The Most Powerful Benders in Avatar: The Last Airbender (Excluding the Avatar)

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a captivating series filled with skilled benders from all corners of the world. Beyond the Avatar, which wields the power of all four elements, numerous strong benders vie for dominance. In this article, we will explore the benders who hold the most power and why, delving into the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Waterbending: The Hidden Threat

While not all waterbenders are capable of bloodbending, those who understand this sinister technique hold significant power. Bloodbending allows a bender to:

Create a meat puppet Rip water from its victims

Even in an arid desert, a waterbender skilled in bloodbending could manipulate individuals, turning a seemingly defenseless environment into a deadly one. This ability makes them a formidable force in the right hands.

Firebending: Power from Within

Firebending stands out as one of the most versatile and powerful bending styles. Unlike other elements, fire is always close at hand. Its practical applications in combat, machinery, warmth, and illumination offer numerous advantages. Key points include:

No separation from the power source Less impact from extreme environments (with some exceptions) Highly practical uses making it superior to airbending in many scenarios

Exceptional Bendings: Those Who Stood Out

While the Avatar wields ultimate power, there are benders who stand out individually:

Azula

The evil princess of the Fire Nation, Azula is a formidable opponent. Capable of holding her own against multiple skilled benders and using deadly force when necessary. She remains a significant challenge despite a temporary loss of control at the end of Book 3.

Ozai

As the most powerful Firebender, Ozai is a force to be reckoned with. With lightning bending and a loyal heart to the Fire Nation, he remains a key antagonist for Aang and his team.

Iroh

Iroh, the wise and philosophical lord, is more than just a source of wisdom. He is a master of lightning redirection, liberated Ba Sing Se, and likely capable of defeating any other Firebender in a fair fight.

Zaheer

A powerful bender capable of suffocating opponents, unsupported flight, and spiritual projection. Zaheer can hold his own against an Airbending master with minimal experience.

Kuvira

стоит отметить, что Kuvira объединила всю Азию под своей эмпирией, что впервые случалось с тех пор, как атаковали Фирианскую империю. Она с непростым стартом в качестве охранника металлического бендера смогла противостоять Аватару с помощью практически исключительно металлоиндукции. Это невероятно, учитывая ее начальную позицию.

Toph Beifong

Toph Beifong is a true master of creative abilities. She invented Metalbending, making her one of the most powerful Earthbenders. Kuvira would not dare to face her, highlighting Toph's exceptional skills.

Gazan

Master of lava bending, Gazan has demonstrated incredible strength and agility. He melted an entire Air Temple and defended the Red Lotus from countless elemental benders in Zhao Fu. He is also known for breaking out of a specially constructed prison in a manner reminiscent of Magneto in X-Men.

Yakone

Yakone is the ruler of the Republic City underworld. He invented bloodbending and psychic bloodbending, allowing him to control his victims without moving. He is only one of a few individuals whom Aang felt he could not defeat without the Avatar State.

Tarrlok

Tarrlok is even more powerful than his father Yakone and was one of the rulers of the Republic City before President Raiko. A psychic bloodbender and a powerful waterbender, he defeated Korra in combat.

Amon

Amon is the most powerful Bloodbender, able to take away bending by blocking chi-paths. He defeated Korra, conquered Republic City, and was almost able to defeat most benders in Republic City without using waterbending. Survived with immunity to other bloodbenders' attempts to control him, and his ultimate fate was a suicide or mercy killing.

Other notable mentions include Katara, Bumi, and a few members of the Red and White Lotus. While powerful in their own right, they do not quite reach the same level as the individuals mentioned above.

In conclusion, while several benders in Avatar: The Last Airbender are incredibly powerful, the likes of Azula, Ozai, and Kuvira stand out as the most formidable, each with unique skills and abilities that set them apart from the rest.