How fast is lightning in Avatar The Last Airbender?

200,000 miles per hour
This also explains why it’s possible for characters in the show to react to lighting at all. Lightning in nature moves at 200,000 miles per hour(way too fast to dodge or see coming).

Why can’t Zuko shoot lightning?

As a teenager, Zuko couldn’t bend lightning, besides redirecting it, because of all the emotional turmoil inside him. And in order to deal with this anger and other turmoil, he had to let go of his shame by letting himself feel humble.

How did Mako learn Lightning bending?

Mako is skilled enough to generate lightning and redirect it, having learned the skills from his former boss, Lightning Bolt Zolt. He is able to generate it from either hand quickly with little charging time and no arm movement and is also capable of maintaining the bolt for several seconds.

How did Zuko and Aang survive Azula’s lightning strikes?

Zuko and Aang both survived Azula’s lightning strikes due to Katara ‘s healing abilities. Aang was resurrected by the spirit water after being fatally wounded, while Zuko had to be healed after hurriedly redirecting a lightning bolt Azula fired at Katara.

Did Zuko ever learn to generate lightning?

It’s unclear if Zuko ever learned to generate lightning since he never showcased the ability in Legend of Korra or in any of the comics. But given his power and growth, it’s certainly possible he learned it. Lightning generation became quite commonplace by the time of Legend of Korra ‘s story.

How did Zuko protect Katara from Azula?

When Azula shot lightning toward Katara, Zuko blocked the lightning’s path in order to protect Katara. He managed to redirect most of the lightning’s energy, though some remained trapped in his body.

Is Zuko aligned with the avatar or Fire Lord?

Interestingly, most of them clearly fall into either category — aligning themselves with the Avatar or with the Fire Lord. Prince Zuko is not one of them: he is a hotbed of conflict, initially seeking to capture the Avatar in order to restore his “honor,” but Iroh’s gentle mentoring gradually sets him free from his paternal bonds.