak with the first villager NPC, but you can craft more by combining the aforementioned ingredients.

For more Fortnite News & Guides, check out How to save game in LEGO Fortnite and Where to find Shell in LEGO Fortnite on Pro Game Guides!


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