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Water. Air. Earth. Fire.
For years, fans have imagined what it would feel like to bend the elements in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Now, you can finally step into that power yourself.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble puts you at the center of one of the series’ most iconic tournaments. Train with Toph Beifong, face fan-favorite challengers like The Boulder, and rise through the ranks using motion-based earthbending.
Read on to explore the lore behind the Earth Rumble, learn the fundamentals, and meet the competitors standing in your way.
In Avatar: The Last Airbender, the Earth Rumble tournament is an open secret.
Hidden deep within the Earth Kingdom, beneath the city of Gaoling, fighters gather in an underground arena to prove their strength in one-on-one combat. With a live audience, a booming announcer, and a championship belt on the line, it’s must-see entertainment for those in the know.
The Earth Rumble tournament is the main event in “The Blind Bandit” episode, where Aang searches for a powerful earthbending teacher and first encounters Toph Beifong. While he was there to spectate, you’re stepping in as Toph’s newest pupil—training to become the next Earth Rumble champion.
To compete in the Earth Rumble, you'll need to stand your ground and master the fundamentals of earthbending.
Perform short uppercuts with your arms to send small rocks flying towards your opponents.
Raise your knee and stomp with your left foot to bring a chunk of earth into the air. Strike it to send it flying!
Raise your knee and stomp with your right foot to send a rift surging toward your opponent. Time it right, then lift your arms to raise the earth and knock them off their feet.
Clasp your hands below your belly and raise them up together to create a shield of rock.
Use your feet and move left and right to dodge projectiles coming your way.
Some attacks, like low attacks and shockwaves, can only be avoided by leaving the ground—jump!
Besides blocking, you can also make yourself small and duck incoming high attacks.
Now that you know how to hold your own, it’s time to face the fighters waiting in the arena.
A prodigy earthbender known across the Earth Kingdom’s underground fighting circuit, Toph Beifong enters the Earth Rumble arena as both a mentor and a formidable opponent.
Known as the “Blind Bandit,” Toph perceives the world through seismic sense—reading every movement through vibrations in the earth beneath her feet. In the arena, nothing escapes her awareness.
She trains you in the fundamentals of earthbending, but her lessons are anything but gentle. Facing Toph is the first true test of whether you’re ready for the Earth Rumble.
Elusive and unpredictable, The Gecko is a fighter who thrives on speed and deception. Clinging to walls and darting across the arena floor, he strikes before most opponents can react.
When pressed, he shifts tactics—raising stone pillars and climbing them to control the battlefield with attacks from the high ground.
A master of subterranean movement, The Gopher is rarely seen before he strikes. Burrowing beneath the arena floor, he emerges without warning to deliver sudden, disruptive attacks.
His style rewards patience and timing, punishing those who overcommit or lose track of the battlefield.
A towering presence in the Earth Rumble circuit, The Big Bad Hippo relies on raw strength and momentum to overpower his opponents.
While his movements are predictable, each strike carries tremendous force. His shockwave attacks can reshape the battlefield itself, forcing opponents to stay light on their feet.
The Boulder is conflicted… about whether you can handle what’s coming next.
A fan favorite of the Earth Rumble circuit, The Boulder is as theatrical as he is powerful. As Sokka would say, “The Boulder knows how to put the hurt in the dirt.”
Behind the booming declarations and larger-than-life persona lies a highly disciplined earthbender with a commanding presence in the ring. Every match with The Boulder is part performance, part test of endurance, and entirely unforgettable.
An eccentric challenger enters the arena, bringing with him a lifetime of earthbending mastery. Though his appearance may seem unassuming, his movements tell a different story—unpredictable, precise, and deeply rooted in experience.
Some say true mastery comes with time. In this case, time may be his greatest advantage.
Step into the arena and see for yourself who stands as the final mystery challenger.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble offers multiple ways to train, battle, and improve your skills in the arena.
Climb the ranks in the official tournament and prove you have what it takes to become champion. Face a lineup of formidable opponents, each with their own fighting style, and fight your way to the top.
The battle isn’t over just yet. Revisit your favorite matchups and challenge past opponents again and again to refine your strategy.
Train directly with Toph Beifong to keep your earthbending skills sharp. Review each technique with detailed descriptions and watch Toph demonstrate the moves so you can master them yourself.
Every fighter brings their own style to the arena. Customize your look with masks, outfits, and accessories to create a persona that stands out in the ring.
As you continue your journey, you’ll discover new ways to evolve your appearance, reflecting the strength and style of your earthbending.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble is only the start of your path as an earthbender.
With new challenges, game modes, and even more bending styles on the horizon, there’s always another skill to refine and another opponent to overcome.
Looking for a leg up on the competition? Keep an eye out for our upcoming tips and tricks guide to help you train like a true pupil of Toph Beifong.
And if you want to jump in and start your earthbending journey, explore Nex Playground and Play Pass today.
