Billy vs Nekomata
Billy vs Nekomata — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Billy if…
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Billy's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer DPS gameplay over Nekomata's Primary Attack Agent identity.
- Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage.
Pick Nekomata if…
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Nekomata's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Primary Attack Agent gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
- Nekomata is a high-speed Physical DPS who excels in quick, aggressive combat encounters.
Billy and Nekomata are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Billy (Physical, DPS) shines when Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage. Nekomata (Physical, Primary Attack Agent) is the better commit when Nekomata is a high-speed Physical DPS who excels in quick, aggressive combat encounters. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Billy
- Safe mid-to-long-range attack distance
- High AoE damage potential with piercing shots
- Increased damage output while in Crouching Shot
- Stationary playstyle leaves him vulnerable to knockback
- Core passive damage buff lost if repositioning incorrectly
- Requires proper team synergy to maximize Ultimate potential
Nekomata
- High agility allows for superior field positioning
- Strong damage synergy with back-attack conditions
- Excellent invulnerability frames during core animations [L117, L125, L130, L135]
- Lacks inherent supportive utility for the rest of the team
- Highly dependent on landing back attacks for peak performance
- Short-lived damage windows require precise execution
Shared Team Members
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
The Brimstone(S5)
Disk Set
Woodpecker Electro(4-PC)
Disk 4
CRIT Rate%
Disk 5
Physical DMG%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
W-Engine
Cordis Germina
Disk Set
Puffer Electro
Disk 4
CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%
Disk 5
PEN Ratio% >= Physical DMG% = ATK%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Billy's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer DPS gameplay over Nekomata's Primary Attack Agent identity.
- Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage.
- He is a great investment for new players needing a reliable main DPS before pulling for high-tier limited units.
- Safe mid-to-long-range attack distance.
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Nekomata's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Primary Attack Agent gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
- Nekomata is a high-speed Physical DPS who excels in quick, aggressive combat encounters.
- She is a strong choice for players looking to capitalize on back-attack mechanics, though she may face stiff competition from newer meta options.
- High agility allows for superior field positioning.