Are you looking to power up your new feline friend from the Cunning Hares? By following this Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata build guide, you’ll be able to scratch and swipe your way through all sorts of enemies that stand in your way.
Nekomiya Mana is an S-Rank character that deals Physical damage with slashing attacks in Zenless Zone Zero. With the right build, Nekomata is more than capable of being the main source of damage on a squad. To save some time on farming for materials, be sure to do your dailies and grab everything you can from the Zenless Zone Zero battle pass.
Best Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata Build
The best Nekomata build in Zenless Zone Zero is:
- Best W-Engine: Steel Cushion
- Best Drive Disc: Woodpecker Electro (4pc), Fanged Metal (2pc)
- Best Bangboo: Amillion
- Best Teams: Nekomata, Anby, Nicole
- Stat Priority: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Keep in mind that even if you are missing some of the items listed above, you’ll still be able to put together a solid Nekomata build.
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+ 2Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata Best W-Engine
The best W-Engine to put on Nekomata would be the Steel Cushion since it buffs both Physical damage and CRIT Rate. If you haven’t been able to get your hands on a Steel Cushion just yet, here are some other options to consider.
| W-Engine | Rarity | Stats | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Cushion | S | Base ATK: 713 / CRIT Rate: 24% | Increase Physical damage by 25%. Gain an additional 35% bonus when attacking enemies from behind. |
| Cannon Rotor | A | Base ATK: 594 / CRIT Rate: 20% | ATK is increased by 7.5%. Landing a CRIT hit will deal additional damage equal to 200% of ATK. This effect can be triggered once every 8 seconds. |
| Housekeeper | A | Base ATK: 624 / CRIT DMG: 40% | Enhances the user's Energy Regen while off-field. Using an EX Special Attack will grant a stackable Physical damage buff to the user for 1 second. This can stack up to 15 times and duration is refreshed whenever the effect is triggered. |
Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata Best Drive Disc
Another way to boost Nekomata’s Physical damage is to equip her with the Fanged Metal Drive Disc set, and two pieces of Woodpecker Electro. Otherwise, you can opt to equip four pieces of other sets like Woodpecker Electro or Hormone Punk.
| Drive Disc | 2-pc Effect | 4-pc Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Fanged Metal | Increase Physical DMG by 10%. | Wearer will deal 35% more damage to a target for 12 seconds after it is inflicted with Assault. |
| Woodpecker Electro | Increase CRIT Rate by 8%. | Every time a character's Basic Attack, EX Special Attack, or Dodge Counter triggers a CRIT, gain a stackable 16% CRIT DMG bonus for 5 seconds. |
| Hormone Punk | Increase ATK by 10%. | The user's ATK is increased by 25% for 8 seconds whenever they enter or switch into combat. This effect can be triggered once every 20 seconds. |
Zenless Zone Zero Best Nekomata Teams
Nekomata can make quick work of enemies on her own, but having teammates to back her up will make the Thiren even stronger. This is especially true if those allies are from the Cunning Hares or have the Physical Attribute.
| Team | Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nekomata (Attack) | Anby (Stun) | Rina (Support) |
| 2 | Nekomata (Attack) | Anby (Stun) | Nicole (Support) |
| 3 | Nekomata (Attack) | Anby (Stun) | Billy (Attack) |
Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata Best Bangboo
As the mascot Bangboo for the Cunning Hares, Amillion works perfectly with Nekomata’s kit. This little android also deals Physical damage and gets a conditional damage bonus that Nekomata can trigger.
| Bangboo | Rarity | Active Skill | Passive Skill | Chain Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amillion | S | Create a machine gun that continuously deals Physical DMG to enemies. | Having fewer enemies will increase the Bangboo Chain Attack DMG when there is at least one member of the Cunning Hares on your team. | Enters driving state to deal massive Physical DMG to enemies. |
| Starterboo | S | Summons a racecar that charges toward an enemy to deal Physical DMG. This attack will inflict a large amount of Daze and can launch small targets. | Active skill will inflict 80% more Anomaly Buildup when there are 2 or more Physical attribute Agents on the team. An extra racecar will be summoned on every third use of the skill. | N/A |
| Luckyboo | A | Deal Physical DMG to enemies with a continuous attack using barrage of golden coins. | Active skill will inflict 40% more Anomaly Buildup when there are 2 or more Physical attribute Agents on the team. Active Skill duration increases by 1 second. | N/A |
Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata Abilities
To better utilize Nekomata on the battlefield, here’s a look at what her abilities can do.
| Skill Name | Skill Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kitty Slash | Basic Attack | A series of up to five slashes that deal Physical DMG. The final hit has a 33.3% chance to repeat three times. |
| Crimson Blade | Basic Attack | Pass through enemies as you slash them to deal Physical DMG. Activated by holding down the attack button during the first three hits of Basic Atack. |
| Can't Touch Me-ow | Dodge | A rapid dash that renders Nekomata invulnerable for a brief period. |
| Over Here! | Dash Attack | Deal Physical DMG to enemies in front while dodging. |
| Phantom Claws | Dodge Counter | Deal Physical DMG to enemies in front during a perfect dodge. Nekomata is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Surprise Attack | Special Attack | A downward strike that deals Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
| Super Surprise Attack! | EX Special Attack | A falling attack that deals heavy Physical DMG. Nekomata is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Claw Swipe | Chain Attack | Deal heavy Physical DMG to enemies in a large area. Nekomata is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Claw Smash | Ultimate | Deal massive Physical DMG to enemies in a large area. Nekomata is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Stealthy Paws | Core Passive | Nekomata's damage output is increased by 15% for 6 seconds after hitting an enemy with her Dodge Counter. |
| Catwalk | Additional Ability | Assault damage is increased by 22.5% after hitting enemies with an EX Special Attack if there are at least two Physical Agents on the team. Nekomata gains a 7.5% Physical DMG increase and an additional 12.5% on Stunned enemies when there are at least two Slash Agents on the team. |
| Cat's Paw | Reactive Assist | Deal Physical DMG to enemies in front. Nekomata is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Desperate Defense | Defensive Assist | Parry an enemy attack and inflict massive Daze. Nekomata is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Shadow Strike | Assist Follow-Up | Charge toward enemies and deal Physical DMG. Nekomata is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata Mindscape Cinema
Raising Mindscape Cinema levels can be tough for S-Rank Agents like Nekomata since it requires you to pull duplicate copies of a character. They provide powerful upgrades to an Agent’s abilities but aren’t required to clear content in Zenless Zone Zero.
| Mindscape Cinema Level | Title | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat & Mouse | Energy Regeneration Rate is increased by 25% when Nekomata is on the field with only one enemy. |
| 2 | Bird Hunter | Nekomata ignores 16% of a target's Physical RES when attacking them from behind. All of Nekomata's attacks are considered Basic Attacks while a target is Stunned. |
| 3 | Curious Left Tail | All skill levels are increased by 2. |
| 4 | Sharpen Claws | Nekomata's CRIT Rate increases by 7% for 15 seconds whenever she uses her EX Special Attack. This can stack up to two times with the duration of each stack being calculated separately. |
| 5 | Lucky Right Tail | All skill levels are increased by 2. |
| 6 | Predator Lineage | Nekomata's CRIT DMG increases by 18% every time she launches her Chain Attack or Ultimate. This can stack up to three times and expires when Nekomata leaves battle. Immediately gain the maximum number of stacks after defeating an enemy. |
Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata Materials
You can raise Nekomata’s level and enhance her skills to further boost her power by using the right items. Here’s what you’ll need for the Cunning Hare.
- Physical Chips (skill enhancement material)
- Offense Seals (character promotion material)
The items required to upgrade your Agents can be farmed from Combat Simulation which is done through the VR console at the HIA Club. You can also check to see if the 141 Store has any of the items you need in stock since they replenish their wares with every weekly reset.
click to enlarge + 2How to Get Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero
Players will have a chance at getting Nekomata when pulling on the Zenless Zone Zero standard banner. It's also possible to recruit the Cunning Hares' newest member while pulling on any limited character banner too, though this would mean losing your 50/50 S-Rank.
And that’s our Nekomata build for Zenless Zone Zero. For more on the gacha game, you can take a look at which characters and items are featured in the latest Zenless Zone Zero banners or take a look at our ZZZ tier list to see who’s dominating the meta.
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