Nekomata

Nekomiya Mana

Physical

Attack

Slash

Cunning Hares

Best Nekomata Build Guide

Written by Phạm Ngọc Bảo Châu · Updated 6 Oct 2026

Playstyle Overview

Nekomata is an S-Rank Physical Attack Agent from the Standard Banner: easy to get, yet she keeps up with many limited Agents. Her Core Passive grants 30% DMG after her Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits.

After her Potential Unlock, all her attacks count as back attacks and she gains an enhanced Dodge Counter you can use even during Stun; her damage is packed into EX Specials, Chain Attacks, Ultimates and that counter. Dialyn is her best partner because she converts Chain Attacks into Ultimates. The downsides: she needs a lot of CRIT Rate, it's hard to save enough resources for multiple enhanced counters, and she relies on Mindscapes and W-Engine dupes.

Best W-Engines

Steel Cushion

ATK 684 · CRIT Rate 24%

Her signature and the most used option: after her Potential Unlock all her attacks count as back attacks, so the full effect is always active. Its Base ATK is lower than limited engines, but the large DMG bonus keeps it on top. As a Standard engine, its effects double at S5, where it pulls far ahead.

Metal Cat Claws ›

Increases Physical DMG by 20%. The equipper's DMG increases by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Heartstring Nocturne

ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%

A stat stick with a CRIT Rate main stat and unconditional CRIT DMG. It holds up well among limited engines but still sits behind Steel Cushion.

String & Melody ›

CRIT DMG increases by 50%. When the equipper enters the battlefield, or activates a Chain Attack or Ultimate, they gain 1 stack of Heartstring. Each stack of Heartstring allows the equipper's Chain Attack and Ultimate to ignore 12.5% of the target's Fire RES, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Cordis Germina

ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%

Its high CRIT Rate makes her much easier to build. The DEF ignore doesn't apply to Dodge Counters but is still a notable gain, and it gets better with other DEF shred sources like Nicole or M1 Sunna.

Sprouting Core ›

Increases CRIT Rate by 15%. When the equipper deals DMG with a Basic Attack or EX Special Attack, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's Electric DMG by 12.5% up to 2 stacks. Each stack lasts 40s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Can trigger once per use of a skill. At 2 stacks, the wearer's Basic Attack and Ultimate DMG ignore 20% of enemy DEF.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Severed Innocence

ATK 713 · CRIT DMG 48%

A stat stick packed with CRIT DMG; it needs occasional Special Attacks to keep stacks, but the long duration makes that easy.

Tranquil Blossom ›

CRIT DMG is increased by 30%. When the equipper lands a hit with a Basic Attack, Special Attack, or Aftershock, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's CRIT DMG by an additional 10%, stacking up to 3 times. The effect lasts for 30s, with each stack's duration calculated separately, and can only be triggered once per use of a skill. With all 3 stacks, the equipper's Electric DMG increases by 20%.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Starlight Engine

ATK 594 · ATK% 25%

The best A-Rank pick: its ATK buff after Dodge Counters can stay up almost the whole fight, since she can Dodge Counter even during Stun. If you plan to use her enhanced counter late, activate the buff before the Stun starts.

Knight Plummel ›

Launching an Assist Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 12% for 12s.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Best Drive Discs

Woodpecker Electro

4-pc ›

2-piece:

CRIT Rate +8%

4-piece:

Landing a critical hit on an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, or EX Special Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 9% for 6s. The buff duration for different skills are calculated separately.

Puffer Electro

2-pc ›

2-piece:

PEN Ratio +8%

The top choice for an on-field CRIT-scaling main DPS: extra CRIT Rate and plenty of ATK under easy conditions. Besides Puffer Electro, 2-piece Branch & Blade Song, Fanged Metal, Astral Voice or Hormone Punk also work.

Puffer Electro

4-pc ›

2-piece:

PEN Ratio +8%

4-piece:

Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equipper's ATK by 15% for 12s.

Woodpecker Electro

2-pc ›

2-piece:

CRIT Rate +8%

Use it with Dialyn: the buff is always up for burst windows and can even last the whole Stun if you stagger her converted Ultimates with Decibel Ultimates. A well-managed Woodpecker Electro still edges it out, though.

Woodpecker Electro

4-pc ›

2-piece:

CRIT Rate +8%

4-piece:

Branch & Blade Song

2-pc ›

2-piece:

CRIT DMG +16%

The setup for teams without Dialyn: Woodpecker Electro grants ATK when Basic Attacks, Dodge Counters or EX Specials crit, while 2-piece Branch & Blade Song adds CRIT DMG.

Best Main Stats

Disc 4CRIT Rate (CRIT DMG / ATK% once covered)
Disc 5PEN Ratio / ATK% / Physical DMG
Disc 6ATK%

Best Sub Stats

1CRIT Rate (up to 100%)
2CRIT DMG
3ATK%
4PEN
5Flat ATK

Endgame Stats

ATK: 2500 – 3100+ (optional)
HP: 9500+
DEF: 800+
CRIT Rate: 70% – 80%+
CRIT DMG: 140% – 160%+

Nekomata needs a lot of CRIT Rate, with substats worth stacking up to 100%, so Disc 4 is almost always CRIT Rate. Then balance CRIT DMG with ATK; on Disc 5, PEN Ratio is the top choice.

Skill Priority

Core Skill
›Dodge
›Chain Attack
›Basic Attack
›Special Attack
›Assist

Her Core Skill raises the DMG buff after Dodge Counters or Quick Assists, so max it early. Dodge (including Dodge Counters) and Chain Attack/Ultimate are her main burst sources, followed by Basic Attack and Special Attack. Assist comes last.

Best Teams for Nekomata

Most Used Teams Right Now

Nekomata's most used and highest-scoring Deadly Assault team. Dialyn, a fellow Physical Agent, enables her Additional Ability and converts Chain Attacks into Ultimates for more burst; Sunna brings strong buffs, extra Physical DMG and a higher Stun DMG Multiplier.

Nekomata

Dialyn

Astra Yao

Her most used Shiyu Defense team: Astra Yao's buffs are high-value and easy to manage, and her Ultimate helps Nekomata gain resources for more enhanced Dodge Counters.

Alternative Teams

Nekomata

Norma Hollowell

Astra Yao

Norma replaces Dialyn as the Stunner and posts a high average score in Deadly Assault; Sunna can also replace Astra Yao.

Nekomata

Dialyn

Zhao

Zhao takes the Support slot with team-wide ATK and DMG buffs; this team also scores well in Deadly Assault.

Seed Team

Nekomata

Seed

Astra Yao

After her Potential Unlock, Nekomata is a strong Vanguard for Seed: her new Dodge Counter is fast, hits hard and slots neatly into Seed's attack sequence, while Seed's buffs are very valuable.

F2P Team

A free team from the Cunning Hares, so all three Additional Abilities are active: Anby Stuns and Shocks, while Nicole shreds DEF and groups enemies.

Best Bangboo for Nekomata

With Dialyn and Sunna, Bangvolver is the main pick (needs two Physical Agents); otherwise use Sumoboo, Exploreboo, Luckyboo, Amillion or Avocaboo. Amillion only activates its Additional Ability with two or more Cunning Hares members.

In the F2P team with Anby and Nicole, Avocaboo heals the whole squad; Bagboo and Exploreboo also work.

Skills

Basic Attack: Kitty Slash

Press Basic 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 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.

Skill levelLv.12

Basic Attack: Kitty Slash
1st-Hit DMG Multiplier	111.3%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier	125.3%
3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier	146.4%
4th-Hit DMG Multiplier	340.7%
5th-Hit DMG Multiplier	247.9%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier	27.9%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier	55.8%
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier	70.9%
4th-Hit Daze Multiplier	156.5%
5th-Hit Daze Multiplier	88.6%

DMG Multiplier	144.4%
Daze Multiplier	88.6%
Bội Số Choáng	88.6%

Dodge: Can't Touch Me-ow~

Press Dodge to activate:

A rapid dodge.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dash Attack: Over Here!

Press Basic during a dodge to activate:

Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter: Phantom Claws

Press Basic during a Perfect Dodge to activate:

Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Skill levelLv.12

Dash Attack: Over Here!
DMG Multiplier	70.3%
Daze Multiplier	26.4%

DMG: Multiplier	456.7%
Daze Multiplier	299.6%
Bội Số Choáng	299.6%

Quick Assist: Cat's Paw

When the on-field character is launched, press Switch 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 Switch to activate:

Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Shadow Strike

Press Basic after a Defensive Assist to activate:

Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Skill levelLv.12

Quick Assist: Cat's Paw
DMG Multiplier	189.1%
Daze Multiplier	141.80%

Light Defensive Daze Multiplier	388.8%
Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier	491.2%
Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier	239.6%
Bội Số Đỡ Choáng Liên Tục
DMG Multiplier	601.80%
Daze Multiplier	387.9%
Bội Số DMG	601.8%
Bội Số Choáng	387.9%

Special Attack: Surprise Attack

Press Special 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 to activate:

Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Skill levelLv.12

Special Attack: Surprise Attack
DMG Multiplier	94.6%
Daze Multiplier	71.5%

DMG Multiplier	1079.80%
Daze Multiplier	683.1%
Energy Cost	40

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.

Skill levelLv.12

Chain Attack: Claw Swipe
DMG Multiplier	1073%
Daze Multiplier	239.5%

DMG Multiplier	3143%
Daze Multiplier	177.5%
Bội Số Choáng	177.5%

Core Passive: Stealthy Paws

When Nekomata's Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases by 30% for 6s.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Additional Ability: Catwalk

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.

Skill levelLv.7 (F)

Core Passive: Stealthy Paws
DMG Increase	60%
CRIT Rate	4.8%
Base ATK	-

Mindscape Cinema

Which Mindscapes Are Worth It?

M1 is the best stopping point: it ignores Physical RES and turns every hit on a Stunned enemy into a back attack. M6 is also very strong, since it stacks a lot of CRIT DMG. The gap between M0 and M6 (with an S5 W-Engine) is sizable. M2 and M4 are decent; M3 and M5 only add skill levels and are not counted.

M1
Back attacks ignore 16% Physical RES, and against Stunned enemies every hit counts as a back attack.
M2
With a single enemy on the field and Nekomata in combat, her Energy Generation Rate rises by 25%, enabling more EX Specials.
M4
EX Specials grant 7% CRIT Rate for 15s, stacking twice, easing her CRIT requirements.
M6
Chain Attacks or Ultimates grant 18% CRIT DMG, stacking 3 times for the whole fight (instantly maxed on defeating an enemy), a huge damage boost.

Bird HunterRecommended

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 & MouseRecommended

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 ClawsRecommended

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 LineageRecommended

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

Base Stats

Stats at Lv.60

HP: 7560
ATK: 835
DEF: 587
Impact: 92
CRIT Rate: 5%
CRIT DMG: 50%
Anomaly Proficiency: 105
Anomaly Mastery: 105
PEN Ratio: 0%
Energy Regen: 1.2

Stats by level

Level	HP	ATK	DEF
1	608	131	47
10	1350	202	104
10+	1767	249	136
20	2592	329	200
20+	3009	376	233
30	3833	456	298
30+	4250	502	330
40	5075	582	394
40+	5492	629	427
50	6317	708	491
50+	6735	755	523
60	7560	835	587

Profile

Faction: Cunning Hares
Gender: Female
Height: 148 cm
Birthday: Jul 30
Release version: 1.0
Signature W-Engine: Steel Cushion
Voice actors (English): Alice Himora
Voice actors (Chinese): 花玲 (Hua Ling)
Voice actors (Japanese): 原紗友里 (Hara Sayuri)
Voice actors (Korean): 이보희 (Lee Bo-hee)

"The best mackerel is always the one you haven't eaten yet~"

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.

Story

Details

Nekomiya Mana. Refers to herself as "Nekomata."

A cat Thiren with feline traits, possessing great dexterity when hunting and an insatiable curiosity about the outside world.

Sometimes mischievous, she engages in harmless pranks. But when she sets her sights on a target, her feline-like agility and focus are enough to leave others in awe.

She's most interested in other people's wallets.

Recommendation: Always keep an eye on your wallet when Nekomata is around.

In the past, Nekomata was a member of the long-standing Red Fang Gang. Its leader, Miguel Silver, took on a fatherly role in her life.

Nonetheless, due to differing beliefs from the gang, she opted to part ways and go it alone.

Following certain encounters involving Nicole and others, she eventually opted to enlist in Gentle House, thus becoming the third member of the team.

Increase Trust to Close to unlock more

Additional Note: Within the Gentle House, Nekomata seems to hold a significant interest in Nicole, much to Anby's displeasure. The likely reason for this could be summed up as: "I was here first..."

Cooperation Notes:

Belle

Kitty cat! Who doesn't like kitty cats!

Ohhh, I want to touch Nekomata's tails! She's got two, that's double the fun!

Wise
Take it easy... She's not some harmless little kitten on the street in New Eridu...

When dealing with Nekomata, the most important thing is keeping an eye on your wallet...

Ghi Chú Hợp Tác

Belle

Meo meo! Ai lại không thích mèo chứ!

Ôi thật là muốn vuốt đuôi của Nekomata! Cô ấy còn có tận hai cái, niềm vui nhân đôi!

Wise

Bình tĩnh một chút... Đây không phải là một chú mèo con dễ thương và vô hại trên đường phố New Eridu...