Kaiju No. 8 (Scorching Variant)

Kaiju No. 8 (Scorching Variant)

Attacker
Blunt
Fire

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Kaiju No. 8 (Scorching Variant)
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Kaiju No. 8 [Scorching Variant] is an SS-tier Dual-Attribute (Blunt/Fire) Attacker who specializes in high-impact Blast Attacks and relentless Ultimate cycling. Although he cannot equip Weapons or Uniparts,he is a monster, a truly monster, his kit compensates with an exceptional number of self-buffs and built-in scaling mechanics that push his damage ceiling extremely high.

He gains Resolve whenever he or an ally uses an Ultimate, stacking up to 6 times. Resolve increases his Blunt DMG and Ultimate Multiplier, and when he activates his Ultimate, he consumes up to 3 stacks to partially refund his Ultimate Gauge. This creates a powerful feedback loop that enables rapid Ultimate rotations while maintaining strong self-buffs.

Beyond Resolve, he gains multiple offensive boosts through his Skills and Passives, including increases to DMG Dealt, Ultimate DMG, ATK, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and even SPD. These layered enhancements allow him to function as a self-sufficient hyper-carry with explosive burst potential.

However, he cannot equip Weapons or Uniparts, making him a unique unit whose strength relies entirely on his base kit and Ascensions. In terms of investment, A2 is a major breakpoint, increasing his Combat Skill Multiplier and granting DEF PEN when consuming 3 Resolve stacks. A4 further improves his consistency by allowing him to self-generate Resolve after using his Combat Skill or Follow-Up Skill. Prioritize A2 first, then aim for A4 for a significant power spike.

Active Skills

Skill 1: Valiant Flying Kick

Blunt
  • Deals Blunt DMG equal to 55% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju.
Charge: 60
Range: ST Attack

Skill 2: Extreme-Heat Dive Kick

Blunt Fire
  • Before attacking, applies CRIT DMG +19.2% (1 turn(s)) to this unit.
  • Deals Blunt and Fire DMG equal to 117% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju.
  • Deals Blunt and Fire DMG equal to 54% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju
Charge: 90
Range: Blast Attack

Skill 3: Full-On Heatblast

Blunt Fire
  • Deals Blunt and Fire DMG equal to 267% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju.
  • Deals Blunt and Fire DMG equal to 129% of this unit's ATK to adjacent Kaiju.
  • After attacking, applies SPD +14.6% (1 turn(s)) to this unit.
Range: Blast Attack

Follow-Up Skill: Scorching Fist

Blunt Fire
  • Deals Blunt and Fire DMG equal to 77% of this unit's ATK to a single Kaiju.
Charge: 60
Range: ST Attack

Passive Skill

Zeal and Supremacy

  • This character cannot equip weapons and uniparts.
  • Before activating Ultimate, applies DMG dealt +1.2% and Ultimate DMG dealt +5.5% to this unit. Max 5 stack(s).
  • After an ally activates Ultimate, activates the following effect. Resolve: Max 6 stack(s). [Activator is this unit]: Consumes up to 3 stack(s) of Resolve. Each time 1 stack(s) of Resolve is consumed, this unit's Ultimate Gauge +30. Then, applies 2 stack(s) of Resolve to this unit. [Activator is another ally]: Applies 1 stack(s) of Resolve to this unit.
  • Resolve: This unit's Blunt DMG dealt +4.4% and Ultimate DMG Multiplier +8.8%.

Passive Skills

Overflowing Power

Lv. 40
  • This unit's ATK +32%, SPD +20, and CRIT Rate +24%.

Lingering Heat

Lv. 60
  • This unit's ATK +46%.
  • After activating Ultimate, applies CRIT DMG +36% (2 turn(s)) to this unit.

Beyond Resolve

Lv. 80
  • This unit's CRIT DMG +48%.
  • If this unit's ATK is 1,200 or more, for every 100 ATK over 1,200, this unit's CRIT Rate +3%. Max +27%.

Ascension

A1

Unwavering Readiness

  • This uni's Ultimate CRIT DMG +42%.
A2

Deep-Piercing Heat

  • After activating Ultimate, if 3 stacks of Resolve are consumed, applies DEF PEN Rate +18% (2 turns) to this unit.
  • Combat Skill DMG Multiplier +30%.
A3

Unidentified Form

  • Normal Attack, Passive Skill Lv. +2.
  • Normal Attack, Passive Skill max Lv. +2.
A4

Deepening Resolve

  • After activating Combat Skill or Follow-Up Skill, applies 1 stack of Resolve to this unit.
A5

Embers of Rage

  • Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill Lv. +2.
  • Combat Skill, Ultimate, Follow-Up Skill max Lv. +2.
A6

Thermal Overdrive

  • Resolve max stack count +2.
  • Resolve In addition, this unit's Ultimate DMG Multiplier +4%.