Boxing
EpicUntouchable
Heavy Attacks (M2) have i-frames and are uninterruptible
Arguably the most powerful style, especially on short/medium builds.
Best height: Short/Mid (4'11"–5'4")
Rankings · July 2026
Gakuran Tier List
Best fighting styles ranked by height & playstyle. Toggle your height group and watch the ranking reorder so the styles that actually win for your build float to the top of each tier.
8 StylesS–C TiersHeight Aware
Show best styles for
Showing the full ranking across every height.
S
S — Meta
Best-in-slot picks
Wrestling
LegendaryTakedown
M2 grabs and slams, dealing 1.5× damage
Very strong on tall builds, but highly skill-based.
Best height: Tall (5'5" and up)
A
A — Strong
Excellent, easy to recommend
Basic
CommonCounterstrike
+5% damage on next attack after perfect blocking
Surprisingly competitive, making the game F2P-friendly.
Best height: Any (best Short/Mid 4'11"–5'4")
Muay Thai
RarePowerful
Ragdoll Heavy attacks (M2)
Ideal for taller builds; built for constant close-range pressure.
Best height: Tall (5'5" and up)
B
B — Situational
Good in the right hands
Capoeira
LegendaryGinga
Dash cooldown shortened by 25%
All about mobility: Ginga reduces dash cooldown by 25%.
Best height: Any (best Short/Mid 4'11"–5'4")
Hakari
EpicMomentum Rush
Full M1 combo (no stun) grants 7s of 3× M2 damage
Recently nerfed.
Best height: Short/Mid (4'11"–5'4")
C
C — Weak
Outclassed, niche use only
Karate
RareSteady Nerves
Perfect blocking increases posture regen by 15% for 3s
A balanced style with no major weaknesses but also no powerful win condition.
Best height: Short/Mid (4'11"–5'4")
Slugger
RareUnstable
Deal & take 25% more damage
Actively puts you at a disadvantage.
Best height: Tall (5'5" and up)
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Tier List FAQ
Which fighting style is the strongest in Gakuran?
Boxing is the strongest overall, sitting alone at S-Tier for short and mid builds. Wrestling joins it at S-Tier but only when paired with a tall character. Both rely on heavy attacks (M2) that dominate once you master parrying.
Does height change the tier list?
Yes. Tall builds push Wrestling and Muay Thai to the top because grabs and kicks scale with damage and HP. Short and mid builds favor Boxing and Hakari, where faster M1 chains and i-frame M2s shine. Use the toggle above to see the ranking shift.
Are the C-Tier styles ever worth using?
Karate is a safe, balanced style with strong posture sustain but no real win condition. Slugger is a high-risk glass cannon that deals and takes 25% extra damage. Both are outclassed by A- and S-Tier options, so only use them for variety or against new players.