A Kakuja is the advanced, monstrous evolution of a Kagune, typically unlocked by ghouls who have consumed other ghouls in excess. In Ghoul Re, Kakuja is a powerful ultimate transformation that drastically upgrades a Kagune’s abilities and model. It includes new moves, cosmetic changes, and stat boosts.
| Category | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PvP | 9.5/10 | Overwhelming damage, AoE, and reactive pressure |
| Boss Raiding | 8.5/10 | Excellent survivability and burst, especially with C move |
| Mobility | 6.5/10 | Movement is bulky but abilities help with spacing |
| Sustainability | 7.5/10 | Decent with hunger feeds; counter-based regen |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | Strong, but still requires spacing and counter knowledge |
| Rarity Power | 10/10 | Easily among the strongest forms in the game right now |
Requirements to Unlock Ken Kakuja
Before you can begin the process of obtaining Ken Kakuja, you must fulfill these strict requirements:
📋 Requirements for Ken Kakuja
To unlock Ken’s Kakuja, you must meet every single requirement listed below:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| ✅ Kagune | Must be Ken Kagune |
| 🔄 V2 Unlocked | Your Ken Kagune must be Stage 2 (V2) |
| 🧪 RC Count | Minimum of 2.5 Million RC Cells |
| 🥇 Rating | Must be SSS Rank (or higher, e.g. Max) |
| 💀 PD Event Participation | Must trigger progress during a Perma Death (PD) event |
| 🧑⚕️ Hospital Check | Visit Dr. Mado at the hospital to confirm your RC count |
| 📍 NPC Access | Must find the Kakuja NPC (on crates near CCG construction zone) |
🧭 Step-by-Step: How to Get Ken Kakuja
1. Use Ken Kagune + Unlock V2
You must start with the Ken Kagune, and evolve it to Stage 2 (V2) by:
- Accumulating 150k–200k RC
- Reaching B+ rank or higher
- Devouring ghoul NPCs or players with sufficient RC
- Using
Ctrl + 2when eligible
2. Reach 2.5 Million RC
Visit the hospital (press P to navigate there quickly) and speak with Dr. Mado to check your RC level. You’ll need 2.5 million RC for Kakuja.
Tips for farming RC:
- Grind bosses and missions
- Devour high-level players/NPCs (use
Ctrl + B) - Eat Kagune Fragments and non-refined RC items
3. Achieve SSS Rank
Grind quests, complete events, and consume enemies to increase your rating. SSS rank is mandatory for Kakuja.
4. Wait for a PD Event
Kakuja progress only tracks during Perma-Death events. These occur at the top of the hour, randomly.
- Stay active during PD
- Do not wipe
- Fight or survive during these events
5. Speak to the Kakuja NPC
Navigate behind the CCG base to the construction zone. Look for an NPC sitting atop a stack of crates. This is the Z NPC.
- Talk to him during a PD Event
- He’ll display your Kakuja progression path
- There are five possible paths; only one is assigned per player
📌 Note: The Kakuja path system was deliberately split across YouTubers for secrecy and diversity. Most players will have unique objectives.
🧪 Unlocking Ken Kakuja
Once all progression steps are complete:
- Return to the Kakuja NPC
- He will notify you that you are eligible
- Use the appropriate transformation key (
Ctrl + J) - A visual transformation occurs
- You will gain access to your Ken Kakuja moveset
💥 Ken Kakuja Abilities (V1)
| Ability | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [R] | Critical Strike | A massive slam dealing AoE damage — fast and hard to react to |
| Z | Ravager Crush | High-damage ground pound; excellent in PvP and boss fights |
| X | Shatter Drive | A flurry of powerful strikes — can be followed up for immense combo potential |
| C | Mind Break | A counter move that triggers a devastating retaliation |
💡 Mind Break is suspected to act as a counter or status-inflicting effect — players are still testing its exact interaction logic.
📈 Skill Progression (IMPORTANT)
Upon initial unlock, you may only receive 1 of the 3 Kakuja skills.
🔒 To unlock the remaining Kakuja abilities:
- Continue playing during PD events
- Complete your assigned Kakuja path fully
- Accumulate boss kills, wins, and interactions
🧠 Kakuja ability progression is still being tested by the community, and not all details are known unless set by a developer.
🧠 Tips & Notes
- ✅ Use C (Mind Break) wisely — great for parry baiting
- ✅ Try to time your Z and X for maximum combo damage
- ❌ Don’t panic-transform — transformation cooldown is 1 hour
- ❌ Do not wipe during PD or progression resets entirely
✅ Final Thoughts
The Ken Kakuja is arguably the most powerful transformation currently in the game.
It brings brutal melee power, excellent PvP tools, and an intimidating design. Despite the high unlock cost and complex path system,
it is well worth the effort — especially for PvP mains or players who enjoy boss raiding.
Final Verdict:
🩸 A God-tier power-up for those who grind hard.
🧠 High-risk, high-reward — but brutally effective.