How To Play Gakuran
A beginner's guide to how to play Gakuran: the requirements to get in, how rolling and rerolling your character works, and the combat basics to survive your first fights.
Getting Started Quick Facts
- Account Age Needed
- 7+ days
- Age Verification
- Roblox 16+
- Reroll Cost
- ~2 Robux each
- Fighting Styles
- 9
Requirements To Join Gakuran
You can't just click play — Gakuran gates entry behind four account requirements set by the developers, and if your account misses any of them the game won't let you in. You need Roblox's 16+ age verification, a Roblox account that's at least 7 days old, membership in the official Gakuran Roblox group (group ID 416091513), and at least 5 Roblox friends.
These requirements exist to cut down on alt accounts and bots, so there's no way around them — if you can't load in, checking these four things is the first thing to do. Joining the official group is the step most new players forget.
Creating & Rolling Your Character
Once you're in, you pick your gender freely and choose your first name, but almost everything else about your character is rolled at random: your surname, ethnicity, height, fighting style, accessories, hairstyle, and hair colour. There are 6 ethnicities (Japanese, African, European, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Latinx) and 9 fighting styles, and ethnicity affects your height odds — African and European have the best height chances, Indian the lowest.
Your fighting style is the roll that matters most for combat, and styles are tiered by rarity: Basic is common (59%), the Uncommon tier (Karate, Muay Thai, Slugger) is 30%, the Epic tier (Hakari, Boxing) is 10%, and the Legendary tier (Capoeira, Wrestling, Kure) is just 1%. Use the Roll Calculator on this site to work out how many rerolls a specific style is likely to take.
How To Reroll In Gakuran
If you don't like what you rolled, you can reroll to get new stats. Rerolls cost roughly 2 Robux each, which is the game's main spending point, but you can also get free rerolls by redeeming codes — every active code currently rewards free reroll tokens. Redeeming the codes on our Codes page is the cheapest way to keep rerolling toward a rare style without spending Robux.
Combat Basics: How To Fight In Gakuran
Combat runs on light and heavy attacks. Light attacks (M1) chain up to a 4-hit combo, with the fourth hit acting as a stronger knockback finisher. Heavy attacks (M2) hit about 70% harder than a single M1 and can't be blocked — they can only be parried, dodged, or interrupted by an M1. Your height changes how you fight: taller characters hit harder with more range and health but swing slower, while shorter characters are faster with smaller hitboxes.
Defense is built on posture (your shared block-and-sprint stamina), dodging (a short-cooldown move with invincibility frames that currently costs no stamina), and parrying (a perfectly-timed block that takes zero damage and briefly stuns your opponent). Run out of posture while blocking and your guard breaks, leaving you stunned. To leave a fight, the "mb" system lets you exit combat early once the right conditions are met. See our Styles guide for each style's specific perks.
How To Play Gakuran: First-Session Steps
Check Your Account Requirements
Before anything else, make sure your Roblox account has 16+ age verification, is at least 7 days old, and has 5+ friends. Missing any of these blocks entry.
Join the Official Roblox Group
Join the official Gakuran Roblox group (group ID 416091513) — this is a hard requirement and the step most new players miss.
Launch and Create Your Character
Load into Gakuran, pick your gender, and choose a first name. Your ethnicity, height, style, and looks are rolled at random.
Redeem Codes for Free Rerolls
Open the menu drawer, go to the Codes tab, and redeem active codes for free rerolls before spending any Robux rerolling.
Reroll Toward the Build You Want
Use free rerolls (and Robux at ~2 each) to roll for a rarer fighting style and a height that suits it. Check the Roll Calculator for the odds first.
Learn the Combat Loop
Practice the M1 combo, save M2 for unblockable damage, and drill parry and dodge timing. Posture management is what wins fights.
How To Play Gakuran FAQ
How do you play Gakuran for the first time?
Make sure your account meets the requirements (16+ verification, 7+ days old, 5+ friends), join the official Roblox group, then launch, pick your gender, and roll your character. Redeem codes for free rerolls before spending Robux.
Why can't I join or play Gakuran?
Almost always a missed requirement. You need Roblox 16+ age verification, an account at least 7 days old, membership in the official Gakuran group (ID 416091513), and 5+ Roblox friends. Joining the group is the most commonly forgotten step.
How do you reroll in Gakuran?
Rerolling gives you new random stats and costs about 2 Robux per roll. You can also earn free reroll tokens by redeeming codes, which is the cheapest way to roll toward a rare fighting style.
How do you fight in Gakuran?
Chain light attacks (M1) up to 4 hits, use heavy attacks (M2) for unblockable damage, and defend with blocking, dodging (invincibility frames), and parrying (a timed block that stuns the attacker). Manage your posture so your guard doesn't break.
How do you get out of combat in Gakuran?
Gakuran uses an "mb" system to leave the in-combat state early once conditions are met — for example, if you hit someone who never fought back, you can mb to exit; if you traded hits, both players need to mb.
Is Gakuran free to play?
Yes, the game is free, but rerolling your character costs about 2 Robux per roll. Redeeming codes gives free rerolls, so you can play and reroll a fair amount without spending anything.