A starter-friendly overview of LEGO Fortnite Ninjago, covering core systems, exploration, combat, and progression so you can find your footing quickly.
LEGO Fortnite: Odyssey – Ninjago: Rise of the Ninja blends survival crafting with action-focused ninja gameplay. You begin your journey at a monastery hub, follow guided quests across elemental regions, and gradually unlock stronger gear, movement abilities, and elemental powers as you explore the island.
About LEGO Fortnite Ninjago
LEGO Fortnite Ninjago brings the iconic ninja universe into LEGO Fortnite Odyssey with a 2025 crossover update. Players explore a new island, unlock elemental powers, craft themed gear, and experience story-driven survival gameplay inspired by Ninjago lore.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | LEGO Fortnite Odyssey: NINJAGO – Rise of the Ninja |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Launch Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Game Mode | LEGO Fortnite Odyssey |
| Content Type | Free in-game crossover update |
| New Area | Ninjago Island |
| Gameplay Focus | Survival, crafting, exploration, combat, story quests |
| Core Mechanics | Elemental abilities, Spinjitzu powers, ninja progression |
| New Resources | Ritual Oil, Dragon Opal, elemental materials |
| Weapons & Skills | Spinjitzu Scrolls, elemental attacks, ninja weapons |
| Enemy Types | Ninja Betrayer Masters, elemental enemies |
| Cosmetic Content | Ninjago skins, emotes, tools in the Fortnite Item Shop |
| Playable Platforms | All supported Fortnite platforms |
| Physical LEGO Sets | No official Fortnite × Ninjago crossover sets |
| Standalone Ninjago Sets | Regular LEGO Ninjago sets released separately |
Starting your ninja journey on Ninjago Island
When the update begins, you appear at night in a storm and meet allied characters like Seliel and Lloyd, who give you early gear, such as Nunchucks, and help introduce the world.
What Ninjago progression feels like
- First, you learn basic movement and abilities from Spinjitzu Scrolls — including Double Jump, Ninja Run, and Spinjitzu Tornado.
- Early quests take you through bridges, portals, and enemy encounters that teach combat flow.
- As you progress, Elemental Sanctums unlock paths for Ice, Lightning, and Earth mastery.
- Mastery menus track your scrolls, charms, relics, and elemental upgrades.
How to use Spinjitzu and Elemental Scrolls
What Spinjitzu Scrolls do
Spinjitzu Scrolls are passive equipment — once equipped, their benefits (like new moves and buffed attacks) apply automatically.
Elemental effects
Each element adds unique effects and strengths against specific foes:
- Ice boosts cold damage and helps against fire enemies.
- Lightning speeds up attacks and mobility.
- Earth improves strength and resistance.
How crafting and ninja stations work
Ritual Altar
Use it to process raw materials (e.g., bamboo, kozustone) into refined forms needed for higher-tier ninja gear.
Ninja Workbench
This station is the heart of your ninja progression:
- Craft Spinjitzu Scrolls
- Forge Ninja Weapons
- Make Charms and Totems
- Add Relics to gear for elemental bonuses
If you add an Ice Relic to basic nunchucks, they deal extra ice elemental damage — giving you tactical advantages in fights.
Progression checkpoints
| Stage | What You Gain |
|---|---|
| First Spinjitzu Scroll | Movement and ninja attack basics |
| Elemental Sanctum Visit | Unlocks a new school of mastery |
| Advanced Scrolls & Relics | Stronger damage output and bonus effects |
| Shurikens Unlocked | Ranged combat becomes viable |
The Mastery menu organizes all your ninja systems:
- Ninja Masteries
- Ice Masteries
- Lightning Masteries
- Earth Masteries
Each has scrolls, relics, charms, and abilities you unlock as you play, tailoring your build and maximizing your strength.
Tips for new players
- Focus on finding scrolls and elemental resources early — they expand your options quickly.
- Refine materials at the Ritual Altar before crafting anything major.
- Take advantage of elemental matchups (Ice beats Fire, etc.) for better combat results.
- Return to the workbench often — weapon upgrades matter.
From your first Spinjitzu Scroll to mastering elemental powers and crafting elite ninja gear, Ninjago: Rise of the Ninja adds depth and flair to LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Master movement, refine materials, and adapt your playstyle via elemental strengths to conquer enemies and unlock the world’s secrets.
