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Zenless Zone Zero - Manato Character Guide

ZZZ's Komano Manato is a Fire Rupture Agent from Spook Shack. See Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)'s Manato best build, best teams and bangboo, skill priority, best W-Engines, best Drive Discs, how to play, and materials here!

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Manato Agent Builds
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ZZZ Manato Character Profile

ZZZ Manato Information

Manato Character Details
Komano Manato Profile
Rarity Attribute
Specialty Faction
Ability Trigger 1. Stun Agents
2. Support Agents

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Manato Stats

Stat Base @ Lv. 60
HP 7724
ATK 680
DEF 443
Impact 95
Anomaly Mastery 87
Anomaly Proficiency 90

Manato Tier List Ranking

Overall DPS Stun Support
ZZZ - Tier 1 ZZZ - Tier 1 - -

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Tier 0 (SS Tier) 172
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Tier 1+ (S+ Tier) 12
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Tier 1 (S Tier) 1
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Tier 2 (A Tier) 7
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Tier 3 (B Tier) 0
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Tier 4 (C Tier) 0
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Manato Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Increases his own CRIT Rate via his Core Passive, making for a high DMG output.
• Manato has effective self-sustenance via different skills that restore HP.
Weaknesses
• Manato sacrifices HP for attacks, making for risky gameplay if you're not careful.

Manato Best Builds

Manato DPS Build

Best W-Engine
Alt. W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Yunkui Tales IconYunkui Tales (4-pc)
Disc Main Stats 6: HP
5: Fire DMG
4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Disc Substats CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, HP, ATK

This DPS build helps maximize Manato's DMG through HP and Sheer Force buffs.

Manato Best Teams and Bangboo

Manato Rupture Team

Manato Rupture Team Bangboo
Manato Manato
Rupture
Dialyn Dialyn
Stun
Lucia Lucia
Support
ZZZ - Miss Esme Miss Esme
Bangboo Alternatives

Manato's best team consists of Stun Support units that that can increase his CRIT or Sheer DMG.

Alternative Explanation
Ju Fufu Ju Fufu Stun Replacement
Ju Fufu can stun enemies from off-field and provide buffs that will help Manato's damage output.
Pulchra Pulchra Stun Replacement
Pulchra can provide off-field Daze and can be a great Support if she has M6 unlocked.
Astra Astra Support Replacement
Astra can provide CRIT DMG buffs and healing.
Pan Yinhu Pan Yinhu Support Replacement
Pan Yinhu is an accessible Support unit that buffs Sheer Force.
Lighter Lighter Stun Replacement
Lighter can dramatically increase Manato's Fire DMG.

Manato Best W-Engines

Recommended Manato W-Engines

These W-Engines are rated based on their performance at Update Level 0.

W-Engine Effect
1 ZZZ - Grill O’Wisp Grill O’Wisp Caged Fire
Increases the equipper's Fire DMG by 15%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 15% for 5s.
2 ZZZ - Radiowave Journey Radiowave Journey Easy Strides
When launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect. Each stack increases the equipper's Sheer Force by 80, stacking up to 3 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
3 ZZZ - Puzzle Sphere Puzzle Sphere Ingenious Craft
Upon launching an EX Special Attack, the equipper's CRIT DMG increases by 16% for 12s. Additionally, if the target's current HP is below 50% of their Max HP, EX Special Attack DMG increases by 20%.

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Manato Best Drive Discs

Best Drive Discs and Set Bonuses

Drive Disc Rating and Merits
ZZZ - Yunkui TalesYunkui Tales
(4-pc)
ZZZ - Branch and Blade SongBranch and Blade Song
(2-pc)
★★★ - Best Set!
Yunkui Tales is Manato's best Drive Disc set for the HP and Sheer DMG. As for the 2pc. set, Branch and Blade Song or Woodpecker Electro is best, with the former being the better option as Manato can increase his own CRIT Rate.
ZZZ - Yunkui TalesYunkui Tales
(4-pc)
ZZZ - Inferno MetalInferno Metal
(2-pc)
★★☆ - 2nd Best
You can use a 2pc. Inferno Metal if you have better sub-stats for those pieces.

Manato Skill Priority

Manato Skill Priority

Skill Priority Explanation
Zenless Zone Zero - Core Skill IconCore Skill ★★★★★ It's important to upgrade Manato's Core Skill first to increase the CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG buffs.
Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Attack ★★★★★ Manato's Basic Attack is very important to upgrade since he will be on-field for the most part.
Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge ★★★☆☆ You can save Manato's Dodge for last since this contributes the least to his kit.
Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAssist ★★★★ Upgrade Manato's Assist simply for the Defensive Assist and Assist Follow-Up damage.
Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpecial Attack ★★★★★ Most of Manato's damage will come from his Special Attack, so max this as soon as you can.
Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain Attack ★★★★ Manato's Ultimate deals a lot of damage, so upgrade this when you can.

Core Skill

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Core Passive - Mighty Molten Edge
Manato gains extra Sheer Force based on his Max HP, with every 1 point of Max HP increasing Sheer Force by 0.1.
All Fire DMG Manato deals is Sheer DMG, ignoring enemy DEF and using his Sheer Force stat as the DMG Multiplier.
When Manato uses Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice or a Defensive Assist, he accumulates Blazing Heart, up to a maximum of 100 points. At 75 Blazing Heart, Manato enters the Molten Edge state. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato consumes 3.3 Blazing Heart per second. When Blazing Heart is fully depleted, he exits Molten Edge.
While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's Basic Attacks are enhanced, and he can use EX Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Fall.
When consuming HP during Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash or during the consecutive slashes from an Assist Follow-Up, that attack's CRIT DMG increases by 25%, and the Adrenaline Generation Rate increases by 100%.
While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's CRIT Rate increases by 10%, and his Fire DMG increases by 10%."
Additional Ability - Rekindled Heart
When another character in your squad is a Support or Stun character:
When Manato uses his Ultimate, he gains 8 stacks of Remnant Flame, and when using a Chain Attack, he gains 4 stacks of Remnant Flame, lasting 60s, stacking up to 20 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration. While launching Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash or during the consecutive slashes of an Assist Follow-Up, if his HP is below 100% of Max HP, one stack of Remnant Flame is consumed to restore 2% of his Max HP."

Core Skill Enhancements

Total Core Stat Upgrade Bonus
Percent HP increases by 18%
Base ATK +75
Final Core Passive Upgrade Effect
Manato gains extra Sheer Force based on his Max HP, with every 1 point of Max HP increasing Sheer Force by 0.1.
All Fire DMG Manato deals is Sheer DMG, ignoring enemy DEF and using his Sheer Force stat as the DMG Multiplier.
When Manato uses Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice or a Defensive Assist, he accumulates Blazing Heart, up to a maximum of 100 points. At 75 Blazing Heart, Manato enters the Molten Edge state. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato consumes 3.3 Blazing Heart per second. When Blazing Heart is fully depleted, he exits Molten Edge.
While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's Basic Attacks are enhanced, and he can use EX Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Fall.
When consuming HP during Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash or during the consecutive slashes from an Assist Follow-Up, that attack's CRIT DMG increases by 50%, and the Adrenaline Generation Rate increases by 100%.
While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's CRIT Rate increases by 10%, and his Fire DMG increases by 20%.

Core Enhancement
A • Percent HP increases by 6%
• Core Passive - Mighty Molten Edge
B • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive - Mighty Molten Edge
C • Percent HP increases by 6%
• Core Passive - Mighty Molten Edge
D • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive - Mighty Molten Edge
E • Percent HP increases by 6%
• Core Passive - Mighty Molten Edge
F • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive - Mighty Molten Edge

Basic Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Basic Attack - Blazing Wind Slash
Perform up to three forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. During each slash, pressing the Special Attack button triggers Scorchwind, causing the attack to deal increased Fire DMG.
Basic Attack - Blazing Wind - Misty Slash
While in Molten Edge state: Unleash up to four forward slashes, dealing Fire DMG. If Manato's HP is above 30% when the skill is activated, 3.5% of his Max HP will be consumed.

Dodge

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Dodge - Radiant Blade
A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack - Radiant Blade - Zanshin
Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Perform a shoulder slam forward, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter - Radiant Blade - Battle Sweep
Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Perform a slash followed by a punch at enemies ahead, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Quick Assist - Lone Shadow - Regroup
When the active character is launched, press Switch: Slashes and punches enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist - Lone Shadow - Mountain Stand
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Switch to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, inflicting massive Daze and dealing Fire DMG. Gain 75 Blazing Heart upon activating this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up - Lone Shadow - Breaking Fang
Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Unleash multiple slashes at enemies ahead, dealing Fire DMG. Repeated presses allow up to 7 extra consecutive slashes. While chaining slashes, if Manato's HP is above 30%, 2% of Max HP is consumed. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Special Attack - Return to Ashes
Press Special Attack to activate: Slash forward at enemies, dealing Fire DMG. If hit by an enemy during the skill, restore 20% of missing HP when unleashing the slash. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s. If hit by an enemy during the skill, the slash is enhanced. DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Special Attack - Return to Ashes - Sacrifice
Enter a charging state, consuming up to 10% of Max HP and gaining 100 Blazing Heart. HP consumption will at most reduce Manato's HP to 30% of Max HP. Release the button to activate Special Attack: Return to Ashes. If struck during the skill, the slash heals 20% of missing HP. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s. If hit by an enemy during the skill or if charging reaches a certain duration, the slash is enhanced. DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack - Return to Ashes - Fall
While in the Molten Edge state and with sufficient Adrenaline, press Special Attack to activate: Jump up and unleash a falling slash on enemies in front, dealing massive Fire DMG. Upon activating the skill, restore 33% of Max HP. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Chain Attack - Blazing Eruption
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Hurls his sword forward, then charges the enemy to trigger an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate - Musou Aratama
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Jump into the air and deliver a falling slash at enemies in front, followed by an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Manato Kit

How to Play Manato

  1. Deal Fire DMG with Normal Attacks
  2. Utilitze Molten Edge State
  3. Sheer Force is a Skill Multiplier
  4. Restore HP by Using Special Attack

Deal Fire DMG with Normal Attacks

Deal Fire DMG with Normal Attacks

Deal Fire DMG with Manato's Basic Attacks by pressing the Special Attack button right after pressing the Normal Attack button once. To check if you have done it correctly, Manato's sword will ignite after he lands his kick.

Utilitze Molten Edge State

Utilitze Molten Edge State

The Molten Edge state is triggered once the bar under Manato's icon reaches a certain point. During this state, Manato will consistently deal Fire DMG with his Basic Attacks even without using the Special Attack button.

Additionally, if Manato's HP is at a certain percentage, he will consume his own HP to trigger his Core Passive, Sheer Force.

Sheer Force is a Skill Multiplier

Sheer Force is a Skill Multiplier

While in combat, Manato gains Sheer Force. At the same time, it consumes his HP over time, and it gets converted to all the Fire DMG dealt by his skills, which is also called Sheer DMG, while completely ignoring the enemy's defense.

Restore HP by Using Special Attack

Restore HP by Using Special Attack

Manato can restore HP if he gets hit while performing a Special Attack and when he performs an EX Special Attack. However, he will consume HP first before performing either of those attacks.

Manato Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

Total Manato Upgrade Materials

Total Promotion Materials
Denny Denny x800,000
Total Skill Upgrade Materials
Denny Denny x500,000
Total Core Skill Upgrade Materials
Denny Denny x400,000

For the full list of materials and calculations, check out the Manato Materials Guide!

Manato Promotion and Skill Materials Guide

Manato Mindscape Cinema (Duplicates)

Recommended Cinema

Why We Recommend It
M1 ★★★★★ - Amazing!
Manato's Mindscape 1 ties in well with his capability to decrease his HP at will. Assist Follow-Ups will be more effective and will deal more DMG.
M2 ★★★★☆ - Great
Manato's Mindscape 2 allows him to ignore more of an opponent's RES, adding to his overall DMG output.
M4 ★★★★★ - Amazing!
Activating Manato's Mindscape 4 will ensure his survival and keep him battle for longer, provided that you have the means to restore his HP apart from his own skills.
M6 ★★★★★ - Amazing!
Manato's Mindscape 6 makes it easier for him to trigger Assist Follow-Ups, which ties in well with all his other Mindscapes and innate abilities.

Mindscape Cinema List and Effects

Cinema Effect
M1 Drifter's Rules of Survival
Whenever Manato loses HP, the amount of HP lost is tallied. Each 1% of his Max HP tallied increases the Fire DMG of Assist Follow-Ups and Basic Attacks by 0.4%, up to a max of 20%.
M2 Day & Night, Kitchen & Love
While in the Molten Edge state, Manato ignores 8% of a target's Fire RES. After being hit by an enemy while using Special Attack: Return to Ashes or Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice, press Basic Attack trigger an Assist Follow-Up.
M3 Enter the Realm of Urban Legends
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4 Childhood Oath
Max HP increases by 8%. During Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes Sacrifice, when Manato takes fatal DMG, he remains in battle, with his HP not dropping below 1. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
M5 Lone Shadow Returns to the Pack
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6 Beyond Dreams of the Past
When Special Attack: Return to Ashes hits a Stunned enemy, Manato gains 75 Blazing Heart and 4 stacks of Remnant Flame, and pressing Basic Attack will launch an Assist Follow-Up. This Remnant Flame effect can trigger once every 20s. When his Assist Follow-Up hits an enemy, Manato's Fire DMG increases by 3% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

How to Get Manato

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Manato was available at an increased rate from the Signal Search Banners during Phase 1 of Version 2.3, which ran from October 15 to November 5, 2025

After Phase 2 of Version 2.3, Manato is now permanently available to pull from the standard banner at a regular rate.

Current and Upcoming Banners

Manato Voice Actor and Lore

Voice Actor and Basic Info

English VA Ricco Fajardo
Japanese VA Kazuyuki Okitsu (興津和幸)
Korean VA Seo Jeong-ik (서정익)
Chinese VA 李卓霆
Gender Male
Birthday TBD
Height TBD

Reliable Wolf Thiren Member

Who is Manato?

Komano Manato is an incredibly reliable person and will have his people's backs when trouble arises. It's likely because he looks intimidating with his build and Claymore weapon!

He's Yuzuha's classmate and has joined Spook Shack due to their great part-time recommendations!

Spook Shack Faction Guide

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Zenless Zone Zero - List of All Characters

List of All Characters

By Rarity
S Rank Rarity S Rank A Rank Rarity A Rank
By Attribute
Physical Physical Fire Fire Ice Ice Electric Electric Ether Ether
By Specialty
Attack Attack Stun Stun Support Support
Anomaly Anomaly Defense Defense Rupture Rupture
By Faction
Gentle House The Cunning Hares Victoria Housekeeping Co. Victoria Housekeeping Co. Belobog Heavy Industries Belobog Heavy Industries
Section 6 Hollow Special Operations Section 6 Obol Squad Obol Squad NEDF Silver Squad Silver Squad
Criminal Investigation Special Response Team Special Response Team Sons of Calydon Faction Sons of Calydon Stars of LyraStars of Lyra
MockingbirdMockingbird Yunkui Summit Yunkui Summit Spook Shack Spook Shack
Krampus Compliance Authority Krampus Compliance Authority Angels of Delusion FactionAngels of Delusion -
Other
Upcoming CharactersUpcoming Characters Free-to-Play CharactersAll Free Characters All Agent Builds All Character Builds

S Rarity Characters

Nekomata IconNekomata Lycaon IconLycaon Soldier 11 IconSoldier 11
Miyabi IconMiyabi Koleda IconKoleda Grace IconGrace
Ellen IconEllen Rina IconRina Zhu Yuan IconZhu Yuan
Qingyi IconQingyi Jane IconJane Caesar IconCaesar
Burnice IconBurnice Yanagi IconYanagi Lighter IconLighter
Harumasa IconHarumasa Astra IconAstra Evelyn IconEvelyn
Soldier 0 Anby IconSoldier 0 Anby Trigger IconTrigger Vivian IconVivian
Hugo IconHugo Yixuan IconYixuan Ju Fufu IconJu Fufu
Yuzuha IconYuzuha Alice IconAlice Seed IconSeed
Orphie and Magus IconOrphie and Magus Lucia IconLucia Yidhari IconYidhari
Dialyn IconDialyn

A Rarity Characters

Anby IconAnby Billy IconBilly Nicole IconNicole
Anton IconAnton Corin IconCorin Ben IconBen
Soukaku IconSoukaku Lucy IconLucy Piper IconPiper
Seth IconSeth Pulchra IconPulchra Pan Yinhu IconPan Yinhu
Manato IconManato

Unreleased Characters

Banyue IconBanyue Zhao IconZhao Ye Shunguang IconYe Shunguang

Comment

17 Anonymous Anonymous 18 days

ffxiv, perhaps?

16 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 month

He reminds me of an MMORPG Warrior with it's berserk that increases damage when half hp and lower. He's an amazing brute doggo. XD

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