Lightningbending

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Initiate Lightningbending Techniques​

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Adept Lightningbending Techniques​

Technique Name: Lightning Cannon / Amplified Discharge
Element & Style: Fire – Technological Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: C (Adept, with tech)
Range: Long
Stamina Cost: 15
Environmental Affinity: Favorable (With amplifier or device)
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 30–60
Description:
By channeling lightning into a capacitor, glove, or cannon (as seen in Korra), the bender can store and fire a devastating shot. The technique trades flexibility for power. Movements are minimal — just a charged stance and a focused release gesture. Often used in sabotage or urban warfare.

 

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Master Lightningbending Techniques​

Technique Name: Delayed Lightning Pulse
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: B (Master)
Range: Mid
Stamina Cost: 20
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant (with delay)
Damage: 40
Description:
The bender draws lightning into their core and holds it — their hands crackling with blue energy — before releasing it at the perfect moment. The delay allows for deceptive timing or sync with another attack. Movements are tense, almost shaking, and release is sudden, like firing a slingshot.


Technique Name: Static Disruption
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Utility / Control
Level: B (Master)
Range: Mid
Stamina Cost: 20
Environmental Affinity: Favorable (Electronics or magnetic terrain)
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 0
Description:
With a sharp snap of the fingers or clap of the hands, the bender releases a burst of static that disrupts nearby electronics, machinery, or light metal formations. The technique causes no direct harm, but shuts down tech or disables gear. Particularly effective against pro-bending equipment or combustion weapons.


Technique Name: Charged Strikes
Element & Style: Fire – Lightning-Infused Combat
Category: Offensive
Level: B (Master)
Range: Close
Stamina Cost: 20
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 40
Description:
The bender builds a charge within their limbs and unleashes it through punches, kicks, or weapon strikes. A punch lands with a burst of electric force, and the air crackles on impact. Movements are tight, explosive, and boxer's sharp — ideal for enhancing hand-to-hand combat.


Technique Name: Grounding Redirection
Element & Style: Fire – Lightning Redirection
Category: Utility
Level: B (Master)
Range: Close
Stamina Cost: 20
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 0
Description:
Instead of returning lightning outward, the bender channels it into the earth via a strong downward stomp or palm slam. The stance is firm, rooted, and breath slow — drawing the force safely into the ground. Used to avoid hurting others nearby or to neutralize lightning attacks without retaliation.


Technique Name: Lightning Redirection (Front-to-Back)
Element & Style: Fire – Lightning Redirection
Category: Defensive / Utility
Level: B (Master)
Range: Close
Stamina Cost: 20
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 0
Description:
The bender steps into a deep stance, receives lightning into one palm, channels it through their stomach along a circular chi path, and expels it through the opposite hand. Movements are smooth and meditative — the body forms a conduit rather than resisting the flow. Requires inner peace and breath control.

 

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Virtuoso Lightningbending Techniques​

Technique Name: Lightning Generation
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: A (Virtuoso)
Range: Long
Stamina Cost: 30
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 60
Description:
The bender plants their feet, steadies their breath, and draws one arm behind them while extending the other forward. Through precise chi separation — yin in one arm, yang in the other — they generate raw lightning and project it from the fingertips in a straight arc. Requires absolute calm. A signature strike of elite firebenders.


Technique Name: Lightning Arc / Stream
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: A (Virtuoso)
Range: Mid
Stamina Cost: 30
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 60
Description:
Rather than a single burst, the bender flows their arms in serpentine motions, allowing lightning to curve and trail through the air like a whip. Ideal for striking around corners or confusing foes. The form mimics waterbending in motion, emphasizing grace over brute force. Azula’s favored variation.


Technique Name: Double Lightning Strike
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: A (Virtuoso)
Range: Long
Stamina Cost: 40
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 60 (x2 targets or double impact)
Description:
The bender channels lightning into both arms simultaneously and releases twin bolts with a wide, mirrored stance. A brief flare erupts from the chest, and the lightning splits outward from each hand. Used to attack multiple enemies or increase area damage. Extremely taxing and dangerous to use repeatedly.


Technique Name: Overhead Strike / Skybolt
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: A (Virtuoso)
Range: Long / Environmental
Stamina Cost: 30
Environmental Affinity: Favorable (Stormy or charged air)
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 60
Description:
The bender directs lightning upward with both arms, then pulls it down in an arcing strike from the sky. This attack mimics natural lightning and can bypass traditional defenses. The movement is vertical, almost divine in posture — arms raised in summoning, then snapped downward to deliver wrath from above.


Technique Name: Chain Lightning
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: A (Virtuoso)
Range: Long
Stamina Cost: 30
Environmental Affinity: Favorable (Conductive terrain, water, or metal)
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 60 (distributed across targets)
Description:
The bender hurls a bolt that splits and leaps between targets or surfaces. With an open palm and sweeping arc, they manipulate where the energy jumps. The movement is wide and theatrical, resembling a ripple or branching root. Effective in crowded combat or against metal-armored foes.


Technique Name: Spiral Lightning
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: A (Virtuoso)
Range: Long
Stamina Cost: 30
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Instant
Damage: 60
Description:
Azula’s signature move — the bender performs a twisting motion with the arms, causing the bolt to spin as it fires. The spiral increases piercing power and unpredictability, allowing it to drill through defenses. The form is elegant, with dancer-like movements emphasizing grace and control.


Technique Name: Lightning Whip / Lash
Element & Style: Fire – Lightningbending
Category: Offensive
Level: A (Virtuoso)
Range: Mid
Stamina Cost: 30
Environmental Affinity: None
Effect Duration: Sustained (1 turn)
Damage: 60
Description:
The bender extends their arm in a wide, circling arc, maintaining a looping current of lightning that lashes like a whip. It can entangle or slice targets in its path. The movement demands flawless rhythm — like spinning a rope made of pure electricity. Rarely seen outside elite duels.