Fistborn Fighting Styles (November 2025) All Requirements & Skills
Fistborn features 6 distinct fighting styles, each with unique stat requirements, skills, and passive abilities that define your PvP combat approach. This comprehensive guide covers every style’s complete requirements, all skills with experience costs, passive abilities, trainer locations, and strategic analysis to help you dominate the arena. Whether you prefer agile strikes, powerful grapples, or defensive counters, we’ll help you choose and master the perfect style for your playstyle.
Quick Reference: All Fistborn Fighting Styles Overview
| Style | Cost | Key Stats | Playstyle | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taekwondo | $5,000 | Agility 150, Strength 200 | Fast kicks, high mobility | Hit-and-run players |
| Muay Thai | $5,000 | Strength 250, Stamina 300 | Versatile strikes, balanced | All-around combat |
| Wrestling | $5,000 | Strength 250, Muscle 250 | Grapples, throws, control | Close-range specialists |
| Karate | $5,000 | Balanced stats | Defensive, focus-based | Counter-attackers |
| Boxing | $5,000 | Agility 150, Stamina 350 | Fast punches, head damage | Quick combo players |
| Sumo | $5,000 | Strength 300, Fat 250 | Tank, high durability | Defensive powerhouses |
1. Taekwondo Style: The Agile Striker
Trainer: Lune Walsh
Location: White Tiger Dojang (Press P for waypoint)
Cost: $5,000
Contents
Stat Requirements:
- Strength: 200
- Durability: 125
- Agility: 150
- Dexterity: 125
- Stamina: 200/250
- Muscle: 0
- Fat: 0
Skills & Experience Costs:
| Skill | EXP Cost | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Kick | 225 exp | Style Locked | Overhead kick that smashes down, knocking opponents away |
| Kick Flurry | 225 exp | Style Locked | Rapid succession of kicks that overwhelms opponents |
| 540 Kick | 200 exp | Regular | Spinning kick with wide coverage, ragdolls opponents |
| Crescent Kick | 175 exp | Regular | Fast sweeping kick that catches opponents off guard |
| Flying Side Kick | 125 exp | Regular | Forward-dashing kick that knocks opponents back |
| Question Mark Kick | 150 exp | Regular | Deceptive kick that strikes low then curves to head |
Passive Abilities (100 Style EXP each):
- Robust Strikes: +5% M1 (light attack) damage
- Meat Shield: 10% less limb damage & 5% less overall damage
- Brutal Grip: Grab skills deal 10% more damage
- Leg Expert: Taekwondo skills deal 5% more damage
Combat Style:
M1 Attack: Series of swift kicks
M2 Attack: Spin kick
Strengths & Weaknesses:
- ✅ Strengths: High mobility, excellent range, strong kick damage, good defensive passives
- ❌ Weaknesses: Less effective in close-range grappling, requires good timing
2. Muay Thai Style: The Versatile Destroyer
Trainer: Torus Seishu
Cost: $5,000
Stat Requirements:
- Strength: 250
- Durability: 175
- Agility: 150
- Dexterity: 75
- Stamina: 300
- Muscle: 0
- Fat: 0
Skills & Experience Costs:
| Skill | EXP Cost | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Strike | 175 exp | Style Locked | Leaping attack that closes distance quickly |
| Overhead Kick | 200 exp | Style Locked | Devastating kick that punishes downed opponents |
| Back Kick | 125 exp | Regular | Powerful backward kick that creates distance |
| Knee Strike | 125 exp | Regular | Quick, forceful close-range knee attack |
| Piercing Elbow | 200 exp | Regular | Sharp, damaging elbow strike |
| Roundhouse Kick | 100 exp | Regular | Classic, powerful circular kick |
Passive Abilities:
- Steel Body: 25% less limb damage taken
- Heavy Hands: M2 attacks deal 15% more damage
- Lung Stopper: M2 attacks reduce enemy stamina by 5%
- Robust Strikes: M1 attacks deal 5% more damage
Strengths & Weaknesses:
- ✅ Strengths: Excellent versatility, high M2 damage potential, great limb damage resistance
- ❌ Weaknesses: Requires high Strength and Durability investment, less mobile than Taekwondo
3. Wrestling Style: The Grappling Master
Trainer: Lewis Hanayama
Cost: $5,000
Stat Requirements:
- Strength: 250
- Durability: 200
- Agility: 100
- Dexterity: 60
- Stamina: 400
- Muscle: 250
- Fat: 0
Skills & Experience Costs:
| Skill | EXP Cost | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Breaker | 200 exp | Style Locked | Powerful grab and slam dealing high damage |
| DropKick | 175 exp | Style Locked | Quick, momentum-based kick that sends opponents flying |
| Suplex | 200 exp | Regular | Classic grappling throw technique |
| Elbow Drop | 150 exp | Regular | Powerful attack on downed opponents |
| Forearm Rush | 150 exp | Regular | Forward rush with forearm strikes |
Passive Abilities:
- Iron Body: 10% less damage from all hits
- Brick House: 0 chip damage on block
- Showman: No bleeding effects
- Show Time: 10% more damage below 25% health
Strengths & Weaknesses:
- ✅ Strengths: Incredible durability, excellent close-range damage, effective against low-Muscle opponents
- ❌ Weaknesses: Low mobility and range, vulnerable to kick-heavy styles, requires Muscle stat investment
4. Karate Style: The Defensive Counter-Attacker
Trainer: Inazaki Ken
Cost: $5,000
Stat Requirements:
- Strength: 250
- Durability: 100
- Agility: 100
- Dexterity: 100
- Stamina: 250
- Muscle: 0
- Fat: 0
Skills & Experience Costs:
| Skill | EXP Cost | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Thrust | 200 exp | Style Locked | Fast, straight-line punch |
| Yamatsuki | 250 exp | Style Locked | Powerful dual-punch strike |
| Chop | 100 exp | Regular | Quick hand strike |
| High Kick | 100 exp | Regular | High-arcing kick |
| Leg Sweep | 175 exp | Regular | Low-sweeping attack that trips opponents |
| Side Kick | 100 exp | Regular | Powerful straight kick |
Passive Abilities:
- Serenity: 10% focus gain from dodging
- Expertise: Karate skills deal 5% more damage
- Keen Senses: +0.5 dodge frames on dash
- Calm Mind: +20% focus gain from attacks
Strengths & Weaknesses:
- ✅ Strengths: High focus generation, excellent defense through dodging, fast precise attacks
- ❌ Weaknesses: Less raw damage output, heavily reliant on timing and focus management
5. Boxing Style: The Quick Combo Artist
Trainer: Mariah Ueda
Cost: $5,000
Stat Requirements:
- Strength: 200
- Durability: 125
- Agility: 150
- Dexterity: 75
- Stamina: 350
- Muscle: 0
- Fat: 0
Skills & Experience Costs:
| Skill | EXP Cost | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corkscrew | 225 exp | Style Locked | Twisting punch dealing high damage |
| Counter | 200 exp | Style Locked | Powerful retaliatory strike after blocking |
| White Fang | 250 exp | Regular | Lightning-fast punch combo |
| Gazelle Punch | 125 exp | Regular | Powerful, leaping punch |
| Liver Blow | 150 exp | Regular | Gut punch dealing significant stamina damage |
| One Two | 125 exp | Regular | Fundamental, rapid two-punch combination |
Passive Abilities:
- Head Hitter: +10% damage to head hits
- Sharp Eyes: +0.5 dodge frames
- Heavy Weaves: Gain dodge frames with M2 attacks
- Stamina Soldier: M1 & M2 stamina drain reduced by 25%
Strengths & Weaknesses:
- ✅ Strengths: Excellent quick damage, high stamina efficiency, superior evasion capabilities
- ❌ Weaknesses: Shorter range than kick-focused styles, vulnerable to grapples
6. Sumo Style: The Ultimate Tank
Trainer: Yokozuno Raiden
Cost: $5,000
Stat Requirements:
- Strength: 300
- Durability: 200
- Agility: 100
- Dexterity: 60
- Stamina: 400
- Muscle: 0
- Fat: 250
Skills & Experience Costs:
| Skill | EXP Cost | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hug | 200 exp | Style Locked | Powerful grappling hold |
| Belly Flop | 225 exp | Style Locked | Jumping area-of-effect damage attack |
| Palm Barrage | 175 exp | Style Locked | Flurry of open-hand strikes |
| Body Slam | 200 exp | Regular | Powerful body throw technique |
| Ear Rupture | 225 exp | Regular | Damaging strike to the ears |
| Ground Stomp | 150 exp | Regular | Stomping attack damaging downed opponents |
Passive Abilities:
- Meat Shield: 5% less damage, 5% less limb damage
- Well Fed: +5% damage above 90% hunger
- Brutal Grip: Grab skills deal 10% more damage
- Fat Reserves: Hunger decreases 50% slower
Strengths & Weaknesses:
- ✅ Strengths: Highest durability, incredible close-range power, exceptional damage absorption
- ❌ Weaknesses: Very low mobility, heavily reliant on close-range combat, requires significant Fat stat investment
Training Your Stats: Complete Exercise Guide
To meet the stat requirements for your chosen fighting style, you’ll need to train specific stats through various exercises:
Strength Training:
- Pushups: Increases Strength and Muscle
- Curl-ups: Increases Strength
- Weight Machines: Increases Muscle (supports Strength builds)
Durability Training:
- Sit-ups: Increases Durability and Muscle
- Durability Training: Increases Durability
- Pull-ups: Increases Durability
Agility Training:
- Squats: Increases Agility and Muscle
- Road-work: Increases Stamina and Agility
- Treadmill: Increases Stamina or Agility
Dexterity Training:
- Shadow Boxing: Increases Dexterity and grants Style EXP
- Pattern Training: Increases Dexterity
Stamina Training:
- Jumping Jacks: Increases Stamina
- Road-work: Increases Stamina and Agility
- Treadmill: Increases Stamina or Agility
Special Stats:
- Muscle: Built through Pushups, Sit-ups, Squats, and Weight Machines
- Fat: Required for Sumo style, managed through hunger mechanics
Style Tier List: Best Fighting Styles for PvP
Based on competitive performance, versatility, and meta relevance in November 2025:
S-Tier (Meta-Defining)
- Muay Thai – Best overall balance of offense and defense
- Taekwondo – Highest mobility and safe damage output
A-Tier (Strong Choices)
- Boxing – Excellent stamina efficiency and head damage
- Karate – Best defensive option with focus-based gameplay
B-Tier (Situational)
- Wrestling – Powerful in specific matchups but limited range
- Sumo – Extremely durable but very low mobility
Choosing Your Perfect Style: Playstyle Analysis
For Aggressive Players:
- Muay Thai offers strong, versatile offense with excellent damage potential
- Sumo provides unparalleled close-range pressure and durability
For Defensive Players:
- Karate is the go-to for evasion and strategic counters
- Wrestling offers exceptional blocking and damage reduction
For Speed-Focused Players:
- Taekwondo and Boxing both reward quick reflexes and combos
- Taekwondo excels at ranged combat while Boxing dominates close-range exchanges
Advanced Strategies: Style Synergies & Counters
Style Counters:
- Taekwondo counters Wrestling with range and mobility
- Wrestling counters Boxing with grapples and control
- Boxing counters Karate with aggressive pressure
- Karate counters Muay Thai with defensive focus
- Muay Thai counters Sumo with versatility and range
- Sumo counters Taekwondo by absorbing damage and closing distance
Trait Synergies:
Combine your fighting style with complementary Traits from the Traits system:
- Aggressive styles (Muay Thai, Boxing): Pair with “Aggressive” or “Violent” traits
- Defensive styles (Karate, Wrestling): Combine with “Resilient” or “Persistent” traits
- Mobile styles (Taekwondo): Synergize with “Alert” or “Quick-Witted” traits
Community Resources & Official Links
Official Resources:
- Official Discord Community – Join for real-time discussions, updates, and community events
- Fistborn Wiki – Comprehensive game knowledge base
- Official Twitter – Latest announcements and patch notes
Community Resources:
- Reddit Community – Player discussions, strategies, and memes
- YouTube Guides – Video tutorials and showcases
- Trello Board – Development roadmap and known issues
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I change my fighting style after learning one?
A: Yes, you can change your fighting style by purchasing a new one from its respective trainer. However, this will overwrite your current style, and you’ll lose all progress on it.
Q: Are there any hidden fighting styles in Fistborn?
A: As of the latest update in November 2025, there are no officially known hidden fighting styles. However, the developers frequently add new content, so stay updated through official channels.
Q: How do I best utilize a style’s passive abilities?
A: Passive abilities define each style’s strengths. For example, Karate players should focus on dodging to trigger “Serenity,” while Boxing players should target head hits to activate “Head Hitter.”
Q: Do M1/M2 attacks change with each style?
A: Yes, each style has unique M1 (light attack) and M2 (strong attack) animations and properties. Taekwondo’s M1 is swift kicks, while Boxing’s M1 is fast punches.
Q: What’s the fastest way to train stats for a specific style?
A: Focus on exercises that target your style’s key requirements. Use Shadow Boxing for Dexterity and Style EXP simultaneously, and combine Road-work for both Stamina and Agility training.
Q: Which style is best for beginners?
A: Taekwondo and Boxing are generally recommended for beginners due to their straightforward mechanics and good mobility. Muay Thai also offers a balanced learning experience.
Pro Tips & Advanced Techniques
Maximizing Style Efficiency:
- Prioritize Style-Locked Skills: These are typically the most powerful moves unique to each style
- Train Passives First: Unlock all passives at 100 Style EXP each before maxing individual skills
- Combine with Traits: Use complementary traits to enhance your style’s natural strengths
- Master Movement: Each style has optimal movement patterns – learn them to maximize effectiveness
PvP Dominance Strategies:
- Learn Matchups: Understand how your style counters others and vice versa
- Manage Stamina: All styles consume stamina differently – learn to manage it effectively
- Use Environment: Position yourself to maximize your style’s range advantages
- Practice Combos: Master skill combinations that work with your style’s strengths
Conclusion: Your Path to Fistborn Mastery
Mastering a fighting style in Fistborn requires understanding its requirements, practicing its skills, and developing strategies that leverage its unique strengths. Whether you choose the agile strikes of Taekwondo, the balanced power of Muay Thai, or the tank-like durability of Sumo, success comes from dedicated practice and smart build decisions.
Remember to check official channels regularly for updates, as new styles and balance changes may shift the meta. Join the Discord community to learn from top players and stay current with the evolving competitive scene.
Bookmark this guide and return often as we continue to update it with the latest strategies, balance changes, and new content releases. Your journey to Fistborn mastery starts now – choose your style, train hard, and dominate the arena!
This guide was last updated in November 2025 and reflects the current game meta. For the most recent changes, always check official patch notes and community discussions.
