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Nekomata Build Guide in Zenless Zone Zero

Nekomata

RankS-Rank
AttributePhysical
StyleAttack / Slash
FactionCunning Hares
Nekomata is an S-Rank agent with the Physical attribute. She belongs to the Cunning Hares faction. View our Zenless Zone Zero tier list to see how she compares to other agents.

Nekomata Build

These are the items currently recommended to use with Nekomata.

Best W-Engine

Best Bangboo

1
Steel-Cushion
Steel Cushion
1
Amillion
Amillion
2
Cannon-Rotor
Cannon Rotor
2
Butler
Butler
3
Starlight-Engine
[Reverb] Mark III
3
Placeholder
TBD
4
Electro-Lip-Gloss
Electro-Lip Gloss
4
Placeholder
TBD

Best Disk Drives

Alternative Disk Drives

2P
Fanged-Metal
Fanged Metal
2P
Fanged-Metal
Fanged Metal
4P
Woodpecker-Electro
Woodpecker Electro
4P
Puffer-Electro
Puffer Electro

Best Main Stats

Best Sub Stats

1
IV: Crit DMG / Crit Rate
1
Crit DMG / Crit Rate
2
V: ATK%
2
ATK%
3
VI: Anomaly Rate% / ATK%
3
Attribute Mastery

Ascension Materials

Lv. 10Dennies: 24,000Basic Offense Certification Seal: x4
Lv. 20Dennies: 56,000Advanced Offense Certification Seal: x12
Lv. 30Dennies: 120,000Advanced Offense Certification Seal: x20
Lv. 40Dennies: 200,000Pioneer's Certification Seal: x10
Lv. 50Dennies: 400,000Pioneer's Certification Seal: x20

Skills

Basic Attack: Kitty Slash

Press 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 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: Can't Touch Me-ow~
Press to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Over Here!

Press during a dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter: Phantom Claws

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack: Surprise Attack
Press 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 to activate. Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack: Claw Swipe

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Crash down from above and unleash an ice storm, dealingWhen 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. massive Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ultimate: Claw Smash

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Unleashes powerful slashes at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Reactive Assist: Cat's Paw

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Defensive Assist: Desperate Defense

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy’s attack, inflicting massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Shadow Strike

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy’s attack, inflicting massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

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 Passive: Stealthy Paws

When Nekomata’s Dodge Counter or Reactive Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases by 30% for 6s.

Talents

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, SpBasic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2ecial 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.