Manato Build Guide: W-Engine, Drive Discs & Teams | Zenless Zone Zero

Grill O'Wisp

(A-Rank)

• Base ATK: 624
• Bonus Stat: HP 25%
• W-Engine Effect (R5): The equipper's Fire DMG increases by 24%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 24% for 5s.

Wrathful Vajra

(S-Rank)

• Base ATK: 713
• Bonus Stat: HP 30%
• W-Engine Effect (R1): CRIT Rate increases by 20%. When the equipper launches an EX Special Attack, their Fire Sheer DMG increases by 9%, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 20s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

(S-Rank)

• Base ATK: 743
• Bonus Stat: HP 30%
• W-Engine Effect (R1): CRIT Rate increases by 20%. 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%, and increases Ultimate and EX Special Attack Ether Sheer DMG by 10%.

Cauldron of Clarity

(A-Rank)

• Base ATK: 594
• Bonus Stat: HP 25%
• W-Engine Effect (R5): When the equipper activates an EX Special Attack, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's DMG by 6.4%, up to 3 stacks, and lasting 20s. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s, and repeated triggers reset the duration. At 3 stacks, the equipper's CRIT Rate increases by 10.4%.

Radiowave Journey

(A-Rank)

• Base ATK: 594
• Bonus Stat: HP 25%
• W-Engine Effect (R5): 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 128, stacking up to 3 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Yunkui Tales

• HP +10%. (2-piece)
• When using EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, CRIT Rate increases by 4%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When having 3 stacks of this effect, Sheer DMG increases by 10%. (4-piece)

Woodpecker Electro

• Increases CRIT Rate by 8%. (2-piece)

Branch & Blade Song

• CRIT DMG +16%. (2-piece)

Inferno Metal

• Increases Fire DMG by 10%. (2-piece)

Manato (A-Rank)

Dialyn (S-Rank)

Lucia (S-Rank)

Manato (A-Rank)

Ju Fufu (A-Rank)

Lucia (S-Rank)

Manato (A-Rank)

Trigger (S-Rank)

Lucia (S-Rank)

Manato (A-Rank)

Pan Yinhu (A-Rank)

Pulchra (A-Rank)

Manato (A-Rank)

Pan Yinhu (A-Rank)

Koleda (S-Rank)

• Rating: ★★★ (Good)
• Effect: 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%.
• This Mindscape provides Manato with additional DMG on his Assist Follow-Ups and Basic Attacks by up to 20%, not bad but not too good either. However, the great thing about it is that it doesn't have a duration, which means you can have it active at all time as long as you meet its condition.

• Rating: ★★★★ (Great)
• Effect: 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.
• Manato's Mindscape 2 might sound pretty average at first, but it actually changes Manato's gameplay by a lot for the better. Rather than having to switch in using a Perfect Assist to activate Assist Follow-Up, Manato can now activate it on-field by blocking hits with his Special Attack. Not only does it allow for a more aggressive playstyle, but it also increases his DMG output a lot thanks to the easier activation of Assist Follow-Up.

• Rating: ★★ (Good)
• Effect: Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
• Although this Mindscape only offers numerical skill level increases, it gives Manato a considerable increase in his overall DMG.

• Rating: ★★ (Good)
• Effect: 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.
• This Mindscape doesn't matter much as its boost in HP is minimal, and its survivability buff is really situational. Nonetheless, it makes Manato's gameplay less risky.

• Rating: ★★ (Good)
• Effect: Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
• Identical to Manato's Mindscape 3, only offering numerical skill level increases but is a pretty good upgrade in practice.

• Rating: ★★★★★ (Best)
• Effect: 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.
• Manato's Mindscape 6 provides the biggest boost in his overall DMG. The new effects significantly improve his DMG during enemy stun windows.