3 Sword Style (3SS) and Demon Step are the best fighting styles in GPO. 3SS has the highest damage ceiling with three swords and style switching. Demon Step's burning M1s and mode bar make it the top standalone fighting style.
After 400+ hours testing every fighting style, the meta is clear: sword styles dominate PvP. Race-locked styles like Moonlight Electro and Abyssal Karate are strong but need specific races to learn.
Quick Tier List
| Tier | Fighting Styles |
|---|---|
| S | 3 Sword Style, Demon Step, Moonlight Electro |
| A | 2 Sword Style, Abyssal Karate, Dragon Claw, Kamishiki |
| B | 1 Sword Style, Fishman Karate, Cyborg Style, Iron Fist |
| C | Black Leg, Electro, Vampire Style, Dullahan Style |
| D | Rokushiki, Default Combat |
S-tier styles win fights. A-tier are strong with the right setup. B-tier work but get outclassed. C-tier are stepping stones. D-tier should be replaced immediately.
S Tier - Best Fighting Styles
3 Sword Style (3SS)
The endgame fighting style. 3SS requires level 600+, full 2SS moveset, and Zorana's questline. Worth every bit of grinding.
Why S-tier:
- Highest damage output of any fighting style
- Can switch between 1SS, 2SS, and 3SS mid-combat
- Billion-Fold World finisher hits like a truck
- Scales with Sword Mastery (easy to max)
Requirements:
- Level 600+
- Full 2SS moveset
- Complete Zorana's questline at Sakura Stronghold
- 3 compatible swords equipped
Best swords: Shusui, Saddi, Wando. Any three high-tier swords work.
I spent 2 weeks grinding to 3SS. The moment I landed my first Billion-Fold World combo, I knew it was worth it. Nothing else in GPO hits this hard.
Demon Step
The evolved Black Leg. Demon Step adds burning M1s and a mode bar that boosts your damage output.
Why S-tier:
- Burning M1s deal damage over time
- Mode bar switches between Black Leg and Demon Step
- High M1 damage even without skills
- No race requirement
Requirements:
- 50,000 Peli
- 125 Fighting Style Mastery in Black Leg
- Complete Scorched Heart mini quest
- Talk to Puff at Coco Island
How to fill mode bar: Use Black Leg skills to charge it. Once full, you switch into Demon Step with stronger attacks.
Demon Step carried me through Second Sea. The burning damage stacks up fast in extended fights, and the mode bar mechanic keeps combat interesting.
Moonlight Electro
The Mink-exclusive powerhouse. Moonlight Electro evolves from standard Electro and can solo most bosses.
Why S-tier:
- Thunderous Drill escapes combos
- High damage output
- Can duo Moria with the right partner
- Stunning passive on M1s
Requirements:
- Mink race
- Electro Style
- 100 Carrots
- 10 Legendary Devil Fruits fed to the NPC
Downside: Disables active fruit skills. You're committing to fighting style main.
The 10 Legendary fruit requirement sounds brutal, but Moonlight Electro is worth it. I've soloed bosses that would destroy other fighting styles.
A Tier - Strong Picks
2 Sword Style (2SS)
The stepping stone to 3SS, but strong in its own right. 2SS has a counter and solid damage.
Why A-tier:
- Counter catches aggressive players
- Rashomon Draw has a finisher
- Scales with Sword Mastery
- Required for 3SS anyway
Requirements:
- All 1SS skills purchased
- 50,000 Peli
- Talk to Musashi at Sashi Island (Second Sea)
- 2 compatible swords equipped
2SS is where sword builds start feeling complete. The counter alone wins fights against players who spam attacks.
Abyssal Karate
The Fishman-exclusive evolution. Abyssal Karate has survivability passives and ranged attacks.
Why A-tier:
- Survivability passives keep you alive
- Ranged attacks for safe damage
- Scales with Fighting Style Mastery
- Strong in both PvP and PvE
Requirements:
- Fishman race
- 10 Megalodon Teeth
- Talk to Miguel at Underwater Reef
Downside: Disables active fruit skills like other V2 styles.
If you rolled Fishman, Abyssal Karate is your endgame. The survivability makes it forgiving for newer players.
Dragon Claw
The Battle Royale reward. Dragon Claw has high damage and gets boosted by Mera Mera fruit.
Why A-tier:
- High damage output
- Counter move
- Mera Mera bonus for extra damage
- No race requirement
Requirements:
- Win at least 1 Battle Royale match
- Win 7 total BR matches for all skills
- Talk to Vrael at Dokkan Island
Dragon Claw + Mera is a classic combo. The fire bonus makes an already strong style even better.
Kamishiki
The evolved Rokushiki. Kamishiki trades utility for damage and adds a counter.
Why A-tier:
- Counter catches opponents
- Better damage than Rokushiki
- Utility moves still useful
- No race requirement
Requirements:
- Max Rokushiki (all moves purchased)
- Soul King's Guitar
- Talk to Tatter at Sett's Arena
Downside: Disables active fruit skills.
Kamishiki fixes Rokushiki's damage problem while keeping the mobility. Solid choice for fighting style mains.
B Tier - Solid Options
1 Sword Style (1SS)
The entry point for sword builds. 1SS is fast with good farming potential.
Why B-tier:
- Fast attacks
- Shishi Sonson is powerful
- Easy to obtain
- Foundation for 2SS and 3SS
Requirements:
- 10,000 Peli
- 1 compatible sword
- Talk to Jaggy at Roca Island
1SS is where every sword main starts. It's not the destination, but it's a solid path.
Fishman Karate
The base Fishman style. Good damage but requires heavy stat investment.
Why B-tier:
- Shark Barrage deals massive damage
- Good for PvP and farming
- Scales with Fighting Style Mastery
Requirements:
- Fishman race
- 30,000 Peli
- 75 Shark Teeth
- Talk to Jin at Fishman Island
Downside: Requires more stat points than other styles since it scales with Fighting Style Mastery instead of Strength.
Cyborg Style
The Cyborg-exclusive style. Missile Shower makes farming easy.
Why B-tier:
- Missile Shower clears groups
- Good for farming
- Unique Cyborg aesthetic
Requirements:
- Cyborg race (1% spawn rate)
- 6 Cyborg Gears for all skills
- Talk to AE10 at Rose Kingdom
The 1% Cyborg spawn rate is the real barrier. If you have Cyborg, this style is worth learning.
Iron Fist
The level 600+ fighting style. Iron Fist scales with Strength and has haki color changes.
Why B-tier:
- Scales with Strength (easier to build)
- Haki color affects attack visuals
- Good final skill damage
- Compatible with fruits
Requirements:
- Level 600+
- Complete Iron Fist mini quest
- Talk to Titan Of Justice at Marine Base G-1
Downside: Requires 300 Fighting Style Mastery for the final skill, so you're still investing heavily.
C Tier - Stepping Stones
Black Leg
The pre-evolution to Demon Step. Black Leg is decent but exists to become something better.
Why C-tier:
- Enables Geppo (Sky Walk)
- Decent damage
- No race requirement
- Evolves into Demon Step
Requirements:
- 9,000 Peli
- Talk to Yome at Baratie
Use Black Leg until you can evolve it. Don't stay here.
Electro
The base Mink style. Electro has stunning but gets outclassed by Moonlight Electro.
Why C-tier:
- Electro Fist boosts M1 damage and stun
- Stun passive is useful
- Foundation for Moonlight Electro
Requirements:
- Mink race
- 15,000 Peli
- 25 Carrots
- Talk to Sharon at Island of Zou
Electro is the stepping stone to Moonlight Electro. Grind through it.
Vampire Style
The Vampire-exclusive style. Decent but locked behind a 5% race.
Why C-tier:
- Vampire race combo
- Scales with Fighting Style Mastery
- Second Sea only
Requirements:
- Vampire race
- 50,000 Peli
- Talk to Blood Queen at Thriller Bark
Vampire Style is fine if you have Vampire race. Not worth rerolling for.
Dullahan Style
The Halloween-exclusive style. Limited availability hurts its ranking.
Why C-tier:
- Dullahan race required
- Halloween event only for new players
- Wandering Souls requirement
Requirements:
- Dullahan race
- Wandering Souls item
- Talk to V Kirishima at Thriller Bark
If you have Dullahan from a past Halloween, this style works. Otherwise, you can't get it.
D Tier - Replace Immediately
Rokushiki
The utility style with terrible damage. Rokushiki exists to support fruits, not to main.
Why D-tier:
- 3 utility moves are useful
- Damage output is terrible
- Not viable as a main style
Requirements:
- 10,000 Peli
- Talk to Lifa at Mysterious Tower
Only use Rokushiki if: You have a strong Devil Fruit that lacks mobility. Pair it with Magu or similar fruits.
Default Combat
The starting style. Replace it immediately.
Why D-tier:
- No special moves
- Lowest damage
- Everyone starts here
How to replace: Talk to any fighting style trainer. Literally anything is better.
Best Fighting Style for Each Build
| Build Type | Best Style | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sword Main | 3SS | Highest sword damage |
| Fighting Style Main | Demon Step | Best standalone damage |
| Mink Race | Moonlight Electro | Race-exclusive power |
| Fishman Race | Abyssal Karate | Survivability + damage |
| Fruit + Style Hybrid | Dragon Claw | Mera bonus, no fruit disable |
| Beginner | Black Leg | Easy to get, evolves well |
Fighting Style Progression Path
For sword users:
- Default Combat → 1SS (Roca Island)
- 1SS → 2SS (Sashi Island, Second Sea)
- 2SS → 3SS (Sakura Stronghold, Level 600+)
For fighting style mains:
- Default Combat → Black Leg (Baratie)
- Black Leg → Demon Step (Coco Island)
For Mink players:
- Default Combat → Electro (Island of Zou)
- Electro → Moonlight Electro (Colosseum of Arc)
For Fishman players:
- Default Combat → Fishman Karate (Fishman Island)
- Fishman Karate → Abyssal Karate (Underwater Reef)
Common Mistakes
Staying on Default Combat. Any fighting style is better. Get Black Leg or 1SS immediately.
Maining Rokushiki. It's a support style, not a main. The damage is terrible.
Ignoring race-locked styles. If you rolled Mink or Fishman, their exclusive styles are top tier. Use them.
Skipping Black Leg for Rokushiki. Black Leg evolves into Demon Step. Rokushiki evolves into Kamishiki. Demon Step is better.
Not planning for 3SS. If you want sword builds, start working toward 3SS early. The grind is long.
FAQ
What's the best fighting style for beginners?
Black Leg. Easy to get at Baratie, enables Geppo for mobility, and evolves into the S-tier Demon Step.
Do V2 styles disable Devil Fruits?
Yes. Moonlight Electro, Abyssal Karate, and Kamishiki disable active fruit skills. You're committing to fighting style main.
Is 3SS worth the grind?
Yes. 3SS is the highest damage fighting style in GPO. The level 600 requirement and questline are worth it.
Can I use fighting styles with Devil Fruits?
Most styles work with fruits. Only V2 styles (Moonlight Electro, Abyssal Karate, Kamishiki) disable fruit skills.
What's the fastest fighting style to max?
1SS, 2SS, and 3SS scale with Sword Mastery, which you're already leveling if you use swords. They're the easiest to max.
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