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Nekomata is a playable Physical Attack character in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Nekomata's best build, best teams and bangboo, skill priority, W-Engines, Drive Discs, how to play Nekomata, and Nekomata's upgrade materials here!
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List of Contents
Nekomata Character Profile
Nekomiya Mana Agent Information
| Agent Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nekomiya Mana
VA (EN): Alice Himora |
Rarity | |
| Attribute | ||
| Specialty | ||
| Faction | ||
| Core Stat | CRIT Rate | |
| How to Get | Gacha | |
| Story | Nekomata Agent Story | |
Nekomata Tier List Ranking
| Overall | DPS | Stun | Support |
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Nekomata Base Stats
| Stat | Base @ Lv. 60 |
|---|---|
| HP | 7560 |
| ATK | 835 |
| DEF | 587 |
| Impact | 92 |
| Anomaly Mastery | 96 |
| Anomaly Proficiency | 97 |
Nekomata Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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• Deals AoE damage on her Skills, making it easy for her to take out weaker enemies • Has high mobility through her Dodge Skills • Quick Assist and using Dodge Counters increase her DMG output significantly. |
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| Weaknesses | |||
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• Needs to use Dodge Counters or Quick Assists constantly to keep Core Ability active, unlike other Agents. • Can't do much if the enemy is stunned. |
Nekomata is a Physical, Attack character who acts as the team's main DPS. Her kit allows her to be mobile around the battlefield, using quick AoE attacks to take out enemies and can increase her damage through dodging.
Nekomata Best Builds
Nekomata DPS Build
| Best W-Engine | |
|---|---|
| Alt. W-Engines |
4.
 Cannon Rotor
|
| Drive Disc Build |
 Dawn's Bloom
(4-pc) Fanged Metal
(2-pc) |
| Disc Main Stats | 6: ATK |
| 5: Physical DMG or PEN Ratio | |
| 4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG | |
| Disc Substats | CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, PEN |
This build maximizes Nekomata's damage output when she uses her Basic Attacks and Dodge Counters. Since she uses these often, she can easily maximize the ATK buff the Disc set provides while doing consistent DPS.
Woodpecker Electro also increases her EX Special Skill's damage which is nice for even more DPS output.
Nekomata Best Teams and Bangboo
Nekomata F2P Team
| Nekomata F2P Team | Bangboo | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nekomata
Attack |
 Anby
Stun |
 Nicole
Support |
 Avocaboo
|
| Bangboo Alternatives |
•
 Bagboo |
||
Nekomata is the Attack character of the team and acts as the main DPS. Anby inflicts Daze and can Shock enemies while Nicole can reduce the enemies' DEF and gather them in one place. They also activate all of their Core Passives.
Nekomata Premium Team
| Nekomata Premium Team | Bangboo | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nekomata
Attack |
 Dialyn
Stun |
Nicole
Support |
 Bangvolver
|
| Bangboo Alternatives |
•  Sumoboo•  Luckyboo•  Amillion•
Avocaboo |
||
Dialyn can help activate Nekomata's Ultimate more often, giving her more opportunities for burst damage. Nicole can reduce the enemies' DEF and then Nekomata can freely deal massive damage with her abilities while the enemy is Stunned.
Nekomata Best W-Engines
Recommended W-Engines
| W-Engine | Effect | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Steel Cushion
|
Metal Cat Claws Increases Physical DMG by 20%. The equipper's DMG increases by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind. |
| 2 |
 The Brimstone
|
Scorching Breath Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 3.5% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately. |
| 3 |
 Starlight Engine
|
Knight's Combo Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper's ATK by 12% for 12s. |
| 4 |
 Street Superstar
|
Flaming Bars Whenever a squad member launches a Chain Attack, the equipper gains a Charge stack, stacking up to 3 times. Upon activating their own Ultimate, the equipper consumes all Charge stacks, and each stack increases the skill's DMG by 15%. |
| 5 |
Cannon Rotor
|
Oversized Barrel Increases CRIT Rate by 7.5%. Attacks that land a critical hit on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG. This effect can trigger once every 8s. |
Steel Cushion is the Best for Nekomata
Steel Cushion is an S Rank W-Engine and is best for Nekomata since it increases her CRIT Rate and Physical DMG. Also, with the use of her Basic Attack and dashes, she can easily get behind the enemy to take advantage of this W-Engine's DMG buff.
Nekomata Best Drive Discs
Best Drive Discs and Set Bonuses
| Drive Disc | Rating and Merits |
|---|---|
|
Dawn's Bloom
(4-pc) Fanged Metal
(2-pc) |
★★★ - Best Set! Dawn's Bloom gives Nekomata a buff that increases her Basic Attack DMG. The buff is further enhanced whenever she uses an EX Special Attack or Ultimate. This synergizes well with her kit since she often uses these Skills to deal damage. 2-piece Fanged Metal is great to pair with this since it gives her more Physical DMG. |
 Puffer Electro
(4-pc)  Woodpecker Electro
(2-pc) |
★★☆ - 2nd Best Puffer Electro works well when you use Nekomata as a burst damage dealer. Not only does it give her PEN Ratio, but it also increases her Ultimates DMG and her ATK. This makes her usual damaging abilities deal more DMG after using her Ultimate. 2-Piece Woodpecker increases her CRIT Rate which means she can land more crits with her Skills. |
Nekomata Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 Core Skill |
★★★★★ | Nekomata's Core Passive increases the DMG boost she gets when her Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy. Max this out since this is a big DMG boost for her. |
 Basic Attack |
★★★★★ | Nekomata's Basic Attacks are her consistent source of damage, so max this Skill out first. |
 Dodge |
★★★★★ | Nekomata's Dodge Counter is one of her sources of damage, so max this out after her Basic Attack. |
 Assist |
★★★☆☆ | Nekomata's Assist Skill allows her to deal some damage and also increases her own DMG thanks to her Core Passive, but it's less of a priority than her Basic Attack and Dodge Skills. |
 Special Attack |
★★☆☆☆ | Nekomata's Special Attack does quite a bit of damage, but it's less of a priority than her other Skills. |
 Chain Attack |
★★★★☆ | Nekomata's Chain Attack and Ultimate deal burst damage, so max this out after maxing her other key skills. |
Nekomata excels at dealing damage with her Basic Attack, so aim to max that first. Follow it up with Chain Attacks and Dodges since she will be needing those a lot as well. Finally, her Core Skill should also be upgraded whenever you can.
Core Skill
| Core |
Basic |
Dodge |
Asst |
Spe |
Chain |
| Skill Effects |
|---|
|
Core Passive - Stealthy Paws
When Nekomata's Dodge Counter or Quick 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. |
Core Skill Enhancements
| Total Core Stat Upgrade Bonus |
|---|
| CRIT Rate +14.4% Base ATK +75 |
| Final Core Passive Upgrade Effect |
| When Nekomata's Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases by 60% for 6s. |
| Core Enhancement | |
|---|---|
| A | • CRIT Rate increases by 4.8% • Core Passive: Stealthy Paws Skill Lv. +1 |
| B | • Base ATK increases by 25 • Core Passive: Stealthy Paws Skill Lv. +1 |
| C | • CRIT Rate increases by 4.8% • Core Passive: Stealthy Paws Skill Lv. +1 |
| D | • Base ATK increases by 25 • Core Passive: Stealthy Paws Skill Lv. +1 |
| E | • CRIT Rate increases by 4.8% • Core Passive: Stealthy Paws Skill Lv. +1 |
| F | • Base ATK increases by 25 • Core Passive: Stealthy Paws Skill Lv. +1 |
Basic Attack
| Core |
Basic |
Dodge |
Asst |
Spe |
Chain |
| 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
| Core |
Basic |
Dodge |
Asst |
Spe |
Chain |
| 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. |
Assist
| Core |
Basic |
Dodge |
Asst |
Spe |
Chain |
| Skill Effects |
|---|
|
Quick Assist - Cat's Paw
When the on-field character is launched, press 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 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. |
Special Attack
| Core |
Basic |
Dodge |
Asst |
Spe |
Chain |
| 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!
With enough Energy, press Special Attack to activate. Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Chain Attack
| Core |
Basic |
Dodge |
Asst |
Spe |
Chain |
| 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. |
How to Play Nekomata
- Increase Damage Using Dodge Counter or Quick Assist
- Use EX Special Skill After Inflicting Assault
- Deal Massive Physical DMG With Ultimate
- Attack Enemies From Behind
Increase Damage Using Dodge Counter or Quick Assist
Nekomata's Dodge Counter and Quick Assist increase her DMG dealt when they hit an enemy, so use them when able to keep her DMG buff up. This buff increases when you level up her Core Skill.
Since the enemy can't attack when they're Stunned, Nekomata must rely on her Quick Assist instead of dodging. Supports that can grant her a Quick Assist work well in these situations.
Use EX Special Attack After Inflicting Assault
| EX Special Attack Combo |
|---|
| Trigger Assault → Use Basic Attacks → Use EX Special Attack |
Nekomata's Core Skill increases the DMG of her EX Special Attack when she uses it after anyone inflicts Assault on the enemy. This damage bonus stacks and allows Nekomata to deal even more damage when using it.
Weave in a few Basic Attacks before using the EX Special Attack to maximize your damage output. Nekomata's EX Special Attack also makes her invulnerable, so you can use it to dodge attacks while inflicting damage on the enemy.
Deal Massive Physical DMG With Ultimate
Nekomata's Ultimate deals massive Physical DMG in a wide area, so you can use it to take out multiple enemies if needed. You can save your Decibels for her Ultimate if you need to dish out a lot of burst damage for a tough enemy or boss.
Attack Enemies From Behind
Having the Steel Cushion W-Engine or Nekomata's C1 gives her playstyle some variety. You need to attack enemies from behind to utilize the damage boosts they provide. This can require some setup if you don't have her C1.
Holding her Basic Attack makes her go through the enemy and makes it easy to attack from behind. With C1, this is easier since attacks against Stunned enemies are considered back attacks so Nekomata can attack normally.
Nekomata Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials
Nekomata Total Upgrade Materials
| Total Promotion Materials |
|---|
 Denny x800,000 |
| Total Skill Upgrade Materials |
|
Denny x500,000 |
| Total Core Skill Upgrade Materials |
|
Denny
x400,000 |
Promotion Materials Per Level
| Lv. | Character Promotion Materials |
|---|---|
| 10 ↓ 20 |
Denny x24,000 |
| 20 ↓ 30 |
Denny x56,000 |
| 30 ↓ 40 |
Denny x120,000 |
| 40 ↓ 50 |
Denny x200,000 |
| 50 ↓ 60 |
Denny x400,000 |
Skill Materials Per Level
| Lv. | Skill Materials |
|---|---|
| 02 |
Denny x2,000 |
| 03 |
Denny x3,000 |
| 04 |
Denny x6,000 |
| 05 |
Denny x9,000 |
| 06 |
Denny x12,000 |
| 07 |
Denny x18,000 |
| 08 |
Denny x45,000 |
| 09 |
Denny x67,500 |
| 10 |
Denny x90,000 |
| 11 |
Denny x112,500 |
| 12 |
Denny x135,000 |
Core Skill Materials Per Level
| Materials | |
|---|---|
| A | Denny
x5,000 |
| B |
Denny
x12,000 |
| C |
Denny
x28,000 |
| D |
Denny
x60,000 |
| E |
Denny
x100,000 |
| F |
Denny
x200,000 |
Nekomata Mindscape Cinema (Duplicates)
Recommended Cinema
| Why We Recommend It | |
|---|---|
| M1 | ★★★★★ - Amazing This gives Nekomata to ignore a percentage of her target's Physical RES and make all her attacks considered Back Attacks when the enemy is Stunned. This is amazing since it boosts her DMG and gives her access to easy back attacks. |
| M2 | ★★★☆☆ - Good This gives Nekomata an increase in her Energy Regen, which allows her to do more EX Special Attacks. It's good to have but not a necessity. |
| M4 | ★★★☆☆ - Good This allows Nekomata's EX Special Skill to increase her CRIT Rate when she uses it. It's a good stat boost to have. |
| M6 | ★★★★★ - Amazing This increases Nekomata's CRIT DMG when she uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, which increases her damage immensely. This pairs well with her other Skills and her C4, allowing Nekomata to get a lot of CRIT stats. |
M3 and M5 are excluded since they are only for skill enhancement.
Mindscape Cinema List and Effects
| Cinema Effect | |
|---|---|
| M1 | 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 against them are considered back attacks. |
| M2 | Cat & Mouse When there's only one enemy on the field and Nekomata is in combat, her Energy Generation Rate is increased by 25%. |
| M3 | Curious Left Tail Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 |
| M4 | 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. |
| M5 | Lucky Right Tail Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 |
| M6 | Predator Lineage When Nekomata launches a Chain Attack or uses her Ultimate, her CRIT DMG increases by 18%, stacking up to 3 times. The effect expires when she's no longer in-combat. This effect gains maximum stacks immediately on defeating an enemy. |
How to Get Nekomata
Obtain From All Character Banners
| All Current Signal Search Banners | |
|---|---|
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|
|
Nekomata is a permanent character that is available to get from all Character banners available right now in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)!
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Nekomata Voice Actor and Lore
Voice Actor and Basic Info
| English VA | Alice Himora |
|---|---|
| Japanese VA | Hara Sayuri |
| Korean VA | Lee Bo-hee |
| Chinese VA | Hua Ling (花玲) |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | July 30 |
| Height | 148cm |
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Anonymous 5 months
Anonymous 5 monthsjust recently built her and idk why she's ranked so low, sure she isnt able to keep up with dpses like jane (and with all the requirements for brand new characters now :\) but she's still really damn good
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