Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ): Skills, Talents and Banners

Bryson Maddock

Bryson Maddock

Here is a guide to the popular Zenless Zone Zero Agent, Nekomata.

Nekomata (also known as Nekomiya Mana), is easily one of the best playable characters in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). Given an S-rank, this character is considered extremely energetic with a mysterious side about her too. But what about all her skills, talents and banners?

Here is a guide on Nekomata, the popular character in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ).

Guide to Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)

It is no secret that Nekomata is one of the better characters to play as in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). Apart of the Cunning Hares Faction, this Agent is not to be trifled with.

With many different skills and talents, Nekomata clears when it comes to a lot of her abilities. The character does take some skill, though, to perfect.

Let's get started by looking at her skills.

Skills

Nekomata's combat skills come well-equipped. The Agent's base stats are already on par with many of the other characters within the game, and quite a few of her moves can be considered deadly on the battlefield.

Nekomata base stats:

Skill
Stats
HP512
ATK111
DEF55
Impact100
CRIT Rate5%
Crit DMG50%
PEN Ratio0%
PEN0
Energy Recovery2
Nekomata base stats

With many different moves, Nekomata's playstyle can be difficult to combat. Here are all her skills and attacks (all information taken from Zenless Zone Zero Wiki).

Basic Attacks

Nekomata has two Basic Attacks, Kitty Slash and Crimson Blade, Both deal physical damage to the opponent. While these are considered her weaker moves, they still do quite a bit of damage.

Kitty Slash stats

Damage Multipliers:

  • 1st Move DMG Multiplier: 36.3%
  • 2nd Move DMG Multiplier: 41.4%
  • 3rd Move DMG Multiplier: 48.4%
  • 4th Move DMG Multiplier: 105.2%
  • 5th Move DMG Multiplier: 91.1%

Stagger Multipliers:

  • 1st Move Stagger Multiplier: 36.3%
  • 2nd Move Stagger Multiplier: 37.3%
  • 3rd Move Stagger Multiplier: 40.6%
  • 4th Move Stagger Multiplier: 86.5%
  • 5th Move Stagger Multiplier: 67.5%

Energy Recovery:

  • 1st Move Energy Recovery: 1
  • 2nd Move Energy Recovery: 1
  • 3rd Move Energy Recovery: 1
  • 4th Move Energy Recovery: 2
  • 5th Move Energy Recovery: 67.5%

Crimson Blade stats

Damage Multiplier:

  • 74.9%

Stagger Multiplier:

  • 62.4%

Energy Recovery:

  • 1

Special Attacks

Nekomata's Special Attacks in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) can deal massive amounts of physical damage, separating her from a lot of other Agents. These moves tend to use up extra energy when used. Here are all of her Special Attacks and their stats.

Surprise Attack

Damage Multiplier:

  • 88.4%

Stagger Multiplier:

  • 97.2%

Super Suprise Attack!

Damage Multiplier:

  • 436.7%

Stagger Multiplier:

  • 608%

Energy Cost:

  • 40

Dodge

While Nekomata's Dodge attack does not have any stats or inflict any damage, it does make her invulnerable during its use, letting her dash across the playfield. Still, there are a few attacks that go along with Dodge that do damage to the opponent.

Both Dodge attacks, when done successfully, inflict physical damage upon an opponent. Here are there stats.

Dash Attack: Over Here!

Damage Multiplier:

  • 28.6%

Stagger Multiplier:

  • 28.6%

Energy Recovery:

  • 1

Dodge Counter: Phantom Claws

Damage Multiplier:

  • 227.1%

Stagger Multiplier:

  • 213.4%

Energy Recovery:

  • 1

Combo Attacks

Combo Attacks are triggered when a character hits a specific combo. Nekomata has three Combo Attacks, all of which do an incredible amount of physical damage. Here are their stats.

Combo Attack: Claw Swipe

Damage Multiplier:

  • 413.5%

Stagger Multiplier:

  • 149.3%

Ultimate: Claw Smash

Damage Multiplier:

  • 1221.5%

Stagger Multiplayer:

  • 263.4%

Assist Attack: Cat's Paw

While this is an Assist Attack, it is also a Combo Attack.

Damage Multiplayer:

  • 227.1%

Stagger Multiplayer:

  • 213.4%

Energy Recovery:

  • 1

Talents

Nekomata also has many talents. The Agent's abilities help her stand out, making her an exciting character to play as.

Nekomata's talents in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ):

Number
Name
Description
No. 1
Sharpen Claws
Gain 6% CRIT chance for every enemy defeated in combat, stacking up to 30% and resetting at the end of combat.
No. 2
Backstabber
Deals 30% more damage if Nekomata's EX Special Attack hits an enemy from behind.
No. 3
Cat & Mouse
Nekomata's Energy recovers 20% faster when only one enemy remains in combat.
No. 4
Predator Lineage
Nekomata gains 20% CRIT DMG.
She gains an additional 40% CRIT DMG for 10 seconds when killing an additional enemy with a Combo or Ultimate Attack.
Nekomata's talents in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)

How to pull from Banners

Nekomata is a permanent character within Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), meaning she can be pulled quite easily.

Those looking to acquire the Agent can do so by pulling her from the Standard Banner, Star-Studded Cast Signal Search, at a standard rate.

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