Zenless Zone Zero

Manato Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero

A-Rank Fire Rupture · Prydwen T1.5 · Version 3.3 · Updated 2026-10-24

Best W-Engines with damage calculations, Drive Disc sets, main stats, substats, skill and Mindscape priority for Manato. For skills, Mindscapes and ascension materials, see the Manato guide.

Best W-Engines

by calculated performance

BiSGrill O'WispS1

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.

89.77%

89.77%S5 · 100%

AltWrathful VajraS1

Banyue's Signature is a decent HP and CRIT Rate stat stick, but its up-to-18% Fire Sheer DMG only triggers on EX Specials, which Manato rarely casts. Expect low uptime, usually just during stun, and typically a single stack (9%).

96.15%

96.15%Team calc

AltQingming BirdcageS1

Yixuan's Signature piles on Base ATK, HP% and CRIT Rate passively. Manato can't use its Ether DMG buffs, so it trails his Signature at P5, but the raw stats can push it ahead of Grill O'Wisp at P1.

91.02%

91.02%Team calc

BudgetRadiowave JourneyS5

Chain Attacks and Ultimates each grant a large Sheer Force buff for 12 seconds, stacking up to 3 times. Since Manato scales off HP and does most of his damage during stun, it fits well, but as a hard-to-get engine it's only a marginal step up from Puzzle Sphere.

85.27%

85.27%Team calc

BudgetPuzzle SphereS5

Fully craftable and effective: a big CRIT DMG boost when casting EX Specials and a large EX Special DMG bonus against targets under 50% HP. That HP condition hurts in Deadly Assault, but for general content it suits any Rupture DPS.

81.77%

81.77%Team calc

Percentages 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, 2026-10-24.

Best Drive Discs

4-piece ranked · pair with any 2-piece

4-Piece

4pc

Yunkui Tales

2-Piece

2pc

Woodpecker Electro

2pc

Branch & Blade Song

2pc

Astral Voice

Main Stats

disc 4 · 5 · 6

Disc 44

CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%

Disc 55

Fire DMG% > HP%

Disc 66

HP%

Substat Priority

highest first

Priority #11

CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG

Priority #22

HP%

Priority #33

Priority #44

ATK%

Priority #55

ATK

Skill Priority

upgrade in this order

Core Skill

Max first

Chain Attack

Then

Assist

Basic Attack

Later

Special Attack

Later

Dodge

Later

Best Teams

All 4 teams →

Main DPSDialyn + Lucia

★

Manato

Main DPS

Dialyn

Stun

Lucia

Support

Main DPSJu Fufu + Lucia

★

Manato

Main DPS

Ju Fufu

Stun

Lucia

Support

Main DPSDialyn + Lucia

★

Manato

Main DPS

Dialyn

Stun

Lucia

Support

Main DPSJu Fufu + Lucia

★

Manato

Main DPS

Ju Fufu

Stun

Lucia

Support

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Build Summary

updated 2026-10-24

Manato Build Summary — ZZZ A-Rank Fire Rupture

✓ Verified buildT1.5 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026

The best Manato build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.3) 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 Oct 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 = CRIT DMG and HP% on substats.

Level Core Skill first, then Chain Attack, 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) — Oct 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: Core Skill > 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: 2026-10-24

Manato Build FAQ

quick answers

What 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: Core Skill > 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 Oct 2026 tier list places Manato in Zenless Zone Zero at T1.5 as a Crit DPS.