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[AtLA, TLoK] Given the movements we see benders make, could a bender missing limbs manipulate their elements without making new limbs? Can limbless benders manipulate from a range?

I know Ming-Hua was missing her arms, but we never see her use her ability at a range.
gpt
Arguably yes, they could. The reason benders move as they do is because those movements help them focus their chi and direct it to the desired effect. Because Chi is a metaphysical power, it doesn't necessarily require the movement so much as the will and belief behind that movement. 

An Airbender throws a punch and expects a burst of air to be released. They *believe* in the effect that their motion will cause, and they can visualize the outcome.

A limbless Bender could achieve this, they'd just need to have an exceptionally strong mind and will.