Question 1

What is BendingMC?

Accepted Answer

BendingMC.org is a Minecraft bending server launched in 2023, inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender. Bend air, water, earth or fire, or use Chi in close combat. Explore the shared survival world and play ranked or casual duels.

Question 2

What is the BendingMC server IP?

Accepted Answer

The server IP is BendingMC.org. In Minecraft: Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server and enter BendingMC.org as the server address.

Question 3

Is BendingMC.org the same server as BendingMC.net?

Accepted Answer

No. BendingMC.org is an independent server launched in 2023. Its name was chosen independently as bending + MC, for Minecraft, and it is not affiliated with BendingMC.net, BendersMC or any other similarly named server.

Question 4

How do I join the server?

Accepted Answer

In Java Edition, open Multiplayer, add BendingMC.org as a server, then connect. Follow the prompts shown in game for sign-in and choosing an element.

Question 5

Is the server free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Joining BendingMC.org is free. The in-game economy uses yuan.

Question 6

Can I join with a cracked (non-premium) account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Premium and non-premium (cracked) Java accounts play in the same world. With a non-premium name under 16 characters, follow the /register prompt on your first visit. Use /login when asked on later visits. Non-premium names get a leading dash in game.

Question 7

Why do some player names start with a dash?

Accepted Answer

A leading dash distinguishes a non-premium account from a premium one with the same name. It is not a rank or punishment.

Question 8

What should I do first?

Accepted Answer

Choose an element, use /rtp to explore the survival world, then /claim a suitable chunk and save a home with /sethome. Open /duel when you want to try an arena match.

Question 9

How do I choose my bending element?

Accepted Answer

Open /b and choose your element from the menu. You can also choose Chi. The ability library explains what each move does and how to use it.

Question 10

Can I learn more than one element?

Accepted Answer

Available elements and sub-elements depend on your in-game permissions. Use the bending menu to see your choices.

Question 11

How do I use bending abilities?

Accepted Answer

Select a hotbar slot, then use /b bind . Hold that slot and follow /b help for its click, sneak or combo controls.

Question 12

Can I change my bound abilities?

Accepted Answer

Select a slot and use /b bind <ability> to change its ability. The in-game bending menu shows what you can use.

Question 13

Are there starter loadouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open Presets from /b to load a server preset. There is one starter loadout each for Air, Water, Earth, Fire and Chi. Loading one replaces your current hotbar abilities; you can also save your own presets.

Question 14

Can I turn PvP off?

Accepted Answer

World PvP starts off and can be changed in /settings. Both players must turn it on to fight, including teammates. Claim protection still applies. Duels and arenas use their own combat rules. Lava, falls and other world hazards can still hurt you.

Question 15

How do I get back to where I died?

Accepted Answer

Open /deaths and choose a recent survival death. The menu keeps your last 20 locations. Returns use travel checks and look for a safe spot nearby, so a location may be unavailable. Arena and tutorial deaths are not saved there.

Question 16

How do I share a public warp?

Accepted Answer

Stand on safe ground where you can build, then open /warps and choose Create warp. Anyone can visit it. Use Your warps to move or remove your places; the menu shows your allowance. Homes are for personal return points.

Question 17

How do I start a chest shop?

Accepted Answer

Look at an empty single chest where you can build, hold the stack you want to sell and open /shop players. Choose Create Shop and enter a price for the whole stack. Then use Add Stock with a matching stack of the same item count. Other players visit the chest to buy.

Question 18

Where can I collect market items?

Accepted Answer

Open /ah collect and choose an item, or use Collect Everything to take the items that fit. Make room first if your inventory is full.

Question 19

Do I have to enter my password every time?

Accepted Answer

Premium accounts use Minecraft authentication. After a successful password login, a non-premium account can reconnect without typing it again for up to an hour if the same client returns its valid login cookie. Sharing an IP address does not unlock an account. A server restart, an expired cookie or a different client may require /login again.

Question 20

Where are the help, rules and personal settings?

Accepted Answer

Use /help for the server guide, /rules for the rules and /settings for personal options such as public chat and world PvP. /discord opens the community link and /website opens this site.

Question 21

What are the server rules?

Accepted Answer

Read the current rules in the community Discord. This site's rules page gives practical guidance about chat, fair play and claims.

Question 22

What happens if I break a rule?

Accepted Answer

Staff handle cases based on the current rules and the circumstances. You can open a Discord ticket to ask about an action or submit an appeal.

Question 23

Someone is breaking the rules. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Save relevant evidence and open a Discord ticket so staff can review it.

Question 24

Do I need a voice chat mod?

Accepted Answer

Only if you want to use voice chat. Install Simple Voice Chat for your Minecraft version and mod loader, then press V to set up your microphone and choose a push to talk key. The mod is optional; you can still join and use normal text chat without it.

Question 25

Which Minecraft edition and version should I use?

Accepted Answer

The confirmed connection is Minecraft: Java Edition at BendingMC.org. The server's exact version can change; check the join page or ask in Discord if your client reports a mismatch.

Question 26

Can I play on Bedrock Edition?

Accepted Answer

The website currently has a verified Java connection only. Ask in Discord for any current Bedrock connection details before adding the server.

Question 27

I am lagging or cannot connect. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Check the exact server address and read the message shown by Minecraft. If it still fails, share the error and your Java version in a Discord ticket.

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