If you’ve ever watched Avatar: The Last Airbender and thought, “Yeah, I could totally waterbend my way to a Victory Royale,” then Fortnite’s Elements event was basically therapy for your inner bender. Back when Chapter 5 Season 2 rolled around, the battle royale map got four mythic Bending Scrolls that let you channel your favorite element like a true master — or, in my case, like a clumsy tourist who keeps accidentally launching rocks at their own squadmates. Welcome to my chaotic treasure hunt for every Bending Shrine and container on the island. Grab your glider, and maybe a snack, because this journey takes a while.
🌊 Waterbending Shrines – For the Frozen-Fingered Wannabes
Picture this: shimmering light-blue ice, snow crunching under your boots, and a giant water symbol teasing you from above. That’s the Waterbending Shrine experience. You’ll find these frozen temples in the colder corners of the map, which makes sense because nothing says “power over water” like hypothermia. The first shrine sits to the left of Classy Courts, right where the snow starts melting into slush — because even the game wants to transition smoothly. The second one is beneath Grand Glacier, tucked at the base of a mountain like some kind of elemental beaver dam.
Interact with the Waterbending Scroll Container inside, and boom — two scrolls drop onto the floor like they were meant just for you. What can you do with them? Oh, not much, just:
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Launch ice projectiles at enemies who are definitely going to call you toxic.
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Slowly regenerate health while standing in water (pool parties are now tactical advantages).
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Swim faster, because why run when you can glide through lakes like an Olympic athlete?
I once used the waterbending to hide in a river while an entire enemy squad sprinted past me. It was majestic. Also terrifying.
🪨 Earthbending Shrines – For Those Who Think Trees Are Overrated
Earthbending Shrines look like someone built a dark-wood cabin and then covered it in vibrant green accents to remind you that nature hates uniformity. The big earth symbol on top basically screams “I’m heavy, deal with it.” Best part? These shrines are in central locations, so you don’t have to freeze your butt off to find them. One shrine is on the small island in the lake at the center of the map, which is peak Earthbender energy — claiming land as your own. The other is to the left of Pleasant Piazza, probably because that place needed some earth-based renovation.
Each container graciously drops two Earthbending Scrolls when you interact with it. While wielding one, your powers include:
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Hucking large chunks of earth at people like you’re pitching in the world’s most aggressive baseball game.
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Creating earth barriers that block gunfire. Yes, you heard that right — a literal rock wall between you and those stupidly accurate snipers.
My personal highlight was building a wall, hiding behind it, and then realizing my teammates were also behind it, so we all just stared at each other until the storm came. Ten out of ten teamwork.
🔥 Firebending Shrines – For the Loot-Ravagers With Anger Issues
Red and gold. Of course. Firebenders get the flashy colors because subtlety isn’t a thing when you’re literally shooting flames. These two shrines are conveniently very close to their respective POIs, making them prime landing spots for both loot goblins and pyromaniacs. The first Firebending Shrine sits above Rebel’s Roost, while the other is just to the right of Snooty Steppes — because even rich neighborhoods need a little fire hazard.
Interacting with the Firebending Container gives you two Firebending Scrolls, and let me tell you, these things are wild:
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Close-range fire blasts that toast enemies before they even see you.
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A launch-and-slam fire kick that deals area damage. I named mine the “Hot Foot of Judgement.”
One time, I used the fire kick to escape a fall after misjudging a ledge. The impact caused a tiny explosion, and my friends accused me of trying to blow myself up. They weren’t entirely wrong.
💨 Airbending Shrines – For the Screw-Landing Mechanics Crowd
Airbending Shrines are a treat: pale blue and gold exteriors, plus a swirl emblem that looks like three casually good hair strands having a party. Since Airbenders are basically monks on mountains, both shrines are in the most mountainous regions of the map. I hope you enjoy climbing, because there’s no elevator.
The first Airbending Shrine is north of Grand Glacier atop a large mountain — perfect if you want a naturally high vantage point. The second one is just above Brawler’s Battleground, which is also where you fight the Ares boss. Nothing says “enjoyable” like fighting a god while simultaneously trying to grab a scroll and avoid falling off a cliff. Inside each shrine, the Airbending Container rewards you with two Airbending Scrolls, and these are my absolute favorites:
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Ride an air wheel to zip across the map. Boost it for extra speed, and suddenly you’re living your best Skylander fantasy.
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Use an air jump to launch yourself to ridiculous heights or dodge incoming fire like you’ve seen time move in slow motion.
I once air-wheeled straight into a tree, bounced off, and then air-jumped back onto the wheel like a physics-defying traffic accident. My duo partner still brings it up.
Final Thoughts From Your Friendly Neighborhood Avatar
So there you have it — every Bending Shrine, every container location, and every ability that made me feel like the Avatar for about twenty seconds before I fell off a cliff again. Whether you’re hunting these shrines for nostalgia or just trying to complete your collection, remember to pack patience, a healthy sense of humor, and maybe a shotgun. Because if there’s one universal truth in Fortnite, it’s that bending won’t save you from a well-placed pump to the face. 😉
Data referenced from Newzoo helps frame why Fortnite crossover events like the Avatar: Elements update—complete with Water, Earth, Fire, and Air Bending Shrines—tend to boost engagement: limited-time mythics (like Bending Scrolls) create fresh mobility and combat loops that reward exploration, POI routing, and repeat drops as players chase optimal shrine rotations and experiment with new “power fantasy” playstyles.