TL;DR
- Avatar Legends The Fighting Game launches with 12 playable characters.
- 10 characters are available from the start. 2 must be unlocked through Story Mode or a cheat code.
- The 2 locked characters are Avatar State Aang (Chapter 11) and Nightmare Korra (Chapter 6).
- The Year 1 Pass adds 5 more fighters post-launch: Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Bolin, and one community vote winner.
- Tagah is coming as a free DLC character in Fall 2026.
- Every character has 3 Support options that change their playstyle in Versus and Online play.
All characters in Avatar Legends The Fighting Game span two eras of the Avatar universe — Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. The launch roster has 12 fighters in total. Each one is hand-drawn frame by frame, plays differently, and feels true to their personality from the shows. This guide covers every character, their playstyle, how to unlock the locked ones, and who is coming in the Year 1 DLC Pass.
If you want to earn the in-game currency to buy Support upgrades for your favourite fighter, our guide on how to get Coins in Avatar Legends has everything you need.
How Many Characters Are in Avatar Legends The Fighting Game?
There are 12 playable characters at launch. Of those 12, 10 are available immediately when you start the game. The remaining 2 — Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra — are locked and must be earned through Story Mode or a cheat code.
The Year 1 Pass brings the total to 17 characters over the first year. A free DLC character called Tagah will also join the roster in Fall 2026 at no cost to all players.
All Launch Characters – Full Roster List
Here is every character available at launch, their bending type, and a quick summary of their playstyle.
Aang
Bending type: Air
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Playstyle: Aang is all about mobility and mixups. He floats around the stage using airbending and uses Air Scooters to close distance fast. His health is slightly below average to compensate for his speed and evasiveness. He can redirect lightning and access elemental attacks via his True Chakra Art. Great for players who like to move constantly and keep opponents guessing.
Difficulty: Medium
Supports: Appa, Momo, Gyatso
Korra
Bending type: Water (with multi-element access)
Series: The Legend of Korra
Playstyle: Korra is a rushdown character who constantly pushes forward. She has strong mixup tools using somersaults and low attacks. As the Avatar, she can cycle through elemental bending mid-fight, which adds a layer of complexity. She also has a unique Element bar — hit your opponent with the right elements in sequence to enter an enhanced Avatar State that powers up your next special move. A strong character for players who like aggressive, in-your-face gameplay.
Difficulty: Medium-High
Supports: Naga, Raava, Tonraq
Zuko
Bending type: Fire
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Playstyle: Zuko is a well-rounded mid-range fighter. He uses fire pokes and normals to control distance and pressure opponents. His Divekick is a key tool for closing in and creating mixups. He can also redirect lightning. Considered one of the better starter characters — solid in most situations with no major weaknesses.
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Supports: Ran & Shaw, Mai, Iroh (pre-DLC support version)
Katara
Bending type: Water
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Playstyle: Katara plays as a zoner. She creates water whips and ice projectiles to attack opponents at full screen. She can slide on the ground to increase movement speed and make quick jumps to reposition. Good for players who prefer to control space and punish from a distance rather than getting in close.
Difficulty: Medium
Supports: Pakku, Sokka, Suki (Sokka’s support but appears cross-listed)
Toph
Bending type: Earth
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Playstyle: Toph is a slow, heavy-hitting earthbender who dominates ground control. Her attacks hit hard but are not fast. The game plan with Toph is to survive pressure, find your opening, then punish. She has strong high-low mixups and grabs to deal with players who block too much. Her metalbending is also in her moveset. Great for players who like a defensive, hard-hitting style.
Difficulty: Medium
Supports: The Hippo, Zuko, Suki
Sokka
Bending type: None (weapons-based)
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Playstyle: Sokka is a non-bender who uses his sword, boomerang, and movement tricks to hold his own. His sword works at close range for rushdown while his boomerang gives him zoning options at longer distances. The key to playing Sokka well is mixing up his weapons with Flow moves to stay unpredictable. A versatile character that rewards creative players.
Difficulty: Medium-High
Supports: Suki, Master Piandao, Yue
Azula
Bending type: Fire (Blue flame & Lightning)
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Playstyle: Azula is one of the most complex characters on the roster. She has two distinct fighting stances. In Focused Mode, she fights with precision — setting traps and controlling space with calculated attacks. In Firelord Mode, she throws caution aside and becomes a chaotic aggressor, with stronger attacks and an advancing wall of flame. She dominates the skies with exceptional air mobility. Best suited for experienced fighting game players.
Difficulty: High
Supports: Ty Lee (pre-DLC), Lo & Li, Joo Dee
Zaheer
Bending type: Air (Red Lotus style)
Series: The Legend of Korra
Playstyle: Zaheer is an aggressive aerial fighter who dominates the air but is not limited to it. He can apply pressure from above and then drop to the ground for low mixups. He also has access to other Red Lotus members as support assists, which work almost like tag assists in team fighters. His airbending is styled after his Red Lotus background rather than Aang’s traditional approach — much more aggressive and unpredictable.
Difficulty: Medium-High
Supports: P’Li, Ming-Hua, Ghazan
Fire Lord Ozai
Bending type: Fire
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Playstyle: Ozai is a grappler and heavy hitter. He dominates the ground with massive fire attacks and strong normals. Both his regular moves and his specials hit hard. Built for players who want raw power and a big damage output with every exchange. His boss fights in Story Mode are notably challenging.
Difficulty: Medium
Supports: Imperial Firebenders, Azula (support version), Sozin’s Comet
Avatar Kyoshi
Bending type: Earth (with multi-element access as Avatar)
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender (earlier era)
Playstyle: Kyoshi uses her height to her advantage — her normals have the longest reach on the roster, consistently beating out opponents at range. Her ground movement is slow but she uses air to stay evasive and attack with striking speed. Her primary earth attacks deal high damage. As the Avatar, she can use all four elements in her moveset. A fan favourite inclusion and a fun counter-pick for slower, longer-range fighters.
Difficulty: Medium
Supports: Kyoshi Warriors, Rangi, Jinpa
Locked Characters – How to Unlock Them
Two characters on the roster are locked when you first start the game. They show up on the character select screen but cannot be chosen until you earn them. Here is exactly how to get both.
Nightmare Korra – How to Unlock
Unlock method: Story Mode
When: Chapter 6 — “A Cold Welcome”
Play through Story Mode until you reach Chapter 6. In the first battle of that chapter, you will be forced to play as Nightmare Korra. Win the fight and she is permanently unlocked across all game modes.
Nightmare Korra is similar to the base version of Korra but with a distinct set of Phantom abilities — she can teleport around the stage and unleash surprise attacks from unexpected angles. Her moveset is built around psychological pressure and constant movement. Most top-level players still prefer base Korra for stability, but Nightmare Korra is a strong pick for players who want to disorient their opponents.
Full Nightmare Korra unlock guide →
Avatar State Aang – How to Unlock
Unlock method: Story Mode
When: Chapter 11 — “The Inner Battle”
Reach Chapter 11 in Story Mode. The first fight in that chapter has you play as Avatar State Aang. Complete the fight and he is permanently unlocked in all modes. Note that this fight can be tricky because you are dropped straight in with no time to learn his moveset. If you are struggling, his forward heavy attack is a reliable projectile that can get you through it.
Avatar State Aang’s signature move is Avatar’s Ascension — an upgraded Air Scooter that allows him to fly around the arena and link into elemental attacks in mid-air. He is a vertically focused zoner who requires precision to use well. A high ceiling character that rewards practice.
Unlocking both Nightmare Korra and Avatar State Aang earns the “Here Comes A New Challenger!” achievement/trophy.
Full Avatar State Aang unlock guide →
Cheat Code to Unlock Both Characters Instantly
Do not want to play through Story Mode first? There is a cheat code discovered by the community that unlocks both characters immediately from the main menu.
From the main menu, enter this sequence quickly (within two seconds between each input):
- Highlight Arcade → press Select
- Highlight Training → press Select
- Highlight Local VS → press Select
- Highlight Arcade → press Select
The order spells ATLA — easy to remember. When it works, a sound effect confirms the unlock. The achievement is also awarded. On PC the Select button is Backspace on keyboard or the Back/View button on an Xbox controller. On PlayStation it is the Touchpad button.
Year 1 Pass – All DLC Characters Coming After Launch
The Year 1 Pass adds five more fighters to the roster over the first year. Four are already confirmed.
Uncle Iroh (Year 1 Pass)
Bending type: Fire
Playstyle: Technical and patient firebending style. Built around his fan-favourite mentor persona — a thinking player’s character who rewards calculated decisions over raw aggression.
Full Uncle Iroh unlock guide →
Ty Lee (Year 1 Pass)
Bending type: None (chi blocking and acrobatics)
Playstyle: The fastest non-bender on the entire roster. Her moveset is built around acrobatics, chi blocking, and extreme mobility. A high-skill, high-reward character for players who can master her movement.
Lin Beifong (Year 1 Pass)
Bending type: Earth (Metalbending)
Playstyle: A precision-focused earthbender built around metalbending. Described as methodical and technical — suited for players who like to control the pace of a match.
Full Lin Beifong unlock guide →
Bolin (Year 1 Pass)
Bending type: Earth and Lava
Playstyle: His moveset is inspired by pro-bending from The Legend of Korra, using earth and lavabending in combination. A unique style that mixes offense with unusual projectile options.
Community Vote Character (Year 1 Pass)
The fifth Year 1 Pass slot was decided by a fan vote. Players who pre-ordered the game digitally were eligible to vote from five candidates:
- Tenzin
- Kuvira
- Amon
- King Bumi
- Asami Sato
The winner of the vote has not yet been publicly confirmed. Keep an eye on official channels at avatarfighters.com for the announcement.
Free DLC – Tagah
Tagah is a free DLC character coming to Avatar Legends The Fighting Game in Fall 2026. Tagah will be available to all players at no extra cost. Full details on their playstyle and moveset have not yet been released. New alternate costumes for Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra are also expected around the same time.
Support Characters – What They Are and Why They Matter
Every main character in Avatar Legends The Fighting Game has three Support options to choose from before a match. Supports are not just cosmetic — they change your character’s gameplay in real ways. Some add new special moves. Others buff existing attacks or reduce costs. There are 27 Supports in total across the 12 main fighters.
In Story Mode, you can equip all three Supports for a character at once. In Versus and Online play, you pick one. This means experimenting in Story Mode is the best way to figure out which Support fits your competitive playstyle before you commit.
Supports are purchased with in-game Coins from Momo’s Bazaar. They are priced at 100, 200, or 300 Coins each depending on strength.
Which Character Should You Start With?
If you are new to fighting games or just starting out in Avatar Legends, here are the best picks based on difficulty and ease of learning:
- Zuko — Strong all-rounder, straightforward playstyle, good at most ranges. The best beginner pick.
- Korra — Aggressive and fun. Some complexity from the Element bar but very rewarding once you feel it click.
- Toph — Simple game plan, massive damage. Great for players who like a slow and powerful style.
- Aang — Fast and mobile. Slightly trickier to master but one of the most fun characters to play at any level.
Azula, Sokka, and Zaheer are better saved until you have a feel for the game’s systems. They reward creative play but demand more game knowledge to use effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters are in Avatar Legends The Fighting Game at launch?
There are 12 playable characters at launch. Ten are available from the start. Two — Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra — need to be unlocked through Story Mode or a cheat code. The Year 1 Pass adds five more fighters after launch, bringing the total to 17.
How do you unlock all characters in Avatar Legends The Fighting Game?
The two locked characters unlock through Story Mode. Nightmare Korra unlocks after completing the first fight in Chapter 6. Avatar State Aang unlocks after the first fight in Chapter 11. Alternatively, from the main menu, highlight Arcade, Training, Local VS, then Arcade in order — pressing Select each time — to unlock both instantly via cheat code.
Is there DLC coming to Avatar Legends The Fighting Game?
Yes. The Year 1 Pass includes five post-launch characters: Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Bolin, and one community vote winner from Tenzin, Kuvira, Amon, King Bumi, or Asami Sato. Tagah is also coming as free DLC for all players in Fall 2026.
Do all characters have Support characters in Avatar Legends?
Yes. Every main character has three Support options. Supports are unlocked using in-game Coins from Momo’s Bazaar in Story Mode. They change how your character plays — adding new moves, buffing attacks, or reducing ability costs. In Versus and Online play, you can only equip one Support at a time, so choosing the right one matters.
