Soichiro Hoshina (Keystone of Western Japan) 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 Soichiro Hoshina (Keystone of Western Japan)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash Shot | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Supporter | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Soichiro Hoshina [Keystone of Western Japan] is a Support with 2 Attributes (Slash/Shot) and Blast Attack capabilities. He can support allies through partywide DMG dealt UP buffs, while also applying enemy debuffs such as DEF Reduction, DMG Taken Increase, and SPD Reduction. In addition, he possesses a high-Multiplier Ultimate, self-damage buffs, the ability to trigger Follow-Ups through allies' Follow-Ups, and Action Order advancement through allies' PLT Breaks.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
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Pros & Cons for Soichiro Hoshina (Keystone of Western Japan)
Dual Attribute Support Capable of Blast Attacks
Soichiro Hoshina is a 5★ Slash & Shot Attribute Support capable of performing 2-Attribute Blast Attacks through his Enhanced Normal Attacks while under Mind's Eye.
Mind's Eye Enhances Skills and DMG
While under Mind's Eye granted by his Combat Skill, the following effects become available: DEF Reduction on enemies after attacking, self CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG UP after attacking a Core Exposed Kaiju or breaking PLT, and activation of Enhanced Normal Attacks.
Applies Debuffs Through Allies' Follow-Ups
Thanks to his Passive Skill, Soichiro's own Follow-Up activates whenever another ally triggers a Follow-Up Skill. However, note that partners do not gain Ultimate Gauge from Follow-Ups triggered by this effect. Additionally, his Follow-Ups can inflict SPD Reduction and DMG Taken Increase on enemies.
PLT Breaks Grants DMG and Action Order Buffs
After allies destroy a PLT, Soichiro can grant all allies a stacking DMG dealt buff of up to 10 stacks, greatly boosting overall team damage alongside his DEF Reduction and DMG Taken Increase debuffs. Additionally, whenever an ally other than himself destroys a PLT, he advances his own next Action Order by 30%.
High-Multiplier Ultimate and Self Damage Buffs
In addition to having a high-Multiplier Ultimate that gains increased DMG Multiplier against Core Exposed Kaiju, Soichiro can further amplify his own damage through CRIT Rate UP for Ultimates and Follow-Ups, increased Follow-Up DMG Multiplier after triggering a Follow-Up, CRIT DMG scaling based on Effect Hit Rate, and CRIT buffs granted through Mind's Eye.
Aim for A1 First
At A1, the CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG buffs granted through Mind's Eye are applied to all allies and their duration is extended, making A1 the recommended first Ascension target.
Best Team Comps for Soichiro Hoshina (Keystone of Western Japan)
Multi-Target Team Comp
| Zoee | Haruichi Izumo | Soichiro Hoshina | Akari Minase |
This team composition uses Zoee as the multi-target Attacker, alongside Supports Haruichi and Soichiro Hoshina, while Akari serves as the Defender thanks to her Recovery and ability to break 2 types of PLT. This is only one example setup, and other Attacker options can also perform well.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Soichiro Hoshina (Keystone of Western Japan)
Best Weapon Is AR-6710
The best weapon for Soichiro Hoshina is AR-6710. Its Effect Hit Rate increase synergizes extremely well with his Additional Passive Skill's CRIT DMG UP effect, while also allowing him to grant all allies DMG dealt UP and DEF PEN Rate UP after triggering a Follow-Up Skill, further strengthening his support capabilities.
Other Recommended Weapons
| AR-Egret 12 | AR-Gnijiluh | AR-Octopus 58 |
Other recommended weapons besides his signature include AR-Egret 12, which is obtainable from special events and can increase Effect Hit Rate, as well as AR-Octopus 58, another strong Effect Hit Rate option. Additionally, while it is technically Meixing's weapon, AR-Gnijiluh also works well for Soichiro.
| Tip! | Although it is originally Chester's weapon, AR-Anollococ is another viable option thanks to its ability to increase the equipped character's ATK and allies' DMG dealt. |
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| Uniparts | Reasons |
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| Lizard-Type | - Since Soichiro struggles to build enough CRIT Rate on his own, supplementing CRIT Rate is highly recommended - Apply buffs to increase his personal damage before using his Ultimate |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT DMG | SPD |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Soichiro Hoshina (Keystone of Western Japan)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★★・・ |
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| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Normal Attack
| Poised Marksmanship | ||
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| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 55% of ATK to a single Kaiju. [Enhanced Skill: Prodigious Swordsmanship (Slash & Shot DMG, Blast Attack)] - Deals Slash and Shot DMG equal to 66% of ATK to a single Kaiju. - Deals Slash and Shot DMG equal to 33% of ATK to adjacent Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Adaptive Stance | |||
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| - Deals Slash and Shot DMG equal to 102% of ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, applies Mind's Eye (2 turn(s)) to this unit. - Mind's Eye: 1. After attacking, has a 75% base chance to apply DEF -16% (2 turn(s)) to the target. 2. After destroying a PLT or after attacking a Core Exposed Kaiju, applies CRIT Rate +9.6% (1 turn(s)) and CRIT DMG +19.2% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. 3. Normal Attack changes into Enhanced Normal Attack. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Slash Shot | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| Finishing Masterstroke | ||
|---|---|---|
| - When attacking a Core Exposed Kaiju, this attack's DMG Multiplier +139.7%. - Deals Slash DMG equal to 397% of ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Astute Strike | ||
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| - Deals Slash DMG equal to 24% of ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, has a 100% base chance to apply SPD -11% (2 turn(s)) and DMG Taken Increase +7.8% (2 turn(s)) to the target. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 30 | Slash | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Responsive Blade
| Effect |
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| - After an ally destroys a PLT, applies DMG dealt +0.7% to all allies. Max 10 stack(s).. - After another ally destroys a PLT, advances this unit's next Action Order by 30%. - After another ally activates Follow-Up Skill, activates this unit's Follow-Up Skill. Battle buddy does not gain Ultimate Gauge from the Follow-Up Skill triggered by this effect. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Discerning Gaze |
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| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - This unit's Effect Hit Rate +20%.. - While this unit's Effect Hit Rate is 50% or more, this unit's CRIT DMG +50%. |
| Single-Minded Focus |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - This unit's Ultimate and Follow-Up Skill CRIT Rate +20%. |
| Vital Point Precision |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - After activating Follow-Up Skill, applies Follow-Up Skill DMG Multiplier +20% to this unit. Max 3 stack(s). |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Soichiro Hoshina (Keystone of Western Japan)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Lucid Blade Path - Target of the CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG buffs from Mind's Eye becomes all allies, turn duration +1. |
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| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Relentless Pursuit - This unit's Follow-Up Skill DMG Multiplier +40%. - Effect amount of DMG Taken Increase debuff applied by Follow-Up Skill +15%. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Flowing Blade Work - Normal Attack, Passive Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Hounding Swordplay - Turn duration of Mind's Eye +1. - Effect amount of DEF debuff applied by Mind's Eye +20%. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Eldest Brother's Resolve - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Bearer of the Hoshina Style - Target of the SPD and DMG Taken Increase debuffs applied by Follow-Up Skill becomes all Kaiju. |
Soichiro Hoshina's support performance improves significantly through Ascension upgrades. A1 grants the Mind's Eye CRIT buffs to all allies and extends their duration, A2 increases his Follow-Up Multiplier and strengthens the DMG Taken Increase debuff, A4 increases the DEF Reduction effect and duration from Mind's Eye, and A6 allows his Follow-Up SPD Reduction and DMG Taken Increase debuffs to affect all Kaiju.
Soichiro Hoshina Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Sixth Division |
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| Birthday | 6/9 |
| Height | 5'9 (176 cm) |
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Introduction
Voice Actor
| VA | Kazuyuki Okitsu |
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| Notable Roles | - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Jonathan Joestar) - Mission: Yozakura (Yozakura Shinzo) - Ahiru no Sora (Konishi Manabu) |
Soichiro Hoshina is voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu.
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