Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent) is a 5-Star character in Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). Learn about skill upgrade priority, best build, and team comps.
Table of Contents
| Other Kikoru Shinomiya | ||
|---|---|---|
 Full-Power Christmas | The Inherited Will | Guiding Light of the Future |
| The Mission to Be Perfect | ||
Basic Info & Tier for Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent)
| Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash Blunt | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Kikoru Shinomiya [Evolving Talent] is an Attacker who has two Attributes: Slash and Blunt. In addition to having an Extra Attack, she specializes in inflicting Additional Damage and ramping up her DPS by applying and buffing her own Additional Damage.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent)
Dual-Attribute Attacker with Multi-Target Attacks
Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent) is a dual-Attribute (Slash and Blunt) Attacker capable of performing a Blast Attack via her Combat Skill and an AoE Attack with her Ultimate.
Extra Attacks Based on Wrath Stacks
Kikoru accumulates 1 stack of "Wrath" whenever she uses her Combat Skill or Ultimate, or when an ally takes damage. With 3 or more stacks of Wrath, she triggers a Blast-type Extra Attack after attacking.
Inflict and Boost Own Additional Damage
Kikoru can apply Slash Attribute Additional Damage after using her Combat Skill or Extra Attack while the 'Bold' buff is active (which is applied at the start of battle or via her Ultimate). Furthermore, she can increase her own Additional Damage Multiplier through the effects of her Extra Attack.
Reduces Damage Taken for Allies
Her Combat Skill grants Damage Taken Reduction to all allies, significantly improving the team's overall durability.
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| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Caudata-Type | - Hard to increase her own CRIT Rate - Damage relies on triggering Additional Damage and Extra Attacks |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT DMG | Slash DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★★ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Normal Attack
| Agile Slash | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Offense-Defense Array | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Before attacking, applies DMG Taken Reduction +9.6% (1 turn(s)) to all allies. - Deals Slash and Blunt DMG equal to 68% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - Deals Slash and Blunt DMG equal to 34% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Slash Blunt | Blast Attack |
Ultimate
| All-Out Cleave | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Blunt DMG equal to 92% of this unit's ATK to all Kaiju. - After attacking, applies Bold (3 turn(s)) to this unit. - Bold: After activating Combat Skill or Extra Attack, deals Slash Additional DMG equal to 34.7% of this unit's ATK. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash Blunt | AoE Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Rapid Strike | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Blunt DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash Blunt | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Vengeful Resolve
| Effect |
|---|
| - After activating Combat Skill or Ultimate, or each time an ally receives an attack, applies 1 stack(s) of Wrath to this unit. Max 6 stack(s). - If Wrath is at 3 or more stack(s), after attacking, consumes 3 stack(s) of Wrath and activates Extra Attack. - Extra Attack: 1. Before attacking, applies Additional DMG Multiplier +27.5% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. 2. Deals Slash and Blunt DMG equal to 22% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju and the adjacent Kaiju. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Overflowing Combat Will |
|---|
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - At the start of battle, applies Bold (3 turn(s)) that is the same as Ultimate's to this unit. |
| Fueled by Resolve |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - After defeating a Kaiju, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +30. |
| Swift Adjustment |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - If this unit's ATK is 1,200 or more, for every 100 ATK over 1,200, this unit's CRIT Rate +4%. Max +36%. |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Kikoru Shinomiya (Evolving Talent)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Mastered Onslaught - After activating Normal Attack or Combat Skill, deals Slash Additional DMG equal to 30% of this unit's ATK to the target. |
|---|---|
| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Belligerent Stance - While in Bold state, this unit's CRIT DMG +35%. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Substantial Growth - Normal Attack, Combat Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Combat Skill Max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Impenetrable Stance - After activating Extra Attack, applies DEF +20% (2 turns) and Effect RES +20% (2 turns) to this unit. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Continuous Progress - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Seized Mastery - After deteating a Kaju, applies 1 stack of Wrath to this unit. - This unit's DMG dealt from Additional DMG +30% and CRIT DMG from Additional DMG +50%. |
Kikoru's damage potential spikes with her Ascensions. Her A1 triggers Additional Damage after Normal Attacks or Skills, while A2 boosts CRIT DMG during her "Bold" state. At A6, she becomes a powerhouse: defeating a Kaiju grants "Wrath," which buffs both the base damage and CRIT DMG of her Additional Damage.
Kikoru Shinomiya Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | First Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 9/7 |
| Height | 5'2 (157 cm) |
| Likes | Slaying Kaiju, black tea (especially Darjeeling), big dogs |
Introduction
Voice Actor
| VA | Fairouz Ai |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Chainsaw Man (Power) - The Eminence in Shadow (Delta) - JOJO Part 6 (Jolyne) |
Kikoru Shinomiya is voiced by Fairouz Ai.
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