Nekomata vs Zhu Yuan
Nekomata vs Zhu Yuan — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Nekomata if…
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Nekomata's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Primary Attack Agent gameplay over Zhu Yuan's DPS identity.
- Nekomata is a high-speed Physical DPS who excels in quick, aggressive combat encounters.
Pick Zhu Yuan if…
- You need a Ether Attack agent and Zhu Yuan's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer DPS gameplay over Nekomata's Primary Attack Agent identity.
- Zhu Yuan is currently the premier Ether damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero, offering unparalleled burst potential against stunned enemies.
Nekomata and Zhu Yuan are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Nekomata (Physical, Primary Attack Agent) shines when Nekomata is a high-speed Physical DPS who excels in quick, aggressive combat encounters. Zhu Yuan (Ether, DPS) is the better commit when Zhu Yuan is currently the premier Ether damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero, offering unparalleled burst potential against stunned enemies. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
Zhu Yuan
- High burst damage potential when enemies are stunned
- Invulnerability frames during core animations like EX Special and Ultimates
- Strong synergy with Ether-based support units
- Damage output drops significantly outside of Suppressive Mode
- Requires careful management of shotshell resources
- Heavily reliant on specific support teammates to trigger additional abilities
Shared Team Members
Best Builds (Signature)
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%
W-Engine
Cordis Germina
Disk Set
Chaotic Metal(4-PC)
Disk 4
CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%
Disk 5
ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Nekomata's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Primary Attack Agent gameplay over Zhu Yuan'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.
- You need a Ether Attack agent and Zhu Yuan's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer DPS gameplay over Nekomata's Primary Attack Agent identity.
- Zhu Yuan is currently the premier Ether damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero, offering unparalleled burst potential against stunned enemies.
- Her ability to consistently generate Enhanced Shotshells makes her essential for top-tier endgame content.
- Zhu Yuan is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.