I landed a clean M2 and everything froze — the opponent ragdolled and I realized one choice had just flipped the match. You stare at your reroll screen like a chess clock, heart thudding as a Legendary icon blinks. I’ve spent more than my share of rerolls so you don’t have to guess which style actually wins fights.
I’m going to walk you through what matters in Gakuran: which styles pressure, which styles punish, and which ones will turn a bad character into a tournament problem. You’ll learn where to spend rerolls, where to hold back, and which combos to practice first. Think of this as a short manual that saves hours of painful trial-and-error on Roblox servers and Discord scrims.
On the mats, a single mistake gets punished. Full Gakuran Fighting Styles Tier List
Height, passives, and playstyle are the three invisible weights every pick carries. Taller characters hit harder and soak more damage; shorter ones trade speed and a smaller hitbox for faster pressure. Below is a quick map from strongest to weakest to help you plan rerolls and decide whether to chase Legendary or settle for a reliable Epic.
| Tier | Fighting Style |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Boxing, Wrestling |
| A Tier | Capoeira, Karate |
| B Tier | Hakari |
| C Tier | Slugger, Muay Thai, Basic |
At gyms, people favor either raw power or clean technique. Gakuran Tier List for All Fighting Styles Explained
Not every style stays useful once the lobby fills with experienced players. I ranked each pick by passive value, combo potential, PvP reliability, and how forgiving it is when you miss a beat. Use this to prioritize rerolls, practice sessions, and which YouTube guide to watch before grinding.
S Tier Fighting Styles
These styles dominate most matchups because their passives change the rules of engagement. If you get one of these, play to their strengths: pressure for Boxing, grab-control for Wrestling.
| Fighting Style | Passive Bonus | Why this tier? |
|---|---|---|
 Boxing (Epic – 10%) |
– Untouchable: M2 attacks gain iFrames and cannot be interrupted. – Perfect Reflex: Performing a Perfect Block reduces your M2 cooldown by 1 second. – Guard Pierce III: Block Chip DMG increases by 20%. |
Pros: – Heavy attacks are extremely difficult to interrupt. – Excels at aggressive pressure and punishing mistakes. – Rewards players with good Perfect Block timing. – Great for short and medium-height builds. Cons: – Requires solid timing to get the most value from its passives. |
 Wrestling (Legendary – 1%) |
– Takedown: M2 grabs the opponent before slamming them for 1.5x damage. – Heavy Hitter III: Guardbreak DMG increases by 15% for both M1 and M2 attacks. – Guard Piece II: Block Chip DMG increases by 15%. – Resilience V: You have a 55% chance of turning a clash into a grapple. |
Pros: – One of the strongest grab attacks in the game. – High guardbreak damage. – Excellent crowd control and combo potential. – Works especially well on taller characters. Cons: – Requires good timing and positioning. – Missed grabs leave you vulnerable. |
A Tier Fighting Styles
These choices are potent, just slightly less oppressive than S Tier picks. They shine when you use their specific tools—mobility for Capoeira, posture management for Karate.
| Fighting Style | Passive Bonus | Why this tier? |
|---|---|---|
 Capoeira (Legendary – 1%) |
– Guard Piece II: Block Chip DMG increases by 15%. – Heavy Hitter I: Guardbreak DMG increases by 5% for both M1 and M2 attacks. – Powerful: M2 attacks ragdoll opponents. – Ginga: Reduces the cooldown of your dash by 25%. |
Pros: – Excellent mobility with a much shorter dash cooldown. – M2 ragdoll creates space and resets fights. – Great choice for players who rely on movement. Cons: – Lower damage than other Legendary Fighting Styles. – Requires excellent positioning to perform well. |
 Karate (Uncommon – 30%) |
– Steady Nerves: Perfect Blocks increase Posture Regen by 15% for 3 seconds. – Balanced Strike: Landing an M2 restores 25% of your Posture. – Guard Piece II: Block Chip DMG increases by 15%. – Resilience II: You have a 25% chance of turning a clash into a grapple. |
Pros: – Strong posture management during long fights. – Reliable defensive passives. – Easy to use for beginners. Cons: – Doesn’t have a powerful offensive mechanic. – Outperformed by stronger Fighting Styles in PvP. |
B Tier Fighting Styles
Good under favorable conditions, these picks reward setup and patience. Hakari can one-shot groups if you land the sequence, but it asks a lot from you.
| Fighting Style | Passive Bonus | Why this tier? |
|---|---|---|
 Hakari (Epic – 10%) |
– Powerful: M2 attacks ragdoll opponents. – Guard Piece II: Block Chip DMG increases by 15%. – Momentum Rush: Landing a full M1 combo without being stunned lets your M2 deal 3x more DMG for 7 seconds. |
Pros: – Massive burst damage after activating Momentum Rush. – Strong M2 attack with ragdoll utility. – Great against grouped opponents. Cons: – Momentum Rush is difficult to trigger consistently. – Less reliable against experienced players. |
C Tier Fighting Styles
These are solid for casual play or practice, but they lose ground in competitive lobbies. Treat them like training partners, not final builds.
| Fighting Style | Passive Bonus | Why this tier? |
|---|---|---|
 Slugger (Uncommon – 30%) |
– Unstable: You take 20% more DMG but deal 10% more DMG. – Guard Pierce V: Block Chip DMG increases by 30%. – Resilience III: You have a 45% chance of turning a clash into a grapple. |
Pros: – High raw damage output. – Excellent block chip damage. Cons: – Taking extra damage makes trades risky. – Easily punished by skilled opponents. |
 Muay Thai (Uncommon – 30%) |
– Powerful: M2 attacks ragdoll opponents. – Crushing Force II: Posture DMG increases by 15%. – Guard Pierce V: Block Chip DMG increases by 30%. – Resilience V: You have a 55% chance of turning a clash into a grapple. |
Pros: – Excellent posture damage. – Strong chip damage against blocking enemies. – Fits aggressive players well. Cons: – Needs constant pressure to be effective. – Struggles if opponents keep their distance. |
 Basic (Common – 59%) |
– Counterstrike: After a Perfect Block, your next attack deals 5% more DMG. – Swift Recovery: Posture Regen increases by 15%. – Guard Piece II: Block Chip DMG increases by 15%. – Resilience II: You have a 25% chance of turning a clash into a grapple. |
Pros: – Easy to obtain. – Balanced starter Fighting Style. – Great for learning the combat system. Cons: – Lowest overall power ceiling. – Quickly replaced once you unlock stronger Fighting Styles. |
What is the best fighting style in Gakuran?
The short answer: Boxing for consistent pressure, with Wrestling as the situational king for taller builds. Boxing’s iFrames on M2 and strong block chip make it a reliable way to shut down aggressive opponents. Wrestling’s grab utility melts defensive players and turns reach advantage into real damage.
Does height matter when choosing a fighting style in Gakuran?
Yes. Height shifts your role. Taller builds act like slow freight trains: they hit harder and control space. Shorter builds are more like nimble bikes; they dodge through openings and punish mistakes. Pick a style that complements these physics—Wrestling prefers reach, Boxing works across several heights, and Capoeira rewards mobility on smaller characters.
Which fighting style is best for beginners in Gakuran?
If you’re new, start with Basic or Karate. They teach you timing and posture management without demanding perfect movement. Once you’re comfortable, aim for Boxing or an Epic like Hakari; those are the ones that scale into serious PvP results.
At tournaments, players treat rerolls like currency. Final picks and how to practice them
Rerolls are the real grind—collect codes from Twitter, join Gakuran Discords, and watch match breakdowns on YouTube or Twitch to learn frame windows. If you’re chasing a Legendary, budget your rerolls: a single Legendary costs scarce luck, so practice setups with an Epic first. Train M2 timings in local lobbies and record your matches in OBS to spot missed windows.
Two quick hacks I use: bind Perfect Block practice to a private server and follow creators who break down frame data in short clips. Treat your chosen fighting style like a Swiss Army knife—know the one tool you’ll use in 80% of fights and the others for opportunistic plays.
Which style will you bet your next reroll on?