Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force) 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 Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force)
 | Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot Ice | |
| Inflicted Ailment | Freeze | |
| Role | Defender | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Kota Tachibana [First Division's Feral Force] is an Ice-element, Shot-type Defender. He draws enemy attacks to himself and fights tenaciously while protecting his allies.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | - ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force)
Attack-Absorbing Defender
When Kota's HP is 50% or higher, he is more likely to be targeted by enemies, allowing him to protect his allies. It's also excellent that he has a self-Recovery effect at A1.
Damage Down on Debuffed Enemies
Kota decreases the ATK of Kaiju with his Combat Skill, lowering their damage output. Also, it's also possible to inflict Freeze with his Ultimate to delay enemy attacks.
High Survivability with Shields
When Kota uses a Normal Attack on a Kaiju with a debuff or status ailment, he grants himself a Shield. He is a character with high survivability who can fight tenaciously.
Best Team Comps for Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force)
Defender Focused Squad Setup
This squad setup positions Kota in a Defender role while covering AoE damage with Haruichi's ATK debuff. Because ally buffs are limited, it's recommended to include an Attacker who can deal significant damage independently.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force)
Best Weapon is AR-Squid 62
Kota is a Defender who protects allies by drawing attacks to himself. Since his DEF value directly affects the performance of the Shield he grants himself, you should equip AR-Squid 62 to increase his DEF.
AR-Squid 62 - Stats & How to GetBest Unipart for Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Bovine-Type | - Enhance the Shield Application Multiplier - Improve shield performance with increased DEF |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| DEF | Effect Hit Rate | SPD |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★・・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Prioritize enhancing the Combat Skill to increase ATK debuff multiplier, reducing the damage allies take. The Passive Skill grants Kota a shield to improve his durability while also letting him keep his HP at 50%. This allows him to continue drawing aggro from enemies. To make the most of his strengths as a Defender, prioritize enhancing these two skills.
The Ultimate mainly delays enemy actions by inflicting Freeze, so it can be enhanced later.
Normal Attack
| Steady 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 |
Combat Skill
| Menacing Blow | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 118% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, has a 100% base chance to apply ATK -9.6% (3 turn(s)) to the target. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Shot | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| Freeze Grenade | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Ice DMG equal to 153% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, has an 80% base chance to apply Freeze (1 turn(s)) to the target. - Freeze: 1.Delays target's next Action Order by 30%. 2.After turn arrives, takes Ice Additional DMG equal to 38.5% of the applier's ATK. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot Ice | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Solid 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
Absolute Conviction
| Effect |
|---|
| - When remaining HP is 50% or more, this unit's chance of being targeted by Kaiju increases. - After activating Normal Attack against a Kaiju that already has a debuff or status ailment, applies a Shield (1 turn(s)) equal to 9.5% of DEF +36 to this unit. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Fierce Combat Style |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - While having a Shield, this unit's Effect RES +25%. |
| Intimidating Presence |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - Before activating Ultimate, applies Effect Hit Rate +25% (3 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| Swift Subjugation |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - After activating Combat Skill, applies DEF +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Kota Tachibana (First Division's Feral Force)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Feral Gaze - After activating Ultimate, recovers this unit's HP equal to 5% of Max HP. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Mark of the Platoon Leader - Turn duration of Shield applied by Passive Skill +1. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ First Division's Pride - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Top-Tier Ability - Shield Application Multiplier (%) +25% |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Respect for the Strongest - Combat Skill, Ultimate Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Unmatched Caliber After receiving an attack, applies DMG Taken Reduction +5% to this unit. Max 5 stack(s). |
At A1, Kota can self-heal, and at A2, the duration of his Shield is extended. His survivability changes significantly even just at A2, so you should aim for A2 first.
Kota Tachibana Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | First Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 11/9 |
| Height | 5'10 (178 cm) |
| Likes | Taking the lead, being the first to bathe, popular anime movies, ramen |
Introduction
| Kota Tachibana is a platoon leader in the Japan Defense Force's First Division. He charges into battle with a roaring battle cry, fearlessly leading from the front like a wild dog. Supported by his comrades, he cuts through the fray as a vanguard. Though short-tempered, he is fiercely loyal and caring toward his team. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Genta Nakamura |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Solo Leveling (Yoo Jinho) - Dan Da Dan (Hideji) - In/Spectre (Detective Honda) |
Kota Tachibana is voiced by Genta Nakamura.
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