Last updated: September 19, 2024 9:25 PM

CHARACTER INFO

Nekomata Build Guide

A Tier

Level: 1

Core Bonus Included

ATK

DEF

Impact

CRIT Rate

CRIT DMG

50%

PEN Ratio

Anomaly Proficiency

Energy Regen

1.2

Anomaly Mastery

With a spirited and mischievous nature, she delights in playing pranks on others. When it comes to your wallet, it might as well be hers, as she has a tendency to acquire things for herself. Athletic and daring, there is no Hollow she deems too dangerous to confront. While the stereotype of “cats love fish” may be incorrect, Nekomata does indeed have a fondness for fish. She’s witnessed her fair share of feline mishaps and understands the truth behind the phrase “curiosity killed the cat.” Many secrets have been confided in her, and she guards them with great care.

Nekomata Skill Priority

Kitty Slash

Nekomata Basic Attack

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.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Crimson Blade

Nekomata Basic Attack

Hold down during the first three hits of Nekomata’s Basic Attack to trigger this attack.
Slashes enemies in front and passes through them, dealing Physical damage.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Can’t Touch Me-ow~

Nekomata Dodge

Press to dodge. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Over Here!

Nekomata Dash Attack

Press during a dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Phantom Claws

Nekomata Dodge Counter

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Surprise Attack

Nekomata Special Attack

Press to activate. Unleashes a downward strike, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Super Surprise Attack!

Nekomata EX Special Attack

When Nekomata has enough Energy, press to activate. Unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset - Normal

DMG Multiplier & Cost

Lv:

Claw Swipe

Nekomata Chain Attack

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.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Claw Smash

Nekomata Ultimate

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.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Stealthy Catwalk

Nekomata Core Passive

When Nekomata’s Dodge Counter or Quick Assist hits an enemy, her DMG increases by 30%/35%/40%/45%/50%/55%/60% for 6s.

Catwalk

Nekomata Additional Ability

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.

Cat’s Paw

Nekomata Quick Assist

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Desperate Defense

Nekomata Defensive Assist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy’s attack, inflicting massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Shadow Strike

Nekomata Assist Follow-Up

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Nekomata Mindscapes Explanation

TBC

Nekomata Mindscape 1

Nekomata Mindscape 2

Nekomata Mindscape 3

Nekomata Mindscape 4

Nekomata Mindscape 5

Nekomata Mindscape 6

Nekomata Best W-Engine

Steel Cushion

100%

Starlight Engine

Cannon Rotor

[Lunar] Noviluna

[Lunar] Decrescent

Nekomata Best W-Engine Explanation

S Rank W-Engine Recommendations for Nekomata

Top Choice:

Steel Cushion:
- Increases Physical DMG by 20%.
- Attacks from behind get an additional 25% boost.
- Since Nekomata’s style involves attacking from behind, maximizing this 45% boost is easy.
- Also provides Crit Rate.

Alternative W-Engines:

Starlight Engine:
- Can be obtained from the battle pass.
- As a quick-switch character, Nekomata frequently uses Assist Follow-up.
- Temporarily boosts her ATK before using EX Special and switching to the next character.
- Provides a good ATK boost, enhancing her overall DMG.
Cannon Rotor:
- Provides a high Crit Rate.
- Deals 275% ATK as additional damage when a Crit Hit is triggered.
- If equipped, other gear should focus on stacking Crit Rate to consistently trigger the W-engine’s effect whenever Nekomata is on the field.

Early Game Stage Recommendations

Transitional Options:

[Lunar] Noviluna:
- Provides ATK boosts.
- Recovers 3 energy after using EX Special.
[Lunar] Decrescent:
- Increases the damage of Chain and Ult.

These B Rank weapons are good early-game options to boost Nekomata’s performance until higher-ranked W-engines are available.

Nekomata Best Disk Drives and Stats Priority

Option 1 - General DPS Build

Hormone Punk

4 pcs

Fanged Metal

2 pcs

Option 2 - Assault Build

Fanged Metal

4 pcs

Woodpecker Electro

2 pcs

Main Stats - Specific slots

Slot IV

Crit Rate/Crit DMG

Slot V

Physical DMG

Slot VI

Energy Regen/ATK%

Sub Stats - All slots

Crit Rate = Crit DMG > ATK% > PEN > ATK

Nekomata Best Disk Drives Explanation

Disk Drive Recommendations for Nekomata

Primary Setup:

4-Piece Hormone + 2-Piece Fanged Metal:
- 2-Piece Hormone Bonus: Increases ATK by 10%.
- 4-Piece Hormone Bonus: Grants a 25% ATK boost when Nekomata frequently switches to the front.

Main Stats:

Slot 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
Slot 5: Physical DMG Bonus, with Penetration (PEN) as a secondary option.
Slot 6: Energy Regen or ATK%, to increase the single-use damage of EX Special or its usage frequency.

Sub-Stats Prioritization:

Crit Rate
Crit DMG
ATK%
PEN

Alternative Build: Physical Anomaly Enhancement

Disk Drives:

4-Piece Fanged Metal + 2-Piece Woodpecker:
- 4-Piece Fanged Metal Bonus: Increases damage by 35% when attacking enemies with the physical anomaly ‘Assault’.
- 2-Piece Woodpecker Bonus: Provides a Crit Rate boost.

Stat Recommendations:

Main and Sub-Stats: Remain the same as the primary setup.

Team Requirements:

This build requires a Pure Physical team focused on stacking Physical Buildup.
Include a character specializing in Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery to maximize the build’s effectiveness.

Nekomata Best Team – Physical Stun Team

Lycaon Build

Stun

Nekomata Build

Support

Corin Build

Burst

Butler

Sumoboo

Bangboo

Nekomata Physical Stun Team Explanation

Physical Team Composition

Team Members:

Lycaon
Nekomata
Corin

Bangboo Choices:

S Rank:
- First Choice: Butler
- Second Choice: Starterboo
A Rank: Sumoboo

Roles and Strategy

Lycaon:
- Primarily responsible for creating Daze on-field.
Nekomata:
- Attacks frequently through Assist Follow-up, using EX Special off-hand and then returning off-field.
- Has a decent skill Daze multiplier, assisting Lycaon in quickly putting enemies into the Daze state.
- Provides additional damage by attacking from behind the target.
Corin:
- Enters the field during the enemy’s Daze state.
- Uses EX Special with various buffs to deal considerable damage.
- After Lycaon applies the vulnerability debuff, Corin’s EX Special can deliver massive damage during the Daze period.

Team Passives

Lycaon and Corin: Both belong to Victoria Housekeeping Co.
Corin and Nekomata: Share the same attribute.

This setup successfully triggers all characters’ team passives.

Summary

This is a Daze-oriented team where Nekomata’s presence accelerates the Daze process by switching between Lycaon and herself. This results in more frequent Daze periods compared to the Pure Ice Team. However, the damage output during a single Daze period relies almost entirely on Corin, which, in terms of quality, may not match Ellen’s damage output in the Pure Ice Team.

Nekomata Best Team – Physical Anomaly Team

Billy Build

Anomaly

Nekomata Build

Support

Corin Build

Burst

Butler

Sumoboo

Bangboo

Nekomata Physical Anomaly Team Explanation

Physical Anomaly Team Composition

Replacement for Lycaon:

Billy

Bangboo Choices:

S Rank:
- First Choice: Butler
- Second Choice: Starterboo
A Rank: Sumoboo

Team Dynamics

Team Passives Activation:
- Billy and Nekomata: Same faction.
- Corin: Shares the same attribute with both Billy and Nekomata.

Roles and Equipment Adjustments

Billy:

Acts as the on-field character, focusing on Physical Anomaly.
Equipment attributes should emphasize Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery to increase the buildup speed of Physical Anomalies.

Nekomata:

Role remains as support and burst damage dealer.
Equipment adjustment:
- New Setup: 4-piece Fanged Metal and 2-piece Woodpecker.
- This setup balances higher small bursts with enhanced Physical Anomaly capability.

Corin:

Role remains as the primary burst damage dealer during the Daze period.

Strategy

Billy’s Playstyle:
- Somewhat unconventional in this setup, requiring focus on Physical Anomaly.
- If a better Physical Anomaly character becomes available in the future, consider replacing Billy immediately due to his lower anomaly efficiency.

This composition ensures all team passives are fully activated and adjusts the equipment to optimize the roles and synergies within the Physical team.

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Rank 2
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Rank 3
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Rank 5
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Nekomata Build Guide

Nekomata Overview

Nekomata Skills

Nekomata Skill Priority

Nekomata Dodge Skills

Nekomata Special Skills

Nekomata Chain Skills

Nekomata Core Skills

Nekomata Mindscape

Nekomata Mindscapes Explanation

Nekomata Build

Nekomata Best W-Engine

100%

Nekomata Best W-Engine Explanation

S Rank W-Engine Recommendations for Nekomata

Early Game Stage Recommendations

Nekomata Best Disk Drives and Stats Priority

Option 1 - General DPS Build

4 pcs

2 pcs

Option 2 - Assault Build

4 pcs

2 pcs

Main Stats - Specific slots

Sub Stats - All slots

Nekomata Best Disk Drives Explanation

Disk Drive Recommendations for Nekomata

Alternative Build: Physical Anomaly Enhancement

Nekomata Team

Nekomata Best Team – Physical Stun Team

Stun

Support

Burst

Bangboo

Nekomata Physical Stun Team Explanation

Physical Team Composition

Roles and Strategy

Team Passives

Summary

Nekomata Best Team – Physical Anomaly Team

Anomaly

Support

Burst

Bangboo

Nekomata Physical Anomaly Team Explanation

Physical Anomaly Team Composition

Team Dynamics

Roles and Equipment Adjustments

Strategy

Nekomata Ascension Material