Fortnite players were in for a surprise when the Earthbending Mythic, part of the game’s collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender, was swiftly vaulted shortly after its release. This sudden removal by Epic Games sparked curiosity and speculation among the gaming community. Many players have wondered about the reasons behind this decision.
The Earthbending Mythic, along with Firebending, Waterbending, and Airbending, was introduced to Fortnite as part of a major collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender. These Mythics promised players the ability to control elements within the game, adding exciting new mechanics and gameplay possibilities.
However, the excitement surrounding Earthbending was short-lived. Reports began to surface that the Earthbending attacks lacked the expected impact on enemy players. Many players found that Earthbending’s boulders, despite their massive size, either dealt minimal damage or failed to hit opponents effectively. This was a major disappointment for those looking forward to the power of controlling earth within the game.
Furthermore, players raised concerns about Earthbending’s ability to bypass built structures in Fortnite. Earthbending attacks were able to penetrate walls and hit opponents hiding behind them. This introduced an unfair advantage, as the game’s usual mechanics of building and defense were disrupted by this new ability. As noted by Twitter user Shanyshdw, Earthbending could be used to attack through walls, causing immediate eliminations and structural destruction—an unintended gameplay imbalance.
The combination of these issues led to widespread dissatisfaction among the player base, with many feeling disappointed by Earthbending’s performance compared to other bending abilities introduced in the collaboration. Players expressed their frustrations online, and it became clear that Earthbending was not living up to its potential.
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While Epic Games has not officially commented on the reasons for vaulting Earthbending, the speculation is that adjustments and improvements were needed to address the gameplay concerns. Given the excitement surrounding the Avatar collaboration, it’s likely that Epic Games will work on refining Earthbending before reintroducing it to Fortnite.
As players eagerly await updates from Epic Games, they hope for a smoother and more balanced experience with Earthbending in Fortnite. It remains to be seen when this iconic elemental power will return to the game, but fans are hopeful for its eventual return, with a more polished and enjoyable gameplay experience.
