How to Make Pressure and Trigger Plates in LEGO Fortnite

LEGO Fortnite has released update 30.40, which aims to make your blocky life easier. This update introduces two new toys, Pressure and Trigger Plates, which can help automate tasks.

The update for Fortnite’s LEGO mode on August 6 now allows players to use Fast Travel at Battle Bus Stops and access a variety of new skin styles, such as Indiana Jones.

With the arrival of this renowned adventurer, there is no need for you to manually open doors and set off explosives. Simply rely on Pressure and Trigger Plates to handle those tasks for you.

Each of the two new buttons recently incorporated into LEGO Fortnite has its own unique method of unlocking, recipe, and functionality.

Crafting Pressure Plates in LEGO Fortnite

Pressure Plate building in LEGO Fortnite — Fortnite

To obtain the Pressure Plate crafting recipe in LEGO Fortnite, simply collect Blast Powder and add it to your inventory. You can find Blast Powder by defeating cowboy and bandana skeletons.

After unlocking the recipe, navigate to build mode and access the Toys menu. Next, choose the Controls sub-menu and locate the red Pressure Plates in the Switches sub-tab.

To create a Pressure Plate, you will require a combination of one Blast Powder and one piece of Wood.

How to Craft Trigger Plates in LEGO Fortnite

Trigger Plate building in LEGO Fortnite — Fortnite

To access the Trigger Plates in LEGO Fortnite, obtain Blast Powder from the cowboy and banana skeletons.

With the recipe now accessible, navigate to build mode and locate the Toys section. From there, choose the Controls submenu and locate the red Trigger Plates under the Switches subcategory.

The essential materials for making Trigger Plates consist of one Blast Powder and one piece of Wood.

Activating Trigger and Pressure Plates in LEGO Fortnite

In LEGO Fortnite, there are two types of plates that allow for the activation of channels and the creation of interactive builds: Pressure Plates and Trigger Plates.

Pressure Plates are buttons you can stand on to activate channels, and they need to stay pressed down to maintain activation. These are perfect for mechanisms requiring continuous pressure.
- You could use them to keep a door open or keep a conveyor plate running for a duration of time.
Trigger Plates, on the other hand, activate channels with a single press and don’t need to stay pressed down. Once triggered, they send a signal without requiring constant pressure.
- You could use them to automatically open doors or trigger explosives.

After familiarizing yourself with all the latest additions in the 30.40 update for LEGO Fortnite, you may also be interested in checking out the new Fall Guys back bling and questline, which are now available in both Battle Royale and Zero Build Modes.