Incremental Grandeur Stage 14 guide for Kaiju No. 8 The Game. See the best teams for Limited Stage 14, tips for the first and second half, and stage information in K8 The Game.
Table of Contents
Fierce Battle Area Limited Overview
Incremental Grandeur Overview
| Participation Requirements | Spec-Ops Rank 2 or higher |
| Event Period | Jan 2, 2026, 7:00 PM - Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM (PST) |
| Stage Effects | - Each time the unit attacks a Kaiju: 1. Applies Fire and Wind DMG Dealt +5% to the unit. Max 5 stack(s). 2. Applies Lightning DMG Dealt +10% to the unit. Max 5 stack(s). 3. Applies DoT DMG Multiplier +30% to the unit. Max 5 stack(s). - After activating Combat Skill, if there is any Kaiju target that is already applied with 2 or more debuffs or status ailments, has 100% base chance to apply DMG Taken Increase from DoT 30% to the target. Max 5 stack(s). - After activating Combat Skill, if there is any Kaiju target that is already applied with 4 or more debuffs or status ailments: 1. Advances the target's next Action Order by 50%. 2. Applies ATK -50% (1 turn(s)) to the target. - After causing a Kaiju to be Core Exposed, the unit's and the battle buddy's Ultimate Gauges +50. - After causing a Kaiju to be Core Exposed, SP +2. |
Incremental Grandeur Stage 14 Best Teams
Best Team for the First Half
| Attacker | Support | Support | Defender |
  Hikari Shinomiya |  Wang Meixing |  Chester Lochburn |  Akari Minase |
Enemies in the first half have Shot, Wind, and Lightning plates, so build your team around breaking those plates efficiently. The team above is just an example. For Attackers, 4★ Aoi Kaguragi is a strong pick thanks to his Wind Attribute and Windbite DoT. For Defenders, Kikoru (Full-Power Christmas) is also a great option.
Alternative Characters
| Character | Reason |
 Kikoru Shinomiya | - Defender with healing and strong buffs - Increases allies' DMG Dealt and Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate - Restores HP and increases ATK with her Engrossed buff - Can revive one ally once per battle |
 Gen Narumi | - Shot Attribute; his Ultimate’s “Seen Through” state can randomly break plates - Can boost team damage by focusing enemies in the Seen Through state - Restores SP with his Combat Skill when the enemy’s Core is Exposed |
 Reno Ichikawa | - Attacker who can break Shot plates - Ice Crystal bonus damage hits hard - Has SP recovery for more flexible rotations |
 Mina Ashiro | - Attacker with a Shot-Attribute Blast attack - Increases CRIT Rate and grants a Shield during Bakko’s turn - Performs an Extra Attack when Bakko acts during Combined Forces |
 Isao Shinomiya | - Defender who protects allies with a Shield - Also provides a teamwide DMG Dealt buff |
 Soshiro Hoshina | - Excellent CRIT buff - A Supporter who specializes in buffing his Battle Buddy |
 Mina Ashiro | - Support that can massively boost allies’ damage output - Can also deal damage with her Ultimate |
 Ryo Ikaruga | - Increases allies’ ATK just by being on the team - Grants DMG Dealt and Speed buffs |
 Kafka Hibino | - Support who restores SP and increases allies’ damage output - Restores 2 SP with his Gift buff - Can also boost a single ally’s DMG Dealt and ATK |
 Aoi Kaguragi | - Attacker who can break Wind and Shot plates - Takes full advantage of the stage with his Wind Attribute and Windbite - Gains stacking buffs that increase ATK and DEF |
 Iharu Furuhashi | - Supporter who can break Shot and Lightning plates - Benefits from the stage with his Lightning Attribute and Shock - Contributes damage through a DEF debuff - Increases allies’ Lightning DMG Dealt |
Best Team for the Second Half
| Attacker | Attacker | Support | Defender |
 Kikoru Shinomiya |  Akari Minase | Mina Ashiro |  Sagan Shinomiya |
Enemies in the second half have Blunt, Shot, and Fire plates. The Waterdrops summoned by the boss can be destroyed with Fire attacks, so Fire Attribute characters like Akari and Sagan are highly recommended.
Alternative Characters
| Character | Reason |
| Chester Lochburn | - Supports allies with multiple damage buffs - Applies an additional damage effect to allies - Can also advance allies' Action Order |
| Gen Narumi | - Shot Attribute; his Ultimate’s “Seen Through” state can randomly break plates - Can boost team damage by focusing enemies in the Seen Through state - Restores SP with his Combat Skill when the enemy’s Core is Exposed |
 Kaiju No. 8 | - Blunt Attacker - Can Taunt with his Normal Attack, but be careful with timing - Can instantly execute miniature Kaiju with 50% HP or less |
 Isao Shinomiya | - Blunt Attacker with AoE - Deals additional Blunt damage when his Valor buff is fully stacked |
| Isao Shinomiya | - Blunt Defender - Can protect allies with a Shield - Also provides a teamwide DMG Dealt buff |
| Kikoru Shinomiya | - Defender with healing and buffs - Increases allies' DMG Dealt and Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate - Restores HP and increases ATK with her Engrossed buff - Can revive one ally once per battle |
| Soshiro Hoshina | - Excellent CRIT buff - A Supporter who specializes in buffing his Battle Buddy |
| Ryo Ikaruga | - Increases allies' ATK just by being on the team - Grants DMG Dealt and Speed buffs |
| Kafka Hibino | - Support who restores SP and increases allies' damage output - Restores 2 SP with his Care Package buff - Can also boost a single ally’s DMG Dealt and ATK |
| Akari Minase | - Character who can heal allies - Can also grant an Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate buff |
 Tae Nakanoshima | - Attacker who can break Shot and Fire plates - Benefits from the stage effect with her Fire Attribute and Burn - Her Ultimate charges quickly - Her damage increases after using her Normal Attack & Ultimate on enemies with Burn |
First Half Stage 14 Strategy Tips
Tips for the First Half
- Use Shot, Wind, and Lightning Characters
- Focus Attacks on the Boss
- Watch Out for Team HP and Poison
Use Shot, Wind, and Lightning Characters
The enemies in the first half have Shot, Wind, and Lightning plates. Wave 1 consists of three miniature enemies, while a boss appears in Wave 2. Wang is highly suitable here, her multi-target Shot & Lightning attacks benefit greatly from the stage effects, so be sure to include her in your squad if you have her.
Element Effects and Plate Mechanics
Focus Attacks on the Boss
You can clear Wave 2 just by defeating the central boss, "Myxogasterocarp", so focus all your fire on it. Try to finish quickly to keep your total turn count low for the objectives.
Watch Out for Team HP and Poison
The Boss and its summoned Kaiju inflict Poison damage, so keep an eye on your team's survivability. Bring healers like Kikoru (Full-Power Christmas) or 4-Star Akari Minase, and aim to win without any allies being defeated to secure the objective.
Second Half Stage 14 Strategy Tips
Tips for the Second Half
- Use Blunt, Shot, and Fire Characters
- Focus Only on the Boss
- Destroy the Waterdrops With Fire Attacks
Use Blunt, Shot, and Fire Characters
In the second half, the enemies have Blunt, Shot, and Fire Plates. Wave 1 features three miniature and midsized enemies, followed by a boss in Wave 2. Fire-Attribute characters like Akari (Festive Christmas) and Sagan are top-tier choices here, as they can effectively counter the boss's summons. A Blunt character with multi-target attacks, such as Kikoru (The Inherited Will), is also a solid addition to the squad.
Focus Only on the Boss
You can clear Wave 2 simply by defeating the central boss, "Cryptobranch", so you should focus the bulk of your attacks directly on it.
Destroy the Waterdrops With Fire Attacks
The "Waterdrops" summoned on both sides of the boss can be destroyed using Fire attacks. This makes Fire-Attribute characters like Akari (Festive Christmas) and Sagan highly effective, so try to fit them into your team. Using Akari's multi-target skills or Sagan's Taunt & AoE attacks will make destroying these orbs much easier.
Incremental Grandeur Strategy Tips
Utilize the Stage Effects
| Stage Effects | - Each time the unit attacks a Kaiju: 1. Applies Fire and Wind DMG Dealt +5% to the unit. Max 5 stack(s). 2. Applies Lightning DMG Dealt +10% to the unit. Max 5 stack(s). 3. Applies DoT DMG Multiplier +30% to the unit. Max 5 stack(s). - After activating Combat Skill, if there is any Kaiju target that is already applied with 2 or more debuffs or status ailments, has 100% base chance to apply DMG Taken Increase from DoT 30% to the target. Max 5 stack(s). - After activating Combat Skill, if there is any Kaiju target that is already applied with 4 or more debuffs or status ailments: 1. Advances the target's next Action Order by 50%. 2. Applies ATK -50% (1 turn(s)) to the target. - After causing a Kaiju to be Core Exposed, the unit's and the battle buddy's Ultimate Gauges +50. - After causing a Kaiju to be Core Exposed, SP +2. |
In "Incremental Grandeur," special stage effects will be active. These effects synergize well with characters like Meixing and Akari (Festive Christmas), so it’s recommended to include them in your squad to make clearing the stage easier.
Recommended Characters
| Wang Meixing | Akari Minase |
Break Plates Efficiently
In the "Incremental Grandeur" Fierce Battle Area 14, enemy Plates are Shot, Wind, and Lightning in the first half, and Blunt, Shot, and Fire in the second half. Break each Plate efficiently to expose enemy Cores and take control of the fight.
| Tip! | Note that because of the stage effects, an enemy’s Action Order may be advanced even if its Core is Exposed. |
Element Effects and Plate Mechanics
Level Characters to 100
If your character’s level is lower than the enemy’s, you’ll take increased damage, which can make the objective “Win with 0 incapacitated units” much harder. In Area 14, enemies are level 100 with high HP, so it’s recommended to attempt it with Lv. 100 characters to improve your damage and consistency.
Basic Stage Information
Enemy Information
Enemies in the First Half
Enemies in the Second Half
Objectives
| Objectives |
| - Win with 0 incapacitated units - Win within a total of 12 rounds - Win within a total of 20 rounds |
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