As the Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender unfolds the versatility of Waterbending, Katara's immersion in the Northern Water Tribe revealed the diverse applications of water manipulation beyond offense. Alongside combat techniques, her fellow Waterbenders unveiled the inherent healing capabilities of water. Mastery of this aspect leads to the Healing Specialization, enabling Waterbenders to mend injuries by tapping into life's conduits.
While Katara evolves into a proficient healer and warrior throughout the series, other Waterbenders specialize exclusively in Healing. For enthusiasts and newcomers alike, who are some of the most adept Healing practitioners in Avatar: The Last Airbender?
9 Yagoda
Masterful Healing Mentor
During the waning years of the Hundred Year War initiated by Fire Lord Sozin's dynasty, Yagoda stood out as the premier healer in the Northern Water Tribe. Despite her prowess, she faced a daunting task when entrusted with the care of a frail Princess Yue, whose condition exceeded Yagoda's abilities.
Although unable to aid Princess Yue, Yagoda earned recognition as a skilled healer and assumed the role of instructing novice Waterbenders in the art. She formally introduced Katara to Healing fundamentals, enabling her to unlock the talent naturally and apply its principles in assisting Aang and Team Avatar on their quest.
8 Makittuq
A Spiritbender with Altruistic Intentions
In the era of Avatar Roku, the formidable Waterbender Makittuq not only became the first transgender character in the Avatar series but also one of the pioneering practitioners of Spiritbending. Illustrated early in Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game, Makittuq's affinity with the Spirit World motivated her to utilize her Healing skills to aid spirits in distress.
Embracing her Spiritbending talents as a vocation to restore equilibrium to spirits and guide them through the cycle of life, Makittuq resided on the outskirts of the Northern Water Tribe, near a spirit forest, to thwart malevolent spirit incursions.
7 Avatar Yangchen
Celebrated as a Compassionate Healer
During the tumultuous tenure of Avatar Yangchen, marred by bought loyalties, she resorted to deception to restore elemental balance. Despite her reputation for cunning stratagems, her identity as a healer was a rare aspect that endeared her to peers.
Historically, Avatar Yangchen might be the inaugural Healing practitioner through Waterbending. Demonstrating simple and intricate restoration techniques, she utilized precise water manipulation to prevent frostbite and mend severe injuries in an era marked by rampant violence.