Nekomata Skills, Kit and Mindscapes
Introduction — Nekomata
Nekomata is an S-Rank Physical Attack DPS Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Our Nekomiya Mana guide and best builds cover everything you need to know about Nekomata's best builds, including skills, drive discs, team compositions and more. To learn more about Nekomata, use the tabs above to switch to our build information for Nekomata or her team compositions.
Nekomata belongs to the Cunning Hares Faction alongside other characters such as Nicole Demara, Anby Demara and Billy Kid.
"The best mackerel is always the one you haven't eaten yet~" — Nekomiya
Mana An extremely energetic girl whose mischievous side sees her play the
occasional trick, though only occasionally~ Incredibly curious, with a real
love for mackerel.
Get to know her, and you'll find she's hiding something
behind that cheerful exterior.
Nekomata Character Demo - "An Offer you Can't Refuse"
Banner Availability & How to Pull Nekomata
Nekomata is available on any Character Banner when losing the 50/50 or available as one of the Stable Channel options.
After 300 Signal Searches in the Stable Channel, Additional Recruitment will be available allowing you to guarantee Nekomata.
Nekomata's Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Great Physical DPS with AoE capabilities.- Fast-paced dodge-focused gameplay that allows you to deal more damage if you are skillful with dodges.
- Low Energy costs for their EX Special Attack.
Weaknesses
While being an S-Rank DPS, there are many other Physical DPS in the game already making her a less valuable pull compared to other characters.- Core Passive Stealthy Paws requires constant use of Dodge Counters and Quick Assists due to the passive's quick cooldown.
Nekomata's Core Passives
When Nekomata's Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases by 60% for 6s.
When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:
After any character inflicts Assault, increases the DMG of Nekomata's next EX Special Attack by 35%, stacking up to 2 times.
Nekomata's Skills
Basic Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes up to 5 slashes, dealing Physical DMG.
On the last hit, there is a 33.33% chance to repeat this hit 3 times.
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.
Dodge Attacks
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Press during a dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
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.
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes a downward strike, dealing Physical DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
With enough Energy, press 
to activate:
Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attacks
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.
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.
Nekomata's Mindscapes
When Nekomata hits an enemy from behind, she ignores 16% of her target's Physical RES. If the enemy is Stunned, all Nekomata's attacks against them are considered back attacks.
When there's only one enemy on the field and Nekomata is in combat, her Energy Generation Rate is increased by 25%.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
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 being calculated separately.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
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 gains maximum stacks immediately on defeating an enemy.
Changelog
- 19 Nov. 2025: Overhauled with 2.3.
- 16 Sep. 2025: Reviewed for 2.2.
- 16 Jul. 2025: Reviewed for 2.1.
- 05 Jun. 2025: Reviewed and updated for 2.0.
- 05 Dec. 2024: Reviewed and updated for 1.3.
- 12 Oct. 2024: Reviewed and updated for 1.2.
- 13 Aug. 2024: Reviewed and updated for 1.1.
- 07 Jul. 2024: Full Guide Released.
- 15 Jun. 2024: Page added.
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