Best Nekomata Zenless Zone Zero build: W-Engine, Drive Disc, team comp & more
While Nekomata is one of the strongest units inZenless Zone Zero, you need to learn about her W-Engine, Drive Disc, and team comps to make the most of her kit.
From July 4 to August 01, 2025,Ellenwill be featured as the S-rank for the game’s first limited banner. However, apart from Ellen, you’re able to also pull in the permanent banner for one early S-rank. Among them, one of the best characters you can get is Nekomata.
If you got her from the banners, you are in luck, as our guide will help you build her most optimally.
Best Nekomata build in Zenless Zone Zero
While this gives you an overview of how to build Nekomata, the following section will dive deep into the respective components of the full setup.
Best W-Engines for Nekomata
Steel Cushion
The best W-Engine for Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero is the S-rankSteel Cushion.This W-Engine increases Nekomata’s Physical DMG by 20% and her DMG output by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind.
Starlight Engine
A great A-rank alternative W-Engine for Nekomata isStarlight Engine.This W-Engine improves Nekomata’s ATK by 12% for 12 seconds after using a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist. Starlight Engine benefits Nekomata as she frequently launches Dodge Counters.
Best Drive Disc for Nekomata
The best Drive Disc for Nekomata in Zenless Zero isWoodpecker Electro.The set bonus for this Drive Disc is as follows:
For the final two spots, we recommend usingFanged Metalfor Nekomata. The set bonus for this Drive Disc is found below:
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Nekomata promotion and skill enhancement materials
You will need to gather Basic Offense Certification Seal, Advanced Offense Certification Seal, and Pioneer’s Certification Seal for Nekomata. Here is the exact number of required materials:
Skill Enhancement Materials
Nekomata in Zenless Zone Zero needs Basic Physical Chip, Advanced Physical Chip, Specialized Physical Chip, Hamster Cage Pass, Ferocious Grip, and Higher Dimensional Data: Crimson Awe. The exact number of required materials is below:
Best Nekomata team comp
We recommend placing Nekomata on a team focused on stunning opponents. Therefore, Nekomata would be excellent alongsideLycaonandNicoleto inflict Daze through Lycaon’s Basic Attack. This, combined with Nicole’s ability to lower an enemy’s DEF, can cause massive damage to be dealt.
As for your Bangboo, we suggest running Avocaboo to recover HP using juice bullets that fail to hit an opponent.
Nekomata abilities
Basic Attack
Special Attack
Chain Attack
Core Skill
Core Skill Enhancements
Mindscape Cinema for Nekomata
If you want duplicate copies of Nekomata, you need to pull for her Mindscape Cinema. The buffs for each of Nekomata’s MC levels can be found below:
Nekomata pros and cons
While Nekomata is a powerful S-rank unit, she has a few disadvantages. Here is what you need to know:
Zenless Zone Zero Nekomata trailer
On March 21, Zenless Zone Zero posted Nekomata’s official character demo ahead of the game’s release. You can watch the video below:
For more coverage of HoYoverse’s latest gacha game, read our guides for Zenless Zerocodesandcontroller support. You can also check out our build guides forGraceandLycaon.
