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Nekomata
Zenless Zone Zero

Nekomata build

Equipment options · Main stats · Team examples

Your build plan

For Nekomata, compare Steel Cushion while keeping the recommended CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK% · PEN Ratio% > ATK% > Physical DMG% · ATK% setup fixed. A weapon or set change is easier to judge when you do not also change the team and skill timing.

Equipment options

8 options

Start with equipment you can actually obtain. These are alternative recommendations, not pieces to equip together. Refinement, set size and team restrictions change the result.

W-Engines

Steel Cushion
Steel Cushion(S 5 )
Steel Cushion
Steel Cushion(S 1 )
Heartstring Nocturne
Heartstring Nocturne(S 1 )
Cordis Germina
Cordis Germina(S 1 )
+2 options
Severed Innocence
Severed Innocence(S 1 )
Starlight Engine
Starlight Engine(S 5 )

Drive Disc sets

Woodpecker Electro
Woodpecker Electro( 4 -PC)
Puffer Electro
Puffer Electro( 4 -PC)

Main stats

Use the slot recommendations to make your first functional setup. When several stats are listed, choose the one that fills the gap in your current team rather than mixing every option.

Disk 4CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% = ATK%
Disk 5PEN Ratio% > ATK% > Physical DMG%
Disk 6ATK%
Substats

CRIT RATE (Until 100%) >= CRIT DMG = ATK% > PEN = ATK

Skill priority

Follow the skill order below for your next upgrade. Compare one rank at a time, and keep the same team and enemy so equipment changes do not hide the result.

Dodge > Chain Attack > Special Attack > Basic Attack > Assist

Abilities

Check ability names and unlock information against your current game form. Level, upgrades and variants can change skills.

Core Passive Stealthy Paws

Core Passive Stealthy Paws

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Lv. 1

ParameterValueCondition markers
Parameter30%when · DMG
Parameter40swhen · DMG
Energy40upon entering · Energy
Energy1while · maximum · up to · Energy
Parameter60while · maximum · up to · Energy
Energy40when · per · after · Energy
Energy30per · after · Energy
Energy40when · Energy
Scaling / ATK30%per · Physical DMG · DMG · ATK
Parameter20when · Chain Attack · Energy
Parameter10when · Chain Attack · Energy
Chain Attack5when · Chain Attack · Energy
Additional Ability Catwalk

Additional Ability Catwalk

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
DMG35%on hit · DMG
times2up to
Parameter30sup to

Cat's Gratitude

Basic Attack: Kitty Slash

Basic Attack: Kitty Slash

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
Parameter5up to · Physical DMG · DMG
Basic Attack: Crimson Blade

Basic Attack: Crimson Blade

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
hits3Basic Attack
Dodge: Disappearing Tail

Dodge: Disappearing Tail

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
Energy40per · after · Energy
Energy30if · per · after · Energy
Dodge Counter: Fluffy Piercing Claw

Dodge Counter: Fluffy Piercing Claw

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
Energy40after · Energy
Dodge: Can't Touch Me-ow~

Dodge: Can't Touch Me-ow~

Dash Attack: Over Here!

Dash Attack: Over Here!

Dodge Counter: Phantom Claws

Dodge Counter: Phantom Claws

Special Attack: Surprise Attack

Special Attack: Surprise Attack

EX Special Attack: Super Surprise Attack!

EX Special Attack: Super Surprise Attack!

Chain Attack: Claw Swipe

Chain Attack: Claw Swipe

Ultimate: Claw Smash

Ultimate: Claw Smash

Assist Follow-Up: Shadow Strike

Assist Follow-Up: Shadow Strike

Defensive Assist: Desperate Defense

Defensive Assist: Desperate Defense

Quick Assist: Cat's Paw

Quick Assist: Cat's Paw

Bird Hunter

Ability type / unlock: Mindscape 1

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
Parameter16%when

Cat & Mouse

Ability type / unlock: Mindscape 2

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
Parameter25%Energy

Curious Left Tail

Ability type / unlock: Mindscape 3

Sharpen Claws

Ability type / unlock: Mindscape 4

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
Parameter7%when · each · up to · CRIT Rate
Parameter15swhen · each · up to · CRIT Rate
times2when · each · up to · CRIT Rate

Lucky Right Tail

Ability type / unlock: Mindscape 5

Predator Lineage

Ability type / unlock: Mindscape 6

Skill parameters

Check the selected level and any upgrade requirements. Separate values can belong to different targets, triggers or phases; they do not necessarily apply together. These tables summarize numerical parameters, while some effects still require a complete gameplay explanation.

Displayed version

ParameterValueCondition markers
Parameter18%when · up to · DMG · CRIT DMG · Chain Attack
times3when · up to · DMG · CRIT DMG · Chain Attack

Displayed stats

Nekomata Stats at level 60 (including Core passive bonuses).

HP 7560
DEF 587
ATK 910
CRIT Rate 19.4 %
CRIT DMG 50 %
PEN Ratio 0 %
Impact 92
Anomaly Mastery 97
Anomaly Proficiency 96
Energy Regen 1.2

Team examples

A lineup is a starting point: check that each teammate is available and that your team can repeat its resource cycle. Replacing a unit also changes buff timing and defensive coverage.

GACHABUILDS

Test your setup

Balance critical rate with critical damage. A large damage number is less useful when critical hits are inconsistent; evaluate the complete setup rather than a single item.

Choose one option, run the same encounter twice, and change one variable. Record whether the next rotation starts on time and whether the team survives without losing its damage window.

Checked · 2026-10-13 · Patch 3.1

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