The Beast Breathing Style is a brand-new breathing technique introduced in the Mugen update. Inspired by wild, feral combat, it combines fast, aggressive attacks with a unique parry-based defensive mechanic. Unlike some other breathing styles that focus purely on offense, Beast Breathing lets you pressure enemies while still keeping strong defensive options.
Unlock & Rarity
- Rarity: Epic (relatively easy to obtain compared to legendary styles).
- Accessibility: Since it’s epic, you won’t need extreme grinding or luck, making it one of the more beginner-friendly breathing styles to try.
Passive Ability – Parry Gain
- Beast Breathing comes with a unique parry mechanic.
- You’ll notice a blue bar (parry bar) that fills up. With Beast Breathing, this fills faster than other styles, meaning:
- More frequent parries.
- Greater durability in fights.
- A natural counterplay tool against aggressive opponents.
This passive makes Beast Breathing a mix of offense and defense rather than pure rushdown.
Moveset Breakdown
M1 Attacks
- Standard combo chain.
- Fluid and aggressive, fitting the wild fighting theme.
R Ability – Instinct
- A roar-based stance ability.
- Grants increased durability and activates the parry gain effect.
- Primarily defensive but also sets up your offensive moves by making you harder to punish.
Move 1: Feral Charge
- A fast rushing strike.
- Excellent for closing gaps on ranged opponents.
- Works well as an engage tool or surprise opener.
Move 2: Animal Dance
- A spinning AoE attack.
- Deals consistent damage around you, punishing enemies who group up.
- Considered the best move in the kit thanks to its wide coverage and speed.
- Great for PvP, crowd control, and interrupting enemies.
Move 3: Beast Rush
- A multi-hit rushing combo.
- Delivers many ticks of damage over a short duration.
- Ideal for keeping pressure and draining opponents who try to block or stall.
Awakening – Jet Awaken
When activated, Beast Breathing enters Jet Awaken, unlocking:
- Aura Effect – A glowing beast-like aura with heavy VFX.
- Voice-Acted Transformation Cutscene – Adds cinematic flair.
- Awakened Moves:
- Animal Dance (Awakened) – More powerful, retains its AoE dominance.
- Apex – A new ultimate attack, unleashing high burst damage to finish off opponents.
Awakening transforms Beast Breathing into a true late-fight powerhouse.
Strengths
- Fast execution speed – Hard for opponents to react.
- Parry gain – Gives strong defensive options.
- High-pressure style – Constantly forces opponents on the back foot.
- Strong AoE move (Animal Dance) – Dominates in both 1v1 and group fights.
- Awakening adds burst damage – Apex provides finishing power.
Weaknesses
- Short-range focused – Struggles against strong ranged playstyles.
- Reliant on pressure – If you can’t stay on your opponent, you lose momentum.
- VFX-heavy – Can cause lag on weaker systems.
- Cutscene ultimates (from other styles) can punish your aggressive play.
Best Playstyle
- Aggressive Duelist: Stay in your opponent’s face with fast moves.
- Punisher: Use Instinct + parry gain to counter reckless attacks.
- Crowd Fighter: Rely on Animal Dance to handle multiple enemies.
- Awakening Closer: Save Jet Awaken for clutch moments to swing battles in your favor.
Beast Breathing is a balanced mix of feral aggression and defensive counterplay. Its fast moves let you apply constant pressure, while its parry gain ensures you’re not left vulnerable. Among epic styles, it’s one of the strongest and most versatile picks, making it an excellent choice whether you’re new to the game or looking for a competitive PvP breathing style