Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension) 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 Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Blunt Lightning | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Attacker | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension) is an Attacker with a Transcendence Art (Transcendence Ultimate). When the Transcendence Gauge is full, all skills are upgraded to Transcended Skills, allowing him to unleash both Blunt and Lightning attacks.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
| - ▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension)
Attacker with Blunt/Lightning Attributes
Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension) is a 5★ Attacker capable of dealing both Blunt and Lightning damage. Entering the Phase Transition state transforms his skills and unlocks dual-Attribute attacks.
All Skills Change in the Phase Transition State
When your Transcendence Gauge is full, you can enter the Phase Transition state. While in the Phase Transition state, all skills become Transcended Skills, and your Lightning damage dealt is increased. A "Countdown" appears on the Timeline, your SPD is fixed at 70, and the Phase Transition state ends after your next turn.
| Note! | Through his Passive Skill, Kaiju No. 8 gains SPD+20 while in the Phase Transition state, and using a Combat Skill advances his next Action Order. |
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Transcendence Gauge Fills Through Allies' Skills
| How to Fill Transcendence Gauge | Gauge Amount |
|---|---|
| Attacker uses Normal Attack/Combat Skill | Transcendence Gauge+1 |
| Supporter uses Normal Attack/Combat Skill | Transcendence Gauge+2 |
| Defender uses Normal Attack/Combat Skill | Transcendence Gauge+1 |
The Transcendence Gauge can stack up to 15, and is filled by allies using Normal Attacks and Combat Skills. At the start of each Wave, the Transcendence Gauge begins with +5.
Multiple Self-Buffs for Higher Damage
With ATK boosts before using his Ultimate, CRIT DMG increases while using Transcended Skills, CRIT Rate boosts after Combat Skills and Ultimates through his Passive Skill, and increased damage dealt before using his Ultimate through his Additional Passive Skill, Kaiju No. 8 can stack multiple self-buffs to maximize his damage output.
Can't Equip Weapons / Uniparts Can Be Equipped
Kaiju No. 8 cannot equip Weapons, but he can equip Uniparts.
Prioritize A1 and A2
Kaiju No. 8 gains DEF PEN Rate and reduced Combat Skill SP Cost at A1, while A2 increases damage dealt after using Combat Skills and Ultimates. These are the first Ascensions you should prioritize.
If you plan to invest further, A4 increases the damage multiplier of specific skills, while A6 replaces enemy Fire/Ice/Wind/Water PLTs with 4 Elemental PLTs, further boosting his overall performance.
Best Unipart for Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Mole-Type | - ATK increases to boost damage output - Damage output is further increased in the Phase Transition state |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| ATK | CRIT DMG | SPD |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★・・・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★★ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★★ |
Normal Attack
| 瞬息の一撃 | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Blunt DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. Transcended Normal Attack: Dimensional Punch (Blunt & Lightning, ST Attack) - Deals Blunt and Lightning DMG equal to 110% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Blunt | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| 爆裂猛打 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| - Deals Blunt DMG equal to 240% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. Transcended Combat Skill: Fulgrant Fury (Blunt & Lightning, ST Attack) - Deals Blunt and Lightning DMG equal to 405% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - This attack's CRIT DMG +70%. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 3月30日 | Blunt | ST Attack |
Ultimate
| 霸天砕撃 | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Before attacking, applies ATK +24.2% (3 turn(s)) to this unit. - Deals Blunt DMG equal to 323% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. Transcended Ultimate: Thunderfall Fist (Blunt & Lightning, ST Attack) - Before attacking, applies ATK +37.4% (3 turn(s)) to this unit. - Deals Blunt and Lightning DMG equal to 499% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. - This attack's CRIT DMG +70%. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Blunt | ST Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| 重厚な剛打 | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Blunt DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. Transcended Follow-Up Skill: Dimensional Pursuit (Blunt & Lightning, ST Attack) - Deals Blunt and Lightning DMG equal to 154% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 2月28日 | Blunt | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
超克の果て
| Effect |
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| - This character cannot equip weapons. - After activating Combat Skill or Ultimate, applies CRIT Rate +4.4% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. Max 5 stack(s). - Transcendence Gauge: Max 15. - At the start of wave, this unit's Transcendence Gauge +5. - After an ally activates Normal Attack or Combat Skill, activates the following effect based on the activator's role: [Attacker]: This unit's Transcendence Gauge +1. [Support]: This unit's Transcendence Gauge +2. [Defender]: This unit's Transcendence Gauge +1. Transcendence Arts: Sovereign Manifestation (Enhancement) - Enters Phase Transition state. - A countdown appears on the timeline. - Advances this unit's next Action Order by 100%. - Phase Transition state: 1. All skills change into Transcendence Skills. 2. This unit's Lightning DMG dealt +30%. - Countdown: 1. The countdown has a fixed SPD of 70. 2. After turn arrives, removes Phase Transition state. |
Additional Passive Skills
| エネルギー相転移 |
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| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - Phase Transition: In addition, this unit's SPD +20. |
| 狭間に立つ者 |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - After activating Combat Skill, if in Phase Transition state, advances this unit's next Action Order by 20%. |
| 唯一無二 |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - Before activating Ultimate, applies DMG dealt +20% (3 turn(s)) to this unit. Max 3 stack(s). |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Dimensional Vigor - While in Phase Transition state: 1. This unit's DEF PEN Rate +15%. 2. Combat Skill SP consumption -1. Activates 1 time(s) every 2 turn(s). |
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| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Apex Aggression - After activating Combat Skill or Ultimate, applies DMG dealt +10% (1 turn(s)) to this unit. Max 4 stack(s). |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Hyper-Dimensional Roar - Normal Attack, Ultimate Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Ultimate max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Overwhelming Fist - Combat Skill DMG Multiplier +50%, Ultimate DMG Multiplier +50%. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Exponential Growth - Combat Skill, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Combat Skill, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Defier of Logic - At the start of wave, randomly replaces 4 of each Kaiju's Fire, Ice, Wind, or Water PLT with Elemental PLT. |
Kaiju No. 8 can significantly improve his damage output through Ascensions.
A1 grants increased DEF PEN Rate during Phase Transition and reduces Combat Skill SP Cost. A2 increases damage dealt after using Combat Skills and Ultimates. A4 increases the damage multiplier of Combat Skills and Ultimates, while A6 replaces Fire/Ice/Wind/Water PLTs with 4 Elemental PLTs.
Kaiju No. 8 Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | First Division |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 8/5 |
| Height | 6'9 (205 cm) |
| Likes | The Defense Force, curry, hamburg steak, alcohol |
Introduction
Voice Actor
| VA | Masaya Fukunishi |
|---|---|
| Notable Roles | - Tokyo Revengers (Draken) - Haikyuu!! To the Top (Heisuke Riseki) - Blue Period (Sumida) |
Kaiju No. 8 is voiced by Masaya Fukunishi.
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