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Zenless Zone Zero

Nekomata Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero

A-Rank Physical Attack · Prydwen T1 · Version 3.3 · Updated

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

RoleA-Rank Physical AttackBest W-EngineSteel CushionDrive DiscWoodpecker Electro 4pcTop substatCRIT Rate (Until 100%)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 2026-10-24.

Best Drive Discs

4-Piece

1
Woodpecker Electro
4pc

Woodpecker Electro

2
Puffer Electro
4pc

Puffer Electro

2-Piece

Puffer Electro
2pc

Puffer Electro

Branch & Blade Song
2pc

Branch & Blade Song

Fanged Metal
2pc

Fanged Metal

Astral Voice
2pc

Astral Voice

Woodpecker Electro
2pc

Woodpecker Electro

Main Stats

Disc 44
CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK%

CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK%

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

PEN Ratio% > ATK% > Physical DMG%

Disc 66
ATK%

ATK%

Substat Priority

#1
CRIT Rate

CRIT Rate

#2

= CRIT DMG = ATK%

#3
PEN = ATK

PEN = ATK

Skill Priority

1
Core Skill

Core Skill

2
Dodge

Dodge

3
Chain Attack

Chain Attack

4
Special Attack

Special Attack

5
Basic Attack

Basic Attack

6
Assist

Assist

Best Teams

Main DPSDialyn + Sunna
Nekomata
★

Nekomata

Main DPS

+
Dialyn

Dialyn

Stun

+
Sunna

Sunna

Support

Main DPSSeed + Dialyn
Nekomata
★

Nekomata

Main DPS

+
Seed

Seed

Sub DPS

+
Dialyn

Dialyn

Stun

Main DPSNorma + Sunna
Nekomata
★

Nekomata

Main DPS

+
Norma

Norma

Stun

+
Sunna

Sunna

Support

Nekomata team guideView →

Build Summary

Nekomata Build Summary — ZZZ A-Rank Physical Attack

✓ Verified buildT1 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026

The best Nekomata build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.3) is Steel Cushion with Woodpecker Electro 4-piece and Puffer Electro 2-piece, CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK% / PEN Ratio% > ATK% > Physical DMG% / ATK% main stats. Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list ranks Nekomata T1.

The best W-Engine for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero is Steel Cushion — 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. If you don't have it, Heartstring Nocturne, Cordis Germina, Severed Innocence, Starlight Engine are solid alternatives.

For Drive Discs, run 4-piece Woodpecker Electro with 2-piece Puffer Electro, using Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK%, Disk 5 — PEN Ratio% > ATK% > Physical DMG%, Disk 6 — ATK% as main stats, and prioritise CRIT Rate (Until 100%) and = CRIT DMG = ATK% on substats.

Level Core Skill first, then Dodge, Chain Attack, Special Attack, Basic Attack, Assist.

The best Nekomata team (Dialyn + Sunna) pairs Nekomata with Dialyn, Sunna. SD Rank 176 — App. rate 0.07% | Avg. time 28,468

Role
A-Rank Physical Attack
Tier List Rank
T1 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026
Faction
Cunning Hares
Best W-Engine
Steel Cushion
Alternative W-Engines
Heartstring Nocturne, Cordis Germina, Severed Innocence, Starlight Engine
Best Disc Sets
Woodpecker Electro (4pc) + Puffer Electro (2pc)
Alternative Disc Sets
Puffer Electro, Branch & Blade Song, Fanged Metal, Astral Voice, Woodpecker Electro
Main Stats
Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK%, Disk 5 — PEN Ratio% > ATK% > Physical DMG%, Disk 6 — ATK%
Substats Priority
CRIT Rate (Until 100%) > = CRIT DMG = ATK% > PEN = ATK
Skill Priority
Core Skill > Dodge > Chain Attack > Special Attack > Basic Attack > Assist
Best Team — Dialyn + Sunna
Nekomata + Dialyn + Sunna
Other Teams
Seed + Dialyn · Norma + Sunna
Release Date
2024-07-04
Last Updated
2026-10-24

Nekomata Build FAQ

What is the best W-Engine for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best W-Engine for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero is Steel Cushion. 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.

What is the best Drive Disc set for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best Drive Disc build for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero is 4-piece Woodpecker Electro with 2-piece Puffer Electro.

What are the best main stats for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero?

Main stat priority for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero: Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK%; Disk 5 — PEN Ratio% > ATK% > Physical DMG%; Disk 6 — ATK%.

What is the substat priority for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero?

Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero prioritizes CRIT Rate (Until 100%) > = CRIT DMG = ATK% > PEN = ATK substats.

What is the skill priority for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero?

Skill upgrade priority for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero: Core Skill > Dodge > Chain Attack > Special Attack > Basic Attack > Assist.

What is the best team for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best team for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero pairs Nekomata with Dialyn and Sunna. SD Rank 176 — App. rate 0.07% | Avg. time 28,468

What tier is Nekomata in the ZZZ tier list?

Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list places Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero at T1 as a Crit DPS.