Nekomata Build Guide and Release Date

Nekomiya Mana is an upcoming playable Physical Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Nekomata's builds and teams, kit overview, promotion and upgrade materials, and how to get Nekomata here!

The information below comes from the Close Beta Test 3 (CBT3) of the game and might change on release. We'll update this page once more details are available. Stay tuned!

Nekomata Character Profile

Nekomata Information and Voice Actors

Part of The Cunning Hares

Nekomata or Nekomiya Mana is a member of The Cunning Hares. She's known to be spirited, daring, and playful! The Cunning Hares is an odd-job agency founded by Nicole Demara, they explore the Hollows for money.

Nekomata Builds

We're still investigating the best builds for Nekomata. Stay tuned!

Nekomata W-Engine

We're still investigating the best W-Engine for Nekomata. Stay tuned!

Nekomata Drive Discs

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Nekomata Teams and Rotations

We're still investigating the best teams for Nekomata. Stay tuned!

Nekomata Kit Overview

How to Use Nekomata

• Use Dodge Counters
• Increase Assault DMG

Specialize in Quick Attacks

Nekomata is an Attack Character that specialize in Dodge Counters. Dodge Counters are counter attacks whenever you time a dodge as an enemy attacks. This means whenever you use Nekomata, you must time her dodges.

Successful Dodge Counters increases Nekomata's damage for a short amount of time.

Increase Damage Through Attribute Assault Effect

When any squad member inflicts the Assault Attribute Anomaly Effect, the damage of Nekomata's next EX Special Attack increases!

Nekomata Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

We're still investigating the promotion and skill-up materials for Nekomata. Stay tuned!

Nekomata Skills and Attack Effects

Basic Attack

Skill Effects
Basic Attack - Kitty Slash Press Basic Attack to activate. Unleashes up to 5 slashes, dealing Physical DMG. On the last hit, there is a 33.33% chance to repeat this hit 3 times.
Basic Attack - Crimson Blade Hold down Basic Attack during the first 3 hits of Nekomata's Basic Attack to activate. Slashes enemies in front and passes through them, dealing Physical DMG. Upon activation, there is a 33.33% chance to repeat this attack 3 times.

Dodge

Skill Effects
Dodge - Can't Touch Me-ow Press Dodge to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack - Over Here! Press Dodge during a dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter - Phantom Claws Press Dodge during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

Skill Effects
Special Attack - Surprise Attack Press Special Attack to activate. Unleashes a downward strike, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack - Super Surprise Attack! When Nekomata has enough Energy, press Special Attack to activate. [ml] Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack

Skill Effects
Chain Attack - Claw Swipe When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a powerful slash at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate - Claw Smash When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate. Unleashes powerful slashes at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Core Skill

Skill Effects
Core Passive - Stealthy Paws When Nekomata's Dodge Counter or Reactive Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases by 30% for 6s.
Additional Ability - Catwalk When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: After any character inflicts Assault, increases the DMG of Nekomata's next EX Special Attack by 35%, stacking up to 2 times.
Reactive Assist - Cat's Paw When the on-field character is launched, press Perfect Assist to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist - Desperate Defense When the character on the field is about to be attacked, Press Perfect Assist to activate. Parries the enemy's attack, inflicting massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up - Shadow Strike Press Special Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Nekomata Talent Upgrades

Talent List and Effects

	Talent Effect
A	Cat & Mouse When there's only one enemy on the field and Nekomata is in combat, her Energy Generation Rate is increased by 25%.
B	Bird Hunter When Nekomata hits an enemy from behind, she ignores 16% of her target's Physical RES. If the enemy is Stunned, all Nekomata's attacks are considered back attacks.
C	Curious Left Tail Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
D	Sharpen Claws When Nekomata uses her EX Special Attack, her CRIT Rate increases by 7% for 15s, stacking up to 2 times, with each stack's duration being calculated separately.
E	Lucky Right Tail Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
F	Predator Lineage When Nekomata launches a Chain Attack or uses her Ultimate, her CRIT DMG increases by 18%, stacking up to 3 times, and expiring when she leaves battle. This effect gains max stacks immediately on defeating an enemy.

How to Get Nekomata

Pull From Standard Banner

Nekomata is a permanent character that can be pulled from the Standard Banner, Star-Studded Cast Signal Search, at a regular rate.

Alongside her in the Standard Banner are fellow S-Rank characters Grace, Lycaon, Koleda, Rina, and Soldier 11.

Chance to Pull From Limited Banners

Do note that it's also possible to get Nekomata or any of the Standard Banner characters mentioned above if you lose the 50/50 when pulling from Limited Banners!

List of All Characters

Recruit After 300 Signal Searches

After 300 Signal Searches, you will be able to recruit a permanent S-Rank character for free, including Nekomata!

Nekomata Release Date

Releases on July 3, 2024

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Release Date
Release Date	July 3, 2024

Nekomata will release on July 03, 2024 along with the game! This was teased in the Apple App Store. The year of release was first announced in ZZZ's TGA Announcement Video that featured all 15 characters' skills.

Zenless Zone Zero TGA Video

ZZZ Release Date and Details

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

List of All Characters

All Characters By Attribute

Agent Attributes
Ice		Electric		Fire
Physical			Ether

List of Playable Characters

All Playable Characters
Anby	Anton	Ben Bigger
Billy	Corin	Ellen
Grace	Hoshimi Miyabi	Koleda
Lycaon	Nekomata	Nicole
Rina	Soldier 11	Soukaku
Zhu Yuan

All Factions

Factions in New Eridu
Gentle House	Victoria Housekeeping Co.
Belobog Heavy Industries	Section 6