Zenless Zone Zero 2.3: Manato Materials Guide | Skill Upgrades, Ascension Breakthroughs, and W-Engine Development

In Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 2.3, the new A-rank Fire Agent, Komano Manato, will be making his official debut. As a combat agent centered around Flame Rift, Manato not only possesses a powerful skill mechanic but also delivers sustained, stable burst damage in teamfights. To help players prepare, this guide will detail Manato's required Ascension Materials, skill upgrade resources, and W-Engine breakthrough items. It will also provide a pre-farming strategy, allowing you to quickly max out your character's combat power the moment he launches.

This article will cover the following key points:

Ascension Material Requirements and Acquisition

Materials and Quantities Required for Skill Upgrades

Drop Locations for the Core Materials "Hamster Cage Pass," "Refined Molt," and "High-Dimensional Data: Miasma Elytra"

Manatto Signature W-Engine Development Materials

Early-Stage Resource Planning and Development Strategies

Manatto Material Overview

Manatto is an A-Rank Flame Rift Agent. With his skill rotation and sustained burst, he can serve as a secondary carry or even main damage dealer in a variety of composition styles. Since A-Rank characters are relatively inexpensive to develop, most players should prepare in advance.

During the development process, the following materials are crucial:

Ascension Breakthrough Materials: Rupture Certification Seal Series (Basic, Advanced, and Arbitrator).

Skill Upgrade Materials: Burning Chip Series (Basic, Advanced, and Specialized), as well as Hamster Cage Pass, Refined Molt, and High-Dimensional Data.

Signature W-Engine Breakthrough Materials: Rupture Component Series and Investigator's Log.

A Lot of Danny: Total cost approaches 4 million.

If you want to max out Manatto as quickly as possible, you'll need to farm the key resources listed above in advance.

Manatto Ascension Materials

To upgrade Manatto from level 0 to level 60, you'll need the following materials:

Basic Rupture Certification Seal x 4

Advanced Rupture Certification Seal x 32

Arbitrator Certification Seal x 30

Danny x 800,000

These certification seals are general Ascension materials, most of which can be obtained through daily dungeons and specific challenges. Due to the high demand, players are advised to reserve dungeon stamina in advance to farm for them, to avoid a temporary shortage of breakthrough materials upon logging in.

Manatto's Skill Upgrade Materials

Upgrading Manatto's skills and talents requires a wide variety of materials, some of which are rare and exclusive drops:

Basic Burning Chip x 25

Advanced Burning Chip x 75

Specialized Burning Chip x 250

Hamster Cage Pass x 5

Refined Molt x 9

High-Dimensional Data: Toxic Edge x 60

Danny x 2,905,000

The Danny and Specialized Chips required to upgrade Manatto's skills are substantial. For players with limited resources, it's recommended to prioritize maxing out core skills (main damage output) and then add support skills or chaining skills based on your lineup needs.

Key Rare Material Acquisition Methods

1. Hamster Cage Pass

Purpose: Essential for upgrading Manatto's skills. One is required at each stage to reach skill level 12.

How to Obtain: Redeemable through the New Eridu City Fund or through specific in-game events.

Recommendation: Due to the rarity of this material, be sure to stockpile it during the event to avoid character development getting stuck.

2. Refined Shedding

Purpose: Essential for skill breakthroughs and advancements.

How to Obtain: Dropped by challenging the [Miasma Priest] in the Infamous Hunt.

Recommendation: It is recommended to farm in a group for increased efficiency and combine it with other character materials.

3. High-Dimensional Data: Miasma Elytra

Purpose: Core high-dimensional material for Manatto's skill enhancements.

How to Obtain: Expert Challenge - [Miasma Destroyer Avarus].

Recommendation: Farm regularly daily and accumulate at least 60 of them in advance to avoid lengthy re-farming after your character's appearance.

Manatto's Signature W-Engine Material

Manatto's signature W-Engine is crucial to his burst damage. Maximizing it maximizes his potential. To upgrade it from level 0 to level 60, you'll need the following materials:

Fractured Parts x 4

Enhanced Fractured Parts x 32

Specialized Fractured Parts x 30

Advanced Investigator's Journal x 200

Danny x 400,000

Most of these parts come from exclusive dungeons and exploration missions, so it's recommended to stock up early. In particular, the Advanced Investigator's Journal is needed for weapon development across multiple characters and is a scarce resource.

Early Stage Development and Resource Planning Recommendations

1. Prioritize Core Skill Upgrades

Manatto's primary damage output relies on his Flame Rift skill. It's recommended to prioritize maxing out his primary skill and special attacks to improve his overall burst and sustained combat capabilities.

2. Allocate Danny Rationally

Manatto's total cost from Ascension to skills and W-Engine is nearly 4 million Danny, which is a bottleneck for most players. It's recommended to start stockpiling early in the patch and avoid overinvesting in less important characters.

3. Daily Dungeon Pre-farming

Expert Challenge → Miasma Destroyer Avarus (High-Dimensional Data)

Infamous Hunt → Miasma Priest (Refined Molt)

Daily Dungeon → Chip Drops (Burn Chip Series)

Grind a small amount of Manato-related rare materials daily to avoid overloading right after the launch.

4. Reserve W-Engine Resources

If you plan to immediately draw Manato's signature W-Engine, it's recommended to stockpile components and Investigator's Logs. This will allow you to maximize your character's power from the start.

Conclusion

Manato (Komano Manato), a new A-rank Flame Rift Agent in Zenless Zone Zero 2.3, offers extremely high playability and development value. Not only can he provide stable damage in a secondary or even primary carry position, but his relatively low material consumption makes him a suitable target for most players.

Ascension Materials: Focus on Certification Seals, and stockpile them in advance.

Skill Upgrade Materials: Focus on farming Chips, Hamster Cage Passes, Refined Molts, and High-Dimensional Data.

W-Engine Development: Collect Broken Parts and Investigator Logs to ensure your weapon upgrades are synchronized.

Danny Reserve: The total cost is over 3.7 million, so it's essential to prepare in advance.

If you plan to play Manatto immediately in Patch 2.3, preparing materials according to this guide will help you quickly build a fully-fledged A-rank Flame DPS character.

Manatto will undoubtedly become a regular in many players' lineups in the upcoming updates. Farming materials in advance will help you experience the powerful charm of this new Agent before other players!