Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Kitty Slash
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 DMG
- 5-Hit Combo
- RNG Repeat
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.
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Strengths & Weaknesses
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) — Oct 2026
Skills
13 skillsBasic Attack
2 skillsBasic AttackHold Attack
Basic Attack: Crimson Blade
Hold during the first 3 hits of Nekomata's Basic Attack to activate. Slashes enemies in front and passes through them, dealing Physical DMG. Upon activation, there is a 33.33% chance to repeat this attack 3 times.
- Physical DMG
- Pass-Through
- RNG Repeat
Dodge
3 skillsDodge
Dodge: Can't Touch Me-ow~
A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Invulnerable
Dash Attack
Dash Attack: Over Here!
Press during a dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
- Physical DMG
Dodge Counter
Dodge Counter: Phantom Claws
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Physical DMG
- Invulnerable
- Perfect Dodge
Assist
3 skillsQuick Assist
Quick Assist: Cat's Paw
When the active character is launched, press to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Physical DMG
- Invulnerable
Defensive Assist
Defensive Assist: Desperate Defense
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Daze
- Invulnerable
- Parry
Assist Follow-Up
Assist Follow-Up: Shadow Strike
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Physical DMG
- Invulnerable
Special Attack
2 skillsSpecial Attack
Special Attack: Surprise Attack
Unleashes a downward strike, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
- Physical DMG
- Anti-Interrupt
EX Special Attack
EX Special Attack: Super Surprise Attack!
With enough Energy, press to activate. Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Physical DMG
- Invulnerable
- Energy
Chain Attack & Ultimate
2 skills
Chain Attack
Chain Attack: Claw Swipe
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a powerful slash at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Physical DMG
- Invulnerable
- AoE
Ultimate
Ultimate: Claw Smash
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Unleashes powerful slashes at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Physical DMG
- Invulnerable
- AoE
Core Passive
1 skillCore Passive
Core Passive: Stealthy Paws
When Nekomata's Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases for 6s — scaling with Core Skill level: 35% (Lv.1) → 40% (Lv.2) → 45% (Lv.3) → 50% (Lv.4) → 55% (Lv.5) → 60% (Lv.6).
- Physical DMG
- Dodge Counter
- Quick Assist
- Passive
Mindscape Cinema
6 unlocks
- C1
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.
- C2
Cat & Mouse
When there's only one enemy on the field and Nekomata is in combat, her Energy Generation Rate is increased by 25%. Cats always prefer to toy with their prey. If there's only one mouse left in combat — that's Nekomata's play time.
- C3
Curious Left Tail
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 According to the legends of the old civilization, each tail represents one of a cat's many lives, with years of wisdom and experience stored within... Even if that's not true, the experience Nekomata has gained on the streets certainly is.
- C4
Sharpen Claws
When Nekomata uses her EX Special Attack, her CRIT Rate increases by 7% for 15s, stacking up to 2 times, with each stack's duration calculated separately. "Gimme more, gimme MORE! I can eat 'em all~" Her eyes sparkle as she licks the back of her paws.
- C5
Lucky Right Tail
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 According to the legends of the old civilization, each tail represents one of a cat's many lives, with years of wisdom and experience stored within... Sometimes Nekomata wonders to herself: if she is lucky enough to keep surviving, will she eventually grow another tail?
- C6
Predator Lineage
When Nekomata launches a Chain Attack or uses her Ultimate, her CRIT DMG increases by 18%, stacking up to 3 times. The effect expires when she's no longer in combat. This effect reaches maximum stacks immediately upon defeating an enemy. "When a feline Thiren gets positive reinforcement from aggressive behavior, their latent animalistic tendencies emerge. Fortunately, these tendencies aren't permanent..." — Excerpt from the Handbook of Incomplete Research on Feline Thirens