Gakuran Fighting Styles Guide: All Styles, Best Picks, and Tier List

Gakuran fighting styles are a big part of how combat feels in Roblox’s school-life battler. Whether you want something simple and forgiving or a style that rewards clean timing and spacing, your choice can completely change how fights play out.

At launch, Gakuran has eight fighting styles, and they come in different rarities. Some are easier to roll, while others are much harder to get. The strongest choice at launch is Boxing, but the best style for you may depend on your build, your playstyle, and how comfortable you are with parries, dodges, and grab timing.

All Gakuran fighting styles

Here’s a quick look at every fighting style currently available and how rare each one is.

Fighting Style	Rarity	Odds	Best For
Basic	Common	59%	New players, parry-focused play
Slugger	Uncommon	30%	Early-game damage, simple pressure
Muay Thai	Uncommon	30%	Aggressive players, taller builds
Karate	Uncommon	30%	Safe, balanced gameplay
Boxing	Epic	10%	Strong pressure and control
Hakari	Epic	10%	Combo-focused play
Capoeira	Legendary	1%	Mobility and spacing
Wrestling	Legendary	1%	Grab timing and punishes

Rarity matters, but it does not tell the whole story. Some lower-rarity styles are easier to use, while a few rarer styles need very specific timing or positioning to shine.

Best Gakuran fighting styles ranked

Here’s a practical tier list based on how the styles tend to perform in normal play.

Tier	Fighting Style	Why it stands out
S	Boxing	Extremely strong pressure, hard to interrupt
A	Basic	Reliable, rewarding parries, strong for beginners
A	Muay Thai	Great on tall builds, strong chip pressure
A	Hakari	Strong combo window and burst potential
A	Wrestling	Powerful if your grab timing is good
B	Karate	Safe and consistent, but not flashy
B	Capoeira	Great mobility, lower damage output
C	Slugger	Can work early, but weaker overall

This is not a strict rule for every player. A style in a lower tier can still feel better if it matches your build and decision-making.

Boxing: the best fighting style in Gakuran

Boxing is the strongest all-around fighting style in Gakuran at launch. It’s an Epic-rarity style, but it’s worth chasing because of how oppressive it can feel in the right hands.

Why players like Boxing:

M2 attacks have i-frames, which makes them harder to interrupt
Perfect blocks reduce M2 cooldown
It applies chip pressure that forces opponents to make tough decisions

Boxing is especially strong because it keeps the opponent guessing. They have to choose between parrying, dodging, or eating pressure, and none of those options are comfortable.

If you want one style that can carry you through a wide range of fights, Boxing is the safest recommendation.

Basic: a strong starter style

Basic is the free starter style, but it is better than many players expect. It works best if you learn how to punish mistakes instead of trying to rush people down.

What Basic does well:

Rewards perfect blocks with extra counter damage
Helps posture recovery
Adds some chip pressure through guard
Works consistently at any height

Basic is especially good for players who are still learning the rhythm of Gakuran combat. It is simple, dependable, and solid if you have decent parry timing.

Muay Thai: pressure-heavy and aggressive

Muay Thai leans into nonstop pressure, especially on taller builds. It can be a menace if you keep your opponent under stress and force them to defend constantly.

Strengths of Muay Thai:

Strong posture damage
High chip damage through block
Good for aggressive playstyles

Where it falls short:

Players who create space can slow it down
Wrestling can punish it if the opponent gets the right opening

Muay Thai works best when you stay in your opponent’s face and keep them reacting. If you like a direct, relentless style, it’s a strong pick.

Hakari: combo-focused burst potential

Hakari is an Epic fighting style that seems built around landing clean strings and taking advantage of damage windows. It performs best when you can stay connected to your opponent and avoid getting interrupted.

Why players use Hakari:

You can complete an M1 combo without getting stunned
It grants a short 3x damage window on M2s
M2 attacks can ragdoll opponents even without transformation

Hakari can be very strong in team fights or in situations where you can stack pressure on one target. It also feels rewarding if you like combo execution.

Karate: safe, simple, and dependable

Karate is the definition of a reliable middle-ground style. It does not have the biggest explosive moments, but it also does not leave you overly exposed.

What Karate offers:

Posture regen from perfect blocks
Partial posture refund on landed M2s
A straightforward playstyle with few weaknesses

Karate is a good option if you want something consistent and low-risk. It may not make highlight clips, but it is a comfortable choice for newer players or anyone who wants a stable fighting style.

Capoeira: mobility-first fighting

Capoeira is all about movement. It is one of the most technical styles in Gakuran, and it rewards players who know how to control distance.

Key traits of Capoeira:

Reduced dash cooldown
Strong mobility for repositioning
Best used for spacing and resets

Capoeira is not known for huge damage or easy combo enders. Instead, it helps you move around the battlefield and avoid bad trades. If you like patient, technical fights, it can be a fun style.

Wrestling: powerful, but timing-dependent

Wrestling is another Legendary style and one of the most dangerous if used well. It is especially effective on taller builds, but it demands good timing and smart reads.

Why Wrestling can hit hard:

Landing a grab gives damage boost
Hyper armor helps during the grab
Punishes careless dashes and predictable movement

The catch is that Wrestling is not easy to pilot. You usually need to bait dodges and parries before you can connect reliably. If you can read your opponent well, it becomes a brutal punish tool.

Slugger: the weakest option right now

Slugger is the style most players seem to leave behind once they have better choices. It can deal solid damage, but it also makes you take more damage in return, which becomes a problem in tougher fights.

Slugger’s drawbacks:

You trade durability for damage
It struggles against more experienced players
It is not very competitive compared to other styles

It can still be fine for learning the basics, but most players will outgrow it quickly.

Which Gakuran fighting style should you use?

The best style depends on your skill level and what you want from combat.

Player Type	Best Fighting Styles
New player	Basic, Karate, Boxing
Intermediate player	Boxing, Muay Thai, Karate
Advanced player	Wrestling, Boxing, Capoeira
Short build	Boxing, Hakari
Tall build	Muay Thai, Wrestling
Technical player	Capoeira, Wrestling

Best styles for beginners

If you are new to Gakuran, start with Basic, Karate, or Boxing. These styles are easier to understand and usually punish mistakes less harshly.

Best styles for aggressive players

If you want to stay in your opponent’s face, Muay Thai and Boxing are excellent. They reward pressure and consistent engagement.

Best styles for advanced players

If you already understand spacing, dodging, and parrying, Wrestling and Capoeira can be very strong. They just require more practice and better reads.

How to get more fighting styles

In Gakuran, rerolling changes your fighting style. There is no guarantee that a reroll will give you something better, so it may take a while to find the one you want.

If you run out of rerolls, check in-game for any current free ways to earn more. Those options can change after updates, so it is worth watching for new player-facing methods inside the game itself.

Final thoughts on Gakuran fighting styles

If you want the simplest answer, Boxing is the best fighting style in Gakuran right now. It is strong, consistent, and difficult to deal with once you get comfortable with its pressure tools.

If you want a safer starter option, Basic and Karate are both excellent. If you want something more aggressive, Muay Thai is a great choice. And if you enjoy technical play, Wrestling and Capoeira are worth learning.

The good news is that Gakuran’s combat system gives each style a clear identity. The best one for you is the one that fits how you like to fight.