Talk:Endgame/@comment-3011006-20120825194338/@comment-5453323-20120830201417

Well, it is because when Amon was shot by Mako with lightning in very close range he didn't even get injured (probably because of his armor).

Amon was supposed to die (just like Aang, Azula's lightning in Crossroads of Destiny) but after half a minute he struck with lightning he stood up and bloodbended Mako.

When Amon (Noatak) was with his brother Tarrlok in the boat, he was wearing the same armor. The only thing missing was his mask.

So maybe this is the reason why people thought he could survive.

By the way, Amon is dead for sure, it is confirmed.