The Best Build and Team of Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero

Nekomata is currently the best main DPS physical agent in Zenless Zone Zero. She attacks by using very fast, but close ranged attacks, and mainly deals with enemies one on one, with the exception of her chain / ultimate attack. She deals more damage upon executing a perfect dodge or attacking stunned enemies and has high base crit rate to help her deal more damage. To top it off, she has a built-in mechanic with her basic attack that allows her to quickly get behind her enemy, allowing for easy setups with Steel Cushion, or to avoid attacks.

This article will show you the most detailed guide of the best build and team of Nekomata, and if you still don’t have Nekomata, consider to top up Zenless Zone Zero to obtain this powerful agent.

Best W-Engines for Nekomata

S  Steel Cushion	1st Best Impact: Increases Physical DMG by 20%. After equipped, DMG increases by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind. Steel Cushion is the best W-Engine for Nekomata and you can top up ZZZ in order to get it and unlock the full potential of Nekomata.
S  The Brimstone	2nd Best Impact: Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the ATK increases by 3.5% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
A  Starlight Engine	3rd Best Impact: Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases ATK by 12% for 12s.
A  Cannon Rotor	3rd Best Impact: Increases ATK by 7.5%. Landing a critical hit on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG. This effect can trigger once every 8s.

Best Disc Drives + Stats in Nekomata Best Build

Woodpecker Electro*4 Fanged Metal*2	1st Best Woodpecker Electro 2-pcs: Increases CRIT Rate by 8%. 4-pcs: When a Basic Attack/EX Special Attack/Dodge Counter triggers a CRIT, gain a stack of 16% CRIT DMG increase for 5s. The duration of each stack is independent of the others. Fanged Metal 2-pcs: Increases Physical DMG by 10%.
Puffer Electro *4 Woodpecker Electro *2	2nd Best Puffer Electro 2-pcs: Increases ATK by 10%. 4-pcs: Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases ATK by 15% for 12s. Woodpecker Electro 2-pcs: Increases CRIT Rate by 8%.
Main stats	IV. CRIT Rate% or CRIT DMG V. Physical DMG or PEN Ratio VI. ATK

Nekomata’s Skill Priority

Skill	Priority
Basic Attack	★★★★★ Nekomata’s Basic Attacks are her consistent source of damage, so max this Skill out first.
Dodge	★★★★☆ Nekomata’s Dodge Counter is one of her sources of damage, so max this out after her Basic Attack.
Assist	★★★☆☆ Nekomata’s Assist Skill allows her to deal some damage and also increases her own DMG thanks to her Core Passive, but it’s less of a priority than her Basic Attack and Dodge Skills.
Special Attack	★★☆☆☆ Nekomata’s Special Attack does quite a bit of damage, but it’s less of a priority than her other Skills.
Chain Attack	★★★★☆ Nekomata’s Chain Attack and Ultimate deal burst damage, so max this out after maxing her other key skills.
Core Skill	★★★★★ Nekomata’s Core Passive increases the DMG boost she gets when her Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy. Max this out since this is a big DMG boost for her.

Best Bangboo for Nekomata

The most recommended Bangboo for Nekomata is Avocaboo, and its key trait are:

• Specializes in HP recovery.
• If the team has at least 1 Support character, Active Skill recovers more HP and also gains 3 additional charges.

Optimal Team of Nekomata

Nekomata F2P Team

Nekomata is the Attack character of the team and acts as the main DPS. Anby inflicts Daze and can Shock enemies while Nicole can reduce the enemies’ DEF and gather them in one place. They also activate all of their Core Passives. This team is extremely powerful and use ZZZ Monochrome wisely to collect all these agents.

Nekomata Stun Team

Lycaon can easily inflict a massive amount of Daze through his Basic Attack. Nicole can reduce the enemies’ DEF and then Nekomata can freely deal massive damage with her abilities while the enemy is Stunned.

Summary

In conclusion, mastering Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero requires a strategic approach to her build and team composition. By following this detailed guide provided, you can ensure that Nekomata delivers maximum damage output, making her an indispensable agent in any battle. Whether you’re a free-to-play enthusiast or looking to optimize your gaming experience, this guide equips you with the knowledge to make Nekomata the centerpiece of your formidable team.