Sailor Piece

Melee Specs (Fighting Styles)

All 19 fighting styles in Sailor Piece ranked by tier, with abilities, unlock requirements, and build recommendations.

S+

7 styles

Gilgamesh

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S+ TierBoss Island
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

One of the S-tier fighting styles, learned from the Gilgamesh NPC located above Boss Island (on top of the boss's hand). Features legendary-themed strikes with high DPS, large AoE, invincibility frames, and CC effects.

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Gate of Babylon — fires projectile weapons from a dimensional gate
Top-TierAoE

Anos

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S+ TierAcademy Island
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

A top S-tier fighting style learned from the Anos NPC at the top of the castle on Academy Island. Anos features demon-lord themed abilities with massive AoE, high DPS, invincibility frames, and CC — competing with Gilgamesh for the strongest style.

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Ginnungagap — massive AoE void explosion
Top-TierAoE

Strongest in History

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S+ TierShinjuku
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

The hardest-to-obtain fighting style and arguably the best overall. Learned from the Strongest of Today Trainer on Shinjuku Island after defeating the Strongest in History boss. Features the highest DPS combos in the game with excellent AoE and CC.

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History's Edge — ultra-high damage multi-hit combo
Top-TierHardest-To-Unlock

Strongest of Today

S+ TierShinjuku
Stat:Melee
Abilities:1

An S-tier fighting style obtained from the Strongest of Today boss on Shinjuku Island. Listed separately from Strongest in History in allthings.how tier list.

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Unconfirmed — needs in-game verification
Top-TierEndgame

Blessed Maiden

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S+ TierBoss Drop
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

An S-tier fighting style obtained as a rare boss drop. Blessed Maiden features divine-blessed strikes with excellent DPS, large AOE, invincibility frames, and CC — placing it firmly in the top tier alongside Anos and Gilgamesh.

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Blessed Strike — divine-enhanced melee attack
Top-TierAoE

Strongest Shinobi

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S+ TierNinja Island
Stat:Melee
Abilities:4

A top S+ melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Formerly known as "Madara" in pre-release previews. Located on Ninja Island and purchased from the Strongest Shinobi Seller NPC.

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Fast multi-hit melee combo — rapid strikes with high hit count
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Atomic

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S+ TierLawless Island
Stat:Melee
Abilities:1

A top S+ melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Formerly known as "Cid V2" in pre-release. Located on Lawless Island with the highest community engagement of any sneak peek (F move: 16,045 upvotes).

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Abilities TBD — in-game names being documented by community guides.
NewMassive-Update

S

4 styles

Jin Woo (Shadow Monarch)

S TierShadow
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

The Shadow Monarch fighting style based on Jin Woo. A powerful endgame style with shadow-based abilities and excellent utility in both PvP and boss farming.

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Shadow Strike — shadow-infused melee attack
EndgameMonarch

Saber Alter

S TierBoss Island
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

A top-tier melee spec added in the Alter Update (March 16, 2026). High DPS output with large AoE moves, i-frames, and crowd control. Ranked among the top 5 melee specs alongside Blessed Maiden, Anos, Gilgamesh, and Strongest in History.

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High DPS melee attacks with large AoE coverage.
Top-TierAlter-Update

Acheron

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S TierMoon Slayer
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

A new female melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Acheron was confirmed NOT renamed by DMCA — multiple sources consistently list it as 'Acheron'. Features a unique idle animation and comes with a dedicated Acheron accessory.

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F move — powerful finisher previewed with 8,125 upvotes on Discord (exact details TBD).
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Moon Slayer

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S TierMelee
Stat:Melee
Abilities:1

A new melee spec added in the Moon Update (March 31, 2026). Confirmed as the Moon Update's signature fighting style — developer noted 'not black clover btw' at launch, indicating original IP design. Best paired with the new Upper Clan for maximum melee damage output.

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Abilities TBD — in-game names being documented post Moon Update launch.
NewMoon-Update

A

2 styles

Alucard

A TierSailor Island
Stat:Melee = Defense
Abilities:3

The Alucard fighting style, learned from the Alucard NPC on Sailor Island. Exclusive to the Vampire race, it features vampiric combat with lifesteal, regeneration, and ranged zoning abilities.

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Blood Drain — melee strike with lifesteal effect
LifestealMid-Game

The Love Maiden

A TierValentine Island
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

The Love Maiden fighting style (formerly known as Madoka), learned from the NPC on Valentine Island (available during the Valentine's event). A high-tier style with divine-themed abilities and strong burst damage.

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Divine Strike — massive single-target damage
SeasonalBurst-Damage

B

2 styles

Sukuna

B TierShibuya
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

The Sukuna fighting style, learned from the Sukuna NPC on the rooftop of Shibuya Station. Features cursed energy-infused strikes and multi-hit combos.

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Dismantle — slashing cursed energy attack
Cursed-EnergyCombo

Qin Shi

B TierBoss Island
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

The Qin Shi fighting style, associated with the Qin Shi summonable boss on Boss Island. An endgame melee style with emperor-themed strikes.

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Emperor Strike — powerful heavy single-target attack
EndgameSummonable-Boss

C

3 styles

Gojo

C TierShibuya
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

The Gojo fighting style learned from the Gojo NPC at Shibuya Station. Themed around the Limitless technique with high-speed attacks and AoE capabilities. Outclassed by endgame styles.

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Limitless Strike — high-speed close-range punch
LimitlessAoE

Cursed Vessel

C TierShibuya
Stat:Melee
Abilities:3

The Cursed Vessel fighting style (formerly known as Yuji), learned from the NPC at Shibuya Station. Known for its fast punching combos and cursed energy reinforcement that boosts melee speed.

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Divergent Fist — impact-delayed punch dealing bonus damage
Fast-CombosBeginner-Friendly

Tanjiro

C TierMid-Game
Stat:Melee
Abilities:1

A melee fighting style listed on the Sailor Piece Wiki. Exact abilities and tier ranking need in-game verification.

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Unconfirmed — needs in-game verification
Versatile

D

1 style

Combat

D TierDefault
Stat:Any
Abilities:2

The default fighting style all players start with. Basic punches and kicks with no special mechanics. Replace as soon as possible.

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Basic Punch — standard melee attack
BeginnerBasic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best melee spec in Sailor Piece?

The Discord FAQ confirms that Blessed Maiden and Gilgamesh are the top two fighting styles. Anos and Strongest in History are tied alongside them as S+ tier. Saber Alter (added March 2026) rounds out the top 5. For pure single-target DPS, Anos (Venuzdonoa ignores all defenses) is top-rated. For AoE boss farming, Blessed Maiden and Gilgamesh are preferred.

How do I unlock new fighting styles?

Most fighting styles require reaching a specific NPC on a particular island and meeting level and title prerequisites. For example, Anos requires level 9000+ and reaching Academy Island. Strongest in History requires two summonable boss kills (Strongest of Today and Strongest in History) using keys dropped by Gojo and Sukuna NPCs. Alucard is race-locked to Vampire only.

Can I switch between melee specs?

Yes — you can change your fighting style at any time by returning to the relevant NPC and re-equipping a different style. You keep all styles you have already unlocked. However, unlocking a style is a one-time requirement: you must meet the unlock criteria (level, titles, boss drops) for each style independently.

Which melee spec is best for beginners?

Yuji or Gojo styles from Shibuya Station are the most beginner-friendly options (level 3000+ required). They are free to unlock from NPCs with no boss-drop requirements. Combat is the default D-tier style all players start with — replace it as soon as you can reach Shibuya Station.