Manato Best Full Build Guide ZZZ 2.3

Looking for the ultimate guide to Komano Manato? Whether you're aiming to maximize his damage, optimize his Flame and Ignited mechanics, or build the perfect team around him, this article covers everything you need to know. We'll break down his core kit, skill priorities, W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team options to help you get the most out of him.

 

Manato Overview

Rarity: A-Rank | Attribute: Fire | Specialty: Rupture

Komano Manato is a free upcoming A-rank Fire & Rupture agent. He sacrifices his own HP to unleash powerful attacks, converting high HP into sheer damage that ignores defense, while restoring HP during combat.

 

Manato Kit Breakdown

Komano Manato's gameplay is built around sacrificing HP to deal massive Sheer and Fire damage while sustaining himself through lifesteal and healing. His kit rewards aggressive play, making him a high-risk, high-reward frontliner with both personal and team utility.

Dodge Counter: Manato’s dodge is simple, but a perfect dodge lets him retaliate with fiery slashes, turning defense into offense.

Special Skill: A forward Fire slash that deals damage while sustaining him; holding the skill consumes HP to charge Flame for a stronger strike.

EX Special (Ignited): In Ignited state, he unleashes a devastating falling slash that deals massive Fire DMG, restores HP, and grants full invulnerability.

Chain / Ultimate: His Chain Attack throws his sword into an explosion, while his Ultimate slams down with a fiery burst—both leaving him invulnerable.

Assist Skills: Quick Assist cuts down foes, Defensive Assist parries attacks and restores Burning Core, and the follow-up unleashes a flurry of slashes at the cost of HP, all while invincible.

Core Mechanic: All Fire DMG converts to Sheer DMG that ignores defense. Building Flame unlocks Ignited state, enhancing basics, unlocking EX Special, and boosting Sheer and Crit DMG. Above 30% HP, he can consume life for even greater Crit and Adrenaline recovery, while also granting teamwide Crit DMG buffs with Fire or Rupture allies.

 

Manato Skill Priority

Skill	Priority
Special ATK	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
Core Skill	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
Chain ATK	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
Assist	⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
Basic ATK	⭐⭐ (Low)
Dodge	⭐ (Low)

Learn more about Manato skill details, check out our article Manato Kit.

 

Manato Materials Overview

*To know more about Manato's materials and how to obtain, you can check out Manato Materials Prefarm.

 

 

 

Manato W-Engines

Signature W-Engine

Grill O'Wisp

Basic ATK: 624 | HP: 25%

The equipper's Fire DMG increases by 15%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 15% for 5s.

Alternatives

Radiowave Journey

Basic ATK: 594 | HP: 25%

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, stacking up to 3 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Puzzle Sphere

Basic ATK: 594 | ATK: 25%

Upon launching an EX Special Attack, the equipper's CRIT DMG increases by 16% for 12s. Additionally, if the target's current HP is below 50% of their Max HP, EX Special Attack DMG increases by 20%.

 

Manato Drive Discs

Best Choice

Yunkui Tales (4pc)

Manato benefits most from sets that boost his HP, Crit, and Sheer Damage scaling. His top option is the 4-piece Yunkui Tales set. The 2-piece bonus increases his HP by 10%, while the 4-piece effect grants stacking Crit Rate after using EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate. At full stacks, it also increases Sheer Damage by 10%, making it the most consistent choice for him.

Alternatives

 

2pc Woodpecker Electro + 2pc Inferno Metal (alt)
Woodpecker Electro	2-Piece Set: CRIT Rate +8%
Inferno Metal	2-Piece Set: Fire DMG +10%

2pc Yunkui + 2pc Woodpecker Electro
Yunkui Tales	2-Piece Set: HP +10%
Woodpecker Electro	2-Piece Set: CRIT Rate +8%

 

Manato Drive Discs stats

Main stats

Slot 4	Crit Rate
Slot 5	Fire DMG Bonus / HP%
Slot 6	HP%

Sub stats

Crit Rate > Crit DMG > HP%

 

Manato Team

Premium Team

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Bangboo
Manato (S-Rank)	Ju Fufu (S-Rank)	Lucia/Astra Yao (S-Rank)	Snap (S-Rank)

Ju Fufufu provides strong damage along with Crit and Ultimate buffs, while Lucia adds healing, Aftershock damage, Ether Veil, and Crit buffs; alternatively, Astra Yao can replace Lucia, offering Crit Damage, healing, and an Attack buff.

F2P Team

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Bangboo
Manado (A-Rank)	Pan Yinhu (A-Rank)	Koleda (S-Rank)	Snap (S-Rank)

Koleda significantly boosts the team's Chain Attack damage by up to 70% while also enabling frequent Chain triggers, making her a strong enabler for burst windows. Meanwhile, Pan Yinhu provides valuable utility by increasing Sheer Force for the main DPS, offering team-wide healing, and amplifying enemy damage taken, further enhancing overall team output.

 

Conclusion

Komano Manato offers a high-risk, high-reward playstyle with strong personal damage and team utility. By mastering his Flame and Ignited mechanics, choosing the right W-Engines and Drive Discs, and building an effective team, you can unleash his full potential on the battlefield. Whether you're playing premium or F2P, Manato is a powerful addition to any roster.

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