When most people first load into Gakuran, they spend the first few minutes wondering what they’re actually supposed to do. There are no quest markers, no tutorial NPC leading you around, and no giant arrows telling you where to go next. Instead, you’re dropped into a living school town where you’re free to create your own experience.
That’s honestly the charm of the game.
You can attend school, challenge players to fights, roleplay, work part-time jobs, hang out with friends, play basketball, or simply explore the map. Since Gakuran is still relatively early in development, new features are constantly being added, but there’s already plenty to learn if you’re just getting started.
This guide covers everything a beginner should know, including locations, jobs, combat mechanics, fighting styles, controls, and plenty of useful tips.
Gakuran Beginner Guide – Locations, Jobs, Height, Combat
Gakuran is an open-world Roblox experience that combines roleplay with PvP combat.
The game is set in a Japanese high school and nearby town, giving players complete freedom to decide how they want to play.
Unlike traditional RPGs, there isn’t a main storyline or quest progression. Instead, your goals are entirely up to you.
You can:
- Socialize with other players
- Explore the city
- Learn combat
- Work different jobs
- Collect cosmetics
- Practice basketball
- Roleplay with friends
Since the game is still in active development, expect more content and systems to arrive in future updates.
How to Join Gakuran
Because Gakuran is currently a closed community experience, joining isn’t quite as simple as clicking Play.
You’ll first need to:
- Join the official Discord server.
- Complete the joining process.
- Wait a short period for access.
- Join the Roblox experience.
Once you’re accepted, you’re ready to begin.
School Guide
The school is the center of the entire map and where you’ll spend most of your time.
It currently has three floors.
First Floor
The first floor contains classrooms, hallways, and several NPCs.
Most classrooms are considered Green Zones, meaning combat automatically disables whenever you enter.
Second Floor
The second floor includes one of the more unique rooms in the game—the Music Room.
Players can interact with rhythm-game style music here.
A small warning if you’re creating content:
Many songs used inside the music room are copyrighted, so recording gameplay here can potentially cause copyright issues.
Third Floor
The third floor is mostly similar to the first floor, although some areas are currently unfinished.
Since the game is still being developed, expect additional rooms and features to appear here later.
Green Zones vs Red Zones
One mechanic every beginner should understand is the zone system.
Green Zones
Inside Green Zones:
- Fighting is automatically disabled.
- Your combat stance is removed.
- Players can’t attack each other.
Examples include:
- Classrooms
- Coffee Shop
- Several indoor buildings
Neutral Zones
Neutral Zones don’t force combat on or off.
Players are generally free to move around normally.
Examples include places like the convenience store.
Red Zones
Red Zones allow full PvP combat.
If you’re looking for fights, these are the places to visit.
The Club is one example of a Red Zone.
Basketball Guide
One surprisingly polished feature in Gakuran is basketball.
Instead of being a simple click-to-score minigame, shooting is timing based.
Features include:
- Dribbling
- Layups
- Fadeaway shots
- Defensive pressure
- Contest system
The closer a defender stands while you’re shooting, the smaller your shot meter becomes.
You’ll notice different contest levels such as:
- Wide Open
- Slightly Contested
- Heavily Contested
Just like real basketball games, good positioning matters.
Interestingly, your character’s height also affects basketball performance.
Every Important Location
Besides the school itself, there are several places worth exploring.
Basketball Court
Perfect for casual games with other players.
Coffee Shop
One of the game’s safest social hubs.
It’s also one of the available workplaces.
Club
The club functions as both a workplace and one of the main PvP locations.
Unlike most indoor buildings, combat is fully enabled here.
Be careful if you decide to challenge experienced players.
7-Eleven
The convenience store serves as another workplace where players can earn money during public servers.
Sushi and Ramen Restaurant
A nice roleplay location where players can sit down and even enjoy ramen animations.
Cat Cafe
The Cat Cafe looks fully designed but currently doesn’t offer a working job.
It’s expected to become usable in a future update.
Gym
The gym contains several workout machines.
Some equipment works while others are currently decorative, likely waiting for future updates.
Laundromat
At the moment, the laundromat mainly serves as another roleplay location.
Bike Shop
The bike shop isn’t functional yet.
Based on the current layout, many players expect bicycles to become available in a future update.
Hidden Hangout Spot
There’s also a quiet underground area near one side of town.
It doesn’t currently serve a gameplay purpose, but it’s a popular place for roleplaying or simply getting away from crowded areas.
Jobs Guide
Working is one of the easiest ways to earn money.
To apply for jobs:
- Open your phone.
- Select Indeed.
- Choose an available workplace.
- Equip the employee outfit.
Each workplace has its own uniform.
Current jobs include:
- Coffee Shop
- Club
- 7-Eleven
Which Job Pays the Most?
Currently, the Club offers the highest payout.
To maximize earnings:
- Start working as early as possible during the in-game day.
- Stay inside your workplace.
- Avoid leaving the building unnecessarily.
Walking away from your assigned workplace reduces your earnings.
Phone Features
Your phone does much more than simply open jobs.
It also includes:
- Messages
- Music Player
- Job Applications
- Character options
Messages even work across different servers, making it easy to stay in touch with friends.
Headphones and Music
Some cosmetic headphones allow your character to play music publicly.
Nearby players can hear the music spatially.
If someone stands on your left side, they’ll hear it from that direction, making the audio surprisingly immersive.
Just remember that many songs are copyrighted.
Character Customization
Most customization options are available through the Stats menu.
You can reroll:
- Height
- Accessories
- Cosmetics
- Other appearance traits
Most rerolls cost only a small amount of Robux.
Height System Explained
Height isn’t purely cosmetic.
It directly affects gameplay.
Short Characters
Advantages:
- Faster movement
- Faster attacks
- Smaller hitbox
Disadvantages:
- Lower HP
- Lower damage
Tall Characters
Advantages:
- More health
- Higher damage
- Longer reach
Disadvantages:
- Slower attacks
- Slower running speed
- Larger hitbox
Choosing the right height depends on your preferred playstyle.
Current Fighting Styles
There are currently six main combat styles.
Basic
The default style.
Balanced and beginner-friendly.
Muay Thai
An aggressive style with solid offensive potential.
Many players consider it one of the stronger choices.
Karate
A balanced style that performs well in most situations.
Boxing
One of the strongest fighting styles currently available.
Its heavy attacks are difficult to interrupt thanks to powerful defensive properties.
Many experienced players consider Boxing slightly overtuned.
Hikari
Hikari focuses on explosive damage.
Landing a full M1 combo activates a powerful buff that allows your next heavy attack to deal significantly increased damage.
It also features ragdoll heavy attacks that create strong combo opportunities.
Wrestling
Although it’s the Legendary style, many players believe Wrestling actually needs buffs.
Its unique takedown heavy attack is powerful, but missing it leaves you vulnerable due to its long recovery animation.
Gakuran feels more like a living social sandbox than a traditional Roblox fighting game. While combat is an important part of the experience, it’s only one piece of what the game offers. Between exploring the town, working different jobs, customizing your character, playing basketball, and hanging out with other players, there’s always something to do even when you’re not fighting.
Since the game is still in its early stages of development, many buildings and systems are clearly designed with future updates in mind. That means now is a great time to learn the mechanics, experiment with different fighting styles, and become familiar with the world before even more content arrives. Whether you’re joining for PvP, roleplay, or simply to explore, Gakuran already has a solid foundation that’s only getting bigger with each update.