Spec-Ops Rank Guide & How to Level Up Fast

This guide explains how to level up your Spec-Ops Rank in Kaiju No. 8: The Game. Covering Spec-Ops Rank benefits, Promotion Exam details, and tips to level up fast in K8 The Game.

How to Level Spec-Ops Rank

Increase Your Player Rank

To increase your Spec-Ops Rank, you must first raise your Player Rank to the required level. Progress through Story and Daily Missions to level up your Player Rank.

Take the Promotion Exam

After reaching the required Player Rank, you'll receive a notice allowing you to challenge the Promotion Exam. Clearing the Promotion Exam raises your Spec-Ops Rank, so be sure to prepare thoroughly before attempting it.

Promotion Exam List

Promotion Exam 1

After completing Promotion Exam 1, character reinforcement cap will increase from 40 to 70.

Promotion Exam 2

After completing Promotion Exam 2, character reinforcement cap will increase from 70 to 90.

Promotion Exam 3

After completing Promotion Exam 3, character reinforcement cap will increase from 90 to 100.

Spec-Ops Rank Benefits Explained

Unlock Content

Raising your Spec-Ops Rank to 2 unlocks the Fierce Battle Area and allows you to develop Uniparts. Aim for Rank 2 early on and continue progressing from there.

Reinforcement Cap Increased

Raising your Spec-Ops Rank increases the level caps of characters and weapons, greatly enhancing combat power. This makes it easier to take on high-difficulty content such as the Fierce Battle Area.

Level Cap Increase from Spec-Ops Rank 1→2

• Character Level 40→70
• Weapon Level 40→70

Challenge Higher Difficulty Training

As your Spec-Ops Rank increases, you'll unlock higher-difficulty Training. These advanced stages yield more materials, improving your efficiency in reinforcing characters and weapons.

Develop Powerful Uniparts

For Uniparts, the difficulty you can challenge directly determines the rarity you can develop. Higher rarities grant powerful Set Effects, making it especially valuable to raise your Spec-Ops Rank for Training.

Story Kaiju Scales with Spec-Ops Rank

Kaiju in the Main Story grows stronger as your Spec-Ops Rank increases, so be prepared for tougher battles. Raising your Spec-Ops Rank isn't always purely beneficial, so ensure your team is ready before progressing.

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