Gakuran Height Guide (2026)
How height affects combat in Gakuran 鈥?exact modifiers from the official Trello. Tall vs short hitboxes, damage scaling, attack speed, and optimal pairings.
Quick Answer
Height directly affects 4 combat stats. Taller = more damage, more health, larger hitbox, slower attacks. Shorter = less damage, less health, smaller hitbox, faster attacks. Base health is 100 HP 鈥?extremes push above or below. Pair tall with Wrestling/Muay Thai, short with Boxing.
Official Height Combat Modifiers (from Trello)
| Stat | Tall | Short |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Speed | Slower swings | Faster swings |
| Damage | More damage | Less damage |
| Hitbox Size | Larger (easier to hit) | Smaller (harder to hit) |
| Health | More HP (above 100) | Less HP (below 100) |
Source: Official Gakuran Trello 鈥?Height Based Combat Modifiers list.
Height Details & Technical Notes
Attack Speed
Taller = slower swings, Shorter = faster swings. This includes combo reset timers 鈥?shorter players have shorter attack cooldowns, meaning they can start new combos faster. This is a major advantage for aggressive rushdown playstyles.
Damage Scaling
Damage bonuses from height stack with style damage modifiers. For example, if you play Wingchun (-5% total damage) on a short build (less damage), the penalties compound. Similarly, a tall Slugger (+30% dealt, +10% taken) with height damage bonus is a true glass cannon.
Hitbox Size
Taller characters have larger attack hitboxes, making it easier to land hits at range. This enables a distance/poke playstyle. Shorter characters have smaller hitboxes, requiring closer engagement but making them harder to hit in return.
Health
Base health is 100 HP. Height differences do not cause major HP changes unless you are extremely tall or extremely short. Most average heights stay close to 100 HP.
Height & Fighting Style Synergy
Short Build (Best for Aggressive Rushdown)
Faster attacks, smaller hitbox, shorter combo resets. Ideal for getting inside the opponent's range and overwhelming them with volume.
Tall Build (Best for Range Control)
More damage, more HP, larger hitboxes. Excels at controlling space and punishing whiffs. Better at range but vulnerable up close.
Medium Build (Most Versatile)
Balanced stats. Works with every style. The safe choice for beginners and RP players who want flexibility.
Height & Ethnicity
Your character's ethnicity affects the height ranges available during character creation. Certain ethnicities skew taller or shorter on average:
- Indian: Tends toward shorter heights 鈥?pairs well with Boxing and rushdown styles
- African: Tends toward taller heights 鈥?ideal for Wrestling and reach-based play
- Japanese (~95%): Balanced average heights 鈥?versatile for any style
- Other (European, Middle Eastern, Latin): Mixed outcomes 鈥?check your roll