Gakuran Fighting Style Tier List

Takedown gives Wrestling a direct close-range win condition, while Heavy Hitter III, Guard Pierce II, and Resilience V make it one of the safest high-value reroll targets.

Build fit: strongest when you can force close range, punish blocks, and use height for health and damage.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; repeated guide rankings place Wrestling near the top.

Untouchable and Perfect Reflex make Boxing the cleanest defensive pick, and Guard Pierce III gives it enough block pressure to stay dangerous in long duels.

Build fit: works well for players who rely on timing, counterplay, and lower-risk exchanges.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; major guide pages repeatedly treat Boxing as a top style.

A powerful ragdoll M2, Crushing Force II, Guard Pierce V, and Resilience V give Muay Thai strong pressure without needing a Legendary roll.

Build fit: good when you want straightforward damage and block pressure before chasing a Legendary style.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; the A-tier placement rewards reliable pressure more than rarity.

Capoeira gets a shorter Ginga dash cooldown, Heavy Hitter I, and Guard Pierce II, making it excellent for mobile players who can win spacing.

Build fit: best when your height and playstyle favor speed, angles, and repeated dash pressure.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; kept below S because the value depends more on movement skill.

Hakari can turn a clean M1 sequence into a short burst window where M2 hits much harder, but it asks for better combo timing than safer picks.

Build fit: strongest for players who can finish full strings without getting interrupted.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; A-tier until more match data separates it from Boxing and Wrestling.

Slugger hits harder through Unstable and has strong Guard Pierce, but taking extra damage makes it less forgiving than the A-tier pressure picks.

Build fit: better for players who can end exchanges quickly instead of taking long trades.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; ranked lower because the damage bonus carries a defensive cost.

Karate reads as a steady, balanced style, but the current public notes do not give it the same clear defensive or burst identity as the higher tiers.

Build fit: reasonable if you want a stable style while saving rerolls for a clearer target.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; keep as a holdable mid-tier until deeper trait details are compared.

Basic is usable for learning Counterstrike, Swift Recovery, and guard pressure, but it should usually be replaced once you have spare rerolls.

Build fit: keep it only while learning controls or waiting for enough rerolls to chase a better role.

Evidence note: Public Trello traits checked July 9, 2026; ranked as a starter baseline rather than a final goal.