Best Gakuran Fighting Styles Tier List
Discover the best fighting style in Gakuran, move combos, Guard Pierce stats, and official Trello perk data.
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New: Official Trello Data
We now have the exact perk values from the official Gakuran Trello. Each style has specific Guard Pierce (block chip damage) and Resilience (grapple chance) levels. Check the full tier list for detailed stats.
View Full Tier List with StatsNew Additions: Mishima, CQC & Kyokushin
Fresh fighting styles have arrived — Mishima (Tekken-style pressure karate from the Giant Update), CQC (Lookism-inspired close-quarters combat), and Kyokushin (full-contact karate). Official Trello perk values are still being confirmed, so they are listed as provisional "New" for now.
How to Counter Every Style Video Guide
Learn key counter-strategies for Boxing, Wrestling, Kure, and Muay Thai from expert community PvP matches:
Tier S
- Ali (New, Mythic ~0.075%)
- Boxing (Epic 10%)
- Wrestling (Legendary 1%)
- Kure (Legendary 1%)
Tier A
- Striker (Epic 10%)
- Muay Thai (Uncommon 30%)
- Capoeira (Legendary 1%)
- Karate (Uncommon 30%)
Tier B
- Hakari (Epic 10%)
- Basic (Common 59%)
Tier C
- Slugger (Uncommon 30%)
- Wingchun (New, Mythic ~0.075%)
Tier WIP
- Taekwondo
- Bulky
- Variant
- Wild
- Sky Gaolang
Tier New (2026)
- Mishima (Tekken-style karate)
- CQC (Lookism-style CQC)
- Kyokushin (Full-contact karate)
Dedicated Style Guides
Ali
S Tier · MythicFastest M1s & iFrame shuffles
Boxing
S Tier · EpicUntouchable M2s & close pressure
Wrestling
S Tier · LegendaryTakedown slams & 55% Resilience
Kure
S Tier · LegendaryLast Stand & parry-disable slam
Striker
A Tier · EpicUnpredictable lunges & block pressure
Muay Thai
A Tier · Uncommon30% Guard Pierce & ragdoll M2s
Capoeira
A Tier · LegendaryGinga mobility & 25% dash buff
Karate
A Tier · UncommonSteady Nerves & posture refunds
Hakari
B Tier · EpicMomentum Rush & 3x M2 burst
Slugger
C Tier · UncommonUnstable +30% damage trade
Wing Chun
C Tier · MythicSwift Hands & counter critical
Mishima
New · TekkenForward pressure & guard crush
CQC
New · LookismPoint-blank aggressive pressure
Kyokushin
New · KarateFull-contact heavy commitment
Upcoming Styles (Unreleased · Preview)
Fighting Styles Tier List →
Full rankings, Guard Pierce & Resilience values, height synergies, and FAQ.
Best Builds & Synergy →
The Tri-Factor Meta: top combinations of Height, Ethnicity, and Style.
Best Height per Style →
Pair your character height with the optimal fighting style for reach and speed.
Combat Guide & Combos →
Controls, parrying, combos for every style, and counter strategies.
Posture & Parry Mechanics →
0.15s parry timing, guard break recovery, and block drain rates.
PvP Advanced Combat →
Footwork, spacing, short vs tall strategy, and competitive dueling.
How to Pick a Style (Without Chasing the Tier List)
Tier lists are useful summaries and terrible decision tools, because a style's real output depends on the body it is attached to and on the tools you can actually execute under pressure. Work in this order instead:
1. Fix the body first, then the style
Height sets your damage, swing speed and hitbox at the same time. Tall builds trade speed for reach, damage and health; short builds do the reverse. Pick the direction you enjoy, because no style can undo the trade your height made. Our best height per style page pairs the two.
2. Cover the weakness your body created
A short build usually wants help closing distance, so mobility tools and fast recovery matter more than raw damage. A tall build already has reach and health, so it benefits from trading tools and posture pressure. This is why the same style can look S-Tier on one creator's account and mediocre on another's.
3. Read Guard Pierce and Resilience before the specials
Guard Pierce decides how much damage leaks through a blocking opponent, and Resilience decides who wins a grapple clash of equal attacks. Those two values change almost every close exchange, while a flashy special is usually on a cooldown long enough to matter once per fight. Our attribute calculator shows the combined effect of a style plus a height.
4. Spend rerolls last
Rerolls are the scarce resource. Burn code rerolls first, decide which styles you would genuinely play, and only then commit to chasing a rare one. Chasing a Mythic before you know what you like is how players end up sitting on a good style they never learned.
Three ways players misread this page
- Reading rarity as power. Roll chance measures supply, not strength. Several low-rarity styles are competitive, and at least one high-rarity style is a specialist that punishes careless play.
- Treating "New" as reviewed. Entries marked provisional "New" have shipped but do not yet have a full first-hand breakdown, so their placement may move.
- Treating the WIP tier as content. Those styles are design notes. Nothing in that tier can be rolled today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new fighting styles in Gakuran?
The August 2026 update introduced CQC (a Lookism-inspired close-quarters style) and Kyokushin (full-contact karate). Both appear in the tier list as provisional "New" until official Trello perk values are finalized. New styles roll out through regular updates, so keep an eye on the patch notes.
What is the best fighting style in Gakuran?
The S-Tier standouts are Ali (Mythic, ~0.075%), Boxing, Wrestling, and Kure. The right pick depends on your height and ethnicity — see the Fighting Styles Tier List for full rankings and stats.
How do I get new fighting styles in Gakuran?
Use the Style reroll in the Stats menu. Each style has its own roll odds (Basic ~59%, Muay Thai 30%, Wrestling 1%, Ali ~0.075%). Redeem active codes for free rerolls to chase the newest and rarest styles faster.
Should I pick a style by tier alone?
No. A tier summarises what a style gives you for free; it says nothing about whether you can pilot it. Height changes damage, swing speed and hitbox, so the same style can feel dominant on a tall build and sluggish on a short one. Fix your body first, then choose the style that covers that body's weakness — see best height per style.
Do the unreleased styles in the WIP tier exist in game?
No. Taekwondo, Bulky, Variant, Wild and Sky Gaolang are design notes on the official board and cannot be rolled yet. They are listed separately, and each has a preview page with a verification date. If a clip claims to show one in a public server, check your own style list before believing it.