Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi) 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 Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi)
 | Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Slash Ice | |
| Inflicted Ailment | - | |
| Role | Defender | |
| How to Get | Gacha |
Soshiro Hoshina [Twin Swords Jiangshi] is a Slash/Ice Defender who can support allies by increasing their durability through DMG taken reduction, absorbing a portion of allies' DMG taken, and Recovery, while also boosting their damage with DMG dealt buffs.
Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | Reroll Tier |
|---|---|
▶ Character Tier List | ▶ Reroll Tier List |
User Score
Pros & Cons for Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi)
Slash/Ice Defender
Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi) is a Slash/Ice Defender. He can perform ST Attacks with 2 Attributes using his Normal Attack, and Blast Attacks with 2 Attributes using his Ultimate, allowing him to break both Physical and Elemental PLTs.
Reduce Allies' DMG Taken & Absorb a Portion of Their DMG
At the start of battle and through his Combat Skill, he can put all allies except himself into a Guard state, reducing their DMG taken.
Additionally, he can absorb a portion of attacks targeting allies in the Guard state. If he receives damage that would reduce his HP to 0, he survives once per battle with 1 HP and then recovers his HP to 100%.
| Tip! | The Guard state is removed after an Ultimate is activated. |
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Recovery Is Also Possible with the Ultimate
His Ultimate can recover HP for all allies.
In addition, Finesse stacks granted every time he loses 300 HP increase the Ultimate's Multiplier. When the Ultimate is activated, he can also provide additional Recovery based on the number of Finesse stacks. If 10 or more stacks have accumulated, he can also recover his own HP at the end of the turn.
| Tip! | 10 Finesse stacks are consumed when the Ultimate is activated. |
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Can Also Increase All Allies' DMG Dealt
Each time an ally consumes 1 SP, all allies gain DMG dealt +2%, stacking up to 10 times and allowing him to also support ally damage.
A1's 100% Action Order Increase Is Powerful
At A1, after activating his Ultimate, his own next Action Order increases by 100% and he gains SP+1, making it easier to maintain the Guard state on allies. At A2, the DMG taken reduction effect increases by 10%, and random Elemental RES breaks are also possible.
These effects make it easier for him to both support allies and break PLTs.
| Tip! | If you have room, A4 increases the damage he can absorb and reduces enemy DEF, while A6 increases the maximum number of Finesse stacks and further enhances ally damage. |
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Best Team Comps for Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi)
Kaiju No. 8 (Dimension) Main Team
| Kaiju No. 8 (1st Anniversary) | Suited (No. A) | Kikoru (Swimsuit) | Soshiro (Halloween) |
Two Supports enhance the Attacker Kaiju No. 8, while Defender Soshiro supports all allies' durability and more. This is just one example, so Soshiro can also be placed in Squads where other Attackers are the main focus.
Best Squad Setup & Recommended TeamsBest Weapons for Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi)
Best Weapon Is SW-Ihsgnaij
The best weapon for Soshiro is SW-Ihsgnaij. It increases HP while also raising the equipped character's Ultimate Gauge and all allies' DMG dealt.
Other Recommended Weapons
At present, weapons other than Soshiro's best weapon have lower suitability. If you don't have his best weapon, equip the strongest Twin Swords you have.
Best Unipart for Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi)
Recommended Unipart
| Uniparts | Reasons |
|---|---|
| Wyvern-Type β | - Makes it easier for allies to use their Ultimates at the start of battle - Also boosts ally damage with buffs before Ultimates |
Recommended Stats by Part
| Arms | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| HP | CRIT Rate Ultimate Gauge Charge Rate | SPD |
Best Skill Enhance Priority for Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi)
Recommended Skill Upgrade Priority
| Normal Attack | ★★★・・ |
|---|---|
| Combat Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★★ |
| Follow-Up Skill | ★・・・・ |
| Passive Skill | ★★★★・ |
Normal Attack
| Sleet Slash | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Ice DMG equal to 17% of this unit's Max HP to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash Ice | ST Attack |
Combat Skill
| Mystic Guidance | |||
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| - Applies Guard to all other allies. - Guard: Target's DMG Taken Reduction +12.8%. | |||
| SP Cost | Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 1 | 90 | Support | |
Ultimate
| Spectral Flurry | ||
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| - Deals Slash and Ice DMG equal to 56% of this unit's Max HP to a single Kaiju. - Deals Slash and Ice DMG equal to 28% of this unit's Max HP to adjacent Kaiju. - After attacking: 1. Recovers all allies' HP by 557. 2. For each stack of Finesse, additionally recovers all allies' HP by 52. 3. Consumes 10 stack(s) of Finesse. 4. Removes Guard from all other allies. | ||
| Ult Gauge Limit | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 300 | Slash Ice | Blast Attack |
Follow-Up Skill
| Meticulous Sword Strike | ||
|---|---|---|
| - Deals Slash and Ice DMG equal to 34% of this unit's Max HP to a single Kaiju. | ||
| Ult Gauge Charge | Attack Type | Attack Range |
| 60 | Slash Ice | ST Attack |
Passive Skills
Perilous Stance
| Effect |
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| - When an ally in Guard state is attacked, this unit takes DMG equal to 22% of the DMG received by the target in their place. - Each time this unit loses a total of 300 HP, applies 1 stack(s) of Finesse to this unit. Max 10 stack(s). - Finesse: This unit's Ultimate DMG Multiplier +10%. - If Finesse is at 10 or more stack(s), after turn arrives, recovers this unit's HP equal to 10% of Max HP. - When receiving DMG that causes HP to become 0: 1. Withstands with 1 HP instead of becoming incapacitated. Can be activated 1 time(s) per battle. 2. Recovers this unit's HP equal to 100% of this unit's Max HP. Can be activated 1 time(s) per battle. |
Additional Passive Skills
| Foundational Mastery |
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| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 40 - This unit's Normal Attack DMG Multiplier +80%. |
| Tactical Foresight |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 60 - At the start of battle, applies Guard that is the same as Combat Skill's to all other allies. |
| Discerning Eye |
| Required Character Lv. Limit: Lv. 80 - Each time an ally consumes 1 SP, applies DMG dealt +2% to all allies. Max 10 stack(s). |
Ascension Priority & Effects for Soshiro Hoshina (Twin Swords Jiangshi)
| A1 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Indestructibility - After activating Ultimate: 1. Advances this unit's next Action Order by 100%. 2. SP +1. |
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| A2 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ On Thin Ice - Effect amount of DMG Taken Reduction from Guard state +10%. - After activating Normal Attack or Ultimate, randomly destroys 1 of the target's Elemental PLT. |
| A3 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Rising Apparition - Normal Attack, Combat Skill Lv. +2. - Normal Attack, Combat Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A4 | Recommendation: ★★★★・ Jiangshi's Obsession - Amount of DMG this unit takes in place of an ally in Guard state when attacked +15%. - After activating Ultimate, has a 200% base chance to apply DEF -30% (3 turn(s)) to the target. |
| A5 | Recommendation: ★★★・・ Pinnacle of Mastery - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2. - Ultimate, Passive Skill, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2. |
| A6 | Recommendation: ★★★★★ Resurrection Gambit - Finesse max stack count +5. -All allies' All-Attribute DMG dealt +24%. |
Soshiro Hoshina Profile
Profile
| Affiliation | Third Division |
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| Birthday | 11/21 |
| Height | 5'7 (171 cm) |
| Likes | Reading, coffee, Montblancs, simple folks |
Introduction
Voice Actor
| VA | Kengo Kawanishi |
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| Notable Roles | - Dr. Stone (Gen) - Demon Slayer (Muichiro and Yuichiro) - Tokyo Revengers (Smiley and Angry) |
Soshiro Hoshina is voiced by Kengo Kawanishi.
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