Promotion Exam 2 guide for Kaiju No. 8 The Game. See Promotion Exam 2 unlock conditions, rewards, recommended team, and best characters to reach Spec-Ops Rank 3 in K8 The Game.
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Unlock Conditions and Rewards
Unlocked at Player Rank 30
The Promotion Exam to reach Spec-Ops Rank 3 is unlocked at Player Rank 30. Once you reach Rank 30, go to Messages > Special Requests, check Suited's message, and accept the "Promotion Exam 2" Special Request.
Rewards
| Clear Rewards |    Dimensional Crystal ×300 THE GAME Gacha Ticket ×2 Credits ×24,000 Defense Force Manual III ×8 Kaijumite III ×4 |
The clear rewards for "Promotion Exam 2" can only be claimed once.
View the Entire Message to Get Crystals!
After clearing Promotion Exam 2, you'll get an updated message from Suited. Viewing it to the end grants Dimensional Crystal ×20.
Spec-Ops Rank III Pack Available
After completing Promotion Exam 2 and reaching Spec-Ops Rank 3, the "Spec-Ops Rank III Pack" becomes available in the Shop. This pack requires a real money purchase.
Promotion Exam 2 Recommended Team
| Attacker | Attacker | Attacker | Support |
 Kikoru Shinomiya |  Gen Narumi |  Reno Ichikawa |  Chester Lochburn |
The enemies in Promotion Exam 2 have Blunt, Elemental, and Common Plates. Characters who can reduce multiple Plates or hit multiple enemies are highly effective. Kaiju No. 8, with the Blunt Element, is also a strong pick for this exam.
Alternative Characters
| Name | Features |
 Kaiju No. 8 | - Attacker who can reduce Blunt Plates - Can instantly defeat miniature Kaiju under 50% HP - Multiple buffs to increase damage output - Can Taunt with Normal Attack |
 Soshiro Hoshina | - Skills change with Resonance state - Resonance state boosts damage and targets a single enemy effectively - Non-Resonance: performs Blast Attack, increases Action Order & Ultimate Gauge |
 Soshiro Hoshina | - Combat Skill can hit multiple enemies (AoE) - Can deal massive damage via Critical Hits - Excellent SPD and Action Order buffs |
 Sagan Shinomiya | - Reduces Blunt and Elemental Plates - Protects allies using Taunt and durability buffs - Counter attacks with Passive Skill - Grants ATK buff to allies with Ultimate |
 Soshiro Hoshina | - Support specialized in buffing Battle Buddy - Critical Hit buff is excellent |
 Mina Ashiro | - Support who boosts allies' damage output significantly - Can also deal damage with Ultimate - Easy to use even at A0 |
 Ryo Ikaruga | - Increases ally ATK simply by being in formation - Grants DMG dealt and Speed buffs - Becomes a top buffer after Ascension |
 Akari Minase | - Supports allies with Recovery - Boosts healing for low HP allies - Can increase Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate |
Promotion Exam 2 Strategy and Tips
Level Characters to 70
If your level is lower than the enemies', you'll take more damage, making the stage harder to clear. Since the enemies are level 70, it's recommended to attempt Promotion Exam 2 with characters at level 70.
Build a Blunt and Elemental Squad
The enemy Plates in Promotion Exam 2 are Blunt, Elemental, and Common. Include Blunt and Elemental characters in your squad. Note that Common Plates can be broken by attacks from all 8 Attributes.
Element Effects and Plate Mechanics
Reduce Enemy Plates Efficiently
Multiple enemies appear, so use multi-target attacks to lower their Plates and aim for Core Exposed. Gen Narumi is highly effective, as he can reduce two Plates at once with his multi-target attack. Use him if available.
Watch Out for Poison
The "Phaneroplasmodium: Poison Subspecies" in Wave 2 inflicts Poison (DoT). Include Akari Minase for Recovery if survivability is a concern.
Prioritize Midsized Kaiju in Wave 3
Wave 3 features midsized and miniature Kaiju. Since midsized Kaiju have higher durability and attack, take them out first.
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Character List
5★ Character Ratings
| Kaiju No. 8 | Kikoru Shinomiya | Mina Ashiro | Soshiro Hoshina |
| Gen Narumi | Isao Shinomiya | Rin Shinonome | Reno Ichikawa |
| Sagan Shinomiya | Soshiro Hoshina | Chester Lochburn | Kikoru Shinomiya |
