Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star) 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 Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star)
 | Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot Wind | |
| Inflicted Ailment | Windbite | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Aoi Kaguragi [The Promising Rising Star] is a Wind-Element, Shot Attacker. His ATK and DEF are buffed every time he breaks an enemy's Resistance, so he's your best bet if you're going against enemies in prolonged battles.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | - ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star)
Can Inflict Windbite
Aoi can inflict Windbite with his Combat Skill. Each time a Kaiju's turn passes, he can deal continuous damage.
Excellent Stacking Buffs
Each time Aoi breaks a Resistance, he gets a permanent buff to his ATK and DEF. It can stack up to 5 times, so try to play in a way that allows you to proactively break Resistance.
High Survivability with Self-Recovery
Aoi's Passive Skill has an HP Recovery effect each time a teammate passes. Although the amount of Recovery isn't high, he is a character with higher survivability compared to other Attackers.
Best Team Comps for Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star)
Windbite Amplifier Squad Setup
This squad setup uses 4★ Mina to significantly increase ATK and enhance Aoi's Windbite damage. Ryo Ikaruga also provides an ATK buff, making him a strong alternative to Mina in this setup.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star)
Best Weapon is AR-Hyperion
The best weapon for Aoi is AR-Hyperion. It increases his own ATK to boost the damage from Windbite, and also allows him to buff allies' ATK.
AR-Hyperion - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Since Aoi is an Attacker who fights with Windbite, weapons that can increase ATK are recommended. Also, since he is a character who can apply status ailments, he can also meet the conditions for AR-Octopus 58.
Best Unipart for Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Spider-Type | - Increased ATK increases Windbite damage - Has good synergy with bonus damage against targets with status ailments |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | Effect Hit Rate | Wind DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★・・・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★・・ |
The Combat Skill that inflicts Wind DoT on enemies has a high enhancement priority.
The ATK and DEF buffs from the Passive Skill are excellent, but its activation conditions are somewhat difficult to meet, and the HP recovery effect isn’t strong enough to significantly improve survivability, so its priority is not that high.
Normal Attack
| Military-Style 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
| Violent Wind Blast | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Wind DMG equal to 74% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, has a 100% base chance to apply Windbite (2 turn(s)) to the target. - Windbite: After turn arrives, takes Wind DoT equal to 32% of the applier's ATK. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Shot Wind | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| Wild Shot | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 165% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, applies SPD +25 (2 turn(s)) to this unit. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Exemplary 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
Unparalleled Training
| Effect |
|---|
| - Each time this unit destroys a PLT, applies ATK +3.2% and DEF +1.6% to this unit. Max 5 stack(s). - Whenever turn arrives, recovers this unit's HP equal to 2.7% of Max HP +20. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Remarkable Core Strength |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - At the start of wave, applies DMG taken Reduction +25% (3 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| Honed Physical Strength |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - This unit's Normal Attack and Combat Skill DMG dealt +15%. |
| Acquired Mobility |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - After activating Ultimate, advances this unit's next Action Order by 20%. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Aoi Kaguragi (The Promising Rising Star)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Cautious Movements - After attacking, has a 50% fixed chance to apply ATK +10% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Unflinching Integrity - After activating Combat Skill, randomly removes 1 of this unit's debuffs. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Young Rising Star - Normal Attack, Ultimate Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Ultimate max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Unassuming Assurance - After activating Combat Skill, applies Effect RES +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Mature Spirit - Combat Skill, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Exceptional Stamina - After defeating a Kaiju with Ultimate, applies Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate +30% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
It's excellent that Aoi can remove his own debuffs at A2. His A1 is also appealing as it gives a chance to increase ATK, so you should aim for A2 first.
Aoi Kaguragi Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Second Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 5/20 |
| Height | 6'2 (189 cm) |
| Likes | Sports (especially basketball), historical novels, hamsters |
Introduction
| Aoi Kaguragi is a rookie Defense Force officer who joined alongside Kafka. Once a rising star in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, he opted to transfer to the Defense Force. Quiet and difficult to read, he remains composed in any situation and places great importance on teamwork. He shares a spirited rivalry with Haruichi Izumo, continually pushing and challenging each other as equals. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Shunsuke Takeuchi |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Honkai: Star Rail (Dr. Ratio) - Heavenly Delusion (Usami) - Bleach (Askin) |
Aoi Kaguragi is voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi.
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