Water Kung Fu
Water Kung Fu (formerly Fishman Karate) is a fighting style available in all seas, built around water and steam-based attacks with a strong focus on fast close-range pressure. Its biggest defining trait is its extremely fast M1 speed, giving it one of the quickest basic attack chains among all fighting styles.
It is widely considered one of the best fighting styles for grinding, especially for players using Buddha builds. Its rapid M1 attacks allow for excellent sustained damage, and unlike Sharkman Karate, its M1 chain does not force the user to dash forward, making positioning more stable during farming.
This lack of forward movement makes Water Kung Fu especially comfortable for stationary grinding and AFK farming, since players can consistently attack grouped enemies without constantly adjusting their position. Its combination of speed, consistency, and reliable damage output is what keeps it relevant even after stronger fighting styles become available.
Obtainment:
Obtain by learning Water Kung Fu from the Water Kung-fu Teacher for $750,000.
Water Kung Fu
Strengths & Weaknesses
A quick breakdown of where this build shines and struggles.
Strengths
Excellent for grinding/farming - Fast M1s, good AoE, and low knockback make enemy grouping easy.
No M1 end-lag - Makes basic attacks feel very smooth and consistent.
Strong First Sea fighting style - Great damage, range, and easy farming value for early game.
Good with Blox Fruits Buddha - Works very well for grinding because of large hit coverage.
All moves hit Sea Beasts - Useful for sea events and hunting.
Solid combo potential - Can perform decent combos with practice.
[Z] Steam-Charged Fist - Breaks Instinct, decent knockback.
[X] Deadly Shower - Extremely long range with strong tick damage.
[C] Heavy Water Punch - Good range, can be used for mobility and dodging.
Weaknesses
Weak in PvP compared to Sharkman Karate - Slower and easier to predict.
Mostly close-range combat - Can struggle against mobile/ranged players.
Requires prediction - Missing abilities can be punishing.
Expensive for First Sea players - Costs a lot early on.
Some moves have awkward hit registration.
[Z] Steam-Charged Fist - Short range, can miss easily in PvP, slight end-lag.
[X] Deadly Shower - Needs good aim.
[C] Heavy Water Punch - Can sometimes hit only one target in groups.
Verdict
Water Kung Fu is one of the best grinding fighting styles in First Sea.
It offers fast M1s, strong AoE, and smooth farming, making it excellent for leveling. However, for serious PvP, it falls behind its upgrade, Blox Fruits Sharkman Karate, which is faster and more combo-oriented.
Abilities
Performs rapid water-infused punches.
Has no end-lag after the 4th M1.
Can be used continuously without pause.
The user fires a blue ring of steam forward.
Fires a blue ring projectile.
Releases steam on hit.
Inflicts knockback.
The user fires a barrage of fast water projectiles from their hands.
Shoots multiple fast projectiles.
Deals decent damage.
Requires good aim for effective use.
The user charges water and lunges forward with a powerful punch.
Charges water energy.
Lunges in the cursor’s direction.
Deals high knockback.
Can be used for movement.
Performs rapid water-infused punches.
Has no end-lag after the 4th M1.
Can be used continuously without pause.
The user fires a blue ring of steam forward.
Fires a blue ring projectile.
Releases steam on hit.
Inflicts knockback.
The user fires a barrage of fast water projectiles from their hands.
Shoots multiple fast projectiles.
Deals decent damage.
Requires good aim for effective use.
The user charges water and lunges forward with a powerful punch.
Charges water energy.
Lunges in the cursor’s direction.
Deals high knockback.
Can be used for movement.
Showcase Video
Update Logs
- Water Kung Fu was reworked again, mainly with visual improvements.
- Water Kung Fu was reworked for improved combat performance.
- Water Kung Fu was released as a new fighting style.