How to Get Rough and Cut Amber in LEGO Fortnite (2026 Guide)

I still remember the first time I set out to find Rough Amber in LEGO Fortnite. Back then, I spawned in the lush Grasslands, happily chopping trees and gathering granite, completely oblivious to the fact that some crucial resources simply don't exist in that starting biome. Fast forward to 2026 – the game has evolved in so many ways, with new biomes, enemies, and crafting stations – but the hunt for Rough and Cut Amber remains a rite of passage for every builder and adventurer. If you want to upgrade your village beyond the basic level and craft rare axes that can tear through tough materials, you must brave the scorching desert and master the art of gem cutting.

Locating Rough Amber isn't as simple as wandering around the grasslands. The material only spawns in the Dry Valley biome, a vast, sandy expanse filled with towering stone pillars, prickly cacti, and dangerous heat. When I first entered this area, the bright yellow rocks perched on cliff edges immediately caught my eye. That's Rough Amber – a glimmering beacon of progress. Unfortunately, it's never just sitting at ground level. You'll need to climb those towering mesas. Always carry a healthy stack of wood; crafting simple stairs on the fly lets you ascend safely without tricky parkour. I recommend at least a hundred pieces of wood before you venture out, because the desert can be unforgiving and running out mid-climb is not an experience I'd wish on anyone.

Once you've scrambled up a cliff, you'll notice that the amber deposit looks tough – and it is. A common pickaxe will just bounce off it, leaving you frustrated. To harvest Rough Amber, you need a pickaxe of at least Uncommon rarity. I always craft my Uncommon pickaxe at a crafting bench using knotroot rods, which you can gather from knotroot plants found in caves. With the upgraded tool in hand, strike the amber about eight times until it shatters. Each deposit typically gives two pieces of Rough Amber, and if you're lucky, you might spot multiple clusters lining the same cliff face. One early desert expedition can easily net you a dozen chunks.

Now, Rough Amber is only half the story. You can't just slot these raw gems into a blueprint – they need to be refined into Cut Amber. That's where the Gem Cutter comes into play. Building this station is a project in itself, but once it's up and running, you'll have a reliable pipeline for all gem processing. The recipe demands:

🧱 20 Marble Slab – Process marble (found in caves) at a Stone Breaker.

💛 5 Rough Amber – Straight from the Dry Valley cliffs.

🦞 5 Sand Claws – Dropped by sand wolves that prowl the desert dunes.

🐚 3 Sand Shells – Obtained from those rolling shell creatures that sneak up on you.

Gathering these materials forces you to engage with multiple aspects of the Dry Valley ecosystem. I often combine an amber run with a hunting session to snag claws and shells simultaneously. After gathering everything, I head back to my base, assemble the Gem Cutter, and place it near my other crafting stations.

Using the Gem Cutter couldn't be simpler. Interact with it, select the Cut Amber recipe, and deposit your Rough Amber. A small progress bar appears, and after roughly 30 seconds, your shiny new Cut Amber is ready for pickup. I usually queue up multiple cycles while I organize my inventory or cook some food. The output feels immensely satisfying – those faceted gems are the currency of high-tier crafting.

Because the Dry Valley is often a long trek from the starter base, I strongly recommend building a Battle Bus Station near a rich amber spot. These fast-travel points save enormous amounts of time and sameness, turning a perilous journey into a quick hop. Just place a station at your home village and another on the edge of the desert, and you'll be zipping back and forth in seconds. Even in 2026, many newcomers overlook this and waste hours trudging through the wilderness.

The value of Cut Amber cannot be overstated. It's essential for village upgrades that unlock new NPCs and expanded building limits, and it's a key ingredient in rare axes that let you harvest harder resources like malachite. Without a steady supply, your progress stalls. I've learned to keep a small chest near my Gem Cutter exclusively for Rough Amber and its cut counterpart, so I'm never caught without them when a new recipe calls for that warm, golden gleam.

Even after all the updates and content additions that have shaped LEGO Fortnite Odyssey into the sprawling survival experience it is today, the core method for obtaining Rough and Cut Amber remains largely the same. The desert still challenges unprepared explorers, the cliffs still demand creative stair-building, and the Gem Cutter still converts your hard-earned rocks into crafting gold. So gear up, stock up on wood, upgrade that pickaxe, and claim those amber-laden cliffs for yourself. Your village – and your axe collection – will thank you.