Abilities
Iroh is a powerful Firebender; his martial style tends to be less aggressive than others, although he is seldom shown vanquished except by his own disappointments. It is hinted throughout the series that Iroh is more skilled than his brother, Fire Lord Ozai; but they are never shown in contest, and Iroh himself once stated that it was possible that he could not defeat his brother in combat. Most notably, he is also the inventor of a unique technique involving the absorption and redirection of lightning, although Firelord Sozin possessed a similar ability to redirect heat. Iroh is the only character, besides the Avatar shown able to see spirits whilst in the physical world. His bodily strength, speed, and agility are much greater than suggested by his round form; but are suggested to improve further during his incarceration.
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