Nekomiya Mana (Nekomata) is a playable character in the action RPG Zenless Zone Zero. This article examines her unique abilities and combat style, providing an overview of her skill set and potential roles within a team composition.
| Agent Name | Nekomiya Mana (Nekomata) |
| Rarity | S-Rank |
| Attribute | Physical |
| Specialty | Attack |
| Type | Slash |
| Birthday | Jul 30 |
| Height | 148 cm |
| Gender | Female |
| Faction | Cunning Hares |
| English VA | Alice Himora |
| Chinese VA | 花玲 (Hua Ling) |
| Japanese VA | 原紗友里 (Hara Sayuri) |
| Korean VA | 이보희 (Lee Bo-hee) |
| Signature W-Engine | Steel Cushion |
| Version Released | 1.0 |
Agent Skills
Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Kitty Slash
Press Basic Attack 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.
Basic Attack: Crimson Blade
Hold Basic Attack 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
Dodge: Can’t Touch Me-ow~
Press Dodge to dodge:
A rapid dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Over Here!
Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Phantom Claws
Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist
Quick Assist: Cat’s Paw
When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Desperate Defense
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate.
Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Shadow Strike
Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack
Special Attack: Surprise Attack
Press Special Attack to activate:
Unleashes a downward strike, dealing Physical DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Super Surprise Attack!
With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate:
Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Chain Attack: Claw Swipe
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.
Ultimate: Claw Smash
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate:
Unleashes powerful slashes at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Core Skill
Core Passive: Stealthy Paws
When Nekomata’s Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases by 30% for 6s
Core Passive: Stealthy Paws
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.
Core Skill Enhancement
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Level |
Description |
|---|---|
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A |
CRIT Rate increases by 4.8% |
|
B |
Base ATK increases by 25 |
|
C |
CRIT Rate increases by 4.8% |
|
D |
Base ATK increases by 25 |
|
E |
CRIT Rate increases by 4.8% |
|
F |
Base ATK increases by 25 |
Mindscape Cinema
Bird Hunter
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 are considered back attacks.
While Nekomata lacks strength due to her small size, she has the perceptiveness and agility required to locate her enemies’ weaknesses and strike right where it hurts most.
Cat & Mouse
When there’s only one enemy on the field and Nekomata is in combat, her Energy Generation Rate is increased by 25%.
Cats always prefer to toy with their prey.
If there’s only one mouse left in combat — that’s Nekomata’s play time.
Curious Left Tail
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
According to the legends of the old civilization, each tail represents one of a cat’s many lives, with years of wisdom and experience stored within…
Even if that’s not true, the experience Nekomata has gained on the streets certainly is.
Sharpen Claws
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.
“Gimme more, gimme MORE! I can eat ’em all~”
Her eyes sparkle as she licks the back of her paws.
Lucky Right Tail
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
According to the legends of the old civilization, each tail represents one of a cat’s many lives, with years of wisdom and experience stored within… Sometimes Nekomata wonders to herself: If she is lucky enough to keep surviving, will she eventually grow another tail?
Predator Lineage
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.
“When a feline Thiren gets positive reinforcement from aggressive behavior, their latent animalistic tendencies emerge.
Fortunately, these tendencies aren’t permanent…”
— Excerpt from the Handbook of Incomplete Research on Feline Thirens
