Zuko (games)


 * This article is about the character in the video games. For the character in the actual series, see here. For the character in the film, see here. For the character in the pilot episode, see here. For the episode by a similar name, see Zuko Alone.

Zuko is a Firebender who was born as a Prince in the Fire Nation. Zuko received the scar on his eye from his father, Fire Lord Ozai, after the former spoke out against a general's plan in the Fire Lord's war room. Ozai then challenged Zuko to an Agni Kai, which resulted in Zuko getting his scar.

The Northern Water Tribe
Zuko attacked the Northern Water Tribe, with the men of his ship laying siege to the city. He ordered them to capture Aang without harming him. Although Aang, Katara, Sokka, and the Waterbenders managed to fend off his Firebenders, the prince was able to capture Katara as he departed. He then ordered his men back to the ship.

Imprisoned
While searching for Katara, Aang and Sokka passed by a dock merchant who told them that Zuko was imprisoned, along with Katara by the Fire Nation Jailer. The jailer had locked them in a prison on a Fire Nation-controlled port of the Earth Kingdom.

Attacking Omashu
Zuko managed to escape the prison, where he proceeded to journey back to his ship and head off. Knowing that Aang and his friends were there, Zuko attacked Omashu. After defeating King Bumi's Advisor, Aang and his friends were escaping Omashu when Zuko caught up to them. He nearly caught them, but did not succeed when Haru Earthbended a wall between them. Picking up the fallen Advisor, Zuko demanded to know where the other side of the passage leads to. However, the Advisor merely smiled before passing out; Zuko looked up to see a huge shadow looming over him, machines noises issuing from it.

The Fortress
Later, Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru found Zuko, isolated inside Lian the Maker's fortress. Aang suggested they help Zuko, saying they couldn't just abandon him. Despite objections from Sokka and Zuko himself, Aang told Haru to Earthbend a platform to help Zuko navigate the stream between them. However, Zuko attacked the group, which caused Haru to drop the platform, nearly causing the prince to plunge into the stream until Aang caught him. Zuko, refusing help from the Avatar, released Aang's grip and falls into the stream before being swept down a waterfall.

Zuko eventually crawled out of the stream, which lead him to the exterior of the fortress. Grumbling angrily, Zuko began to walk away.

Back in Omashu
Zuko was first seen in Omashu with Uncle Iroh, watching Aang and Katara walking through the city. He attacked Aang, but discovered his sister, Azula and her friends, Mai and Ty Lee, present as well. Uncle Iroh informed Zuko that he could not win at the time due to the overwhelming number of enemies and they fled the scene.

Living in Ba Sing Se
Zuko and Iroh arrived at the city of Ba Sing Se, where they try to lead normal lives as refugees. There, Iroh found a job for him and Zuko working at a tea shop. Later, Zuko saw Katara and ran after her. When he didn't find her, he Firebends in rage. A Dai Li agent observed that Zuko was a Firebender and Zuko and Iroh followed the agent to Lake Laogai.

After chasing him throughout the underground headquarters of the Dai Li, Zuko and Iroh found the agent in a room also containing Appa in chains. Iroh told the agent that he and Zuko simply wanted to live a peaceful life in Ba Sing Se. The agent stated that if he let them go, Long Feng will find out that he betrayed the Dai Li. He explained the only way for Zuko and Iroh to be released was to fight.

Zuko and Iroh defeated the agent, leaving him alone with Appa. Iroh persuaded Zuko to liberate Appa with the prince stating that "it doesn't feel right" to release Appa.

The Drill
Zuko, along with Azula, is seen atop the drill which has been sabotaged by the team. Azula tells Zuko to follow her where the two, atop the drill, proceed to battle Aang and Katara. Zuko is the first to be defeated, followed by Azula. Aang delivers the final blow and the drill is destroyed.

Zuko is later seen being pulled by Azula out of the remains of the drill.

Back in the Fire Nation
After Zuko helps Azula defeat Aang and conquer Ba Sing Se, they return home to the Fire Nation. Zuko isn't seen again until the Day of Black Sun, where he prevents Azula from attacking Aang and Toph. He then leaves with them, therefore becoming a member of Team Avatar.

The Boiling Rock
Zuko accompanies Sokka to the Boiling Rock, a high-security Fire Nation prison, where Sokka plans to rescue his father, who was captured during the invasion on the Day of Black Sun. They enter the prison where, after passing through a few rooms and battling many soldiers, they find Sokka's father, Hakoda and, to Sokka's surprise, Suki. They release the two from their cell where they then proceed towards the gondola, which will transport them to the outer part of the Boiling Rock.

Once they board the gondola, Azula and her friend, Ty Lee, appear and began dueling Zuko and Sokka atop the gondola while Suki and Hakoda remain safely sheltered within the vehicle.

Soldiers begin severing the gondola lines, halting their progression. Azula and Ty Lee hastily leap onto another gondola. Mai suddenly intervenes, defeating the soldiers that are cutting the line and the vehicle begins to move again. Having successfully escaped the prison, Zuko, Sokka, Hakoda and Suki venture to the Western Air Temple where the rest of the team is currently residing.

The Western Air Temple
At the Western Air Temple, Zuko and Aang search for the Chamber of the Elements. After roaming the place for a while, they finally discover it. There, Zuko watches as Aang talks to Avatar Roku, who tells Aang that his training is complete and he is ready to face Fire Lord Ozai.

They leave the Chamber of the Elements only to find Fire Nation soldiers attacking the temple. Though many soldiers are present, Zuko and Aang manage to fight them all. They then jump on Appa to find the others and abandon the temple.

Into the Inferno
Sozin's Comet arrives with Ozai carrying out his plan of burning down the Earth Kingdom to build a new world from the ashes of the old, while Zuko and Katara face Azula, who had been proclaimed Fire Lord since Ozai was crowned Phoenix King.

During the Agni Kai between the Fire Nation prince and princess, Azula caught Katara off-guard and fired a bolt of lightning at her, as opposed to her original target, Zuko. However, Zuko leaps in front of Katara, shielding her from the attack and taking the bolt himself, severely injuring himself in the process.

Aang strips Ozai of his Firebending power, thus ending the War; Ozai was subsequently imprisoned. In the DS version, Zuko and the others celebrate after the War ends. In the PS2 version, Zuko and Mai meet up with Aang and Katara. Zuko states that he and Mai are going to build their relationships with the other nations. He then asks Aang what his plans are to which Aang replies that he's not sure, although "things are definitely looking up."

Trivia

 * Zuko appeared in the first Avatar: The Last Airbender video game, only playing a minor role, as opposed to the series. He also appeared in two other video games as a playable character.