Rin Shinonome (Cross-Forged Refinement) 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 Rin Shinonome (Cross-Forged Refinement)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shot Fire | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Rin Shinonome [Cross-Forged Refinement] is a Shot/Fire Attacker who excels at both AoE and single-target damage. She has separate Ultimates for AoE and ST attacks while also dealing additional damage through her kit. Her Passive Skill alternates between the "Fury" and "Pride" states. During "Fury", she boosts her own damage output, while during "Pride", she can recover SP after using a Combat Skill.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
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Pros & Cons for Rin Shinonome (Cross-Forged Refinement)
Dual-Attribute AoE and ST Attacker
Rin Shinonome (Cross-Forged Refinement) is a 5★ Shot/Fire Attribute Attacker. Her Combat Skill deals dual-Attribute AoE damage with additional damage effects, while her Ultimate delivers dual-Attribute single-target damage along with additional damage.
Boost Her Damage Output with Fury
Rin's Passive Skill alternates between the "Fury" and "Pride" states, each providing different effects. At the start of battle and before using her Ultimate, she enters the Fury state, increasing her own ATK and Shot Attribute DMG dealt while granting Shot Attribute additional damage after activating a Combat Skill. In addition, her Additional Passive Skill grants ATK +30% during Fury, and she can further increase her own CRIT DMG before activating a Combat Skill.
| Tip! | During Fury, each Combat Skill activation grants 1 stack of "Refinement" (up to 2 stacks). After activating her Ultimate, 1 stack of Refinement is consumed. Once Refinement reaches maximum stacks, all stacks are consumed, Fury is removed, and she enters the "Pride" state. |
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Recover SP During Pride
When "Refinement" reaches its maximum stacks through Combat Skill activations during Fury, Rin enters the "Pride" state. While in Pride, she recovers 1 SP whenever she activates a Combat Skill. The Pride state is removed after activating her Ultimate.
Prioritize A1 and A2
For Rin, A1 provides a conditional increase to her Shot Attribute DMG dealt and Action Order, while A2 allows her to grant Shot Attribute additional damage after using her Ultimate during the Pride state. These make A1 and A2 the best early Ascension upgrades to prioritize. If you have extra resources afterward, A4 increases her Ultimate Gauge and Ultimate CRIT DMG. In contrast, A6 increases the number of additional damage activations triggered by her Passive Skill, further improving her overall performance.
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| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Caudata-Type β | - Increases damage output through ATK and CRIT-related boosts - Can further increase damage dealt after AoE attacks and improve AoE damage output |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT DMG | Shot DMG Dealt |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Rin Shinonome (Cross-Forged Refinement)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★・ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Normal Attack
| Aggressive Barrage | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot DMG equal to 55% of this unit’s ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Furious Fusillade | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Fire DMG equal to 34% of this unit's ATK to all Kaiju. - After attacking, deals Shot Additional DMG equal to 38.4% of this unit's ATK to the target. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Shot Fire | AoE Attack |
Ultimate
| Incinerating Barrage | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Fire DMG equal to 283% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - After attacking, deals Shot Additional DMG equal to 210% of this unit's ATK to the target. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Shot Fire | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Relentless Volley | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Shot and Fire DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Shot Fire | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Dual Resonance
| Effect |
|---|
| - Before activating Ultimate, applies Fury to this unit. - Fury: 1. This unit's ATK +16.5% and Shot DMG dealt +22%. 2. After activating Combat Skill, randomly deals Shot Additional DMG equal to 27.5% of this unit's ATK to the target up to 5 time(s). 3. After activating Combat Skill, applies 1 stack(s) of Refinement to this unit. Max 2 stack(s). 4. After activating Ultimate, consumes 1 stack(s) of Refinement. 5. When Refinement is at its max stacks, consumes all Refinement, removes Fury, and additionally applies Pride to this unit. - Pride: 1. After activating Combat Skill, recovers 1 SP. 2. After activating Ultimate, removes Pride. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Innate Drive |
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| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - At the start of battle, applies Fury to this unit. |
| Hard-Won Pride |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - While in Fury state, this unit’s ATK additionally +30%. |
| Unyielding Resolve |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - While in Fury state, before activating Combat Skill, applies CRIT DMG +20% (2 turn(s)) to this unit. Max 2 stack(s). |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Rin Shinonome (Cross-Forged Refinement)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Decisive Intent - While in Fury state, before activating Combat Skill, applies Shot DMG dealt +24% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. - While in Pride state, after activating Combat Skill, advances this unit's next Action Order by 20%. |
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| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Accumulated Confidence - While in Pride state, after activating Ultimate, deals Shot Additional DMG equal to 50% of this unit's ATK to the target up to 5 time(s). |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Voracious Ambition - Normal Attack, Passive Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Passive Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Fearless Offensive - While in Fury state, this unit's Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate +50%. - This unit's Ultimate CRIT DMG +30%. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Insatiable Zeal - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Indomitable Instinct - Activation count of Shot Additional DMG activated by this unit's Passive Skill +4. |
Rin's Ascensions further enhance her damage output and additional damage capabilities. A1 conditionally increases her Shot Attribute DMG dealt and Action Order. A2 grants Shot Attribute additional damage after Ultimate activation while in the Pride state. A4 increases her Ultimate Gauge and Ultimate CRIT DMG during Fury, while A6 increases the number of additional damage activations triggered by her Passive Skill.
Rin Shinonome Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | First Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 1/26 |
| Height | 5'5 (165 cm) |
| Likes | Shopping, super-spicy food, adversity |
Introduction
Voice Actor
| VA | Kana Hanazawa |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Demon Slayer (Mitsuri) - Oreimo (Ruri) - Steins;Gate (Mayuri) |
Rin Shinonome is voiced by Kana Hanazawa.
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