How is Korra able to go into the Avatar state at will?

In “The Guide”, Korra struggled to enter the spirit world, but with Jinora’s help, she was able to make the transition. The moment the two successfully crossed over, Korra went into the Avatar State.

How does Korra’s Avatar state work?

The Avatar State is a defense mechanism, designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge of all the past Avatars. The glow is the combination of all your past lives, focusing their energy through your body.

Why was Aang’s Avatar state more powerful than Korra’s?

Why Aang & Korra’s Powers Were Different Aang’s airbender upbringing meant that he was more of a pacifist and that he focused on spirituality. For example, Aang’s Avatar State was stronger than Korra’s was after Raava’s destruction, as he could count on his connection to all the past Avatars.

Can Aang enter Avatar State at will?

Aang opens his 7th chakra and is able to enter the Avatar State, before promptly being shot by Azula. When Azula shoots Aang, his 7th chakra gets re-blocked.

Can lightning bend Korra?

In The Last Airbender, Fire Lord Ozai knew how to bend lightning, which was one of the deadliest arts in the world. Korra was never shown to use or need this ability, as she didn’t go up against anyone who could bend lightning.

Why did Korra and Aang enter the Avatar State?

When Korra enters the Avatar State, she isn’t taking the knowledge of past Avatars into consideration; rather, she is merely merging with the spirit of Light, Raava, just as the first avatar did. As for Aang entering the state despite not completing his chakra training, Aang’s chakra training wasn’t the usual Avatar State route.

Why is Korra so much more powerful than her past incarnations?

The best explanation I can posit is that, because Korra was older when she learned to access the state, her own personality was more developed and therefore less prone to being subsumed by the gestalt of the past incarnations.

What is wrong with Korra in spirits season?

One of the biggest problem that has bothered me in the first two episodes of the new Spirits Season is how easily Korra is thrashed around by one dark spirit. Even with all her new powers gained through her encounter with Avatar Aang and her acquired Avatar State, she only manages a measly few seconds in battle with a dark spirit.

How did Korra learn about Wan and Raava?

It’s only during Season 2 of Legend of Korra that she learns about Raava and Wan, reintroducing them to the truth of the Avatar, and the Avatar State. So chalk it up to a game of telephone, knowledge that changes through the years after multiple retellings.