How to Unlock Fire Lord Ozai in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

TL;DR

Fire Lord Ozai is a base roster character — no unlocking required.
He is available immediately when you start the game on any platform.
Only Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra need to be unlocked via story mode.
Ozai is a heavy-hitting grappler with an eight-way air dash powered by firebending.
His three supports — Sozin, Admiral Zhao, and Imperial Firebender — each change how he plays.

How to Unlock Fire Lord Ozai in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is one of the most searched questions right now — and the answer is simpler than you might think. Fire Lord Ozai is already on the base roster. You do not need to unlock him. He is ready to play the moment you start the game. This guide will walk you through everything about Ozai, from his availability across all platforms to his playstyle, support characters, and role in story mode.

Fire Lord Ozai

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Is Fire Lord Ozai Locked in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game?

No. Fire Lord Ozai is not locked. He is part of the 12-character base roster that ships with Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game at launch.

The full base roster includes Aang, Korra, Zuko, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Azula, Zaheer, Kyoshi, Fire Lord Ozai, Avatar State Aang, and Avatar State Korra. Of these twelve, only two need to be earned — Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra (sometimes listed as Avatar State Korra). Ozai is not one of them. He is available right from the character select screen from day one.

So if you booted up the game and are wondering where Ozai is, just look on the character selection menu. He is right there waiting for you.

How to Access Fire Lord Ozai on Each Platform

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game released on July 23, 2026. You can play as Ozai on all supported platforms right after launch. Here is where to get the game if you do not already have it:

PC (Steam): Available on Steam.
PlayStation 5: Available on the PlayStation Store.
Xbox Series X|S: Available on the Xbox Store.
Official site: More info and updates at avatarfighters.com.

Once you have the game, simply select Fire Lord Ozai from the character screen. No extra steps, no requirements.

Which Characters Actually Need to Be Unlocked?

Only two characters require unlocking in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Both come through story mode progress.

Nightmare Korra (Avatar State Korra): Unlocked in Chapter 6 of story mode, during the “A Cold Welcome” section. You play as her in the first battle and she unlocks automatically.
Avatar State Aang: Unlocked later in story mode, around Chapter 11. You play as Avatar State Aang during a story battle and he becomes available after.

Fire Lord Ozai is not part of this list. He has no unlock requirement. If you want to see guides for unlocking other characters and building your full roster, check out our complete guide on all characters in Avatar Legends and how to unlock them.

Who Is Fire Lord Ozai in the Game?

Fire Lord Ozai is one of the two main villains on the starting roster, alongside Azula. He comes from Avatar: The Last Airbender and is depicted in his shirtless final battle outfit — the one from the series finale — rather than his usual robed look. He does not wear his crown in the game.

In the story mode, Ozai serves as a major boss character. You will face him multiple times, and those fights are genuinely tough. He has armour properties that prevent most normal attacks from stunning him, and he can fly around the stage, throw fireballs, and pull off grabs easily. You encounter his hardest boss versions in Chapter 13-1 (“The Titanic Duel”) playing as Kyoshi and in Chapter 21-3 (“Loser Lord”) playing as Sokka.

Interestingly, you also get to play as his powered-up boss version in certain story segments, which lets you feel just how overwhelming his tools are when you are on the other side.

Fire Lord Ozai’s Playstyle in Avatar Legends

Ozai is classified as a grappler and heavy hitter. He dominates with massive fire attacks and strong normals. His defining aerial tool is an eight-way air dash powered by his firebending, which gives him incredible mobility in the air compared to most of the roster.

He uses a flow dash mechanic where spending a full bar of his flow gauge grants unlimited dashes for the duration of that bar. You can track how much time remains by watching the red portion of the flow gauge. On top of that, his Boost mechanic powers up certain normals and can give him extra air mobility, range extensions, or higher damage depending on the support you choose.

Ozai is one of the more complex characters to master. Learning all three of his support options is recommended if you want to counterpick effectively and get the most out of him in competitive play.

If you want to get better with other fighters on the roster, these guides can help:

Fire Lord Ozai’s Support Characters

Like every fighter in Avatar Legends, Ozai comes with three support characters. You pick one before each match, and each one shifts how he plays in a meaningful way. Here is a breakdown:

Fire Lord Sozin

Choosing Sozin gives Ozai a full eight-way airdash, boosting his movement and aerial options significantly. However, you lose access to his command grab and genocide cutter special. This support leans into mobility and aerial pressure over close-range grappling.

Admiral Zhao (General Zhao)

Zhao turns Ozai into a terrifying grappler. His command grabs gain absurd reach and deal big damage when boosted. The trade-off is that you lose his air super and his airdash permanently travels upward only. This is the support for players who want to dominate with grabs and close-range power.

Imperial Firebender

The Imperial Firebender is the all-rounder option. It improves Ozai’s defence and allows for riskier offensive moves. You do not gain game-warping tools like the other two, but you do not sacrifice anything either. His flow reversal also gains one hit of deflection, making it slightly better for escaping pressure and landing punishes. This is the support to pick if you are still learning Ozai.

How to Beat Ozai as a Boss in Story Mode

Even though Ozai is simple to access as a playable character, beating him in story mode is a different story. He has armour that prevents most normals from stunning him. Here are the most reliable methods per character:

As Kyoshi

Use her Backwards Heavy attack, which can be charged to cover a long distance and deal heavy damage. Spamming this move will stunlock Ozai and drain his health bar reliably. Kyoshi has plenty of heavy attack options, so this is just one method — but it is one of the easiest.

As Sokka

Sokka does not have as easy a heavy attack to work with. Stick to his neutral heavy, which swings and knocks Ozai away. Stay far enough back to dodge his grabs, and throw a charged light boomerang when there is distance between you. Do not use the Super Duper Slash — Ozai nearly always counters it and it does not deal enough damage to be worth the risk.

For more tips on playing Sokka and other characters in the game, see our guides on how to unlock Sokka and how to unlock Katara.

Other Tips for Getting Started With Ozai

Once you have Ozai selected and are ready to play, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Ozai has a unique interaction with Zuko. A regular grab on Zuko counts as a critical hit — it drains half of Zuko’s flow gauge and gives Zuko four redemption stacks once per round. This adds a narrative layer to the rivalry that affects gameplay.
Boost is essential for Ozai. Without it, his threat level drops noticeably. Learning when and how to use Boost is key to making him work.
If you are new to the game and struggling with resources, check out our guide on how to get coins in Avatar Legends and how to level up characters in Avatar Legends.

Other Characters You Might Want to Unlock

Now that you have Ozai ready, here are links to our unlock guides for the rest of the roster:

And if you want our full take on the game before diving deeper, read our Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game review.

Final Thoughts

Fire Lord Ozai does not need to be unlocked in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. He is a base roster character available the moment you load up the game. Just pick him from the character screen and start playing. The only real unlock grind in this game is for Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra, both of which come through story mode.

Ozai is one of the more rewarding characters to invest time into. His air mobility, grappling tools, and support flexibility make him a strong pick once you understand how his systems connect. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take him into competitive play, the foundation is already there from the start.