Surviving inLego Fortnite Odysseywont exactly be an easy feat.

Here’s everything you oughta know about how to unlock the Grappler and use it in Lego Fortnite.

One of the toughest enemies youll have to face off against is the enormous Brutes.

Doughberman taking on a Brute in Lego Fortnite Odyssey.

Early on, encountering one of these would be a one-way ticket to respawning.

After getting stronger weapons and gear, youll eventually want to seek them out for their loot.

Heres how to defeat Brutes and how to get Brute Scales.

A player using the grappler in Lego Fortnite.

It’sbest to avoid these until you get better gear.

In total, there arethree different types of Brutesas you explore different biomes.

Alternatively, if you are in a Sandbox world, you could choose to simply spawn them.

Toon Meowscles being shot at by a Sand Brute in Lego Fortnite Odyssey.

These look very similar to their normal counterparts but have purple-glowing eyes and purple-glowing joints.

Storm-wild enemies deal far more damage, have more health, and move much faster than regular enemies.

This means they havea higher health pool and deal more damage.

Toon Meowscles firing at a Brute in Lego Fortnite Odyssey.

There arefour main attacks a Brute will useagainst you.

Most of these attacks can beavoided with a well-timed dodge.

Wait for an opportune moment, andattack with the strongest weapons you have.

Doughberman being shot at by a Brute in Lego Fortnite Odyssey.

However, keeping your distance means the Brute will be more likely to firepoisonous projectiles.

These leavea small poisonous AoE that lingersfor a short time, so be careful not to step in them.

What Are Brute Scales For?

A Sand Brute Scale in an inventory in Lego Fortnite Odyssey.

Keep on the lookout forBrute Scales in chests.

This is a lucky way to get Brute Scales without having to fight the Brutes themselves.

A player running towards a rainbow in Lego Fortnite.

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