Are you ready to assemble your ultimate superhero team? LEGO Marvel’s Avengers brings the Marvel Cinematic Universe to life with brick-built action, humor, and an expansive roster of playable characters. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new player diving into the world of LEGO games, knowing which characters are available and how to unlock them is key to fully enjoying the experience.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through all characters in LEGO Avengers, categorized for easy browsing. From iconic heroes to lesser-known allies and fearsome villains, here’s everything you need to know.
What is LEGO Marvel’s Avengers?
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers is an action-adventure video game developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2016, it’s based on the first two Avengers movies, as well as other MCU films like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Iron Man 3, and Thor: The Dark World.
The game features:
- Story missions from multiple MCU films
- A massive open-world hub (including Manhattan, Asgard, and more)
- Over 200 playable characters
Let’s dive into the full character list!
🦸♂️ Main Avengers Characters (Core Team)
These are the central Avengers that you’ll play as throughout the main storyline:
Iron Man (Tony Stark)
- Multiple suits: Mk 6, Mk 7, Mk 42, Hulkbuster, and more
- Can fly, shoot repulsor beams, and hack tech
Captain America (Steve Rogers)
- Uses his vibranium shield to block, throw, and solve puzzles
- Several variants including WWII, Classic, and Stealth Suit
Thor
- Wields Mjolnir for melee and ranged lightning attacks
- Can fly and summon storms
Hulk (Bruce Banner)
- Super strength, wall climbing, and can smash through obstacles
- Playable in both Hulk and Banner forms
Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)
- Agile and stealthy with dual batons
- Can cloak to become invisible
Hawkeye (Clint Barton)
- Archer with multiple trick arrows
- Useful for target puzzles and agility-based challenges
🌟 Supporting Heroes & Allies
Beyond the core six, LEGO Avengers includes many allies from across the MCU:
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)
- Telekinesis and mind control abilities
- Appears post-Age of Ultron
Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff)
- Super speed animations
- Unique abilities for time-based puzzles
Falcon (Sam Wilson)
- Can fly with his mechanical wings
- Equipped with redwing drone support
Vision
- Intangible phasing powers
- Laser beam and flight capabilities
War Machine (James Rhodes)
- Iron Man-style flight and firepower
- Heavy artillery version of Tony’s suit
🦹 Villains and Antagonists
What’s a superhero game without some iconic villains?
Loki
- Trickster powers, illusions, and the Chitauri Scepter
- Main antagonist in the first Avengers film
Ultron
- Several versions including Ultron Prime and Ultimate Ultron
- Can control technology and summon drones
Red Skull
- Hydra leader with access to advanced weapons
- Appears in Captain America missions
Baron Strucker, Aldrich Killian, and more
- Each with distinct weapons and fight styles
- Many can be unlocked through bonus missions
🧬 Unlockable & Hidden Characters
One of the biggest draws of LEGO Avengers is discovering all the hidden and unlockable characters. These include:
- Agent Carter – Appears in bonus levels
- Stan Lee – Can be rescued in multiple missions
- Beta Ray Bill – A Thor-like cosmic hero with Mjolnir powers
- Squirrel Girl – A fan favorite with humorous attacks
- Devil Dinosaur & Moon Boy – Yes, you can ride a dino!
Many of these characters are unlocked by:
- Completing story missions
- Finishing side quests in the open world
- Collecting gold bricks
- Saving “Stan Lee in Peril” throughout the game
🌍 Open World Hub Characters
The open-world sections unlock even more characters as you explore:
Manhattan
- Packed with side missions and races
- Unlock characters like Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage
Asgard
- Features Norse-themed quests
- Unlock characters like Odin, Sif, and the Warriors Three
Other Hubs Include:
- S.H.I.E.L.D. Base
- South Africa
- Sokovia
- Malibu
- Each with exclusive characters and challenges
🎮 DLC Packs & Additional Content
To expand your character roster, LEGO Avengers offers downloadable content (DLC):
Notable DLC Packs:
- Black Panther Pack – T’Challa, Shuri, and more
- Doctor Strange Pack – Includes Strange, Wong, and Kaecilius
- Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Pack – Daisy Johnson, Lincoln, and Phil Coulson
- Thunderbolts Pack – A team of antiheroes
These add depth and variety, especially for hardcore Marvel fans.
✅ Tips for Unlocking All Characters
To make the most of your adventure:
- Complete every mission 100%
- Explore all open-world areas and talk to NPCs
- Use Character Tokens found in hidden locations
- Prioritize Free Play Mode to revisit levels with different characters
Unlocking every character is time-consuming, but totally worth it!
Final Thoughts: Assemble Them All!
Whether you’re reliving your favorite MCU moments or just having fun with friends, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers offers an impressive roster of superheroes, sidekicks, and villains. With over 200 characters, unlockable content, and humorous takes on beloved figures, it’s a must-play for both LEGO lovers and Marvel fans.
Yara Bryant is a contributing writer at Oxford Brick Art, where she shares her passion for LEGO creativity, design, and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for brick-based artistry, Yara explores the endless possibilities of LEGO, inspiring builders of all levels to think outside the brick.
