Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening) 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 Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening)
 | Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Reno Ichikawa [Signs of Awakening] is a Shot Element Attacker. He can weaken an enemy's resistances, and is a great pick alongside other debuff or status-inflicting characters.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | - ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening)
Inflict Effect RES & Debuff with Ultimate
Reno has a rare Ultimate that reduces a Kaiju's Effect RES. He works well with other characters who inflict status ailments and debuffs, and can help allies inflict them more easily.
Increase Damage with Gunshot Wound
Reno inflicts Gunshot Wound on Kaiju with his Combat Skill. By using his Combat Skill or Ultimate on a Kaiju afflicted with Gunshot Wound, he can deal additional damage.
Fast Ultimate Charge
When dealing damage via Gunshot Wound, his Ultimate Gauge increases due to his Passive Skill's effect. Make good use of Gunshot Wound to deal damage efficiently.
Best Team Comps for Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening)
Gunshot Wound Amplifier Squad Setup
This squad setup uses 4★ Mina to significantly increase ATK and enhance Reno's 'Gunshot Wound' 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 Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening)
Best Weapon is AR-Hyperion
The best weapon for 4-Star Reno is AR-Hyperion. It increases his own ATK to boost the additional damage from Gunshot Wound, and also allows him to buff allies' ATK.
AR-Hyperion - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Since the additional damage from 4-Star Reno's Gunshot Wound depends on ATK, AR-Cronus and AR-Lynx 75, which can increase ATK, are recommended. Also, since he can apply debuffs himself, he can also meet the conditions for AR-Octopus 58.
Best Unipart for Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Lizard-Type | - Aim for high damage with Critical Hits - Enhance damage output with a buff before the Ultimate |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT Rate CRIT DMG | Shot DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★・・ |
This character inflicts Gunshot Wound with his Combat Skill and deals additional damage with his Passive Skill. Prioritize the Combat Skill that serves as the starting point.
The Ultimate is the next one to prioritize because of its Effect RES debuff to enemies supporting debuff effects of other characters. Because of the Additional Passive Skill, the Ultimate can also be frequently activated.
Normal Attack
| Careful Shooting | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
| Dynamic Targeting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 96% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - Deals Shot DMG equal to 48% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju. - After attacking, applies Gunshot Wound (2 turn(s)) to the target. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Shot | Blast Attack |
Ultimate
| Burst Fire | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 235% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, has a 100% base chance to apply Effect RES -11% (2 turn(s)) to the target. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Resolute Support | ||
|---|---|---|
| - 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
Vigorous Shooting
| Effect |
|---|
| - After activating Combat Skill or Ultimate against a Kaiju in |
Additional Passive Skills
| Clear Judgment |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - After dealing Shot Additional DMG with Passive Skill, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +17. |
| High Motivation |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - At the start of battle, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +60. |
| Rising Spirit |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - When attacking a Kaiju in |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Reno Ichikawa (Signs of Awakening)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Calm Demeanor - When remaining HP is 50% or less, this unit's DEF +20%. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Passion Within - Passive Skill Shot Additional DMG Multiplier +20%. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Rapidly Growing Talent - Combat Skill, Ultimate Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Following in the Footsteps - After attacking a Kaiju in Gunshot Wound state, applies DMG dealt +15% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Resolute Action - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Latent Potential - Before activating Ultimate, has a 100% base chance to apply DMG Taken Increase +15% (1 turn(s)) to the target. |
At A2 and A4, Reno's Gunshot Wound becomes even more powerful. Furthermore, at A6, he can apply a DMG taken debuff to enemies, contributing to an increase in the team's firepower.
Reno Ichikawa Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Fourth Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 4/12 |
| Height | 5'9 (174 cm) |
| Likes | Music, cooking, shonen manga |
Introduction
| Reno Ichikawa is Kafka's junior colleague at Monster Sweeper Inc., still addressing him as "Senpai" and looking up to him even after they both joined the Defense Force. Through countless trials alongside Kafka and their fellow officers, Reno's latent abilities gradually begin to emerge. He is also the designated wielder of Identified Kaiju Weapon No. 6, created based on Kaiju No. 6, known as the King of Kaiju, and regarded as the most powerful and dangerous of its kind. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Wataru Katoh |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Delicious in Dungeon (Kabru) - Hyakkano (Rentaro) - Ao Ashi (Asari) |
Reno Ichikawa is voiced by Wataru Katoh.
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5-Star Characters
| Kaiju No. 8 | Kikoru Shinomiya | Mina Ashiro | Soshiro Hoshina |
| Gen Narumi | Isao Shinomiya | Rin Shinonome | Reno Ichikawa |
| Sagan Shinomiya |
