Gakuran Complete Beginner Guide (2026)

Basic Controls

Before jumping into combat, learn the controls. If you don't know how to move, block, or attack properly, you'll lose fights very quickly. Practice these before fighting real players.

Note: Controls may vary by personal keybinding. V/B for carry, I as heavy attack alt are commonly used.

Getting Started

• Join the group: You must join the official Gakuran Roblox group (community ID 416091513) before you can play.
• Add friends: You need at least 5 Roblox friends to access the game.
• Launch game: Open Gakuran from the Roblox game page. Location: Your character spawns at Nishikata High School.
• Accept rules: Read and accept the in-game rules during character creation. Breaking them can get you kicked.
• Character creation: Your character is randomly generated (95% chance of being Japanese, 1% each for European/Indian/African/Latina). You can reroll stats later.

Understanding the Stats Menu

The stats menu is your control center. Click the arrow button on the left side of your screen to open it.

• Gender: Male or female. Cosmetic only.
• Age: Affects your character model. Cosmetic.
• Height: This matters for combat! Tall = more range/damage but bigger hitbox. Short = faster attacks better dodge more stamina. There is a 0.1% chance to roll 6'11" 鈥?the maximum height.
• Fight Style: Your combat class. Reroll this to get better styles. Each roll costs 5 Robux or you can use free codes.
• Clothes: Cosmetic outfits and accessories.

How to Redeem Codes

• Click the arrow button on the left side of your screen.
• Select the CODES tab at the bottom of the menu.
• Enter your code exactly as shown codes are case-sensitive.
• Click REDEEM to claim your free rerolls.
• Check our active codes page for the latest working codes.

Combat Basics

• M1 (Light Attack): Quick punches/kicks. Chain 3-4 together for a combo.
• M2 (Heavy Attack): Powerful strike that cannot be blocked. Must be dodged or parried.
• Block: Reduces incoming damage but does NOT block M2 heavies.
• Parry: Press block right before an attack lands. Stuns the attacker for a free punish combo. This is your most important skill.
• Dodge: Double-tap a direction or use Shift. Grants brief invincibility frames. Costs stamina.
• Stamina management: Attacking, dodging, and blocking all use stamina. Watch your bar.

Height, Ethnicity & Hidden Stats

Gakuran has 6 ethnicities: Japanese, African, Middle Eastern, Latin, and Indian. Each has different height ranges. Your height isnt just cosmetic 鈥?it directly affects combat stats. This game works like real life.

• Tall characters (e.g. African): More attack range, more health, bigger hitbox. Perfect for controlling space.
• Short characters (e.g. Indian): More stamina, faster attacks, tighter hitbox. Better for aggressive rushdown.

If picking between mobility and damage 鈥?choose mobility. Your mobility determines how skilled you can play. Japanese is the most common starting ethnicity.

Hidden Stats: Guardfers & Resilience

The game never mentions these, but they are critical:

• Guardfers: Block chip damage. Even when your opponent is blocking, you still deal some damage. Higher guardfers = more chip.
• Resilience: Chance to break out of a grapple. Grapplers trigger when both players land M1 at the same time. Higher resilience = more grapple wins.

These stats depend on your fighting style. Wrestling has the best resilience in the game.

Match Your Height to Your Style

Match your height to your fighting style for maximum effectiveness:

• Short / Medium (under 180cm): Boxing is the best choice. Its heavy attacks have i-frames (unblockable) and perfect blocks reduce heavy cooldown to 1 second. Forces opponents to dodge or die.
• Medium (170-180cm): Versatile. Works with Muay Thai, Karate, and Hakari.
• Tall (over 180cm): Wrestling is the best choice. Heavy attacks grab and slam opponents 鈥?cannot be interrupted. Best resilience in the game. Pure dominance in close range.

Check the official Gakuran Trello for detailed perk descriptions of every style.

Common Beginner Mistakes

1. Forgetting to press T 鈥?Always enter fighting stance before combat. Without it, attacks wont work.
2. Spamming M1 鈥?Mix your attacks. The M1 combo ends with a knockback kick so plan your follow-ups.
3. Ignoring perfect block 鈥?Timing F within 0.2 seconds of an attack gives you a free stun punish. Master this early.
4. Wasting your dash 鈥?Save Q for dodging heavy attacks. It gives i-frames that phase through damage.
5. Picking a style randomly 鈥?Try several and find one that fits. Boxing for short, Wrestling for tall.
6. Standing still 鈥?Keep moving, reposition often, make yourself harder to hit.
7. Overextending stamina 鈥?Never empty your bar. Leave some for emergency dashes and blocks.
8. Getting discouraged 鈥?Every loss is experience. The more you practice, the better you become.

Frequently Asked Questions