GakuranHubScommunity-reported
Boxing
Close-range pressure, fast strings, and beginner-readable confirms
Simulate BoxingFighting style tier list
Gakuran tier list: read the source split before rerolling
Current guide sources agree on Boxing and Wrestling, but split on Muay Thai, Capoeira, Karate, and starter value. Use the matrix before treating a tier letter as truth.
Consensus signalBoxing, Wrestling
Contested picksMuay Thai, Capoeira
Review dateJuly 27, 2026
ConfidenceSource-split
Style matrix
Tier letters are not enough
A style can be strong and still wrong for your height, ping, or playstyle. Filter by the situation you care about.
Scommunity-reported
Wrestling
Grapple timing, punishing dashes, and high-value reads
Simulate Wrestling?community-reported
Basic
Simple counterplay, parry fundamentals, and low-cost learning
Simulate Basic?needs in-game check
Muay Thai
Kick range and aggressive pressure
Simulate Muay Thai?needs in-game check
Capoeira
Mobility, spacing, and angle changes
Simulate CapoeiraBcommunity-reported
Hakari
Flashy burst and off-meta combo windows
Simulate Hakari?needs in-game check
Karate
Balanced strikes and posture recovery
Simulate KarateCneeds in-game check
Slugger
Committed heavy pressure and punish windows
Simulate Slugger?trello-listed
Bulky
Posture pressure and sturdier clash potential
Simulate Bulky?trello-listed
Kure
Low-health damage window and clash chance
Simulate Kure?trello-listed
Sky Gaolang
Guard-pierce and grapple-resilience mechanics
Simulate Sky Gaolang?trello-listed
Taekwondo
Ragdoll heavy attacks and post-dodge pressure
Simulate Taekwondo?trello-listed
Variant
Posture and guard-break pressure with stronger clashes
Simulate Variant?trello-listed
Wild
Disorienting heavy attacks and posture-regeneration pressure
Simulate Wild?trello-listed
Wingchun
Faster M1 pressure with posture resistance
Simulate WingchunSource disagreement
Do not hide the tier-list conflict
The July 21 Destructoid rewrite moves Kure, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Karate, Capoeira, Basic, Hakari, and Slugger. It remains editorial evidence, so GakuranHub shows the dated split instead of treating those ranks as official balance truth.
| Style | Beebom | Destructoid | PGG | Reading | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing | S | S | S | Strongest cross-source signal and safest reroll target. | consensus |
| Wrestling | S | S (July 21) | S | Top-tier signal, especially for players who can time grabs. | consensus |
| Muay Thai | C | A (July 21) | A | Contested. Treat as a playstyle pick, not confirmed S-tier. | split |
| Capoeira | A | B (July 21) | B | Mobility value is real, but current source placement is split. | split |
| Karate | A | A (July 21) | C | Good enough to learn, not enough proof to chase. | split |
| Basic | Not listed high | C (July 21) | A | Useful beginner value, but not a prestige reroll target. | thin |
| Hakari | B | C (July 21) | B | Playable off-meta signal with nerf uncertainty. | thin |
| Slugger | C | D (July 21) | C | Low current signal; keep as a review row unless patch notes change. | thin |
| Kure | Not ranked | S (July 21) | Not ranked | One editorial S-tier signal plus Trello-listed passives; keep the tier under review until current gameplay and another source converge. | thin |
How to read the Gakuran tier list
Pick by situation, not only rank
Searchers want the best Gakuran style, but the page has to answer the real decision: whether a style fits beginner play, PvP pressure, reroll budget, and current confidence.
Treat Gakuran tier letters as source signals
A Gakuran tier list is useful for scanning, but current guides disagree on several styles. Use the confidence row before rerolling.
Read best-for before tier
Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Capoeira, Hakari, Basic, Karate, and Slugger should be compared by use case, not only by a single S/A/B/C label.
Separate PvP pressure from beginner value
A strong PvP style may be a poor first pick if it needs spacing discipline or matchup knowledge.
Pair the style with height cautiously
Community guides connect shorter builds with speed and smaller hitboxes and taller builds with reach and raw stats. Use the character-setup guide as a trade-off checklist, not as verified build math.
Run reroll math before changing styles
Before spending Robux, compare your current style with target odds and stop rules in the Gakuran style reroll simulator.
Need the build side of the decision? Open the height and character setup guide before spending rerolls on a community ranking.
Gakuran tier list decision guide
Convert rankings into a playstyle and budget decision
The extra context below prevents a tier letter from replacing source confidence, matchup fit, beginner value, or a reroll stop rule.
Read this Gakuran tier list as a comparison
The ranking summarizes current cross-source signals; it is not an official balance table. Begin with the confidence label, then compare the reported passive, best use, and caution before treating a letter as a reason to keep or reroll.
Prefer agreement over one dramatic placement
Boxing and Wrestling have the clearest agreement in the reviewed sources. Contested styles need more current gameplay evidence. A single guide placing a style very high or low is a lead for testing, not enough evidence to erase the disagreement.
Match the style to the player
Beginner value, PvP pressure, spacing demands, timing, and tolerance for counterplay all affect the practical choice. The best Gakuran style for an experienced matchup player may be a poor first-session result for someone still learning stance and defense.
Reroll only after cost and stop rules are clear
Use the simulator to visualize an unofficial probability model, then decide which results are good enough to keep. No tier list can guarantee the next roll, and no ranking should pressure a player to spend past a budget chosen before the real reroll flow.
Gakuran tier list FAQ
Clarify confidence before rerolls
A thicker Gakuran tier list should explain best styles, official vs community data, beginner picks, and why caution notes matter.
What is the best Gakuran style right now?
Boxing and Wrestling have the strongest cross-source signal. Muay Thai is contested, so keep it as a playstyle pick until in-game testing confirms current balance.
Is the Gakuran tier list official?
No. It is a community-reported guide with confidence labels. Official balance data should override this page if developers publish it.
Should beginners reroll immediately?
Usually no. Learn Boxing, Basic, or Karate first, then reroll only when your budget and target odds make sense.
Does height change the best Gakuran style?
Community guides say height changes speed, hitbox, reach, health, and damage trade-offs, but exact values need a current-client check. Use height as one input, not as a guaranteed tier override.
Why include caution notes on each style?
Caution notes keep the Gakuran tier list practical: a high-tier style can still punish players who dislike its timing or matchup plan.