Komano Manato Build Guide
Rarity: 
Rank
Element: Fire
House: Spook Shack
Type: Rupture
Komano Manato Best Builds
Manato DPS Build
A DPS-oriented setup that maximizes Manato's damage by stacking HP-focused disc mains and high CRIT stats, synergizing with Sheer Force buffs.
Best for single-target and sustained DPS.
Best W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
Komano Manato Best Teams and Bangboo
Manato Rupture Team
Manato's core team focused on applying Rupture while off-field Stun + Support units boost his CRIT and Sheer DMG.
Best with Stun controllers and buffs to maximize Manato's damage.
Komano Manato Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 core skill | Upgrading Manato's Core Skill increases his CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG buffs, making it essential for dealing massive damage. It also provides additional effects such as ignoring enemy DEF and using his Sheer Force stat as the DMG Multiplier. | |
 basic attack | Manato's Basic Attack is vital for dealing consistent damage, and upgrading it will increase his overall damage output. It also provides opportunities for triggering Scorchwind, which deals increased Fire DMG. | |
 special attack | Manato's Special Attack deals massive Fire DMG and provides healing effects, making it a top priority for upgrading. It also provides opportunities for triggering EX Special Attack, which deals massive Fire DMG and restores HP. | |
 assist | Upgrading Manato's Assist skill provides additional damage and utility, such as triggering Quick Assist, Defensive Assist, and Assist Follow-Up. These skills deal Fire DMG and provide invulnerability, making them essential for Manato's kit. | |
 chain attack | Upgrading Manato's Chain Attack skill provides additional damage and utility, such as triggering Chain Attack and Ultimate. These skills deal massive Fire DMG and provide invulnerability, making them essential for Manato's kit. | |
 dodge | While Manato's Dodge skill provides invulnerability and a quick dash, it can be upgraded last as it contributes the least to his kit. However, it still provides opportunities for triggering Dash Attack and Dodge Counter, which deal Physical and Fire DMG respectively. |
Manato Skills
Basic Attack
Blazing Wind Slash
Press 
to activate:
Perform up to three forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG.
During each slash, pressing 
triggers Scorchwind, causing the attack to deal increased Fire DMG.
Basic Attack
Blazing Wind - Misty Slash
While in the Molten Edge state, press to activate:
Unleash up to four forward slashes, dealing Fire DMG.
If Manato's HP is above 30% when the skill is activated, 3.5% of his Max HP will be consumed.
Special Attack
Return to Ashes
Press to activate:
Slash forward at enemies, dealing Fire DMG.
If hit by an enemy during the skill, restore 20% of missing HP when unleashing the slash. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s.
If hit by an enemy during the skill, the slash is enhanced.
DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Special Attack
Return to Ashes - Sacrifice
Hold to activate:
Enter a charging state, consuming up to 10% of Max HP and gaining 100 Blazing Heart. HP consumption will at most reduce Manato's HP to 30% of Max HP.
Release the button to activate Special Attack: Return to Ashes. If struck during the skill, the slash heals 20% of missing HP. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s.
If hit by an enemy during the skill or if charging reaches a certain duration, the slash is enhanced.
DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Return to Ashes - Fall
While in the Molten Edge state and with sufficient Adrenaline, press
Dodge
Radiant Blade
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Radiant Blade - Zanshin
Press during a dodge to activate:
Perform a shoulder slam forward, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
Radiant Blade - Battle Sweep
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Perform a slash followed by a punch at enemies ahead, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Blazing Eruption
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Hurls his sword forward, then charges the enemy to trigger an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Musou Aratama
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Jump into the air and deliver a falling slash at enemies in front, followed by an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Lone Shadow - Regroup
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Slashes and punches enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Lone Shadow - Mountain Stand
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, inflicting massive Daze and dealing Fire DMG.
Gain 75 Blazing Heart upon activating this skill.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up
Lone Shadow - Breaking Fang
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Unleash multiple slashes at enemies ahead, dealing Fire DMG.
Repeated presses allow up to 7 extra consecutive slashes.
While chaining slashes, if Manato's HP is above 30%, 2% of Max HP is consumed.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Manato Talents
A
Drifter's Rules of Survival
Whenever Manato loses HP, the amount of HP lost is tallied. Each 1% of his Max HP tallied increases the Fire DMG of Assist Follow-Ups and Basic Attacks by 0.4%, up to a max of 20%.
B
Day & Night, Kitchen & Love
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 to trigger an Assist Follow-Up.
C
Enter the Realm of Urban Legends
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
D
Childhood Oath
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 effect can trigger once every 10s.
E
Lone Shadow Returns to the Pack
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
F
Beyond Dreams of the Past
When Special Attack: Return to Ashes hits a Stunned enemy, Manato gains 75 Blazing Heart and 4 stacks of Remnant Flame, and pressing 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.
skins
Komano Manato: Loyal Wild Soul
The standard attire of the unofficial mediator in Sailume Bay, enough to intimidate petty thugs. Still, it sometimes draws wandering eyes.
Komano Manato: White Heart Silhouette
A young Manato made a solitary vow to himself — and from his deep reverie, a lone pale shadow was born. Mimicking his attire enhances Manato's already exceedingly intimidating presence.
