Manato
Manato is a high-risk, high-reward Rupture specialist whose performance scales directly with HP management. He is a strong investment for players who can master his specific HP-sacrifice playstyle to unlock his full damage potential.
Manato is a Fire-attribute Rupture specialist who converts his Max HP into raw Sheer Force damage, bypassing standard enemy defense calculations. His unique 'Molten Edge' state is sustained by consuming Blazing Heart, rewarding players who aggressively manage HP through self-sacrificing attacks. By integrating HP-consuming basic attacks with defensive assists, he sustains high damage output while maintaining his combat effectiveness through continuous healing mechanics.
Overview
Quick Build
W-Engine
Grill O'Wisp
S-rank — HP, best in slot
Disk Set
Yunkui Tales
4-PC · Best in slot
Disk 4
CRIT Rate%
Main stat
Disk 5
Fire DMG%
Main stat
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Strengths
- Ignores enemy DEF through Sheer DMG scaling
- High sustainability via mid-combat self-healing
- Strong invulnerability frames during EX attacks
- Self-contained damage buffs based on HP consumption
- Effective anti-interrupt capabilities
Weaknesses
- HP management requires precise skill timing
- Vulnerable when health drops below optimal thresholds
- Dependency on Blazing Heart uptime
- Mechanical complexity exceeds typical A-rank units
- Performance heavily tied to team synergy for sustain
Skill Priority
Primary damage source.
EX delivers strong damage.
Chain burst.
Passive enhancement.
Negligible.
Stat Priority
Open with Lucia to set buffs, swap to Manato to build Blazing Heart, then trigger EX Special.
Use Ju Fufu to create stun windows, then pivot to Manato for a full-burst combo including Ultimate.
Review and adjust rotations based on your specific team composition.
W-Engines
S-Rank W-Engines
HP%
CRIT Rate increases by 20/23/26/29/32%. When the equipper launches an EX Special Attack, their Fire Sheer DMG increases by 9/10.35/11.7/13.05/14.4%, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 20s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Why it works —High value performance for EX Special Attack focused rotations.
HP%
CRIT Rate increases by 20/23/26/29/32%. When the equipper launches an EX Special Attack, the character gains 1 stack of Qingming Companion effect, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 15s. On entering combat, immediately gain 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Each stack of the Qingming Companion effect increases the equipper's Ether DMG by 8/9.2/10.4/11.6/12.8%, and increases Ultimate and EX Special Attack Ether Sheer DMG by 10/11.5/13/14.5/16%.
Why it works —High value performance for EX Special Attack focused rotations.
A-Rank W-Engines
HP%
The equipper's Fire DMG increases by 15/17.25/19.5/21.75/24%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 15/17.25/19.5/21.75/24% for 5s.
Why it works —Best-in-slot due to massive Fire DMG and CRIT Rate synergy with HP loss.
HP%
The equipper's Fire DMG increases by 15/17.25/19.5/21.75/24%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 15/17.25/19.5/21.75/24% for 5s.
Why it works —High value performance for EX Special Attack focused rotations.
HP%
When launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect. Each stack increases the equipper's Sheer Force by 80/92/104/116/128, stacking up to 3 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Why it works —Best-in-slot due to massive Fire DMG and CRIT Rate synergy with HP loss.
Disk Drives
Disk 4
CRIT Rate%
Disk 5
Fire DMG%
Disk 6
ATK%
Team Compositions
Komano Manato
DPS
Dialyn
Stun
Lucia
Support
Reliable shell for Komano Manato: Komano Manato, Dialyn, Lucia. Covers stun, support, and damage roles around Komano Manato's DPS kit.
Primary DPS — defines this squad's game plan.
Builds Daze so Komano Manato can capitalize on stun windows.
Buffs and enables Komano Manato with strong team utility.
Skills & Mindscapes
Skills
Manato gains extra Sheer Force based on his Max HP, with every 1 point of Max HP increasing Sheer Force by 0.1. All Fire DMG Manato deals is Sheer DMG, ignoring enemy DEF and using his Sheer Force stat as the DMG Multiplier. When Manato uses Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice or a Defensive Assist, he accumulates Blazing Heart, up to a maximum of 100 points. At 75 Blazing Heart, Manato enters the Molten Edge state. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato consumes 5 Blazing Heart per second. When Blazing Heart is fully depleted, he exits Molten Edge. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's Basic Attacks are enhanced, and he can use EX Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Fall. When consuming HP during Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash or during the consecutive slashes from an Assist Follow-Up, that attack's CRIT DMG increases by 25% and the Adrenaline Generation Rate increases by 100%. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's CRIT Rate increases by 10%, and his Fire DMG increases by 10%. [L9-L21]
When another character in your squad is a Stun or Support character: When Manato uses his Ultimate, he gains 8 stacks of Remnant Flame, and when using a Chain Attack, he gains 4 stacks of Remnant Flame, lasting 60s, stacking up to 20 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration. While launching Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash or during the consecutive slashes of an Assist Follow-Up, if his HP is below 100% of Max HP, one stack of Remnant Flame is consumed to restore 2% of his Max HP. [L29-L33]
Press Basic Attack to activate: Perform up to three forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. During each slash, pressing Special Attack triggers Scorchwind, causing the attack to deal increased Fire DMG. [L49-L55]
While in the Molten Edge state, press Basic Attack to activate: Unleash up to four forward slashes, dealing Fire DMG. If Manato's HP is above 30% when the skill is activated, 3.5% of his Max HP will be consumed. [L61-L67]
Press Dodge to activate. A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. [L73-L79]
Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Deliver a quick strike forward, dealing Ether DMG. [L83-L87]
Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Perform a slash followed by a punch at enemies ahead, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. [L93-L99]
Press Special Attack to activate. Slash forward at enemies, dealing Fire DMG. If hit by an enemy during the skill, restore 20% of missing HP when unleashing the slash. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s. If hit by an enemy during the skill, the slash is enhanced. DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. [L105-L117]
Hold Special Attack to activate. Enter a charging state, consuming up to 10% of Max HP and gaining 100 Blazing Heart. HP consumption will at most reduce Manato's HP to 30% of Max HP. Release the button to activate Special Attack: Return to Ashes. If struck during the skill, the slash heals 20% of missing HP. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s. If hit by an enemy during the skill or if charging reaches a certain duration, the slash is enhanced. DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. [L123-L135]
While in the Molten Edge state and with sufficient Adrenaline, press Special Attack to activate: Jump up and unleash a falling slash on enemies in front, dealing massive Fire DMG. Upon activating the skill, restore 33% of Max HP. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. [L139-L147]
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Hurls his sword forward, then charges the enemy to trigger an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. [L153-L159]
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate. Jump into the air and deliver a falling slash at enemies in front, followed by an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while performing the powerful strike. [L165-L171]
Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to ac [L177-L179]
Mindscapes
As Manato's HP decreases, his HP lost is accumulated. Each 1% of his Max HP accumulated increases the Fire DMG of Assist Follow-Ups and Basic Attacks by 0.4%, up to a max of 20%.
Is it worth getting?
Essential for scaling Fire DMG based on accumulated HP loss.
While in the Molten Edge state, Manato ignores 8% of a target's Fire RES. After being hit by an enemy while using Special Attack: Return to Ashes or Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice, press Normal Attack to trigger an Assist Follow-Up.
Is it worth getting?
Strong mid-early upgrade — a common first vertical stop when you like this agent.
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Is it worth getting?
Skill-level bump only — fine on the path to higher Mindscapes, not a pull goal by itself.
Max HP increases by 8%. During Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice, when Manato takes fatal DMG, he remains in battle, with his HP not dropping below 1.
Is it worth getting?
Meaningful Rupture / HP-scaling bump — worth it if this agent is your main carry.
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Is it worth getting?
Skill-level bump only — fine on the path to higher Mindscapes, not a pull goal by itself.
When Special Attack: Return to Ashes hits a Stunned enemy, Manato gains 75 Blazing Heart and 4 stacks of Remnant Flame, and pressing Normal Attack will launch an Assist Follow-Up. This Remnant Flame effect can trigger once every 20s. When his Assist Follow-Up hits an enemy, Manato's Fire DMG increases by 3% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
Is it worth getting?
Peak potential, drastically increasing damage stacks and utility against stunned targets.
Manato is viable and competitive at M0. First stop: M2. Endgame target: M2.
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