Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader) is a 4-Star character in Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). Learn about skill upgrade priority, best build, and team comps.
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Basic Info & Tier for Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader)
 | Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot Fire | |
| Inflicted Ailment | Burn | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Tae Nakanoshima [The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader] is a Slash and Fire-element Attacker. She can inflict fire damage on enemies and can ramp up her damage output by increasing her sustained damage Multiplier.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | - ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader)
Attacker Who Fights with Burn Damage
Tae is an Attacker who inflicts Burn damage on Kaiju. She can also increase her own DoT DMG Multiplier, allowing her to deal high damage even among DoT characters.
Fast Ultimate Rotation
Tae's Ultimate Gauge increases by breaking enemy Resistance. Additionally, at A1, using her Ultimate grants an increased Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate, making her a character who can use her Ultimate frequently.
Two-Element Attacker
Tae has two Elements: Shot and Fire. Since she has both Physical and Elemental types, she can break many types of Resistance and can be effective in a wide range of quests.
Best Team Comps for Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader)
Burn Amplifier Squad Setup
This squad setup uses Chester to significantly increase ATK and enhance Tae's Burn damage. Sagan is a strong addition as she can also inflict Burn with her counter, allowing Tae to further boost her ATK when attacking burned enemies.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader)
Best Weapon is AR-Hyperion
The best weapon for Tae is AR-Hyperion. It increases her own ATK to boost the damage from Burn, and also allows her to buff allies' ATK.
AR-Hyperion - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Since Tae is an Attacker who fights with Burn, weapons that can increase ATK are recommended. Also, since she is a character who can apply status ailments, she can also meet the conditions for AR-Octopus 58.
Best Unipart for Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Spider-Type | - Increased ATK increases Burn damage - Has good synergy with bonus damage against targets with status ailments |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | Effect Hit Rate | Fire DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★・・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★・・ |
Fire DoT from her Combat Skill is her primary damage source, so enhancing it should be the top priority. Enhancing the Ultimate and Passive Skill also boosts Fire DoT, so those should be enhanced as well.
Normal Attack
| Aggressive Shot | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 66 | Shot | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Blazing Fire Shot | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Fire DMG equal to 65% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. After attacking, has an 80% base chance to apply Burn (2 turn(s)) to the target. - Burn: After turn arrives, takes Fire DoT equal to 39% of the applier's ATK. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 99 | Shot Fire | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| Heat Grenade | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Before attacking, applies DMG dealt +5.5% (3 turn(s)) and DoT DMG Multiplier +16.5% (3 turn(s)) to this unit. - Deals Shot and Fire DMG equal to 124% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot Fire | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Passionate Shot | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Fervent Drive
| Effect |
|---|
| - After activating Normal Attack or Ultimate against a Kaiju in Burn state, applies ATK +27.5% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Secret Motive |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - This unit's DoT DMG Multiplier +40%. |
| Overheated Fighting Spirit |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - This unit's Effect Hit Rate +16%. |
| Increasing Blaze |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - Each time this unit destroys a PLT, Ultimate Gauge +10. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Tae Nakanoshima (The Keen-Eyed Platoon Leader)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Ample Stamina - After activating Ultimate, applies Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Penetrating Gaze - After attacking a Kaiju in Burn state, applies DMG dealt +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Cougar Mode - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Firm Stance When failing to apply Burn with Combat Skill, applies Effect Hit Rate +40% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. Activates 1 time(s) every 2 turn(s). |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Platoon Leader's Pride - Combat Skill, Ultimate Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Expanded Heatwave After activating Ultimate, has a 65% base chance to apply Burn (2 turn(s)) with the same effect amount as Combat Skill's to a single Kaiju and the adjacent Kaiju. |
By reaching A6, Tae can apply Burn with her Ultimate. This further enhances Tae's performance, which relies on fighting with Burn, so if you use her, you should aim for A6 if possible.
Tae Nakanoshima Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Third Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | April 29 |
| Height | 5'4 (163 cm) |
| Likes | Handsome men (a wide variety), meat, royal milk tea |
Introduction
| Tae Nakanoshima is a platoon leader in the Japan Defense Force's Third Division. Straightforward and easygoing, she is well-liked by her subordinates. She has a broad taste in men, describing Haruichi Izumo in her platoon as the “clean-cut type” and Aoi Kaguragi as the “wild child.” |
Voice Actor
| VA | Mutsumi Tamura |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Darling in the Franxx (Zorome) - Dragon Maid (Kobayashi) - Goddess of Victory: Nikke (Milk) |
Tae Nakanoshima is voiced by Mutsumi Tamura.
Kaiju 8 The Game Related Guides
Character Guides
| All Characters List | Voice Actor List |
| Free 5★ Character to Pick | Best 4★ Characters |
| Completion Tracker Tool |
5-Star Characters
| Kaiju No. 8 | Kikoru Shinomiya | Mina Ashiro | Soshiro Hoshina |
| Gen Narumi | Isao Shinomiya | Rin Shinonome | Reno Ichikawa |
| Sagan Shinomiya | Soshiro Hoshina | Chester Lochburn | Kikoru Shinomiya |
| Gen Narumi |
