Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor) 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 Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Rin Shinonome [Aspiration and Honor] is a Shot Element Attacker. Both her Combat Skill and Ultimate are AoE-based attacks. She’s a strong pick for stages packed with enemies.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor)
Crowd Control DPS
Rin's Combat Skill and Ultimate are both AoE Attacks. Her DMG Dealt increases with every Kaiju she hits, and she's a type of a character who grows stronger as the number of enemies increases.
Fast Ultimate Cooldown
Thanks to her Passive Skill, Rin's Ultimate Gauge charges each time she defeats a Kaiju. Plus, breaking a Kaiju's Resistance with her Ultimate advances her action order, which will allow you to spam Ultimates.
Keep Her HP High
The main condition for Rin's attack buff is to maintain her HP at 70% or higher. The best way to do this is to pair her with a Defender.
Best Team Comps for Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor)
AoE Squad Setup for Small-Sized Kaiju
This squad is tailored for encounters with multiple small-sized Kaiju, making strong use of characters with Adjacent and AoE attacks to clear waves quickly. While the core setup runs three Attackers for maximum damage, swapping in a Supporter like Ryo can further enhance consistency and overall team performance.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor)
Best Weapon is GG-5012
The best weapon for Rin is her signature weapon, GG-5012. Its ability to increase attack power when there are 3 or more Kaiju is a perfect match for Rin's performance, which focuses on AoE Attacks.
GG-5012 - Stats & How to GetOther Recommended Weapons
Gatling Guns are not available in the Fierce Battle Area reward exchange, so the options are somewhat limited. Equip the strongest weapon you own, taking into account whether you have purchased the Defense Force Pass.
Best Unipart for Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor)
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 Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Enhancing the Passive Skill that increases DMG dealt each time you attack an enemy is the top priority.
Thanks to the Additional Passive Skill, the Ultimate has high uptime, and the Combat Skill, which helps activate the Passive Skill, also has a high enhancement priority.
Normal Attack
| Focused Shot | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 51 | Shot | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Thorough Sweep Fire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 64% of this unit's ATK to all Kaiju. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 76 | Shot | AoE Attack |
Ultimate
| Circular Barrage | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 84% of this unit's ATK to all Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot | AoE Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Agile Barrage | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 22% of this unit's ATK to all Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot | AoE Attack |
Passive Skills
Battle-Hardened Experience
| Effect |
|---|
| - Each time this unit attacks a Kaiju, applies DMG dealt +2.4% to this unit. Max 5 stack(s). |
Additional Passive Skills
| Mark of Respect |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - Each time this unit defeats a Kaiju, Ultimate Gauge +20. |
| Solid Ability |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - At the start of battle, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +60. |
| Refined Range Control |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - While remaining HP is 70% or more, this unit's ATK +20%. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Rin Shinonome (Aspiration and Honor)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Skillful Coordination - After causing a Kaiju to be Core Exposed, applies CRIT Rate +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Will to Win - When attacking a Kaiju that has 50% or more remaining HP, this unit's DMG dealt +20%. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Aspiration Born from Admiration - Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Further Exertion - Max stack count of DMG dealt buff applied by Passive Skill +2. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Hidden Feelings - Normal Attack, Combat Skill, Ultimate Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Combat Skill, Ultimate max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ My Honor - After activating Combat Skill: 1. Applies CRIT DMG +20% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. 2. This unit's Ultimate Gauge +20. |
Rin is excellent for being able to gain a CRIT Rate buff at A1. Also, at A4, the max stack for her DMG dealt buff increases, allowing her to further increase her sustained damage.
Rin Shinonome Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | First Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 1/26 |
| Height | 5'5 (165 cm) |
| Likes | Shopping, super-spicy food, adversity |
Introduction
| Rin Shinonome is a skilled platoon leader in the elite First Division. Driven to earn the recognition of Narumi, who values strength above all else, she constantly strives to improve and prove her worth. She also respects Kikoru, a fellow First Division member, and shows a thoughtful side by assisting in the training of her junior comrades. |
Voice Actor
| VA | Kana Hanazawa |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Demon Slayer (Mitsuri) - Oreimo (Ruri) - Steins;Gate (Mayuri) |
Rin Shinonome is voiced by Kana Hanazawa.
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 |
