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Nekomata full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Physical Attack agent
Cunning Hares

Cunning Hares

Nekomata

A-Rank
Physical
Attack
RoleA-Rank Physical AttackBest W-EngineSteel CushionDrive DiscPuffer Electro 4pcTop substatCRIT RATE
1

Best W-Engines

Steel CushionS
BiSSteel CushionS1

With Pawpad Ambush on Potential Unlock, every attack counts as a Back Attack, so Nekomata's Signature runs at full effect permanently. Its Base ATK is lower than limited alternatives, but the large DMG% gains still put it ahead as her go-to choice.

Usage 89.85%Shiyu 32264DA 34109
100%
Heartstring NocturneS
AltHeartstring NocturneS1

Evelyn's Signature is a generic stat stick, but the CRIT Rate mainstat and unconditional CRIT DMG make it a competitive limited option for Nekomata. It still trails her own Signature.

Usage 2.64%Shiyu 35253DA 33330
99.64%
Cordis GerminaS
AltCordis GerminaS1

Seed's Signature brings high CRIT Rate that makes building Nekomata much easier. Its DEF Ignore doesn't apply to Dodge Counters but is still a real gain, and it performs above its listed value alongside other DEF Shred sources such as Nicole or Sunna M1.

Usage 0.43%Shiyu 0DA 0
96.62%
Severed InnocenceS
AltSevered InnocenceS1

Soldier 0 - Anby's Signature is a generic stat stick packed with a very high amount of CRIT DMG. Keeping 2 stacks requires the occasional regular Special, but the long duration makes upkeep easy.

Usage 0.56%Shiyu 26713DA 21039
92.97%
Starlight EngineA
BudgetStarlight EngineS5

Nekomata's best A-Rank. The Combat ATK% buff is always welcome, and since her Potential Unlock lets her Dodge Counter even during stun, it can stay active for most of the fight. Activate the buff before stun starts if you plan to use her enhanced Dodge Counter later.

87.23%

Percentages are full-team damage calculations relative to the best W-Engine at S1 (100%) — team used: Dialyn (Yesterday Calls) + Sunna (Thoughtbop). Calc data via Prydwen, 2026-08-23.

2

Best Drive Discs

4-Piece

1
Puffer Electro
4pc

Puffer Electro

2
Woodpecker Electro
4pc

Woodpecker Electro

2-Piece

Woodpecker Electro
2pc

Woodpecker Electro

Branch & Blade Song
2pc

Branch & Blade Song

Fanged Metal
2pc

Fanged Metal

Astral Voice
2pc

Astral Voice

Puffer Electro
2pc

Puffer Electro

3

Main Stats

Disc 44
CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%

CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%

Disc 55
PEN Ratio% >= Physical DMG% = ATK%

PEN Ratio% >= Physical DMG% = ATK%

Disc 66
ATK%

ATK%

4

Substat Priority

#1
CRIT RATE

CRIT RATE

#2
CRIT DMG

CRIT DMG

#3
ATK%

ATK%

#4
PEN

PEN

#5
ATK

ATK

5

Skill Priority

1
Special Attack

Special Attack

2
Chain Attack

Chain Attack

3
Basic Attack

Basic Attack

4
Dodge

Dodge

5
Assist

Assist

6

Best Teams

Strengths

  • +Mobile Physical DPS with strong behind-enemy bonus DMG synergy
  • +Good anti-interrupt and mobility tools for consistent damage uptime
  • +Fanged Metal 4pc provides Physical DMG + Assault bonus naturally

Weaknesses

  • Outclassed by newer Physical DPS agents in later patches
  • Behind-enemy bonus is inconsistent against large bosses or multi-target
Prydwen T1 (Crit DPS) — Aug 2026

Skills

Unleashes up to 5 slashes, dealing Physical DMG. On the last hit, there is a 33.33% chance to repeat this hit 3 times.

Physical DMG5-Hit ComboRNG Repeat
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Bird Hunter

When Nekomata hits an enemy from behind, she ignores 16% of her target's Physical RES. If the enemy is Stunned, all of Nekomata's attacks against them are considered back attacks. While Nekomata lacks strength due to her small size, she has the perceptiveness and agility required to locate her enemies' weaknesses and strike right where it hurts most.

Skill Upgrade Priority

1Special AttackSpecial AttackPriority
2Chain AttackChain Attack
3Basic AttackBasic Attack
4DodgeDodge
5AssistAssist

Advancement Materials

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Material costs & farming routes

Skill Materials

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