Avatar Legends Fighting Game DLC previews — Bolin, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Iroh, the fan vote, free DLC Tagah, and if the Year 1 Pass is worth it.
Avatar Legends Fighting Game DLC Previews: Iroh, Lin, Bolin, Ty Lee & More
The Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Year 1 Pass adds five characters in its first season — Bolin, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Uncle Iroh, and one more chosen by a community vote — plus a free bonus DLC fighter in Tagah. Announced at EVO 2026 and confirmed by the publisher, the lineup spans both series and includes two non-benders, a lavabender, a metalbender, and the franchise's most beloved firebender. No individual release dates have been announced yet (only the order), which is the launch-window state of things — this guide collects everything officially confirmed about each fighter, the fan vote rules, and whether the pass is worth your $50.
Here's what you'll learn:
- What the Year 1 Pass actually includes and how it's sold
- Bolin: the lavabending opener
- Ty Lee: the chi-blocking acrobat
- Lin Beifong: the metalbending captain
- Iroh: fire breath, lightning and dragon techniques
- The fan vote: Tenzin, Kuvira, Amon, King Bumi or Asami
- Tagah: the free DLC airbender from the new movie
- Whether the pass is worth buying now
Official resources: Steam store page · Official site · Paramount Games page · Gematsu — Year 1 Pass announcement · Wikipedia
Avatar Legends Year 1 Pass: What You Get
The Year 1 Pass is bundled with the Digital Deluxe Edition ($49.99) and includes:
- Five characters: Bolin, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Uncle Iroh, and the winner of the Year 1 Character Vote
- Original Soundtrack (arriving post-launch)
- Digital Artbook (post-launch)
- Unique HUDs
The Standard Edition is $29.99; the pass itself hasn't been priced separately as of the launch window. Per Gematsu's official announcement, pre-orders also granted access to the closed beta (July 2–5), gold color variants for six launch characters, and the Samurai Appa support skin.
The DLC release order (from the console pre-order trailer shown at EVO): Bolin → Ty Lee → Lin Beifong → Iroh → fan-vote character. No individual dates were confirmed at the announcement — the base game launched July 23, 2026, and the DLC page tracks everything as it lands.
Official source: per the Steam store page, the Digital Deluxe Edition "Adds five iconic characters over the course of the season: Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Bolin and the winner of the Year 1 Character Vote," plus the soundtrack, artbook and HUDs.
Bolin: Earthbending and Lavabending
Bolin (The Legend of Korra, the pro-bending star) is the first Year 1 character. The headline: lavabending. EventHubs' announcement coverage sums up the design pitch — "to help make him stand out from the other earthbenders, Bolin also has the ability to perform lavabending, so he may literally put you in a 'floor is lava' type situation." Expected archetype: an earth-based setplay character mixing crowd control (lava pools) with high damage. He's the first DLC character, so he's also the pass's proof-of-concept.
Ty Lee: Acrobatics and Chi-Blocking
Ty Lee (The Last Airbender) is the pass's second non-bender (after Sokka). She's the acrobatic chi-blocker: "she can bend her own body in unexpected ways" — expect plenty of acrobatics and movement options plus chi-blocking techniques that lock down the opponent's bending. That's a unique disruption mechanic: a pressure character who can temporarily strip an opponent's tools mid-fight. Fans expect a highly mobile, pressure-based kit — the natural rival to Azula (she was Azula's partner, after all, so the Azula guide is the closest current reference for her speed tier).
Lin Beifong: Metalbending and Cables
Lin Beifong (The Legend of Korra, Toph's daughter and Republic City's police chief) is the metalbending specialist. Her signature is retractable cables — "her retractable cables are the headline tool, giving her range control and punish options unlike anyone else in the cast." Expect a mid-range control character who uses cables as both projectiles and mobility, distinct from her mother's raw earthbending (see the Toph guide for the family style she diverges from).
Iroh: Fire Breath, Lightning and Dragon Techniques
Uncle Iroh (The Last Airbender — the Dragon of the West, Zuko's uncle and the franchise's most beloved character) closes the confirmed four. Per the EVO announcements: expect his signature fire breath, lightning, dragon-based techniques, and maybe some smart tricks to show off his wisdom. The developers explicitly framed him as distinct from Zuko and Azula — a firebender whose style reflects mastery rather than aggression. He's the fan-favorite pick, which is why the community is already treating him as the pass's headliner (the character overview guides at launch even joke about "waiting for Iroh").
The Fan Vote: Tenzin, Kuvira, Amon, Bumi or Asami?
The fifth and final Year 1 slot goes to a limited-time community vote, open only to players who pre-ordered the game (the vote opens in late summer, per the EVO announcement — no voting platform details were given). The five candidates and their announced design concepts:
| Candidate | Series | Announced concept |
|---|---|---|
| Tenzin | Korra | Air mobility, general mastery of airbending techniques |
| Kuvira | Korra | Mid-range control via metalbending |
| Amon | Korra | Bloodbending and chi-blocking that could seal an opponent's bending |
| King Bumi | Airbender | Trickster earthbender: ground teleportation, interactive earth objects |
| Asami Sato | Korra | Non-bender with an electric glove, tech and traps |
The candidates map to distinct archetypes (mobility / control / disruption / trickster / setup), and the community speculation (ComicBook.com's ranking, fan discussions) treats Amon and Kuvira as the disruptive standouts, with Asami as the dark-horse tech pick. Whichever wins, it's the pass's final character and the one with the most fan ownership — full tracking on the DLC page.
Tagah: The Free DLC Airbender
Tagah is an original character from Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (the 2026 animated film) — an ancient airbender — and he's coming as free DLC in Fall 2026. He was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con panel after the beta's connectivity issues, and the official channel's "Tagah is coming" video confirms he's a free addition rather than part of the paid pass. For anyone on the fence about the pass, Tagah is the reminder that the roster keeps growing either way.
Are the DLCs Worth Buying?
The honest launch-window read:
- The pass is only sold with the $49.99 Deluxe Edition (no separate pricing announced), so the question is really "Deluxe Edition or Standard at $29.99?"
- For Avatar fans, the lineup is strong: the franchise's most beloved character (Iroh), two non-benders with unique mechanics (Ty Lee's chi-blocking, Asami if she wins), and a lavabender (Bolin). The artbook, OST and HUDs are bonuses that land post-launch.
- For competitive players, the value depends on how the new archetypes (lava setplay, chi-blocking disruption, cable control) shake out — historically, new fighters move tier lists, and the tier list will need updating as they land.
- The caveat: no release dates, and the launch build itself had rough edges (the review and rollback pages document what the devs committed to fixing in patches). If you're not sure, Standard Edition plus the free Tagah is the low-risk path; if you know you're in for the long haul, Deluxe locks in the vote and all five characters.
The fan vote is only open to pre-orderers — buy after launch and you lose the vote entirely. If the fifth character matters to you, that's a pre-launch decision window, not an afterthought.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the DLC characters in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game?
The Year 1 Pass adds Bolin (lavabending), Ty Lee (chi-blocking acrobat), Lin Beifong (metalbending cables), Uncle Iroh (fire/lightning master), and a fifth character chosen by fan vote. Free DLC Tagah (airbender) arrives Fall 2026.
When do the Avatar Legends DLC characters release?
No individual dates were announced — only the order from the EVO trailer: Bolin first, then Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Iroh, and the fan-vote character last. Tagah is targeted for Fall 2026.
Who can vote for the fifth DLC character?
Only players who pre-ordered the game (the vote opens in late summer; no voting platform details were given at announcement). Non-pre-order buyers don't get a vote.
Who are the fan vote candidates in Avatar Legends?
Tenzin (air mobility), Kuvira (mid-range metalbending control), Amon (bloodbending/chi-blocking disruption), King Bumi (trickster earthbender with ground teleportation), and Asami Sato (non-bender with electric glove and traps).
Is the Year 1 Pass worth buying in Avatar Legends?
If you're an Avatar fan, yes — Iroh, Ty Lee and Bolin offer genuinely new archetypes. If you're unsure, Standard Edition ($29.99) plus the free Tagah is the low-risk path; Deluxe ($49.99) is for long-haul players who also want the vote, artbook, OST and HUDs.
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