Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User) is a 5-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 (The Compatible User)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot Ice | |
| Inflicted Ailment | Freeze | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Pickup Gacha |
Reno Ichikawa [The Compatible User] is a Shot and Ice Element Attacker. By applying Ice Crystals, he triggers additional damage when an ally lands a hit on the target. He's a strong contender if you're looking for an attacker who can deal bonus damage outside of his own turn.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User)
Ice Damage Dealer
Reno applies Ice Crystal to enemies with his Combat Skill. When an ally attacks a Kaiju marked with Ice Crystal, it triggers bonus damage, making Reno a great status inducing character.
Can Spread Ice Crystals
With his Passive Skill, Reno can spread Ice Crystal to nearby Kaiju after using a Combat Skill, Follow-Up Skill, or Ultimate on a target already affected. This lets him blanket the battlefield in Ice Crystals and an ace against multiple targets.
Freezes Enemies to Disrupt Their Turns
Reno's Ultimate can inflict Freeze, a status effect that delays the enemy's action order. This status effect is useful especially for extending the Core Exposed state of Kaijus or to interrupt their attacks.
Dual-Attribute: Physical and Elemental
Reno is a character who can deal both Shot and Ice damage. Since he can reduce both Physical RES and Elemental RES, he is a flexible pick which can work in most squad formations.
Skill with SP Regen Chance
Upon reaching Level 40, Reno gains a chance to recover SP after using a Combat Skill. More SP means more opportunities for your entire party to unleash powerful skills, so having a built-in recovery mechanic makes Reno a valuable asset in any battle.
Best Team Comps for Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User)
High-Damage Ice Crystal Squad Setup
This squad setup features 4★ Mina, whose ATK boost maximizes Reno's Ice Crystal damage. Since Reno can spread Ice Crystal by triggering his Follow-Up Skill on enemies already in the Ice Crystal state, coordinate with a high-damage partner to quickly reach Core Exposed.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User)
Best Weapon is AR-Boreas
The best weapon for Reno is his signature weapon, AR-Boreas. Since it can grant an Ice DMG Dealt buff, equipping it on Reno allows you to make the most of its performance.
AR-Boreas - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Besides his signature weapon, AR-Hyperion, which can increase ATK, is recommended. For 4-Star weapons, AR-Narwhal 59, which can increase ATK, or AR-Octopus 58, which can speed up the Ultimate's rotation, are recommended.
Best Unipart for Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Spider-Type | - Increased ATK increases Ice Crystal damage - Debuffs and status ailments have excellent synergy with Reno - Effect Hit Rate increases the chance to apply Freeze |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT DMG Effect Hit Rate | Ice DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★・・ |
Enhancing the frequently used and highly effective Combat Skill is the top priority.
The Passive Skill is also quite excellent, but even if you enhance it, the Ice Additional DMG Multiplier doesn't increase much, so it's better to prioritize enhancing the Ultimate instead.
Normal Attack
| Sub-Zero Shot | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Ice DMG equal to 34% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot Ice | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Ice Break | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Ice DMG equal to 192% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, applies Ice Crystal (2 turn(s)) that is the same as Passive Skill's to the target. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Shot Ice | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| Extreme Cold Manifestation | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Before attacking, applies CRIT Rate +15% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. - Deals Shot and Ice DMG equal to 163% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - Deals Shot and Ice DMG equal to 81% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju. - After attacking, has a 65% 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 21% of the applier's ATK. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot Ice | Blast Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Ice Block Impact | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Ice DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot Ice | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Composed Thinking
| Effect |
|---|
| - After activating Combat Skill, Follow-Up Skill, or Ultimate against a Kaiju in - |
Additional Passive Skills
| Instant Cold Energy |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - After activating Combat Skill, has a 50% fixed chance of SP +1. |
| Limitless Aspiration |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - At the start of wave, applies |
| Results of Basic Training |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - When attacking a Kaiju in |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Reno Ichikawa (The Compatible User)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Lingering Cold - Before activating Ultimate, applies CRIT DMG +30% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Bone-Chilling Frostbite - When attacking a Kaiju in |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Young Talent - Normal Attack, Combat Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Combat Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Restoration of Cold Energy - Each time Ice Additional DMG from |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Compatible with the Strongest Weapon - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Awakened Compatible User - Ice Additional DMG Multiplier caused by |
At A1, Reno gets a CRIT DMG buff before his Ultimate, and you can expect massive damage when combined with his original CRIT Rate up. At A4, he can aim for his Ultimate in 3 turns, and at A6, the damage from his Ice Crystal increases significantly.
Reno Ichikawa Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Fourth Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 4/12 |
| Height | 5'9 (174 cm) |
| Likes | Music, cooking, shonen manga |
Introduction
| Reno Ichikawa is 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. In battle, he controls cold to freeze Kaiju. Motivated by a strong sense of duty, he feels a personal mission to protect Kafka, who fights selflessly as Kaiju No. 8. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Wataru Katoh |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Delicious in Dungeon (Kabru) - Hyakkano (Rentaro) - Ao Ashi (Asari) |
Reno Ichikawa is voiced by Wataru Katoh.
Kaiju 8 The Game Related Guides
Character Guides
5-Star Characters
| Kaiju No. 8 | Kikoru Shinomiya | Mina Ashiro | Soshiro Hoshina |
| Gen Narumi | Isao Shinomiya | Rin Shinonome | Reno Ichikawa |
| Sagan Shinomiya |
