Bolin — Year 1 Pass Fighter Preview

The lavabender and former pro-bending star brings earth-and-lava hybrid tools mixing crowd control with high-damage setplay. Preview guide for Bolin in the Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Year 1 Pass.

Bolin leads the Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Year 1 Pass roadmap as the first post-launch fighter, confirmed at EVO 2026. The lavabender and former pro-bending star from The Legend of Korra brings a rare earth-and-lava hybrid toolkit that mixes crowd control with high-damage setplay—mechanics no launch roster member replicates. Bolin extends Korra-era representation alongside Lin Beifong and gives earthbender players a mid-range trap specialist distinct from Toph's armor pressure or Kyoshi's reach dominance.

Release order: #1 in the Year 1 Pass. Earth / Lava · The Legend of Korra.

Expected Playstyle

Pre-release analysis positions Bolin as a setplay-oriented fighter who uses lava pools and earth pillars to restrict opponent movement before confirming with heavy-hitting specials. His pro-bending background suggests agile footwork unusual for earthbenders—expect faster approach options than Toph without matching Aang's aerial dominance. Bolin likely rewards players who establish lava or earth traps in neutral, then punish opponents who panic-roll into unsafe positions.

Expected Mechanics

Lavabending in the animated series combines earthbending foundation with molten lava creation—a dual-phase toolkit that could translate into ground traps (lava pools) and wall-based space control (earth pillars). Chi management may favor patient neutral over rushdown bursts. Supports remain unannounced; expect allies tied to Bolin's Fire Ferrets pro-bending era or Mako connections.

Series Background

Bolin evolved from comic relief to one of the franchise's only canonical lavabenders. His fighting game incarnation should reference pro-bending agility, lava-bending area denial from Book Four, and the brother dynamic with Mako—even if Mako himself is not a support candidate.

How to Get This Fighter

  • Purchase Deluxe Edition ($49.99) — Year 1 Pass included
  • Purchase Standard Edition and buy the Year 1 Pass separately post-launch
  • Pre-order any edition to vote on the fifth Year 1 Pass character via the fan vote

Related Pages

Compare all Year 1 fighters on the Year 1 DLC hub, read the full Year 1 Pass guide, and explore the launch roster before Bolin arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Bolin release?
Bolin is the first Year 1 Pass fighter by EVO 2026 trailer order. Individual release dates have not been confirmed—expect post-launch windows throughout the first year after July 23, 2026.
Is Bolin included in Deluxe Edition?
Yes. Deluxe Edition ($49.99) includes the full Year 1 Pass. Bolin unlocks automatically for Deluxe owners when he releases.
How does Bolin differ from Toph?
Toph emphasizes armored close-range pressure and throws. Bolin's lavabending suggests mid-range traps and setplay with lava pools—different neutral identity despite shared earth element.