What ethnicity should I pick in Gakuran?

Japanese is the most common (95% drop rate) and offers balanced stats. For PvP, European is ideal for tall wrestling builds, while Japanese or Latinx work well for speed-focused Capoeira builds. Your ethnicity affects your height range, which impacts damage and hitbox size.

How do I change my ethnicity in Gakuran?

Use Rerolls to change your ethnicity. Each reroll gives a random ethnicity based on the drop rates (Japanese 95%, others ~1% each). You can get rerolls from codes or in-game.

Does ethnicity affect stats?

Ethnicity determines your height range, and height directly impacts combat stats. Taller characters deal more damage and have more health but a larger hitbox. Shorter characters are faster and harder to hit.

Gakuran Ethnicity Guide — Drop Rates & Best Pick

Quick ethnicity rules

Ethnicity determines your height range, which directly affects damage and hitbox size.
Japanese (95% drop rate) is the most common and offers balanced stats for all builds.
European (~1%) leans taller — ideal for Wrestling and Slugger grapple tanks.
Shorter ethnicities (Japanese, Latinx) are better for speed-focused PvP builds.
Use Rerolls to change ethnicity. Save rerolls until you understand what build you want.

All Ethnicities

Drop rates, height ranges, and recommended builds for each ethnicity.

Japanese

95%

The default ethnicity with the highest drop rate. Most players will be Japanese. Balanced height range suitable for all playstyles.

♂ Male

171cm (5'7")

♀ Female

159cm (5'3")

Best for: Balanced playNew playersAll builds

European

~1%

The tallest ethnicity. More damage and health but larger hitbox and slower movement. Best for tank/brawler builds.

♂ Male

178cm (5'10")

♀ Female

165cm (5'5")

Best for: Tank buildsWrestling/Muay ThaiTall characters

African

~1%

Second tallest ethnicity. Good for aggressive playstyles that benefit from extra damage and health.

♂ Male

175cm (5'9")

♀ Female

162cm (5'4")

Best for: Tall buildsAggressive PvPWrestling

Middle Eastern

~1%

Balanced height range. Middle-of-the-road stats without extreme advantages in either direction.

♂ Male

173cm (5'8")

♀ Female

160cm (5'3")

Best for: Versatile buildsBalanced playstyle

Latinx

~1%

Slightly shorter than Japanese. Good for players who want balanced stats with a slight speed lean.

♂ Male

170cm (5'7")

♀ Female

158cm (5'2")

Best for: Balanced playSlight speed advantage

Indian

~1%

The shortest ethnicity. Fastest movement, smallest hitbox, but least damage and health. Best for evasion builds.

♂ Male

167cm (5'6")

♀ Female

155cm (5'1")

Best for: Speed buildsEvasion playstyleBoxing/Capoeira

How Ethnicity Affects Combat

Ethnicity determines your height range, which shapes your combat profile.

Taller Characters

✓ More damage per hit
✓ More health
✓ Longer reach
✗ Larger hitbox (easier to hit)
✗ Slower movement

Shorter Characters

✓ Faster movement
✓ Smaller hitbox (harder to hit)
✓ Better for combo-heavy styles
✗ Less damage per hit
✗ Less health

Learn more about Height

Ethnicity FAQ

What ethnicity should I pick?

Japanese is the most common and balanced. For PvP, European works well for tall wrestling builds, while shorter ethnicities shine with speed-focused styles.

How do I change ethnicity?

Use Rerolls. Each reroll gives a random ethnicity based on drop rates. Japanese has a 95% chance.

Does it matter which one I pick?

Yes — ethnicity determines your height range, which directly affects damage, health, and hitbox size. It is one of the most impactful character choices.

What is the rarest ethnicity?

All non-Japanese ethnicities have roughly equal drop rates at ~1% each. European, Middle Eastern, African, Indian, and Latinx are all equally rare.

Choose the right ethnicity for your build

Pair your ethnicity pick with the right height and fighting style for maximum performance.

Height Guide Tier List Beginner Guide