Gakuran CQC Style Guide

A brand-new close-quarters fighting style in Gakuran, added in the August 2026 update and inspired by Lookism's CQC discipline. Aggressive, point-blank pressure for players who want to win the fight up close.

By Gakuran Guide Team

Last updated: August 25, 2026

CQC Video Guide & Transcribed Mechanics

Watch Chrisu's CQC breakdown and review the transcribed mechanics extracted from the showcase (auto-captions corrected):

Transcribed Mechanics (Video Breakdown)

Auto-Aiming Crits: CQC's crits auto-aim at your target — similar to Wing Chun, but you are the one chasing rather than getting hit.
Proximity Damage: You deal +25% damage the closer you are to your enemy, and clinching deals an additional 25% damage.
Anti-Teamer: The more players target you, the more damage you deal (roughly +10% on top — about 35% total in teamer situations).
Best Build: CQC is built for a Short build — aggressive, max-touch playstyle.
Counter: Wing Chun can counter CQC; Boxing can instantly perfect-parry after the crit. Up to ~5 crits may be needed to finish a target.

Mechanics transcribed from Chrisu's "CQC Fighting Style, Explained" showcase (auto-captions corrected). Verify against the official Trello before committing rerolls.

New style — data pending. CQC only launched in the August 2026 update. Rarity, roll odds, tier rank, and exact Trello perk values are still being confirmed by the community. This guide will be updated as official data is finalized.

Quick Answer

CQC (Close-Quarters Combat) is a new fighting style in Gakuran introduced in the August 2026 update, modeled after the CQC style from Lookism. It is built for fast, relentless pressure at point-blank range rather than spacing or zoning. You obtain it the same way as every style — reroll Fight Style for 5 Robux or via free codes — but its rarity and exact perks are not yet confirmed. Expect a bursty, in-your-face kit; treat any tier placement as provisional until the official Trello is updated.

CQC Style Overview

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Expected Playstyle & Mechanics

CQC is described by early showcases as a Lookism-inspired close-quarters kit — fast, aggressive exchanges designed to keep the opponent boxed in at point-blank range. Until the official Trello perks are confirmed, here is how to approach the style:

Core CQC Approach

Point-Blank Pressure: Close the gap immediately and never let the opponent create space. CQC is weakest the moment you are at mid-to-long range.
Burst Windows: Aggressive close-quarters kits typically reward committing to a full M1 chain into an M2 — be ready to convert the pressure into a knockdown.
Counter Strategy: Deny the range. Dash out, bait the swing, and punish the whiff — CQC struggles to function if it cannot stay glued to you.

Official Trello Perks (Pending)

CQC's exact perk names and values are not yet confirmed. The official Gakuran Trello is still being updated for the August 2026 styles. Once perks are published we will add them here and to the full tier list. Verify against the official board before committing rerolls.

How CQC Fits into the Meta (Early Read)

Likely Strengths

Relentless close range: if it can stay glued to you, the pressure is hard to escape.
New-meta appeal: as a fresh style it is untested, which can catch opponents off guard.

Likely Weaknesses

Range dependent: loses hard to spacing and zoning once separated.
Unconfirmed stats: until perks are live, its matchups against S-tier styles are speculative.

Best Build for CQC (Provisional)

Stat	Recommendation	Why
Height	TBA	Close-quarters kits often favor short-to-medium builds for tighter hitboxes — wait for confirmed data.
Playstyle	Aggressive pressure	Commit to the point-blank M1 chain and convert into M2 knockdowns.

How to Counter CQC

Until exact perks are confirmed, use range and whiff-punishing to beat CQC:

Create distance: dash out of point-blank range — CQC is weakest when it cannot stay glued to you.
Bait and punish: let it over-commit to the pressure, then whiff-punish the recovery.
Grapple control: tall-build Wrestling with high Resilience should win the close-range clash once CQC commits.

FAQs

What is the CQC style in Gakuran?

CQC (Close-Quarters Combat) is a new fighting style added in the August 2026 Gakuran update, inspired by the CQC discipline from Lookism. It is built around aggressive, in-your-face exchanges at point-blank range — a fast, pressure-heavy style for players who want to control the opponent up close. Exact Trello perk values are still being confirmed by the community.

How do I get the CQC style in Gakuran?

Like every other style, CQC is obtained by rerolling your Fight Style in the Stats menu. Each reroll costs 5 Robux or a free reroll from active codes. Because CQC is a brand-new addition, its rarity tier and roll odds are not yet confirmed — watch the tier list for updates as the official Trello is finalized.

Is CQC good in Gakuran?

Community testing is still early — CQC only landed in the August 2026 update. Based on its Lookism-inspired close-quarters identity it favors fast, relentless pressure at point-blank range rather than spacing or zoning. Treat any tier placement as provisional until official perk data is confirmed.

What height is best for CQC style?

The best height for CQC is not yet confirmed. Close-quarters styles generally reward short-to-medium builds for tighter hitboxes and faster swing recovery, but wait for verified perk data before committing a height reroll specifically for CQC.

How do I beat CQC style in Gakuran?

Until exact perks are confirmed, the safest counter is to deny its range: keep distance with dash spacing, bait the point-blank pressure, and punish whiffs. Styles with strong range or grapple control (e.g. Wrestling on tall builds) should have an edge once CQC commits to close range.