GG-Iapetus is a 5-Star Gatling Gun weapon in Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). This guide covers its stats, effect, and recommended characters.
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GG-Iapetus Stats & Effect

| Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Gatling Gun |
Effect
| CRIT Rate (%) +16% - Each time the equipped unit attacks 1 Kaiju, applies ATK +2% to the equipped unit. Max 10 stack(s). |
Base Stats
| HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | 33 | 22 |
Recommended Characters for GG-Iapetus
The Best Character is Rin
| Character | Evaluation |
|---|---|
Rin Shinonome | - An AoE Attacker who excels in small-Kaiju battles - Increases DMG dealt each time a Kaiju is attacked - Recharges Ultimate Gauge when a Kaiju is defeated |
The optimal character for GG-Iapetus is Rin. It's a good match for Rin, who excels on stages with many enemies, because the wielder gets an ATK buff each time they attack a Kaiju.
How to Get GG-Iapetus
How to Get
- Weapon Supply Box
Available From The Defense Force Pass
GG-Iapetus can be obtained from the Weapon Supply Box at Defense Force Pass Premium Level 30.
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5-Star Weapons
| Obtained from Gacha / Weapon Exchange | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Ax-0112 | T-25101985 | SW-2033 | GS-3305 |
Fs-1002 | GG-5012 | AR-Boreas | SH-Iuggnil |
SW-Susanoo | Fs-Magni | AR-Anollococ | GS-Oyamatsumi |
| Exchanged for Proof of Valor | |||
Ax-Var | AR-Hyperion | AR-Crius | T-Oceanus |
SW-Takeminakata | GS-Takamimusubi | ||
| Obtained from Battle Pass | |||
Ax-Dellingr | AR-Cronus | T-Rhea | SW-Ameno Torifune |
GS-Amatsu Mikaboshi | GG-Iapetus | Fs-Vidar | |
4-Star Weapons
| Obtained from Gacha | |||
|---|---|---|---|
AR-Lynx 75 | PS-Dobermann 52 | Ax-Mantis 21 | AR-Narwhal 59 |
AR-Octopus 58 | AR-Panther 33 | AR-Honeybee 84 | T-Tiger 15 |
SW-Fox 48 | SW-Crow 93 | GS-Orca 70 | GG-Squirrel 02 |
Fs-Grizzly 83 | AR-Squid 62 | ||
| Obtained from Beginner's Guide | |||
HG-Beetle 15 | |||
| Obtained from Events | |||
AR-Hound 64 | |||