Best Overall Fighting Style
Dragon Claw V2Recent community guides rank Dragon Claw V2 as the strongest late-game burst style, with Electro V2 as the closest combo-pressure alternative.
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Best Fighting Style for PvP
Dragon Claw V2Dragon Claw leads for burst and gap-closing combo routes. Electro V2 is better for extended pressure and chaining.
Best Fighting Style for Grinding
Black LegBlack Leg is the safest grinding recommendation because it is cheap, accessible, and consistently described as a versatile AoE all-rounder.
Best Fighting Style for Bosses
Dragon Claw V2Dragon Claw V2 leads for burst boss damage. Cyborg V2 is the safer ranged/sustained alternative.
Best Beginner Fighting Style
Black Leg V1Black Leg V1 costs 50k$, making it the lowest-cost starter route.
Best V2 Fighting Style
Dragon Claw V2Dragon Claw V2 is the leading burst choice; Electro V2 is the leading combo-pressure choice. Local availability labels still need reconciliation.
Interactive table
Compare V1, V2, costs, and requirements
Sort styles by PvP, grinding, bossing, V2, or beginner value. The table separates cheap starter routes from expensive V2 material routes.
Showing 5 of 5 matches (5 total).
| Fighting Style | V1 Tier | V2 Tier | Best For | Cost | Trainer / obtain method | Requirements | Status | Wiki | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Claw | A | S | Best burst, PvP, Boss damage, Late game | 150 Gems | Dragon Master | 300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems | Community checked | Wiki | |
 Electro | A | S | PvP combos, Fast pressure, V2 target | 450k$ | Carol | 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems | Community checked | Wiki | |
| Black Leg | A | A | Beginner route, Grinding, All-round builds | 50k$ | Black Leg | 300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$ | Community checked | Wiki | |
 Cyborg | C | B | Ranged utility, Bossing, Sustained grinding | 800k$ | Cyborg Scientist | 300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$ | Community checked | Wiki | |
 Fishman | B | A | Grinding, Bossing, Zone pressure | 450k$ | Hakkon | 300 Mastery, 2 Seabeast Heart, 5M$ | Update-sensitive | Wiki |
- SOverall ranking
Dragon Claw
Community checkedTrainer · Dragon MasterDragon Claw is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 150 Gems, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems. Dragon Claw V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems.
- Trainer
- Dragon Master
- Best For
- Best burst, PvP, Boss damage, Late game
Tradeoffs and source notes
Strength: V1 obtainment is listed as 150 Gems from Dragon Master.
Watch: Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
Source: Compared with current guides, recent V1/V2 showcases, and published requirements.
- SOverall ranking
Electro
Community checkedTrainer · CarolElectro is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 450k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems. Electro V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems.
- Trainer
- Carol
- Best For
- PvP combos, Fast pressure, V2 target
Tradeoffs and source notes
Strength: V1 obtainment is listed as 450k$ from Carol.
Watch: Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
Source: Compared with current guides, recent V1/V2 showcases, and published requirements.
- AOverall ranking
Black Leg
Community checkedTrainer · Black LegBlack Leg is A tier overall. Its V1 costs 50k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$. Black Leg V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$.
- Trainer
- Black Leg
- Best For
- Beginner route, Grinding, All-round builds
Tradeoffs and source notes
Strength: V1 obtainment is listed as 50k$ from Black Leg.
Watch: Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
Source: Compared with current guides, recent V1/V2 showcases, and published requirements.
- BOverall ranking
Cyborg
Community checkedTrainer · Cyborg ScientistCyborg is B tier overall. Its V1 costs 800k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$. Cyborg V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$.
- Trainer
- Cyborg Scientist
- Best For
- Ranged utility, Bossing, Sustained grinding
Tradeoffs and source notes
Strength: V1 obtainment is listed as 800k$ from Cyborg Scientist.
Watch: Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
Source: Compared with current guides, recent V1/V2 showcases, and published requirements.
- BOverall ranking
Fishman
Update-sensitiveTrainer · HakkonFishman 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.
- Trainer
- Hakkon
- Best For
- Grinding, Bossing, Zone pressure
Tradeoffs and source notes
Strength: V1 obtainment is listed as 450k$ from Hakkon.
Watch: Fishman V2 is marked unobtainable, so do not farm V2 materials for it yet.
Source: Compared with current guides, recent V1/V2 showcases, and published requirements.
Tier groups
Fighting style tiers by route value
Rows combine V1 cost, V2 requirements, and status risk. Test combo uptime before spending rare materials.
S
S Tier
2 itemsDragon Claw
Community checkedDragon Claw is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 150 Gems, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems. Dragon Claw V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Dragon Heart, 500 Gems.
Best burstPvPBoss damageLate game
- Watch
- Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
- Source
- V1 obtainment is listed as 150 Gems from Dragon Master.
Electro
Community checkedElectro is S tier overall. Its V1 costs 450k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems. Electro V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Raijin's Core, 500 Gems.
PvP combosFast pressureV2 target
- Watch
- Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
- Source
- V1 obtainment is listed as 450k$ from Carol.
A
A Tier
1 itemBlack Leg
Community checkedBlack Leg is A tier overall. Its V1 costs 50k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$. Black Leg V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Phantom Lantern, 5M$.
Beginner routeGrindingAll-round builds
- Watch
- Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
- Source
- V1 obtainment is listed as 50k$ from Black Leg.
B
B Tier
2 itemsCyborg
Community checkedCyborg is B tier overall. Its V1 costs 800k$, while V2 needs 300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$. Cyborg V2 requires 300 Mastery, 2 Saturn's Ring, 5M$.
Ranged utilityBossingSustained grinding
- Watch
- Full damage and cooldown values are not confirmed.
- Source
- V1 obtainment is listed as 800k$ from Cyborg Scientist.
Fishman
Update-sensitiveFishman 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
- Watch
- Fishman V2 is marked unobtainable, so do not farm V2 materials for it yet.
- Source
- V1 obtainment is listed as 450k$ from Hakkon.
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 sourceGuide
Nerd's Chalk fighting style guide
Ranks Dragon Claw V2 and Electro V2 as the strongest late-game style targets.
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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.