Metal characters represent the pinnacle of power in Injustice Mobile. Introduced in update 3.2, these elite fighters feature unique Dark Power mechanics. As a Metal character, Batman Ninja Catwoman requires Valorium Alloy for upgrades and has access to Dark Power specials that no Gold character can match.
Passive: Cat Rage
Catwoman's signature passive, Cat Rage, is the core of her power:
Rage Activation
Cat Rage activates when:
- KOs an opponent — landing a killing blow
- Tags in — entering the fight from the bench
- Uses SP2 — activating her second special
- Teammate is KO'd — a fellow team member falls
Rage Effects
While Cat Rage is active:
- 175%-300% basic attack damage — massively increased damage on every hit
- 5% power drain on basic hits — drains opponent's power bars with each hit
- Visual indicator — larger pink energy claws appear on her hands
Rage Duration
- Base duration: 6 seconds
- Upgraded duration: 21 seconds
- Timer stacks — each activation adds to the remaining duration
- Can chain activations for near-permanent Rage
Power Drain Mechanics
The power drain from Cat Rage is proportional to basic attack damage dealt:
- Can drain all 3 bars of power with a single basic attack
- Works even during opponent's special start animation
- Minimal drain against high-health opponents where basics deal negligible damage
- Opponents in Online Battle are immune to this power drain
Passive: 9 Lives
The second part of her passive provides team survivability:
Immortality
When Batman Ninja teammates drop below 15% health:
- They become temporarily immortal for 4-9 seconds
- Cannot be knocked out during this period
- Allows survival against otherwise fatal attacks
Rescue Mechanic
Each Batman Ninja teammate allows Catwoman to avoid a KO once per teammate:
- Catwoman disappears at 1 health when a fatal hit lands
- A teammate tags in after the enemy special finishes
- With a full Batman Ninja team, she can be rescued twice
- No counter-attack involved — unlike Batgirl/Arkham Knight's rescue
Dark Power Specials
Dark Power SP1: Cat Claws
Enhanced version of her first special:
- Inflicts a bleed DoT that cannot be rinsed
- Bleed persists even when opponents tag out
- Functions like Catwoman/Arkham Knight's unrinsable bleed
- Deals 84% of damage stat — second strongest SP1 in the game
Dark Power SP2: Tiger Claws
Enhanced version of her second special:
- Chance to permanently disable one opponent gear piece
- Chance increases per Dark Power bar used
- Gear disable is permanent — no duration limit
- Tag-outs do not cleanse the effect
- Gear returns when Catwoman is KO'd
- Can disable gear even through Invulnerability
Dark Power Super: Nine Lives
Enhanced super move with maximum impact — unblockable barrage of attacks with Dark Power effects.
Special Attacks
Cat Claws (SP1)
Metal claws tear into the opponent, causing bleed damage over time:
- Rapid swipe minigame
- Deals 84% of damage stat
- Applies 10-second bleed DoT
- Can "pick up" opponent with light attack after knockdown
Tiger Claws (SP2)
Catwoman disorients the enemy with a scream, then slashes them:
- Quick tap + rapid swipe minigames
- Deals 100%-216% of damage stat when maxed
- Final hit benefits from both minigame percentages stacking
- Cannot KO except on the last hit
Nine Lives (Super Move)
An unblockable barrage combining strength and agility — automatically upgrades with star promotions.
Tag-In Attack
Catwoman has a unique unblockable tag-in attack:
- Deals 4% of damage stat (same as unmodified heavy attack)
- Cannot KO opponents even at low health
- Can be interrupted by enemy specials
- Makes her vulnerable during the attack animation
Gear Recommendations
Gauntlets of Azrael + Overpowered 5-U-93-R
The premier survival combo:
- Life drain on combo enders
- Regain massive health during basic attack chains
- Pairs with Cat Rage's high basic damage for maximum healing
Soultaker Sword and Astro-Harness are also excellent options. For a full breakdown of gear mechanics and evolution, see our gear shards guide.
Nine Lives (Immortal)
9 Lives makes the entire team temporarily immortal at low health.
Batman Ninja Batman (Tank/Support)
Batman Ninja Batman provides outnumbered defense, crit chance, and power generation boosts to the entire team. For full abilities and gear recommendations, see our Batman Ninja Batman guide.
Team Synergy
Catwoman is the centerpiece of the Batman Ninja team:
| Character | Class | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Batman Ninja Catwoman | Agility | Damage/Control |
| Batman Ninja Robin | Agility | Combo Support |
| Batman Ninja Batman | Tech | Tank/Support |
| Batman Ninja Harley Quinn | Agility | Team Buff |
| Batman Ninja Nightwing | Agility | Damage |
| Batman Ninja Lord Joker | Agility | Damage/Revive |
Team Dynamics
Robin's Combo Kid keeps combo meter high for more effective specials and basic attacks.
Batman's Ninja Rising provides crit chance and power generation boosts to the entire team. See our Batman Ninja Batman guide for full details on his abilities.
Catwoman's 9 Lives makes the entire team temporarily immortal at low health.
Harley Quinn's roster bonus gives all BN characters additional attack and health even when not on the team.
Recommended Team Compositions
Maximum Rage Team:
- Batman Ninja Catwoman (damage)
- Batman Ninja Robin (combo support)
- Batman Ninja Batman (tank/support)
Solo Raid Team:
- Batman Ninja Catwoman (percentage damage)
- Batman Ninja Robin (combo)
- Batman Ninja Gorilla Grodd (support/healing)
Survival Team:
- Batman Ninja Catwoman (damage/immortal)
- Batman Ninja Batman (tank)
- Batman Ninja Lord Joker (revive)
Strategy Tips
Maximizing Cat Rage
To keep Cat Rage active permanently:
- Tag in to activate Rage
- Land a KO to refresh and extend duration
- Use SP2 to refresh timer again
- Let teammate get KO'd for another refresh
- With upgraded passive: 21 seconds per activation
Gear Disable Strategy
Dark Power SP2 gear disable is permanent:
- Use Dark Power SP2 early to disable defensive gear
- Target characters with powerful defensive gear first
- Disabled gear returns when Catwoman is KO'd — stay alive
Basic Attack Focus
With Cat Rage active, basic attacks are devastating:
- Build combo meter for combo ender damage
- Use power generation gear to reach SP2 faster
- SP2 extends Rage duration while dealing massive damage
Survivor Mode
Catwoman excels in Survivor Mode:
- Cat Rage power drains opponents in PvE
- 9 Lives prevents KOs in difficult rounds
- Basic attacks shred through AI teams
- Tag-in attack opens each fight with unblockable damage
For Survivor Mode strategies, see our Survivor Mode guide.
Conclusion
Batman Ninja Catwoman is one of the most powerful characters in Injustice Mobile. Her Cat Rage passive makes her basic attacks devastating, her Dark Power specials can permanently disable opponent gear, and her 9 Lives passive makes her entire team temporarily immortal. Build her with life drain gear for survival, maximize Cat Rage uptime, and pair her with Batman Ninja teammates for maximum synergy.
For more on Metal characters, see our Metal characters guide. For team strategies, read our team building guide. For the tank that anchors the team, see our Batman Ninja Batman guide.