Top 10 Most Powerful Avatar and Korra Characters
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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the strongest benders in “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra.” We’ll be excluding deities like Vaatu because, let’s be real, that would make this list pretty boring. Who do you think would win a no-holds barred, “Avatar” battle royale? Let us know in the comments below!
The outcast prince of the Fire Nation has seen more than his fair share of hardship - and he has a gnarly scar on his face to prove it. But, despite all odds, it only made Zuko stronger. Literally. In order to reclaim his throne, he pushed himself to the absolute limit. His time as the Blue Spirit proved that Zuko doesn’t even need his bending to win a fight. Don’t worry, though, he can still throw fireballs with the best of them. Just ask his sister, Azula. At this point, it’s clear that if you get too close to Zuko and his honor, you’re bound to get burned.
If you’re ranking “Avatar” and “Korra” villains on menace, Amon wins on precedent alone. Put aside the creepy mask and spine-tingling voice; he can take away a person’s bending. Yeah, the word “terrifying” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Using nothing more than his nimble footwork and some cutting-edge tech, Amon defeated some of the best benders in all of Republic City. Including Lin Beifong, Mako, and even Avatar Korra herself. Keep in mind, most of that was before he started blood-bending all over the place. Considering Amon’s brother, Tarrlok, is also a force to be reckoned with, it’s clear that top-tier bending runs in their family.
Where there’s smoke, there’s Iroh. Even though he’s not as spry as he used to be, Zuko’s uncle can still put most firebenders to shame. In fact, the only thing that burns hotter than Iroh’s flames is his wisdom. He knows when to pick a fight, and when to bide his time. Rest assured, once Iroh’s ready for action, no one wants to be on the wrong side of his fire breathing. If you need proof, look no further than when he took on an entire army of firebenders to liberate Ba Sing Se. Evidently, you don’t get a name like “Dragon of the West” for nothing.
Blue flames burn hotter than any other, and no one personifies that better than Azula. Born with an innate talent for firebending, her raw skills outrank just about everyone else in the entire Fire Nation. Especially if you take her lightning into account. As cunning as she is powerful, Azula tracked Aang and his friends all across the world, leaving nothing but blue flames in her wake. Oh, and don’t forget, she literally blasted a hole in Aang’s back, nearly ending the entire Avatar Cycle right then and there. Let’s put it this way: Azula’s own mother thought she was a monster - and she was right.
The Blind Bandit. Melon Lord. Earthbender Master. Whatever you call her, just don’t underestimate Toph Beifong. She’s practically a self-taught prodigy, with the skills to make even pro benders cough up some dirt. Her mastery of the ground is second to none, to the degree you could argue Toph’s one of the most influential earthbenders in existence. After all, she invented freaking metalbending! If this is how capable Toph was as a kid, we can only imagine the kind of feats she accomplished as an adult. Although, it’s easy to picture since her child, Lin, is a total chip off the old “rock.” Like mother, like daughter, right?
Aang’s predecessor may look like a happy-go-lucky old man, but as Sozin will attest, you really don’t want to get on Roku’s bad side. Not that we’re surprised. When it comes to bending prowess, being the actual Avatar is pretty hard to beat. With fire, water, earth, and air at his disposal, Roku had the power to plow through anything in his path. For example, who else can say they fought a volcano and almost won? In the end, Roku’s trust in his best friend became his Achilles heel. But, that doesn’t take away from how effective he could be when his eyes started to glow.
With radical ideas and the skills to back them up, Zaheer quickly became one of the most infamous criminals in the four nations. Then, Harmonic Convergence gave him airbending. You can imagine how that went. In just a few short months, Zaheer was proficient enough to break out of prison and compete with bending pros like Kya and Tenzin. At least they lived through their encounters; Zaheer flat-out murdered the Earth Queen, and nearly did the same to Korra, too. As if that’s not impressive enough, Zaheer also learned how to fly! Even though Korra eventually beat him, the fight left her traumatized for years. Honestly, we can’t blame her; Zaheer is just something else.
Ozai may not have started the hundred-year war, but he certainly tried to end it. And, like most things in his life, he wanted it to go out with a real blaze of glory. By harnessing the might of Sozin’s Comet, he had the firepower to burn the entire Earth Kingdom down to ash. He would’ve done it, too, if Aang hadn’t stood in his way. To put it into perspective, at one point, Ozai was considered the greatest living firebender in the world, full stop. Considering Aang had to tap into the Avatar State to beat him, we believe it. Comet or not, Fire Lord Ozai burns bright.
Following up an Avatar as influential as Aang is no easy task. But, something tells us Korra was born for this. She fights with her whole heart, and while that occasionally gets her into trouble, you can’t argue with her track record. Korra exposed Amon, saved the Spirit World, and apprehended Zaheer all within a few years of mastering the elements. Speaking of the elements, Korra didn’t stop at earth, fire, water, and air. She also learned how to bend spirit energy itself. Korra’s definitely had her ups and downs, but if her final stand against Kuvira is any indication, she’s come out the other end an Avatar you don’t want to mess with.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
For most Avatars, it takes years and years of discipline to master the elements. Aang managed in under one. With the Fire Nation about to conquer the world, he didn’t have the luxury of waiting around, and apparently, he didn’t need it, anyway. Despite Aang’s relative inexperience, he single handedly took down Fire Lord Ozai, essentially putting an end to the hundred-year war. Based on his brief appearances in “The Legend of Korra,” Aang didn’t slow down with age, either. He’s undeniably one of the most brilliant benders the world has ever seen, and there’s no reason to think that’ll ever change. Not too shabby for someone who lived to be over 112 years old.
#10: Zuko
The outcast prince of the Fire Nation has seen more than his fair share of hardship - and he has a gnarly scar on his face to prove it. But, despite all odds, it only made Zuko stronger. Literally. In order to reclaim his throne, he pushed himself to the absolute limit. His time as the Blue Spirit proved that Zuko doesn’t even need his bending to win a fight. Don’t worry, though, he can still throw fireballs with the best of them. Just ask his sister, Azula. At this point, it’s clear that if you get too close to Zuko and his honor, you’re bound to get burned.
#9: Amon
If you’re ranking “Avatar” and “Korra” villains on menace, Amon wins on precedent alone. Put aside the creepy mask and spine-tingling voice; he can take away a person’s bending. Yeah, the word “terrifying” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Using nothing more than his nimble footwork and some cutting-edge tech, Amon defeated some of the best benders in all of Republic City. Including Lin Beifong, Mako, and even Avatar Korra herself. Keep in mind, most of that was before he started blood-bending all over the place. Considering Amon’s brother, Tarrlok, is also a force to be reckoned with, it’s clear that top-tier bending runs in their family.
#8: Uncle Iroh
Where there’s smoke, there’s Iroh. Even though he’s not as spry as he used to be, Zuko’s uncle can still put most firebenders to shame. In fact, the only thing that burns hotter than Iroh’s flames is his wisdom. He knows when to pick a fight, and when to bide his time. Rest assured, once Iroh’s ready for action, no one wants to be on the wrong side of his fire breathing. If you need proof, look no further than when he took on an entire army of firebenders to liberate Ba Sing Se. Evidently, you don’t get a name like “Dragon of the West” for nothing.
#7: Azula
Blue flames burn hotter than any other, and no one personifies that better than Azula. Born with an innate talent for firebending, her raw skills outrank just about everyone else in the entire Fire Nation. Especially if you take her lightning into account. As cunning as she is powerful, Azula tracked Aang and his friends all across the world, leaving nothing but blue flames in her wake. Oh, and don’t forget, she literally blasted a hole in Aang’s back, nearly ending the entire Avatar Cycle right then and there. Let’s put it this way: Azula’s own mother thought she was a monster - and she was right.
#6: Toph Beifong
The Blind Bandit. Melon Lord. Earthbender Master. Whatever you call her, just don’t underestimate Toph Beifong. She’s practically a self-taught prodigy, with the skills to make even pro benders cough up some dirt. Her mastery of the ground is second to none, to the degree you could argue Toph’s one of the most influential earthbenders in existence. After all, she invented freaking metalbending! If this is how capable Toph was as a kid, we can only imagine the kind of feats she accomplished as an adult. Although, it’s easy to picture since her child, Lin, is a total chip off the old “rock.” Like mother, like daughter, right?
#5: Avatar Roku
Aang’s predecessor may look like a happy-go-lucky old man, but as Sozin will attest, you really don’t want to get on Roku’s bad side. Not that we’re surprised. When it comes to bending prowess, being the actual Avatar is pretty hard to beat. With fire, water, earth, and air at his disposal, Roku had the power to plow through anything in his path. For example, who else can say they fought a volcano and almost won? In the end, Roku’s trust in his best friend became his Achilles heel. But, that doesn’t take away from how effective he could be when his eyes started to glow.
#4: Zaheer
With radical ideas and the skills to back them up, Zaheer quickly became one of the most infamous criminals in the four nations. Then, Harmonic Convergence gave him airbending. You can imagine how that went. In just a few short months, Zaheer was proficient enough to break out of prison and compete with bending pros like Kya and Tenzin. At least they lived through their encounters; Zaheer flat-out murdered the Earth Queen, and nearly did the same to Korra, too. As if that’s not impressive enough, Zaheer also learned how to fly! Even though Korra eventually beat him, the fight left her traumatized for years. Honestly, we can’t blame her; Zaheer is just something else.
#3: Fire Lord Ozai
Ozai may not have started the hundred-year war, but he certainly tried to end it. And, like most things in his life, he wanted it to go out with a real blaze of glory. By harnessing the might of Sozin’s Comet, he had the firepower to burn the entire Earth Kingdom down to ash. He would’ve done it, too, if Aang hadn’t stood in his way. To put it into perspective, at one point, Ozai was considered the greatest living firebender in the world, full stop. Considering Aang had to tap into the Avatar State to beat him, we believe it. Comet or not, Fire Lord Ozai burns bright.
#2: Avatar Korra
Following up an Avatar as influential as Aang is no easy task. But, something tells us Korra was born for this. She fights with her whole heart, and while that occasionally gets her into trouble, you can’t argue with her track record. Korra exposed Amon, saved the Spirit World, and apprehended Zaheer all within a few years of mastering the elements. Speaking of the elements, Korra didn’t stop at earth, fire, water, and air. She also learned how to bend spirit energy itself. Korra’s definitely had her ups and downs, but if her final stand against Kuvira is any indication, she’s come out the other end an Avatar you don’t want to mess with.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
Kuvira
Anyone Who Can Beat the Avatar in a One-On-One Fight Deserves Some RespectKing Bumi
Madness & Patience Make for a Devastating CombinationAvatar Kyoshi
When She Was Around, Chin the Conqueror Became Chin the ConqueredKatara
She Can Bloodbend & Heal Herself, Need We Say More?Unalaq
Villains, Step Aside; This Guy Actually Became a Dark Avatar#1: Avatar Aang
For most Avatars, it takes years and years of discipline to master the elements. Aang managed in under one. With the Fire Nation about to conquer the world, he didn’t have the luxury of waiting around, and apparently, he didn’t need it, anyway. Despite Aang’s relative inexperience, he single handedly took down Fire Lord Ozai, essentially putting an end to the hundred-year war. Based on his brief appearances in “The Legend of Korra,” Aang didn’t slow down with age, either. He’s undeniably one of the most brilliant benders the world has ever seen, and there’s no reason to think that’ll ever change. Not too shabby for someone who lived to be over 112 years old.
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