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Dragon Claw in Haze Seas

Best Overall Fighting Style

Dragon Claw V2
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Recent community guides rank Dragon Claw V2 as the strongest late-game burst style, with Electro V2 as the closest combo-pressure alternative.

Dragon Claw in Haze Seas

Best Fighting Style for PvP

Dragon Claw V2
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Dragon Claw leads for burst and gap-closing combo routes. Electro V2 is better for extended pressure and chaining.

Black Leg in Haze Seas

Best Fighting Style for Grinding

Black Leg
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Black Leg is the safest grinding recommendation because it is cheap, accessible, and consistently described as a versatile AoE all-rounder.

Dragon Claw in Haze Seas

Best Fighting Style for Bosses

Dragon Claw V2
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Dragon Claw V2 leads for burst boss damage. Cyborg V2 is the safer ranged/sustained alternative.

Black Leg V1 in Haze Seas

Best Beginner Fighting Style

Black Leg V1
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Black Leg V1 costs 50k$, making it the lowest-cost starter route.

Dragon Claw in Haze Seas

Best V2 Fighting Style

Dragon Claw V2
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Dragon Claw V2 is the leading burst choice; Electro V2 is the leading combo-pressure choice. Local availability labels still need reconciliation.

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Compare V1, V2, costs, and requirements

Sort styles by PvP, grinding, bossing, V2, or beginner value. The table separates cheap starter routes from expensive V2 material routes.

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Fighting StyleV1 TierV2 TierBest ForCostTrainer / Obtain MethodRequirementsStatusWiki
Dragon Claw in Haze SeasDragon Claw
ASBest burst, PvP, Boss damage, Late game150 GemsDragon Master300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 GemsUpdate SensitiveWiki
Electro in Haze SeasElectro
ASPvP combos, Fast pressure, V2 target450k$Carol300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 GemsCommunity CheckedWiki
Black Leg in Haze SeasBlack Leg
AABeginner route, Grinding, All-round builds50k$Black Leg300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$Update SensitiveWiki
Cyborg in Haze SeasCyborg
CBRanged utility, Bossing, Sustained grinding800k$Cyborg Scientist300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$Update SensitiveWiki
Fishman in Haze SeasFishman
BAGrinding, Bossing, Zone pressure450k$Hakkon300 Mastery, 2 Seabeast Heart, 5M$Update SensitiveWiki
Dragon Claw in Haze Seas

Dragon Claw

Best burst, PvP, Boss damage, Late game

S
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Dragon Claw is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 150 Gems, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems. Dragon Claw V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Dragon Claw V1 unless that changes.

Cost
150 Gems
Trainer
Dragon Master
Requirements
300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems
Wiki
Electro in Haze Seas

Electro

PvP combos, Fast pressure, V2 target

S
Community Checked

Electro is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 450k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems. Electro V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems.

Cost
450k$
Trainer
Carol
Requirements
300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems
Wiki
Black Leg in Haze Seas

Black Leg

Beginner route, Grinding, All-round builds

A
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Black Leg is A tier overall. Its V1 costs 50k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$. Black Leg V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Black Leg V1 unless that changes.

Cost
50k$
Trainer
Black Leg
Requirements
300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$
Wiki
Cyborg in Haze Seas

Cyborg

Ranged utility, Bossing, Sustained grinding

B
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Cyborg is B tier overall. Its V1 costs 800k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$. Cyborg V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Cyborg V1 unless that changes.

Cost
800k$
Trainer
Cyborg Scientist
Requirements
300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$
Wiki
Fishman in Haze Seas

Fishman

Grinding, Bossing, Zone pressure

B
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Fishman is B tier overall. Its V1 costs 450k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Seabeast Heart, 5M$. Fishman V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Fishman V1 unless that changes.

Cost
450k$
Trainer
Hakkon
Requirements
300 Mastery, 2 Seabeast Heart, 5M$
Wiki

Tier groups

Fighting style tiers by route value

Rows combine V1 cost, V2 requirements, and status risk. Test combo uptime before spending rare materials.

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S Tier

2 items
Dragon Claw in Haze Seas

Dragon Claw

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Dragon Claw is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 150 Gems, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems. Dragon Claw V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Dragon Claw V1 unless that changes.

Best burstPvPBoss damageLate game
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Dragon Claw V2 is marked unobtainable, so do not farm V2 materials for it yet.
Source
V1 obtainment is listed as 150 Gems from Dragon Master.
Wiki details
Electro in Haze Seas

Electro

Community Checked

Electro is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 450k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems. Electro V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems.

PvP combosFast pressureV2 target
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Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
Source
V1 obtainment is listed as 450k$ from Carol.
Wiki details
A

A Tier

1 item
Black Leg in Haze Seas

Black Leg

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Black Leg is A tier overall. Its V1 costs 50k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$. Black Leg V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Black Leg V1 unless that changes.

Beginner routeGrindingAll-round builds
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Black Leg V2 is marked unobtainable, so do not farm V2 materials for it yet.
Source
V1 obtainment is listed as 50k$ from Black Leg.
Wiki details
B

B Tier

2 items
Cyborg in Haze Seas

Cyborg

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Cyborg is B tier overall. Its V1 costs 800k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$. Cyborg V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Cyborg V1 unless that changes.

Ranged utilityBossingSustained grinding
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Cyborg V2 is marked unobtainable, so do not farm V2 materials for it yet.
Source
V1 obtainment is listed as 800k$ from Cyborg Scientist.
Wiki details
Fishman in Haze Seas

Fishman

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Fishman is B tier overall. Its V1 costs 450k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Seabeast Heart, 5M$. Fishman V2 is currently marked unobtainable. Use Fishman V1 unless that changes.

GrindingBossingZone pressure
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Fishman V2 is marked unobtainable, so do not farm V2 materials for it yet.
Source
V1 obtainment is listed as 450k$ from Hakkon.
Wiki details

V1 vs V2

Do not farm V2 materials blindly

The source lists V2 requirements through the Sage of Combat route, but individual V2 cards can still be marked unobtainable or update-sensitive. Check both before farming.

V1 is the route starter

Use V1 cost and trainer data to decide whether the style fits your current budget.

V2 is the commitment

V2 routes require 300 mastery plus materials, money, or gems. Status comes first.

Testing beats hype

No style is called best without real combo, cooldown, and boss contribution testing.

Community cross-check

Sources used to challenge the rankings

Fighting style rankings combine local V1/V2 requirements with recent community guides and visual showcase coverage.

YouTube

XenoTy V1-V2 fighting style showcase

Recent visual coverage of Fishman, Black Leg, Electro, Cyborg, and Dragonic forms.

Open source
Guide

Nerd's Chalk fighting style guide

Ranks Dragon Claw V2 and Electro V2 as the strongest late-game style targets.

Open source

FAQ

Fighting style questions

What is the best fighting style in Haze Seas?

Dragon Claw V2 is the strongest current late-game recommendation, with Electro V2 close behind for fast combo pressure.

What fighting style is best for PvP?

Dragon Claw V2 leads for burst PvP combos. Electro V2 is better for sustained pressure and chaining into fruit or sword skills.

What fighting style is best for grinding?

Black Leg is the safest all-round grinding style because it is cheap and versatile. Fishman and Cyborg become stronger specialized options after V2.

Is V2 worth unlocking?

V2 can be worth it, but check the status badge first. Some V2 upgrades are marked unobtainable or update-sensitive.

Should beginners focus on fighting styles or fruits first?

Beginners should use a cheap fighting style route while saving resources for fruit, race, or boss-drop decisions that are harder to reverse.