After the recent launch of the long-awaited collaboration between Fortnite and Avatar: The Last Airbender, Epic Games has made a surprising move by vaulting the Earthbending scroll, leaving players uncertain about its future availability. The Avatar: The Last Airbender event has finally made its way to Fortnite after much anticipation, offering players the chance to engage in quests and earn themed cosmetics, such as Aang skins in different forms.

Introducing new gameplay mechanics, the Avatar: The Last Airbender event brought bending scrolls into Fortnite, featuring four elemental types with unique abilities. Earthbending provided offensive and defensive skills, allowing players to hurl earth projectiles and create protective walls. However, Epic Games decided to remove Earthbending due to its perceived overpowered nature.

A prominent Fortnite leaker, Shiina, revealed that Earthbending was swiftly vaulted from the game shortly after its debut, sparking mixed reactions among players. While some found the scroll challenging to use, others were not surprised by its removal given its performance.

Reasons Behind Earthbending's Removal

Although Epic Games has not provided an official explanation for Earthbending's removal, players have speculated on potential reasons. The scroll's higher-tier versions, particularly the mythic rarity, were found to have exploitable mechanics, such as the ability to demolish player-built structures effortlessly. This destructive capability, combined with the scroll's ability to pull earth from structures, likely contributed to Epic's decision to vault Earthbending.

It is expected that Earthbending will make a comeback, especially with the upcoming Earth Chakra quests launching on April 15. Players will likely need Earthbending to complete these quests, which aim to unlock special rewards like the coveted Appa Glider. Epic Games may need to adjust the quests to accommodate Earthbending's absence if the scroll is not reintroduced in time.