Melee Specs (Fighting Styles)
All 19 fighting styles in Sailor Piece ranked by tier, with abilities, unlock requirements, and build recommendations.
Fighting Styles in Sailor Piece
Melee specs (also called fighting styles or combat specs) are the core close-range combat system in Sailor Piece. Every player starts with the basic Combat style, but replacing it as soon as possible is critical for progression. Fighting styles determine your melee combo speed, special move animations, AoE coverage, invincibility frame (i-frame) windows, and crowd control (CC) options. There are currently 19 fighting styles in the game, spanning D-tier (Combat, the default) through S+ tier (Anos, Gilgamesh, Blessed Maiden, Strongest in History, Strongest of Today).
Each fighting style has three or more unique abilities bound to different keys. Melee stat investment directly scales the damage output of every fighting style ability. Most endgame players allocate their stat points exclusively into Melee for maximum output from S+ tier styles.
Best Fighting Styles
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Gilgamesh
S+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.
Stat: Melee
Anos
S+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.
Stat: Melee
Strongest in History
S+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.
Stat: Melee
Strongest of Today
S+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. Exact ability details and how it differs from Strongest in History need in-game verification.
Stat: Melee
Blessed Maiden
S+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.
Stat: Melee
Strongest Shinobi
S+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. Among the highest-hyped specs pre-release (10K+ upvotes on V move, 11K+ on F move). Ability details are still being documented — check back for full skill breakdown.
Stat: Melee
Atomic
S+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). Purchased from the Atomic Seller NPC; F Move unlocked via a separate questline with the Atomic Master NPC.
Stat: Melee
Jin Woo (Shadow Monarch)
SThe 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.
Stat: Melee
Saber Alter
SA 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. Essential grind for late-game melee builds.
Stat: Melee
Acheron
SA new female melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Acheron was confirmed NOT renamed by DMCA — multiple sources (Pro Game Guides, Beebom, search results) consistently list it as 'Acheron' as of 2026-03-26. Features a unique idle animation and comes with a dedicated Acheron accessory. F move previewed on Discord with 8K+ community upvotes.
Stat: Melee
Moon Slayer
SA 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. Ability details still being documented by the community. Source: Beebom patch notes + multiple WebSearch sources (2026-04-01).
Stat: Melee
Alucard
AThe 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. One of the hardest melee specs to unlock due to boss rotation RNG and race requirement.
Stat: Melee = Defense
The Love Maiden
AThe 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.
Stat: Melee
Sukuna
BThe Sukuna fighting style, learned from the Sukuna NPC on the rooftop of Shibuya Station. Features cursed energy-infused strikes and multi-hit combos.
Stat: Melee
Qin Shi
BThe Qin Shi fighting style, associated with the Qin Shi summonable boss on Boss Island. An endgame melee style with emperor-themed strikes.
Stat: Melee
Gojo
CThe 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.
Stat: Melee
Cursed Vessel
CThe 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.
Stat: Melee
Tanjiro
CA melee fighting style listed on the Sailor Piece Wiki. Exact abilities and tier ranking need in-game verification.
Stat: Melee
All Fighting Styles
Gilgamesh
Melee build
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.
Gate of Babylon — fires projectile weapons from a dimensional gate
3 abilities
View guide →Anos
Melee build
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.
Ginnungagap — massive AoE void explosion
3 abilities
View guide →Strongest in History
Melee build
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.
History's Edge — ultra-high damage multi-hit combo
3 abilities
View guide →Strongest of Today
Melee build
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. Exact ability details and how it differs from Strongest in History need in-game verification.
Unconfirmed — needs in-game verification
1 ability
View guide →Blessed Maiden
Melee build
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.
Blessed Strike — divine-enhanced melee attack
3 abilities
View guide →Strongest Shinobi
Melee build
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. Among the highest-hyped specs pre-release (10K+ upvotes on V move, 11K+ on F move). Ability details are still being documented — check back for full skill breakdown.
Fast multi-hit melee combo — rapid strikes with high hit count
4 abilities
View guide →Atomic
Melee build
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). Purchased from the Atomic Seller NPC; F Move unlocked via a separate questline with the Atomic Master NPC.
Abilities TBD — in-game names being documented by community guides.
1 ability
View guide →Jin Woo (Shadow Monarch)
Melee build
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.
Shadow Strike — shadow-infused melee attack
3 abilities
View guide →Saber Alter
Melee build
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. Essential grind for late-game melee builds.
High DPS melee attacks with large AoE coverage.
3 abilities
View guide →Acheron
Melee build
A new female melee spec released in the Massive Update (March 25, 2026). Acheron was confirmed NOT renamed by DMCA — multiple sources (Pro Game Guides, Beebom, search results) consistently list it as 'Acheron' as of 2026-03-26. Features a unique idle animation and comes with a dedicated Acheron accessory. F move previewed on Discord with 8K+ community upvotes.
F move — powerful finisher previewed with 8,125 upvotes on Discord (exact details TBD).
3 abilities
View guide →Moon Slayer
Melee build
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. Ability details still being documented by the community. Source: Beebom patch notes + multiple WebSearch sources (2026-04-01).
Abilities TBD — in-game names being documented post Moon Update launch.
1 ability
View guide →Alucard
Melee = Defense build
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. One of the hardest melee specs to unlock due to boss rotation RNG and race requirement.
Blood Drain — melee strike with lifesteal effect
3 abilities
View guide →The Love Maiden
Melee build
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.
Divine Strike — massive single-target damage
3 abilities
View guide →Sukuna
Melee build
The Sukuna fighting style, learned from the Sukuna NPC on the rooftop of Shibuya Station. Features cursed energy-infused strikes and multi-hit combos.
Dismantle — slashing cursed energy attack
3 abilities
View guide →Qin Shi
Melee build
The Qin Shi fighting style, associated with the Qin Shi summonable boss on Boss Island. An endgame melee style with emperor-themed strikes.
Emperor Strike — powerful heavy single-target attack
3 abilities
View guide →Gojo
Melee build
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.
Limitless Strike — high-speed close-range punch
3 abilities
View guide →Cursed Vessel
Melee build
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.
Divergent Fist — impact-delayed punch dealing bonus damage
3 abilities
View guide →Tanjiro
Melee build
A melee fighting style listed on the Sailor Piece Wiki. Exact abilities and tier ranking need in-game verification.
Unconfirmed — needs in-game verification
1 ability
View guide →Combat
Any build
The default fighting style all players start with. Basic punches and kicks with no special mechanics. Replace as soon as possible.
Basic Punch — standard melee attack
2 abilities
View guide →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.