Nekomata is a formidable S-Rank Physical character introduced at the launch of Zenless Zone Zero . Despite her small stature, this member of the Cunning Hares packs a powerful punch. This guide delves into Nekomata’s kit, detailing her skills, talents, and the materials needed for her ascension in ZZZ.
S-Rank Physical Character in Zenless Zone Zero
Nekomata Demara is a standard Agent in ZZZ, obtainable through the Standard Banner. As an S-Rank Physical Attack character, she excels at dealing substantial damage, particularly to stunned enemies, making her a crucial asset in any team.
Ascension Materials
To fully ascend Nekomata, you will need the following materials:
- Basic Offense Certification Seal x4
- Advanced Offense Certification Seal x32
- Pioneer’s Certification Seal x30
- Dennies x800,000
Skill Materials
Maximizing Nekomata’s skills requires these resources:
- Basic Physical Chip x10
- Advanced Physical Chip x30
- Specialized Physical Chip x100
- Hamster Cage Pass x1
- Dennies x1,000,000
For her Core Skills, the following materials are necessary:
- Higher Dimensional Data – Newborn Dullahan x59
- Source Code – Tempest of Madness x9
- Dennies x400,000
Nekomata’s Skills
Basic Attacks
- Kitty Slash: Delivers up to 5 slashes, inflicting Physical damage.
- Crimson Blade: Hold the Basic Attack button during the first three hits of Kitty Slash to execute this attack, slashing through enemies and dealing Physical damage.
Defensive Skills
- Can’t Touch Me-ow~: Grants invulnerability while dodging.
- Phantom Claws: Executes a dodge counter, slashing enemies and providing invulnerability during the move.
Offensive Skills
- Over Here!: A dash attack that slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical damage.
- Surprise Attack: A downward strike that increases anti-interrupt level while dealing Physical damage.
- Super Surprise Attack!: An enhanced special attack delivering massive Physical damage with invulnerability.
- Claw Swipe: A chain attack that delivers an upward slash in a large area, dealing massive Physical damage and providing invulnerability.
- Claw Smash: An ultimate attack that slashes a large area, dealing massive Physical damage and ignoring 10% of the target’s DMG RES. Invulnerability is granted during the move.
Nekomata’s Talents
Core Passive: Stealthy Catwalk
- Enhances Basic and Dash Attacks when using Special, EX Special, Chain, or Ultimate attacks.
- Increases bullet damage by 8% and generates 0.04 additional Energy per enemy hit.
Additional Abilities
- Catwalk: When another squad member shares the same Attribute or Faction, Nekomata’s next EX Special Attack’s damage increases by 35%, stacking up to 2 times.
- Cats Paw: Reactive assist that slashes enemies and grants invulnerability.
- Desperate Defense: A defensive assist that parries enemy attacks, inflicting massive Daze and providing invulnerability.
- Shadow Strike: An assist follow-up that charges and slashes enemies, granting invulnerability.
Nekomata’s Talents
Cat & Mouse
- Increases the damage and Attribute Buildup of EX Special Attack by 15%. For every additional 0.1s of charging, the energy field’s duration increases.
Bird Hunter
- Boosts Energy Generation Rate by 25% for Basic and Dash Attacks when they hit an enemy.
Curious Left Tail and Lucky Right Tail
- Both talents increase all skill levels by +2.
Sharpen Claws
- Enlarges the radius of the energy field generated by EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate by 3m.
Predator Lineage
- Reduces the target’s Attribute Anomaly RES by 2.5% for 12s when energy fields deal damage, stacking up to 20 times.
That covers Nekomata’s kit, skills, talents, and ascension materials in ZZZ. Zenless Zone Zero is available on PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and PC. Dive into the game and try your luck at obtaining Nekomata through the Standard Banner free draws!
