Lin Beifong — Year 1 Pass Fighter Preview

Republic City's police chief extends metalbending into cables and armor for a mid-range control style with punishing confirms. Preview guide for Lin Beifong in the Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Year 1 Pass.

Lin Beifong enters the Year 1 Pass as Republic City's police chief and Toph's daughter, confirmed at EVO 2026 as the third post-launch fighter. Her metalbending mastery—cables, armor extensions, and precision strikes—creates a mid-range control archetype that bridges Toph's earth dominance and a new metal-specific toolkit no launch fighter currently offers.

Release order: #3 in the Year 1 Pass. Earth / Metal · The Legend of Korra.

Expected Playstyle

Lin should play as a mid-range controller who uses metal cables for spacing, confirms, and trap setups. Daughter of Toph Beifong, Lin inherits earthbending fundamentals but specializes in metalbending—a tighter, more precise fighting style than Toph's seismic armor approach. Pre-release analysis suggests Lin rewards players who maintain cable range, punish whiffed approaches with metal whip confirms, and use armor-enhanced defensive tools when rushed down.

Expected Mechanics

Metalbending cables can extend reach for pokes and confirms similar to whip characters in other fighters. Metal armor may provide damage reduction or armor moves during startup. Republic City police chief identity suggests tactical, disciplined play over Toph's aggressive throws. Supports may reference Toph, Suyin Beifong, or Republic City allies.

Series Background

Lin Beifong led the Metalbending Police Force in The Legend of Korra, enforcing law with cables and armor that extended her reach. Her relationship with Toph—strained but foundational—creates natural rivalry and mirror-match interest with the launch roster's earthbending prodigy.

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 Lin Beifong arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lin Beifong related to Toph?
Yes. Lin is Toph Beifong's daughter. Expect thematic parallels in earthbending but distinct metalbending mechanics versus Toph's seismic armor playstyle.
How does Lin differ from Kuvira (fan vote candidate)?
Both use metalbending, but Lin is a confirmed Year 1 Pass fighter while Kuvira is a fan vote candidate. If both eventually join, Lin's police-tactical style may contrast Kuvira's chain-based oppression tools.
When does Lin Beifong release?
Lin is third in the Year 1 Pass order per EVO 2026. Release timing has not been officially confirmed.