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Nekomata is a fast-paced Attack Agent inZenless Zone Zerowho has the Physical attribute. This combination means she excels at getting up close and personal with her enemies to deal loads of damage, using attacks like Kitty Slash and Phantom Claws to swipe away their health. She’s also an excellent addition to any squad, as long as she’s got the best build, team, and W-Engine.
Just like her fellow Cunning Hares Faction member Billy Kid, Nekomata is an Attack Agent with very high damage potential. But whileBilly is a free starter character, Nekomata is an S-Rank Agent, which means unlocking her could take a while. If you’ve been lucky enough to pull her from a Signal Search, it’s time to learn how to play her and which teammates she pairs up best with.
Zenless Zone Zero: Bangboo Tier List
There are loads of Bangboo available in Zenless Zone Zero, so taking a look at the current tier list will help you discover the best for your team.
Best W-Engine For Nekomata In Zenless Zone Zero
Signature Steel Cushion
There’s always going to be an element of personal preference when choosing a build for your favorite character, butone of the best W-Engines for Nekomata is Steel Cushion. This is her signature W-Engine inZenless Zone Zero, which means it was made especially for her. Equipping it provides an immediate boost to Nekomata’s Base Attack as well as Crit Rate.
When put on an Attack Agent like Nekomata, the Metal Cat Claws ability is active. Not only will this increase Nekomata’s Physical Damage by 20% at base level, but it will also increase her Damage by 25% when attacking an enemy from behind. This is ideal for a speedy character like Nekomata, who should have no trouble giving enemies the slip by running and dodging.
If you’re struggling topull Steel Cushion from a Signal Searchor you just want to give something else a try, you can see some of Nekomata’s best W-Engines in the table below:
Steel Cushion
S
Increases Physical Damage by 20%. The equipper’s Damage increases by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind.
The Brimstone
Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper’s Attack increases by 3.5% for 8 seconds, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5 seconds. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Canon Rotor
A
Increases Attack by 7.5%. Landing a critical hit on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of Attack as Damage. This effect can trigger once every 8 seconds.
Best Drive Discs For Nekomata In Zenless Zone Zero
Hormone Punk & Woodpecker Electro
Just like her fellow Attack Agent and Cunning Hares member, thegun-toting Billy Kid, thebest Drive Discs for Nekomata are Hormone Punk and Woodpecker Electro. A 2-Piece Hormone Punk will increase your Attack by 10%, while a 4-Piece Hormone Punk will increase your Attack by 25% for eight seconds when you first enter combat or when you switch into combat.
Round this out with a 2-Piece Woodpecker Electro, and Nekomata’s Critical Hit Rate will be increased by 8%, which is a nice boost for any Agent to have. The effect of the 4-Piece Hormone Punk is especially useful, as Nekomata is a character that will be switched in often to take advantage of the support attacks or dazed state inflicted on enemies by her teammates.
Best Team For Nekomata In Zenless Zone Zero
Piper & Lucy Or Nicole & Anby
Two of the best teammates to use alongside Nekomata arePiper and Lucy. These two Agents both belong to the Sons of Calydon Faction, while Piper and Nekomata both share the Physical attribute, so everyone on this team will have their additional ability activated. In Nekomata’s case, that’s a 35% damage increase for her next EX Special Attack after Assault is inflicted on an enemy.
It’s also a good idea to have a Physical Bangboo on your team, such as Bangvolver or Amillion, to get the most out of Nekomata’s strengths inZZZ.
If you don’t have Piper and Lucy unlocked yet, another good option is to put Nekomata in a team withNicole and Anby. These two Cunning Hares Faction members are unlocked from the beginning of the game, so you don’t need to worry about pulling them from a Signal Search. All of them can activate each other’s additional ability, as they share the same Faction, while Nicole and Anby are great at setting enemies up to be attacked by Nekomata.
How To Play Nekomata In Zenless Zone Zero
Make The Most Of Her Attack Buffs
Nekomata is a fast-paced Physical Attack Agent who should be used as your squad’s main attacker to deal lots of damage at high speeds. You’ll want tounleash Dodge Counters or Quick Assists as often as possible, as both of these will activate Nekomata’s Core Passive, Stealthy Paws, providing a significant Damage increase for 6 seconds which can be invaluable.
If you’ve equipped Nekomata’s signature W-Engine, Steel Cushion, attempt to attack enemies from behind as often as possible to take advantage of the Damage increase it provides. Assuming you’ve teamed up with at least one other Physical Agent or a member of the Cunning Hares Faction, you shouldfocus on inflicting Assault, as Nekomata’s EX Special Attack will then deal extra Damage. This is where Piper comes in handy as a teammate, as they can work together to inflict Assault.
Nekomata is a fun character to play as inZenless Zone Zero. She’s speedy, can dish out loads of damage, and has a flashy Ultimate that attacks multiple enemies at once. With the right build, she’ll make a great addition to your squad.
