Earth is the most solid of the 5 basic elements. It is strong to water, most often displacing the water during contact. It is weak however to Lightning due to lightning's ability to pierce and destroy all that is in its path. Earth is a very versatile element, usable in many situations such as espionage, offensive purposes, defensive purposes and even forming structures that have been used for shelter or holding prisoners. A notable user of earth style would be Onoki, he has shown multiple different uses of the earth element, even being able to alter the weight of most objects.