Komano Manato is an A-Rank Fire Rupture Agent from the Spook Shack faction in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). He specializes in dealing Sheer DMG, which ignores enemy DEF and scales with his Max HP.
As a free-to-play friendly character, he's a strong Main DPS option, especially for early-game players or as an alternative to characters like Soldier 11 against Miasma-shielded enemies.
Best W-Engines
Manato's W-Engines should prioritize HP, Fire DMG, CRIT stats, and buffs that trigger on HP loss to synergize with his self-damaging mechanics.
| Rank | W-Engine | Rarity | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grill O'Wisp | A-Rank | Increases Fire DMG. Boosts CRIT Rate for 12s when HP decreases (stacks with his HP consumption). |
| 2 | Radiowave Journey | A-Rank | Provides HP substat. Gains Sheer Force stacks (up to 3) on Chain Attack or Ultimate, lasting 12s each. |
| 3 | Puzzle Sphere | A-Rank | Boosts CRIT DMG for 12s after EX Special Attack. Extra DMG if enemy HP <50%. |
| Alt | Qingming Birdcage | S-Rank | High base ATK and HP%. Acts as a CRIT Rate stat stick. |
| Alt | [Cinder] Cobalt | B-Rank | Budget option for HP and Fire DMG. |
Grill O'Wisp is his signature and BiS, performing about 10% better at R5 than R1.
Best Drive Discs
Focus on sets that boost HP, Sheer Force, CRIT stats, and Fire DMG to maximize his scaling. Aim for a 1:2 CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG ratio, with around 76% CRIT Rate to hit 100% in combat.
Recommended Sets
- Best: 4-pc Yunkui Tales + 2-pc Branch & Blade Song – +10% HP, +4% CRIT Rate stacks (up to 3) on EX Special/Chain/Ultimate (15s), +10% Sheer Force at max stacks, +16% CRIT DMG.
- Alternative: 4-pc Yunkui Tales + 2-pc Woodpecker Electro – For extra CRIT Rate if needed.
- Alternative: 4-pc Yunkui Tales + 2-pc Inferno Metal – Good for Fire DMG if substats are strong.
Main Stats
| Slot | Priority |
|---|---|
| 4 | CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG |
| 5 | Fire DMG Bonus or HP% |
| 6 | HP% |
Substats Priority
- CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
- HP%
- HP
- ATK%
Skill Priorities
Upgrade skills to enhance his DMG output, with a focus on Core Skill for buffs and Special Attacks for core mechanics. Mindscape levels 3 and 5 auto-boost active skills by +2 each.
Priority Order:
- Core Skill (boosts CRIT Rate/DMG and Sheer Force scaling).
- EX Special Attack (main DMG source and HP restore).
- Basic Attack (on-field DPS).
- Chain Attack / Ultimate (high burst).
- Assist (for follow-ups and Daze).
- Dodge (lowest contribution).
Ascension and Upgrade Materials
Promotion Materials (to Level 60)
- Basic Rupture Certification Seal ×4
- Advanced Rupture Certification Seal ×32
- Arbiter Certification Seal ×30
- Dennies ×800,000
Skill Upgrade Materials (total for all active skills)
- Basic Burn Chip ×25
- Advanced Burn Chip ×75
- Specialized Burn Chip ×250
- Hamster Cage Pass ×5
- Dennies ×2,500,000
(Divide by 5 for per-skill costs.)
Core Skill Upgrade Materials (6 enhancements)
- Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel ×60
- Crimson Miasma Spike ×9
- Dennies ×405,000
Materials are farmed from VR Combat Simulation, Expert Challenges, Notorious Hunts, and events.
Best Teams and Bangboo
Manato shines in Rupture teams with Stun and Support agents to enable his Additional Ability (Rekindled Heart) for HP recovery via Remnant Flame stacks. Lucia is essential for max potential as a Sheer Force buffer.
Premium Team
| Role | Agent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Komano Manato | Core damage dealer. |
| Stun | Ju Fufu | Off-field Daze, Fire synergy, strong Stun. |
| Support | Lucia | Boosts HP and Sheer Force. |
Bangboo: Miss Esme (Spook Shack faction; triggers with one faction member).
F2P Team
| Role | Agent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Komano Manato | Core damage dealer. |
| Stun | Koleda Belobog | Beginner-friendly Stun. |
| Support | Pan Yinhu | Buffs Sheer Force. |
Bangboo: Snap (supportive alternative).
Alternative Teams
- Manato + Lucia + Pulchra (Pulchra for off-field Daze and Support if M6).
- Manato + Ju Fufu + Astra Yao (Astra for CRIT DMG buffs and healing).
- Manato + Lighter + Lucia (Lighter boosts Fire DMG; needs another Sons of Calydon agent like Caesar).
Bangboo alternatives: Prioritize faction matches or general support like Snap if Miss Esme isn't available.
Playstyle Tips
Manato's high-risk, high-reward style revolves around HP management: Consume HP for Blazing Heart to enter Molten Edge (at 75/100 points), enhancing Basic Attacks and unlocking EX Specials. Stay above 30% HP for +50% CRIT DMG on consuming attacks and +100% Adrenaline generation. Restore HP by holding Special Attack (consume 10% HP, gain 75 Blazing Heart; heal 20% missing HP if hit during charge) or using EX Special (restore 33% missing HP).
- Rotation: Quick Assist into Basic Attacks 3-4, swap cancel, stun window: Stunner EX Special → Chain to Manato → EX Special → Chain Attack → Special Attack → Assist Follow-Up → Ultimate.
- Maintain Molten Edge; use rotations for Assist Follow-Ups (consume 2% HP per slash, up to 7).
- With Support/Stun teammates, gain Remnant Flame (up to 20 stacks) for auto-heals during HP consumption.
Mindscape Cinema (Duplicates)
Mindscapes enhance his survivability and DMG:
- M1: Boosts Fire DMG on Basic/Assist based on HP lost.
- M2: Ignores enemy Fire RES in Molten Edge; Assist Follow-Up on hit during Special.
- M3/M5: +2 levels to active skills.
- M4: +HP; Survive fatal hit during Special.
- M6: Gain resources on stunning hits; +Fire DMG stacks (up to 5) after Assist Follow-Up.
At M6, he gains ~50% more DMG than M0. Prioritize M1, M4, and M6 for best value.
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