Avatar Legends Fighting Game Roster: All 12 Launch Characters & Year 1 DLC

The Avatar Legends Fighting Game ships with 12 playable fighters and 36 support characters (three supports per fighter), confirmed by the publisher ahead of the July 23, 2026 launch. Ten characters are playable immediately; the final two — Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra — unlock through story mode. Beyond launch, the Year 1 Pass adds five more fighters (Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Bolin and a fan-voted fifth), and the free DLC character Tagah arrives in Fall 2026.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The complete launch roster, grouped by bending element and series
• Which characters start unlocked and how to unlock the other two
• Every support character and what each one does to your moveset
• The Year 1 DLC lineup and how the fifth-slot fan vote works
• Tagah, the free airbender joining everyone's roster in Fall 2026
• The roster gaps the community is already complaining about

Official resources: Steam store page · Roster reveal — Nintendo Everything · Supports explained — esports.gg · DLC reveal — EventHubs

Full Launch Roster: All 12 Fighters

The full lineup was confirmed on the character select screen ahead of launch. Here's every fighter, grouped by element:

Aang is voiced by Da-Ni Lin and Korra by Jacqueline Grace Lopez, reprising their roles from the shows. The roster deliberately mixes eras: three Avatars (Aang, Kyoshi, Korra), the Fire Nation royal family, the Red Lotus, and one non-bender (Sokka) to prove the sword works fine against lightning.

Unlockable Characters: Avatar State Aang & Nightmare Korra

Two of the 12 slots are locked when you start the game. The ten available from the beginning are Aang, Korra, Zuko, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Azula, Zaheer, Kyoshi and Fire Lord Ozai.

• Avatar State Aang — unlocks by reaching Chapter 11 in story mode and completing "The Inner Battle," where you play as him. He's a separate character from base Aang (not a power-up): a full-screen zoner with access to all four elements.
• Nightmare Korra — unlocks partway through story mode as well, after facing her corrupted form. She has stronger damage than base Korra but noticeably worse movement, which competitive players are still weighing up.

If you don't want to play through the campaign, a menu cheat code unlocks both instantly — highlight Arcade, Training, Local VS and Arcade again, pressing Select/Back/Share on each. The exact sequence is documented on the IGN wiki and covered in our wiki hub.

Every Support Character (36 Total)

Before each match you pick one of three supports for your fighter. Supports don't enter the arena; they modify your kit — combo routes, mobility, resource economy. The complete list, per esports.gg's full effects table:

Year 1 DLC Roster: Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Bolin & the Fan Vote

Announced at EVO 2026, the Year 1 Pass adds five post-launch fighters and is bundled with the Deluxe Edition:

1. Iroh (ATLA) — firebending veteran, presumably a technical rushdown or stance character
2. Ty Lee (ATLA) — non-bender chi-blocker; expect a fast, mobility-heavy style with pressure tools
3. Lin Beifong (TLOK) — earth/metalbending police chief, likely a mid-range control fighter
4. Bolin (TLOK) — lavabending and pro-bending, a versatile earth fighter
5. Fan-voted fifth — voting is open between Tenzin, Kuvira, Amon, Bumi and Asami, and pre-order owners get voting rights

Characters release "over the course of the season," but exact dates and the Year 1 Pass's standalone price were still unconfirmed at the time of writing (unverified).

Tagah: Free DLC Airbender (Fall 2026)

Tagah was announced as a free DLC character on launch day, July 23, 2026. He's an ancient airbender introduced in the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender film (which released on Paramount+ in July 2026), and he joins the roster for all players at no cost in Fall 2026 — separate from the paid Year 1 Pass. Per dashfight's coverage, Tagah is the first of what the developer calls a roadmap of post-launch content. His moveset hasn't been shown in detail yet; we'll update this page when it lands.

Roster Gaps the Community Is Already Debating

The launch cast covers the big names, but the community's main complaint is Legend of Korra representation: base Korra, Nightmare Korra and Zaheer are the only TLOK-era fighters in the base game. Tenzin, Asami, Kuvira and Amon only exist as fan-vote candidates, and Mako/Bolin weren't playable until DLC was announced. Fans of Kyoshi-era content at least got Kyoshi herself plus her supports (Rangi, Kelsang, Yun). The consensus: the base roster is solid but thin, and the Year 1 Pass — not free updates — is where the real roster expansion happens. For strength rankings across the current 12, see our tier list.

Official source: Nintendo Everything's roster reveal confirms the 12 launch slots, the four announced DLC fighters, the five fan-vote candidates, and Tagah as free DLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many characters are in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game?

12 playable fighters at launch, plus 36 support characters (three per fighter). The Year 1 Pass adds five more, and Tagah arrives free in Fall 2026.

Who is in the Avatar Legends Fighting Game launch roster?

Aang, Avatar State Aang, Zuko, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Azula, Kyoshi, Ozai, Korra, Nightmare Korra and Zaheer. Ten are unlocked from the start.

How do I unlock Avatar State Aang and Nightmare Korra?

Both unlock through story mode — Avatar State Aang at Chapter 11 ("The Inner Battle"), Nightmare Korra partway through the campaign. A menu cheat code (highlight Arcade, Training, Local VS, then Arcade, pressing Select/Back/Share on each) unlocks both instantly.

What DLC characters are coming to Avatar Legends?

The Year 1 Pass adds Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Bolin and a fan-voted fifth (choose between Tenzin, Kuvira, Amon, Bumi and Asami). Tagah joins as free DLC in Fall 2026.

Who is Tagah in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game?

An ancient airbender from the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender film, announced at launch as a free playable character for all players, arriving Fall 2026.

What support characters does each fighter have?

Three per fighter — e.g. Aang has Gyatso, Momo and Appa; Korra has Naga, Raava and Tonraq; Zaheer has P'Li, Ming Hua and Ghazan. Each support modifies a different part of the moveset; see the full table above.

Related Guides

• Avatar Legends The Fighting Game Wiki — Complete Hub
• Avatar Legends Fighting Game Tier List — Launch Rankings
• Avatar Legends Fighting Game How to Play — Controls & Systems
• Avatar Legends Fighting Game Crossplay — Platform Status
• Avatar Legends Fighting Game System Requirements
• Avatar Legends Fighting Game Review — Scores & Verdict

Last updated: August 14, 2026.