How Do You Switch Materials in Fortnite?

Ever found yourself in a frenzied build battle in Fortnite, and suddenly you’re out of wood? You need to switch materials fast, but how? In this guide, we’ll tell you exactly how to do that, so you can keep your fortress growing and your defenses high.

When playing Fortnite, whether you’re crafting a sneaky sniper nest or barricading yourself from an incoming storm of adversaries, knowing how to switch materials on the fly is key. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of swapping your building blocks.

Quick Guide to Switching Materials

Switching materials in Fortnite is pretty straightforward. If you’re playing on a PC, you simply press the right mouse button while in build mode. Console players on PlayStation or Xbox can switch materials by pressing the left trigger (L2 on PlayStation, LT on Xbox) in build mode. For those on Nintendo Switch, it’s the same deal—press the ZL button.

This simple action cycles through the materials you have available, from wood to brick, and then to metal. Remember, each material has its strengths and weaknesses. Wood builds quickly but is the weakest, metal takes longer but offers the strongest defense, and brick sits comfortably in the middle.

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