Best Character Tier List

Ranking of the strongest characters in Kaiju No. 8 The Game, including a Character Tier list, evaluations, and information on the most powerful character in K8 The Game.

Best Character Tier List

Strongest Characters are Sagan and Hoshina

The strongest characters in Kaiju No. 8 are Sagan Shinomiya and [United Front] Hoshina. Sagan can serve as a tank, protecting allies while providing Fire Support and counterattacks. Hoshina can increase his damage in Resonance state, making him a top Attacker in boss battles.

Characters with Clear Strengths are Valued

Characters with rare abilities are highly valued for their efficiency and versatility. For example, Kaiju No. 8 delivers exceptionally high damage without relying on Weapons or Uniparts, keeping training costs low. Meanwhile, Gen Narumi's dual attributes make it easier to inflict Core Exposed, further increasing his overall utility.

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Best SS Rank Character Tier List

Soshiro Hoshina (United Front)

[United Front] Soshiro Hoshina is an Attacker who increases his damage in Resonance state. In Resonance state, he excels in boss battles, while outside of Resonance state, he can also handle mob battles.

Sagan Shinomiya (Dimensionally Distorted Destiny)

Sagan is a Defender with two attributes: Blunt and Fire attacks. She can protect allies with Taunt and Defense buffs while also countering enemies. Additionally, her Ultimate can increase allies' damage, making her very versatile and extremely useful.

Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User)

Reno is an attacker who deals additional damage with the Ice Crystal state. He can delay the action order with Freeze and recover SP through his passive skill. Including him in your team greatly expands your strategic options.

Gen Narumi (Japan's Strongest Combatant)

Narumi is an attacker capable of performing well across various scenarios, from mob battles to boss encounters. Both his Combat Skill and Ultimate Skill target adjacent enemies, and his dual attributes, Slash and Ranged, allow him to effectively break physical resistances.

Best S-A Rank Character Tier List

S Rank

Name	Reasons
Kaiju No. 8	- No need to pull for any weapon or Uniparts - Great buffs that increases firepower to a whole new level - Can Provoke enemies using Normal Attacks - Can easily demolish small-sized Kaiju with 50% HP or less
Kikoru Shinomiya	- ATK and CRIT DMG buffs that stack up to 3 times - Can inflict a Defense Debuff with Ultimate - Requires careful timing when using Ultimate Ability
Mina Ashiro	- Guaranteed Critical Hit after landing 3 actions - Increased damage against Giant-class Kaiju - Ultimate ability grants damage reduction
Soshiro Hoshina	- Increased Critical Hit rate - Increased damage against small-sized Kaiju - Effective in Boss Battles thanks to powerful Ultimate
Isao Shinomiya	- One of the best Defenders in the game - Protects allies with a shield - Boosts damage dealt by all squad members

Strong but Below SS Rank

S Rank characters may lack the versatility of higher-ranked units, but they remain highly effective in challenging content. Depending on the Kaiju, they can outperform SS Rank characters in terms of damage output or by enabling unique strategies.

A Rank

Name	Reasons
Rin Shinonome	- An AoE Attacker who excels in small-sized Kaiju skirmishes - Gains bonus damage with every Kaiju hit - Defeating a Kaiju recharges Ultimate Gauge
Mina Ashiro	- A Supporter that can greatly boost allies' firepower - Can also deal good damage using her Ultimate ability - Easy to use even at A0
Soshiro Hoshina	- A partner-focused Supporter - Can remove debuffs - High Critical Hit rate
Akari Minase	- A valuable character who can provide Recovery to allies - Increases Recovery for allies with low HP - Can increase charge rate for Ultimate Gauges, helping your squad unleash finishers faster
Ryo Ikaruga	- Increases allied members' ATK simply by joining the squad - Provides damage and speed buffs - Transforms into one of the strongest buffers in the game once Ascended

Useful with the Right Team

A Rank characters can perform well depending on your team composition, the enemies you face, and the content. In the early game, when your roster is limited, they may even serve as core members of your main team.

Tier List Criteria

Evaluation Details

Highest Priority on Damage Output

In Kaiju No. 8, being a turn-based RPG, higher damage output shortens battles and speeds up progression. For this reason, a character's damage potential is the primary factor in our evaluations.

High Rating for Versatility

In Kaiju No. 8, teams consist of four members, so role distribution within the team is important. Buffers and healers who perform well in any team setup are rated more highly.

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5★ Character Ratings

Kaiju No. 8	Kikoru Shinomiya	Mina Ashiro	Soshiro Hoshina
Gen Narumi	Isao Shinomiya	Rin Shinonome	Reno Ichikawa

4★ Character Ratings

Kafka Hibino	Kikoru Shinomiya	Mina Ashiro	Soshiro Hoshina
Reno Ichikawa	Iharu Furuhashi	Haruichi Izumo	Aoi Kaguragi
Akari Minase	Eiji Hasegawa	Keiji Itami	Ryo Ikaruga
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