Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) has taken the gaming community by storm with its engaging gameplay and diverse characters. Among these characters, ZZZ Nekomata character, also known as Nekomiya Mana from the Cunning Hares faction, stands out for her incredible damage-dealing capabilities.
ZZZ Nekomata has an undeniable potential
ZZZ Nekomata is a Physical element Damage unit specializing in Slashing damage. Her rapid and successive slashes make her a formidable opponent on the battlefield, especially when attacking enemies from behind. This unique ability to increase damage output from rear attacks makes her a crucial component of any team looking to maximize damage.
To harness ZZZ Nekomata’s full potential, players need to focus on gear that enhances her Critical Rate, Critical Damage, and Attack. By doing so, they can capitalize on her swift attacks to quickly reduce enemy health bars.
Let’s delve into the specifics of the best build for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero.
Mastering Nekomata’s W-Engine
As an S-Rank character, Nekomata’s optimal W-Engine is the Steel Cushion.
This Metal Cat Claw W-Engine significantly boosts her Crit Rate and enhances her Physical Damage by 20%. More importantly, it provides a 25% damage increase when attacking enemies from behind. This synergy works exceptionally well with her Basic Attack: Crimson Blade, enabling her to pass through enemies and position herself for maximum damage.
Players who can’t obtain the Steel Cushion can opt for the Starlight Engine or Cannon Rotor. The Starlight Engine offers additional damage on Quick Assists and Dodge Counters, while the Cannon Rotor is ideal for those focusing on high Attack builds. Both alternatives ensure that Nekomata remains a potent force in combat, though they slightly differ in their optimal usage scenarios.
Optimizing Drive Discs for Nekomata
Selecting the right Drive Discs is crucial for enhancing Nekomata’s combat efficiency. The Fanged Metal 4-piece set is the best choice, providing a 10% boost to Physical Damage and an impressive 35% additional damage when inflicting the Assault status. This set pairs well with either Electro Woodpecker or Hormone Punk for additional Crit Rate or Attack bonuses.
Alternatively, a full Electro Woodpecker set increases Crit Rate and boosts damage on Critical Hits with Basic Attacks, Dodge Counters, or EX Special Attacks. The Hormone Punk set is also viable, offering an Attack boost and a 25% damage increase when Nekomata is swapped into combat. This flexibility allows players to adapt their strategy based on the available gear and their preferred playstyle.
For Drive Disc main stats, focusing on Crit Rate or Crit Damage on Drive 4, and either ATK%, PEN%, or Physical Damage on Drive 5, and ATK% on Drive 6 is recommended. Sub-stats should emphasize Crit Rate, Crit Damage, ATK%, and PEN to ensure Nekomata’s attacks hit as hard as possible.
What are the abilities of Nekomata?
Nekomata’s skills in ZZZ are designed to make the most of her quick attacks and backstab potential. Her Basic Attack: Crimson Blade, combined with her Core Skill and Additional Ability, allows her to stack massive damage through her EX Special Attack. This makes her a lethal threat to even the toughest enemies.
Her Dash Attack and Quick Assist enable her to cover distances swiftly and lock onto enemies, while her Defensive Assist: Desperate Defense deals significant damage and Daze upon parrying an enemy. Nekomata’s Ultimate and Chain Attack are effective against multiple enemies, ensuring she remains a versatile and powerful unit in various combat scenarios.
Becomes OP with Nekomata’s Mindscape Cinema
Nekomata’s Mindscape Cinema offers additional enhancements to her combat abilities. Key highlights include:
- M1 – Bird Hunter: Ignoring 16% of the target’s Physical RES when attacking from behind, and considering all attacks as back attacks if the enemy is stunned. This is crucial for maximizing her backstab damage potential.
- M4 – Sharpen Claws: Increases her Crit Rate by 7% for 15 seconds when using an EX Special Attack, stackable twice. This enhances her critical strike capabilities significantly.
- M6 – Predator Lineage: Boosts her Crit Damage by 18% with Chain Attacks or Ultimates, stackable three times. This effect is particularly potent when Nekomata defeats an enemy, automatically granting maximum stacks.
These Mindscape Cinema effects further amplify Nekomata’s strengths, making her an even more formidable opponent on the battlefield.
In Zenless Zone Zero, Nekomata stands out as a top-tier damage dealer with her unique abilities and rapid attacks. Before including her on your roster, check out our coverage of the best ZZZ team comps for an optimal gameplay experience!
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