Amon was killed by his younger brother, Tarrlok, who ignited the fuel tank of their speedboat, resulting in both their deaths.
The Tragic End of Amon
Amon's life met a definitive end at the hands of his own sibling, Tarrlok, during their attempt to flee Republic City. This fateful event marked the culmination of a deeply troubled past, unknowingly orchestrated by their father, Yakone.
- Identity Exposed: Amon, whose true identity was Noatak, was revealed to be a powerful bloodbender, not a non-bender who had somehow removed bending. This revelation led to his followers abandoning him.
- Escape with Tarrlok: With his movement collapsing and his true nature exposed, Amon fled the city on a speedboat, accompanied by his brother, Tarrlok. Like Amon, Tarrlok was also a powerful bloodbender, a secret kept from the public.
- Tarrlok's Desperate Act: As they were escaping, Tarrlok, who had been imprisoned by Amon, made a decisive and final choice. He ignited the fuel tank of their speedboat, causing a massive explosion that killed both him and Amon. This act brought an end to their lives and the cycle of vengeance that had been meticulously crafted by their father, Yakone.
A Legacy of Manipulation
Both Amon (Noatak) and Tarrlok were victims of their father Yakone's manipulative desire for revenge against the Avatar. Yakone had rigorously trained them in bloodbending, intending for them to become tools in his long-game plan to subjugate the Avatar and Republic City. Tarrlok's desperate act of murder-suicide can be seen as a final, tragic attempt to break free from this inherited burden and the dark path their father had laid out for them.
| Individual | Role in Amon's Demise | Key Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrlok | The killer; ignited the speedboat's fuel tank, killing himself and Amon. | Amon's younger brother. |
| Amon | The victim; died alongside Tarrlok. | Tarrlok's older brother. |
| Yakone | Their father; unknowingly shaped them to be tools for his revenge. | Father to Amon and Tarrlok. |
