Current practical value
A ranked style needs enough current comparison evidence to judge its progression, farming, and combat value. A documented moveset alone does not earn a tier.
Melee Tier List
Anime Limitless Melee Tier List: Blackleg, Fishman & Might Guy
Compare Anime Limitless Melee styles by progression value, route cost, trainer requirements, and current ranking status for Blackleg, Fishman Karate, Combat, and Might Guy (8 Gates).
Before you follow this ranking
Use it as a priority guide
The best pick is the one you can actually unlock, upgrade, and use in your current route. Do not burn resources chasing a tier you cannot support yet.
Read the reasons, not only the letter
Each entry includes strengths, weaknesses, and obtainment notes so you can decide whether the rank fits your build and farming plan.
Treat game updates as a reset signal
After a patch, new boss drop, or code reward change, recheck your route before spending spins, Skill Keys, or material farming time.
Quick answer
Pick Blackleg for the established upgrade; treat Might Guy as a new long-term route.
Blackleg is the best-ranked established choice for players who need a Melee upgrade now. Fishman Karate can bridge an accessible route. Might Guy (8 Gates) has a documented trainer and awakening path, but stays New / unranked until current practical comparison supports a tier.
How this Melee ranking works
Route cost and time
Strength requirements, cash, kills, materials, and boss farming matter. A stronger-looking route is not automatically the right first investment.
Role in your build
These tiers are a resource-priority guide, not a universal DPS leaderboard. Your Soul, Weapon, level, and route can change the best next upgrade.
Which Melee route should you take?
| Style | Status | Best for | Investment | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackleg | B tier | The first real Melee upgrade for a close-range progression route. | 150 Strength, 25 Torn Scarves, $40,000. | Prioritize when you need an upgrade now. |
| Fishman Karate | C tier | A practical bridge if you complete its Fishmen requirement before Blackleg. | 50 Fishmen defeated and $30,000. | Use as a step up, then reassess Blackleg. |
| Might Guy (8 Gates) | New / unranked | Players deliberately pursuing the Hidden Village trainer, dungeon, and awakening route. | $1,000,000, 400–500 Strength, kill quests, boss kills, fragments, and a scroll. | Do not treat the long route as proof of top-tier performance. |
| Combat | C tier | Learning the starter route while saving for a replacement. | Free at the start. | Replace once a practical upgrade is available. |
Check the route before a long farm
Updates can change available routes or make a new style worth revisiting. Read the update context, then confirm the current game state through the official resources before committing cash, materials, or boss-farming time.
Anime Limitless Melee tier rankings
New
Might Guy (8 Gates)
SS
S
A
B
Blackleg
C
Fishman Karate
Combat
Melee breakdowns
New / unranked Tier
Might Guy (8 Gates)
Ranking Explanation
Might Guy (8 Gates) is a confirmed Melee Fighting Style with a full trainer and awakening route, but it remains unranked until current damage and cooldown testing is available.
+ Core moves: Youth Kick, Front Lotus, and Asakujaku.
+ Skill Tree attacks: Raging Sekizo and Night Guy.
+ The route adds a meaningful late-game Melee target beyond the launch styles.
- Its long unlock and awakening requirements do not automatically guarantee the best DPS.
Obtainment
Start with the Might Guy Trainer in Hidden Village. The route requires $1,000,000, 400 Strength, Fighting Style kills, Night Guy kills, then 500 Strength, 10 SuperBoss Night Guy kills, 10 NightGuy Fragments, and 1 GateOfDeath Scroll for awakening.
B Tier
Blackleg
Ranking Explanation
Blackleg is the strongest confirmed Melee style in this current Anime Limitless melee list. It is the best first upgrade if you want a melee-centered build instead of staying on the default style.
+ Best confirmed Melee style in the supplied ranking.
+ Better damage and combo potential than the starter Combat style.
+ Worth prioritizing early if your route depends on close-range pressure.
- Still sits in B tier because the current Melee pool is limited and does not yet compete with stronger Soul or Weapon investments.
- Requires Strength, Torn Scarves, and cash before it becomes available.
Obtainment
Obtained from the Black Leg Trainer NPC. Requirements: 150 Strength, 25 Torn Scarves, and $40,000.
C Tier
Fishman Karate
Ranking Explanation
Fishman Karate performs close to Blackleg for general use, but it ranks lower because Blackleg is the better fit for players committing to a melee-focused build.
+ Decent Melee style with usable overall damage.
+ Can be a practical step up if you meet its unlock condition before Blackleg.
- Lower priority than Blackleg for melee-centered builds.
- Requires defeating 50 Fishmen, so it is not a free early replacement.
Obtainment
Obtained from the Fishman Karate Trainer NPC. Requirements: defeat 50 Fishmen and pay $30,000.
C Tier
Combat
Ranking Explanation
Combat is the default Melee style you start with in Anime Limitless. It is useful only as a starter option while you unlock better styles.
+ Free and available from the start of the game.
+ Enough to begin basic progression while learning controls.
- Low overall damage.
- No special moves, so it should be replaced once you can unlock a better Melee style.
Obtainment
Obtained automatically at the start of the game.
Melee tier list FAQ
What is the best Melee style in Anime Limitless?
Blackleg is the highest-ranked established Melee style on this page. Might Guy (8 Gates) is confirmed as a newer style, but remains unranked until current practical comparisons support a fair placement.
Should beginners replace Combat?
Yes. Combat is the starter style. Replace it with Fishman Karate if that route is immediately available, or save toward Blackleg if you want the higher-ranked established option.
Should I farm Might Guy (8 Gates) now?
Farm it because you want its Hidden Village and awakening route, not because it is already proven to be the best Melee choice. Its listed trainer, kill, boss, fragment, and scroll requirements make it a major commitment.
How to use this ranking
Use the ranking as a resource-priority guide, not a rule that every player must chase SS first. Compare it with your current level, claimed code rewards, boss route, and upgrade materials.