D Tier
Combat Fighting Style
Ranked #23 of 23 in Melee Specs
The default fighting style all players start with. Basic punches and kicks with no special mechanics.
The default fighting style all players start with. Basic punches and kicks with no special mechanics. Replace as soon as possible.
Last Updated: 2026-03-15
At a Glance
Quick Overview
Combat
D TierThe default fighting style all players start with. Basic punches and kicks with no special mechanics.
Tier Position
#23
of 23 in Melee Specs
Tier Distribution
S+
11
S
4
A
2
B
2
C
3
D
1
Combat is in D Tier
Abilities
| # | Ability |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Punch — Standard melee attack |
| 2 | Basic Kick — Standard melee kick |
Stats & Build Priority
| Stat Priority | Any |
Recommended Stat Allocation
This style scales with any stat allocation and serves as a placeholder until you unlock a proper fighting style.
Fighting Style Synergies
Best Pairings & Synergies
Best Fruits to Pair
Dragon Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Fiend Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Kitsune Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Light Fruit
SS tier fruit
Best Races to Pair
SwordBlessed
S+PvP race
Galevorn
S+Melee race bonus
Servant
S+Melee race bonus
Slime
S+PvP race
Recommended Builds
Warlord + Strongest Shinobi
EndgameCurrent Best Combat Build
SwordBlessed + Gilgamesh
PvPSwordBlessed + Gilgamesh PvP Build
Galevorn + Anos
EndgameGalevorn + Anos Pure Melee Endgame
Leviathan / Servant
EndgameLeviathan / Servant Boss Tank Build
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free
- Always available
- No prerequisites
Cons
- Very low damage
- No special mechanics
- Replace as soon as possible
Tips & Tricks
- 1You keep all previously unlocked fighting styles. Return to the NPC to swap between styles at any time without losing progress.
- 2Pair this style with the Havoc or Wrath rune for maximum melee damage output. Fortune Rune is recommended if your main goal is farming boss drops.
Patch History
Huge Update
2026-03-10- •New Z stat system (combat/progression metric).