Gakuran Guide

Tool · Build Optimizer

Gakuran Build Optimizer

Find your perfect height × style combo. Pick a playstyle and a height preference and the optimizer recommends the fighting style that fits how you play — with the bonuses and mechanics explained.

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Gakuran character creation overview

Build Optimizer

Answer two questions to get a tailored style recommendation.

1 · Your playstyle

Stay in the opponent's face and overwhelm them with relentless attacks.

2 · Your height preference

Recommended Build

For aggressive pressure · no preference
Top Pick

Muay ThaiA

Aggressive close-range with maximum chip damage

Rare
Why this build: Muay Thai's playstyle — "Aggressive close-range with maximum chip damage" — matches your aggressive pressure preference. Recommended height: Tall (5'5"+). Kick range + HP for aggressive trading.
Key Bonuses
  • PowerfulRagdoll Heavy attacks (M2)
  • Crushing Force II+15% posture damage
  • Guard Pierce V30% block chip damage
  • Resilience V55% chance to clash into a grapple
Build Details

Best height: Tall (5'5"+)

Roll chance: 30%

Best for: Aggressive tall fighters who live in the opponent's face

Height Mechanics Explained

Height is the only stat that affects gameplay. All other character creation stats (ethnicity, face, hair) are cosmetic only.

Tall Builds

damage
Higher
health
More HP
hitbox
Larger attack range
attack Speed
Slower
move Speed
Slower

Short Builds

damage
Lower
health
Less HP
hitbox
Smaller
attack Speed
Faster
move Speed
Faster
cooldowns
Faster cooldowns

No universally best height — depends on playstyle (rushdown vs trading hits). Match height to fighting style for optimal results.

Roll Chances

Probability per style roll
StyleTierRoll Chance
BasicA40%
Muay ThaiA30%
BoxingS10%
HakariB10%
WrestlingS5%
CapoeiraB5%
KarateCunknown
SluggerCunknown

Probabilities are community-reported. Basic is most common, Wrestling and Capoeira are rarest.

Video walkthrough

Build Optimizer FAQ

What is the best build in Gakuran?

The strongest build is a Short/Mid character using Boxing. Fast M1 chains pair with i-frame heavy attacks to create relentless pressure. For tall characters, Wrestling is the best build — higher damage grabs and more HP to survive grab recovery.

Tall or short — which height should I pick?

It depends on your playstyle. Tall builds hit harder, have more HP, and reach further but move and attack slower. Short builds attack and dash faster with shorter cooldowns but deal less damage. Match your height to your fighting style for the best results.

Can I change my height or fighting style later?

Yes. You can reroll your fighting style for 5 Robux each time. Height is tied to your ethnicity and gender at character creation, so changing it means creating a new character or rerolling appearance until you land on the build you want.

Is there a good build for free-to-play players?

Yes. Basic is A-Tier and free — it rewards perfect blocks with bonus damage and posture regen and works with any height. A Short/Mid Basic build plays similarly to Boxing, so you stay competitive without spending Robux on rerolls.

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