Gakuran’s combat system gives you a lot of room to specialize, and your Gakuran fighting style can make a huge difference in how easy a match feels. Some styles are built for pressure, some for spacing, and others reward clean timing or aggressive punishes.
If you’re trying to decide which fighting style to aim for, this guide covers every style currently available, their rarities, and which ones are worth using depending on your playstyle. Because Roblox games can change with updates, it’s always smart to double-check balance changes in-game after a patch.
All Gakuran fighting styles
At launch, Gakuran has eight fighting styles. They’re split into rarity tiers, and the rarer styles are generally harder to roll.
| Fighting style | Rarity | Roll odds |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Common | 59% |
| Slugger | Uncommon | 30% |
| Muay Thai | Uncommon | 30% |
| Karate | Uncommon | 30% |
| Boxing | Epic | 10% |
| Hakari | Epic | 10% |
| Capoeira | Legendary | 1% |
| Wrestling | Legendary | 1% |
Best Gakuran fighting style
For most players, Boxing is the strongest all-around choice. It’s widely considered the safest and most oppressive option because it puts constant pressure on opponents and forces them into bad defensive choices.
That said, the best style for you depends on your build and experience level:
- New players: Basic, Karate, or Boxing
- Intermediate players: Boxing or Muay Thai
- Advanced players: Wrestling or Capoeira
- Short builds: Boxing works especially well
- Tall builds: Muay Thai and Wrestling can shine more
Gakuran fighting styles explained
Basic
Basic is the free starter style, and it’s more useful than many players expect. It rewards good timing, parries, and punishes rather than reckless M1 spam.
Why use Basic?
- Easy to access
- Good for learning core combat
- Works well if you’re consistent with perfect blocks
- Solid for shorter builds, but usable on any height
Best for: beginners who want a simple style that still has real potential
Karate
Karate is the safe, reliable option. It doesn’t have a flashy gimmick, but it also doesn’t leave many openings for opponents to exploit.
Why use Karate?
- Reliable and beginner-friendly
- Good posture recovery from perfect blocks
- Partial posture refund on landed M2s
- Low-risk choice if you want consistency
Best for: players who want a straightforward, dependable fighting style
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is built around pressure. It can be very strong on taller builds, especially if you’re staying aggressive and reading your opponent well.
Why use Muay Thai?
- Strong posture damage
- Extra chip damage through blocks
- Excellent for aggressive play
- Can overwhelm opponents who panic under pressure
Watch out for: opponents who can keep their distance or interrupt your momentum
Best for: aggressive players, especially on taller builds
Slugger
Slugger is the weakest style in most situations. It can deal decent damage, but the trade-off makes it risky against players who know how to fight back properly.
Why use Slugger?
- Can hit hard
- Has some chip damage value if you land parries
Downside:
- You take more damage too
- Less effective against experienced players
- Not a strong competitive choice
Best for: casual play or players who want to try it for fun
Boxing
Boxing is the standout style for a reason. It’s fast, oppressive, and gives opponents very few comfortable answers once you understand your parry timing.
Why use Boxing?
- Very strong pressure game
- M2 attacks are hard to interrupt
- Perfect blocks help shrink M2 cooldown
- Chip damage keeps opponents on defense
Why it’s so strong: Boxing forces the opponent to choose between bad options. If they try to parry, you can keep the pressure going. If they dodge, you can still continue the chase.
Best for: most players, especially short builds and anyone who likes consistent pressure
Hakari
Hakari is one of the Epic styles and can be a strong option, but it’s more situational than Boxing. It works best when you can keep your momentum and make full use of its combo-oriented kit.
Why use Hakari?
- Strong combo potential
- Good damage payoff when you stay on target
- Useful in team fights if you can set up your offense
Watch out for: matchups where you can’t stay close long enough to capitalize
Best for: players who like combo-heavy playstyles
Capoeira
Capoeira is a mobility-focused Legendary style. It’s not the highest damage option, but it gives you tools to move around the battlefield and reset spacing.
Why use Capoeira?
- Great movement tools
- Lower dash cooldown
- Helpful for repositioning
- Strong for technical players who like spacing
Downside:
- Damage is more modest
- Shorter range than some players may prefer
- Less forgiving if you get caught out
Best for: patient players who like spacing and movement control
Wrestling
Wrestling is the other Legendary style, and it can be extremely dangerous if you’re good at baiting dodges and parries. It’s especially strong on tall builds and rewards disciplined timing.
Why use Wrestling?
- Powerful grab-based pressure
- Hyper armor during grab pressure
- Big damage payoff when you land your timing
- Punishes predictable movement
Downside:
- Much harder to use consistently
- Requires strong timing and patience
- Less forgiving than Boxing
Best for: advanced players who want a high-skill, high-reward style
Which Gakuran fighting style should you use?
Here’s a simple way to choose:
| If you want... | Best pick |
|---|---|
| The safest beginner option | Karate |
| The strongest all-around style | Boxing |
| Aggressive pressure on tall builds | Muay Thai |
| A style with easy-to-understand basics | Basic |
| A technical mobility-focused style | Capoeira |
| A high-skill grappling style | Wrestling |
| A combo-focused Epic style | Hakari |
| A risky, lower-value option | Slugger |
Tips for choosing a style
If you’re not sure what to pick, keep these points in mind:
- Boxing is the most consistent choice for most players.
- Karate is a good fallback if you want something safe and simple.
- Muay Thai shines when you already know how to stay aggressive without overcommitting.
- Wrestling is stronger once your timing is good enough to land grabs reliably.
- Capoeira is best if you like movement and spacing more than raw damage.
- Basic is not a bad starter style, especially if you’re learning parries.
If you reroll your style in Gakuran, remember that the result is random. If you want a specific style, you may need multiple tries before you land it.
FAQ
What is the best Gakuran fighting style?
For most players, Boxing is the best overall fighting style because of its pressure, consistency, and strong offensive tools.
What is the rarest fighting style in Gakuran?
Capoeira and Wrestling are the rarest styles at launch, each with a 1% chance.
Is Basic worth using in Gakuran?
Yes. Basic is a solid starter style if you know how to parry and punish mistakes. It’s simple, but it’s not weak.
Which fighting style is best for beginners?
Karate, Basic, and Boxing are the most beginner-friendly choices, with Karate being the safest and Boxing being the strongest overall.