Best W-Engines
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APercentages are full-team damage calculations relative to the best W-Engine at S1 (100%) — team used: Ju Fufu (Roaring Fur-nace) + Lucia (Dreamlit Hearth). Calc data via Prydwen, 2026-08-23.
Best Drive Discs
4-piece ranked · pair with any 2-piece
Main Stats
disc 4 · 5 · 6
CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%
Fire DMG% > HP%
HP%
Substat Priority
highest firstCRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
HP%
HP
ATK%
ATK
Skill Priority
upgrade in this order
Chain Attack
Max first
Assist
Then
Basic Attack
Next
Special Attack
Later
Dodge
Later
Best Teams
All 4 teams →
Build Summary
updated 2026-08-21Manato Build Summary — ZZZ A-Rank Fire Rupture
The best Manato build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.1) is Grill O'Wisp with Yunkui Tales 4-piece and Woodpecker Electro 2-piece, CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG% / Fire DMG% > HP% / HP% main stats. Prydwen's 19 Aug 2026 tier list ranks Manato T1.5.
The best W-Engine for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero is Grill O'Wisp — Manato's Signature delivers solid HP and Fire DMG, plus CRIT Rate that rises as he loses HP, the exact mechanic his kit revolves around. An ideal match, especially at R5. If you don't have it, Wrathful Vajra, Qingming Birdcage, Radiowave Journey, Puzzle Sphere are solid alternatives.
For Drive Discs, run 4-piece Yunkui Tales with 2-piece Woodpecker Electro, using Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%, Disk 5 — Fire DMG% > HP%, Disk 6 — HP% as main stats, and prioritise CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG on substats.
Level Chain Attack first, then Assist, Basic Attack, Special Attack, Dodge.
The best Manato team (Dialyn + Lucia) pairs Manato with Dialyn, Lucia. SD Rank 90 — App. rate 0.23% | Avg. time 27,409
- Role
- A-Rank Fire Rupture
- Tier List Rank
- T1.5 (Crit DPS) — Aug 2026
- Faction
- Spook Shack
- Best W-Engine
- Grill O'Wisp
- Alternative W-Engines
- Wrathful Vajra, Qingming Birdcage, Radiowave Journey, Puzzle Sphere
- Best Disc Sets
- Yunkui Tales (4pc) + Woodpecker Electro (2pc)
- Alternative Disc Sets
- Branch & Blade Song, Astral Voice
- Main Stats
- Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%, Disk 5 — Fire DMG% > HP%, Disk 6 — HP%
- Substats Priority
- CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > HP% > HP > ATK% > ATK
- Skill Priority
- Chain Attack > Assist > Basic Attack > Special Attack > Dodge
- Best Team — Dialyn + Lucia
- Manato + Dialyn + Lucia
- Other Teams
- Ju Fufu + Lucia · Dialyn + Lucia · Ju Fufu + Lucia
- Release Date
- 2025-10-15
- Last Updated
- 2026-08-21
Manato Build FAQ
quick answersWhat is the best W-Engine for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero?
The best W-Engine for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero is Grill O'Wisp. Manato's Signature delivers solid HP and Fire DMG, plus CRIT Rate that rises as he loses HP, the exact mechanic his kit revolves around. An ideal match, especially at R5.
What is the best Drive Disc set for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero?
The best Drive Disc build for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero is 4-piece Yunkui Tales with 2-piece Woodpecker Electro.
What are the best main stats for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero?
Main stat priority for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero: Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%; Disk 5 — Fire DMG% > HP%; Disk 6 — HP%.
What is the substat priority for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero?
Manato in Zenless Zone Zero prioritizes CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > HP% > HP > ATK% > ATK substats.
What is the skill priority for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero?
Skill upgrade priority for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero: Chain Attack > Assist > Basic Attack > Special Attack > Dodge.
What is the best team for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero?
The best team for Manato in Zenless Zone Zero pairs Manato with Dialyn and Lucia. SD Rank 90 — App. rate 0.23% | Avg. time 27,409
What tier is Manato in the ZZZ tier list?
Prydwen's 19 Aug 2026 tier list places Manato in Zenless Zone Zero at T1.5 as a Crit DPS.
