If you have just landed in the zombie-infested streets of Shibuya or Impel Down and are wondering what to roll, level up, and equip first, this Anime Apocalypse tier list is the only cheat sheet you need. I have ranked every Ability, Gadget, Pet, Title, Trait, and Cosmetic in the game from S-tier all the way down to D-tier, with quick reasoning for each placement. Whether you are pushing Raid bosses, grinding Infinite mode, or just trying to clear Survival without dying, the picks below tell you exactly what is meta and what is wasting your spins.
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Anime Apocalypse Tier List (September 2026) Quick Summary Table
Here is the fastest possible look at the top of the meta in September 2026:
| Category | S-Tier Pick | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Ability | Coyote / Pride / Saiyan | Raid, Survival, Infinite (all modes) |
| Gadget | Black Hole / Rage / Infinity | Crowd control, burst, defense |
| Pet | Igris | Lifesteal + all-round stats |
| Title | World Five | Universal damage, HP, drops |
| Trait | Flash | Cooldown, attack speed, mobility |
| Cosmetic | Admiral Cloak | Coins, EXP, drop rate stack |
Save this page and bookmark it because the meta does shift after every patch — I will keep updating the rankings whenever the devs drop new content.
How I Ranked Everything
Before jumping into the actual lists, here is the criteria I used so you understand why a pick is where it is:
- Mastery 100 performance for abilities (since most endgame content is decided at full Mastery).
- Mode flexibility — does the pick work in Raid, Survival, and Infinite, or just one?
- Stat scaling for titles, traits, and pets (raw numbers and synergy with damage builds).
- Availability — Mythics from spins are weighted differently than Exclusives from BattlePass or Raid Shop.
- Beginner viability — some picks shine early but fall off, so I noted those clearly.
Quick reminder on Mastery, since it changes everything:
- Mastery 25 unlocks a walk speed bump.
- Mastery 50 gives a flat damage boost.
- Mastery 75 gives a much bigger damage boost.
- Mastery 100 unlocks the V skill — which is what flips average abilities into godlike ones.
Mastery is saved per weapon when you swap, so do not stress about losing progress. Also, upgrading cooldown is almost always your highest-priority spend, with two or three damage upgrades coming after that. Avoid resetting upgrades because the game does not refund your money.
Anime Apocalypse Abilities Tier List (September 2026)
Abilities are basically your weapons in Anime Apocalypse and they are the single biggest factor in how fast you clear rooms or melt bosses. They roll from Normal and Lucky Ability Spins, so use any active codes you have before burning currency. For reference, here are the spin odds:
| Spin Type | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Supreme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 62.1% | 32% | 5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Lucky | — | 60% | 36% | 3% | 1% |
Abilities Tier List Table
| Tier | Abilities |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Coyote, Pride, Saiyan |
| A Tier | Shadow Monarch, Destructive Fists, Sosuke |
| B Tier | Fire Fighter, King of Curses |
| C Tier | Nen Prodigy |
| D Tier | Zorro |
S-Tier Abilities Explained
Coyote (Mythic) – S Tier Coyote is the highest ceiling weapon in the game right now. It feels mid at Mastery 0 and even Mastery 50, but the moment you unlock its V skill at Mastery 100 it transforms into the single strongest pick for Raid bosses and Survival runs. The V skill’s burst window is so heavy that one well-timed rotation can shred boss HP bars by huge chunks. The catch: you have to grind it. If you are not ready to commit to maxing this thing out, Pride is a safer pick.
Pride (Mythic) – S Tier Pride is what I recommend to anyone who hates grinding Mastery from zero. It is incredibly strong at base AND at Mastery 100, with no real weak phase in between. It is not the absolute #1 in any single mode, but it never drops below “great.” If you want a Mythic that just works in Raid, Survival, and Infinite, this is the pick. Versatile, low-friction, and competes directly with Coyote and Saiyan as the top three weapon in the game.
Saiyan (Supreme) – S Tier A Supreme rarity ability that punches as the most consistent all-rounder I have ever rolled. Saiyan beats Coyote and Pride at Mastery 0 thanks to strong baseline moves, and even at endgame it is just slightly behind a maxed Coyote. The clutch part is the Super Saiyan UI revive — if you eat a one-shot mechanic in a hard Raid, this skill literally saves the run. If I had to pick a single weapon to bring into every game mode without rerolling, Saiyan is it.
A-Tier Abilities Explained
Shadow Monarch (Mythic Exclusive) – A Tier The undisputed king of Infinite mode once you grind it. Shadow Monarch’s whole identity revolves around summoning shadow soldiers that scale with Mastery, making it the best long-fight pick when you are pushing waves. The downside is that at low Mastery, it gets badly out-DPSed by other Mythics and even Exclusives, so be ready for a long ramp. If you main Infinite, this is your goal weapon.
Destructive Fists (Raid Shop / Store) – A Tier Reliable, consistent, and great for newer players who do not want to deal with the Mastery curve of a Mythic. Destructive Fists pumps out steady damage in Raid and Survival from the moment you unlock it. The trade-off is range and ceiling — at Mastery 100 it is still meaningfully behind Coyote, Pride, and Saiyan. Solid as a backup or as your “until I roll something better” weapon.
Sosuke (Legendary) – A Tier (best as a B-Tier transitional pick) This is the best beginner ability in the entire game. The Susano slash hits like a truck with great range, and at Mastery 0 it actually outdamages Coyote, Destructive Fists, and Shadow Monarch — that is wild for a Legendary. Use Sosuke to grind early Mastery on harder content, then graduate to a Mythic when you can. It scales worse than the top tier in the long run, which is the only reason it is not S-tier.
B-Tier Abilities Explained
Fire Fighter (Exclusive – BattlePass) – B Tier Fire Fighter is the dependable middle-of-the-road DPS option. It is a BattlePass ability so it costs a few bucks (around $4.99), but it punches above the Legendaries that sit beneath it. It is also a touch better than Shadow Monarch at Mastery 0 since SM has that long ramp. Not flashy, just consistent, which is why I put it solidly in B-tier.
King of Curses (Legendary) – B Tier The weakest of the Legendary pool, but still ahead of every Epic and Rare in the game. It is fine if you really want to roleplay as Sukuna, but in pure DPS terms there is no reason to keep leveling this if you have access to Sosuke or anything higher. Average all the way through.
C-Tier Abilities Explained
Nen Prodigy (Epic) – C Tier A starter Epic that gives you a small bump over the Rares. The numbers are too low to keep up with Legendaries and beyond, and you will outgrow it inside of a few hours of grinding. Use it as a placeholder while you roll for something better.
D-Tier Abilities Explained
Zorro (Rare) – D Tier The classic starter weapon you will see brand new players holding. It has no scaling, no special skill that lets it punch up, and gets out-DPSed instantly by literally every other ability on this list. Replace it the second you have a single Epic in your inventory.
Best Ability by Game Mode (Quick Reference)
| Mode | Best Pick | Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Raid | Coyote (M100) | Pride / Saiyan |
| Survival | Pride / Coyote | Destructive Fists |
| Infinite | Shadow Monarch (M100) | Saiyan / Pride |
| Beginner Grind | Sosuke | Fire Fighter |
Anime Apocalypse Gadgets Tier List (September 2026)
Gadgets are way easier to roll than abilities, so most players end up with the full pool quickly. The trick is knowing which one to slot for which fight. Some are straight defensive panic buttons, some are pure damage multipliers, and some are crowd control. Here is the September 2026 ranking.
Gadgets Tier List Table
| Tier | Gadgets |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Black Hole, Rage, Infinity |
| A Tier | Time Stop, Conqueror’s Haki |
| B Tier | Beacon Taunt |
| D Tier | Medkit |
S-Tier Gadgets Explained
Black Hole (Mythic) – S Tier Creates a gravitational pull that yanks every nearby zombie into one tight cluster while damaging them. In Survival and Infinite, where you are constantly mobbed, this is genuinely transformative — it lets you set up massive AoE bursts with ultimates and clears packs in seconds. It is weaker on single-target Raid bosses, so swap it out there. Otherwise, this is one of the three best gadgets in the game.
Rage (Epic) – S Tier Do not let the Epic rarity fool you — this is a top-three gadget. Rage is basically a free damage multiplier with a movement speed kicker, perfect for stacking on top of an Ultimate during a Raid burst window. If you want pure offense, this is your pick. It works in Infinite for boss kills too. Pair it with a high-mastery weapon and you delete things.
Infinity (Legendary) – S Tier Fifteen seconds of complete, unconditional invulnerability. That is it. That is the gadget. It is ridiculous in Survival when a wave gets out of hand and clutches Raid pulls when a boss does an unavoidable AoE. The reason it sits next to Black Hole and Rage instead of above them is that it does no damage on its own — it just buys you time. Still, time is everything in this game, and Infinity buys a lot of it.
A-Tier Gadgets Explained
Time Stop (Mythic) – A Tier Freezes every enemy in place for a short window. Sounds amazing, and in coordinated Raids it kind of is — your team can chain damage on a frozen boss for a clean burst phase. But outside of Raids, you would usually rather have raw damage from Rage or full immunity from Infinity. It is a very specialized pick.
Conqueror’s Haki (Legendary) – A Tier Unleashes a knockout pulse that one-shots weaker zombies in a radius. It is fantastic in Survival and Infinite for clearing fodder and creating breathing room, and it has more general utility than Time Stop. Where it falls short is Raid bosses — they are immune to the knockout effect, so you lose your gadget slot for nothing in single-target fights.
B-Tier Gadgets Explained
Beacon Taunt (Epic) – B Tier Drops a beacon that pulls aggro from nearby enemies, which can be a clutch save in tight corridors during solo Survival. The damage and crowd control are minimal though, so it does not earn higher placement. Niche, but not useless.
D-Tier Gadgets Explained
Medkit (Rare) – D Tier Heals you and allies for 50 HP. The problem is that in a fast-paced wave-survival game, healing 50 HP after the fact is way worse than preventing the damage in the first place (Infinity) or killing the threat (Rage, Black Hole). Once you learn boss patterns and start picking up natural heal drops, you will never reach for this again. Swap it out as soon as you unlock anything else.
Best Gadget by Game Mode (Quick Reference)
| Mode | Best Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Raid | Rage / Time Stop / Infinity | Burst windows or panic save |
| Survival | Black Hole / Infinity | Crowd control + clutch defense |
| Infinite | Rage / Black Hole | Damage scaling + AoE setup |
| Solo Clutch | Infinity | Pure invulnerability |
Anime Apocalypse Pets Tier List (September 2026)
Pets give you flat stat boosts that stack with your ability and gadget choices, so they are basically free power once unlocked. The differences between pets are massive — do not assume they are cosmetic.
Pets Tier List Table
| Tier | Pets |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Igris |
| A Tier | Kurama |
| B Tier | Panda |
| C Tier | Tiger |
| D Tier | Monkey |
Pets Explained
Igris – S Tier The single best companion in the game and it is not even close. Igris hands you +3% Lifesteal, +10% Drops Boost, +10% Coins, +12% Damage, +5% EXP, +10 Speed, and +15 HP. The Lifesteal alone is unique to this pet and is what makes Igris an actual late-game staple — sustain in long Infinite runs is a lifesaver. If you ever pull Igris, equip it immediately and never take it off until something better drops (which has not happened yet).
Kurama – A Tier Kurama gives you +15% Damage, +5% Drops Boost, +7% Coins, and +5 Speed. That +15% damage is the highest raw damage multiplier on any pet in the game, so if you are running a glass cannon Coyote build, Kurama is actually a viable rival to Igris. The lack of Lifesteal and HP is what holds it back.
Panda – B Tier Panda is the well-balanced mid-game choice with +8% Damage, +5% Coins, +5 Speed, and +12 HP. It will not blow up your DPS but it will keep you alive during the rough mid-game stretch where you are still hunting for Mythic drops. Solid utility pet.
Tiger – C Tier Tiger spreads small buffs across multiple stats — +7 Speed, +3% Coins, +5% Damage, and +8 HP. The numbers are too low to matter much in harder content, so treat it as a stepping stone before Panda or Kurama. Fine for early levels.
Monkey – D Tier A flat +5 Speed and +3 HP. No damage, no economy, nothing. Replace this the second any other pet drops for you.
Anime Apocalypse Titles Tier List (September 2026)
Titles are some of the rarest unlocks in the game and they roll into your stat sheet as permanent buffs once equipped. There are a lot of them, and the gap between a top-tier title and a bottom-tier one is genuinely huge — a maxed title can swing your damage by 50% or more.
Titles Tier List Table
| Tier | Titles |
|---|---|
| S Tier | World Five |
| A Tier | Fire Lord, Upper Moon, Fleet Admiral, Culling Winner, Wealthy, Infinite Champion |
| B Tier | Immortal, Monster Hunter, Dungeon Master, Boss Reaper, Zombie Slayer, Collector |
| C Tier | Parkour Legend, Survivor, Speedrunner, Golden Assassin |
| D Tier | Sin of Pride, Nen Prodigy, King of Curses, The Pirate Hunter, Shadow Monarch, Super Saiyan |
S-Tier Title Explained
World Five – S Tier This is the leaderboard reward for finishing in the top 5 globally and the stats are exactly what you would expect from a #1 prize: +55% Damage, +65 HP, +15% Coins, +15% EXP, +15% Cooldown Reduction, and +20% Drops. There is no other title in the game that comes close to this kind of universal scaling. If you are not a top-5 grinder, focus on the A-tier titles instead — they are realistically attainable.
A-Tier Titles Explained
Fire Lord – +22% Damage, +75 HP, +10% Coins, +10% EXP, +5% Cooldown Reduction. Massive HP pool and balanced economy buffs. Top survivability pick.
Upper Moon – +30% Damage, +45 HP, +1 Walkspeed, +5% Coins, +5% EXP, +10% CDR, +25% Drops. Drops from the Akaza Raid or by killing Akaza 100 times. The +25% drop rate is bonkers for farmers.
Fleet Admiral – +18% Damage, +40 HP, +10% EXP. Reliable, well-rounded, and a great progression title.
Culling Winner – +18% Damage, +40 HP, +10% Coins. Same as Fleet Admiral, but swaps EXP for economy. Pick whichever fits your goal.
Wealthy – +25% Damage, +15 HP, +15% Coins, +10% EXP. The grinder’s title — earned by collecting 1 million coins. Fantastic value.
Infinite Champion – +20% Damage, +50 HP, +5% CDR. Combat-focused and earned in Infinite mode, naturally.
B-Tier Titles Explained
Immortal – +10% Damage, +30 HP, +5% Drops. Balanced mid-game staple.
Monster Hunter – +10% Damage, +25 HP. No frills, just stats.
Dungeon Master – +15% Damage, +10% EXP, +5% CDR. Strong utility title for Survival grinders.
Boss Reaper – +12% Damage, +20 HP, +5% EXP. A nice all-rounder.
Zombie Slayer – +15% Damage, +35 HP, +5% Drops. The most underrated B-tier — stats are surprisingly high.
Collector – +12% Damage, +10% Drops, +5% Coins. Pure farming title.
C-Tier Titles Explained
Parkour Legend – +8% Damage, +5 Walkspeed. Movement is fun but the damage is low.
Survivor – +6% Damage, +10 HP. Tiny stat bumps; placeholder only.
Speedrunner – +8% Damage, +5% CDR, +3 Walkspeed. Cute combo, weak numbers.
Golden Assassin – +8% Damage, +15 HP, +5% Coins. Tries to do too many things at once.
D-Tier Titles Explained
The D-tier titles — Sin of Pride, Nen Prodigy, King of Curses, The Pirate Hunter, Shadow Monarch, and Super Saiyan — all give a flat +5% damage and absolutely nothing else. They are usually unlocked just by playing through certain abilities, but you should not run them once you have anything from C-tier or higher.
Anime Apocalypse Traits Tier List (September 2026)
Traits roll onto your equipped weapon and stack with everything else. The catch is that swapping out a weapon deletes its trait, so plan carefully before you reroll your loadout. Trait rerolls are limited and usually come from Codes, the BattlePass, or high-difficulty Infinite/Survival runs.
Traits Tier List Table
| Tier | Traits |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Flash |
| A Tier | Reaper |
| B Tier | Hunter |
| C Tier | Zombie, Fortune |
| D Tier | Swift, Timer, Power |
Traits Explained
Flash (S Tier) – +20% Damage, +25% Attack Speed, +7 Walkspeed, +20% Cooldown Reduction, +7% Coins, +7 EXP, +5% Lifesteal, +40 HP. This trait is mathematically the best roll in the game. The combination of CDR and attack speed lets you spam abilities so fast that boss mechanics barely matter. If you roll Flash on a Mythic, do not touch your loadout.
Reaper (A Tier) – +35% Damage, +10% Attack Speed, +3 Walkspeed, +10% CDR, +7% Coins, +7 EXP, +5% Lifesteal, +40 HP. Reaper trades the speed of Flash for the highest raw damage multiplier of any trait. If you are running a one-shot boss build (Coyote V, Saiyan, Pride), Reaper might actually outperform Flash in pure burst.
Hunter (B Tier) – +10% Damage, +5% Attack Speed, +1 Walkspeed, +5% CDR. A clean, balanced mid-tier trait. Not flashy, but it touches every important stat. Worth keeping until you roll Flash or Reaper.
Zombie (C Tier) – +5% Lifesteal, +20 HP. Pure survivability roll. Fine if you have no other defensive options, but it does nothing for clear speed.
Fortune (C Tier) – +5% Coins, +5% EXP. Strictly a farming trait. Useful in low-difficulty grinding sessions but a liability in actual fights.
Swift (D Tier) – +5% Attack Speed, +2 Walkspeed. Numbers too low to feel.
Timer (D Tier) – +5% Cooldown Reduction. Single-stat traits are bad — reroll.
Power (D Tier) – +5% Attack Damage. Same problem as Timer, just on damage instead of CDR.
Anime Apocalypse Cosmetics Tier List (Top 5 Picks)
Cosmetics in this game are not just for show — they all give meaningful stat boosts. Here are the five worth chasing:
- Admiral Cloak – +10% Coins, +10% EXP, +10% Drops. The all-purpose farming cosmetic. Craft this first.
- Adaptation Wheel – Damage and CDR-focused. Strong combat cosmetic.
- Nezuko Box / Akatsuki’s Robe – Drops from Akaza Raid or appears in the Shop rotation. Defensive utility plus stat bumps.
- Hollow Mask – Damage-focused offense piece for raw burst builds.
- Truth Seeking Orbs – Late-game flex piece. Solid balanced stats and a flashy look.
Stack the Admiral Cloak with XP-boosting titles like Fleet Admiral or Wealthy and you can rip through Battle Pass progression in a fraction of the normal time.
Best Build Recommendations
Putting it all together, here is what your loadout should look like at different stages:
Beginner Build (Just Started)
- Ability: Sosuke
- Gadget: Medkit (until you unlock anything else)
- Pet: Whatever you have
- Title: Any C-tier or above
- Trait: Whatever rolls — focus on grinding rerolls
Mid-Game Build (Unlocked Mythics)
- Ability: Pride (easiest Mythic to use)
- Gadget: Black Hole or Infinity
- Pet: Panda or Kurama
- Title: Wealthy or Fleet Admiral
- Trait: Hunter
Endgame Build (Mastery 100 Pushers)
- Ability: Coyote (V at M100) for Raid/Survival, Shadow Monarch for Infinite
- Gadget: Rage for damage, Infinity for defense, Black Hole for AoE
- Pet: Igris
- Title: World Five (if you are a leaderboard god) or Upper Moon
- Trait: Flash or Reaper
- Cosmetic: Admiral Cloak
Common Mistakes to Avoid
These are the biggest beginner traps I see in Discord and reddit threads constantly:
- Rolling Mythics at Mastery 0 and complaining they feel weak. Every Mythic on this list takes Mastery investment to unlock its real power. Sosuke at M0 actually outdamages a fresh Coyote.
- Swapping a weapon with a Flash trait equipped. The trait gets deleted. Always confirm before swapping.
- Stacking pure damage upgrades early. Cooldown is the highest-value upgrade because it lets you cycle abilities faster. Two or three damage upgrades is plenty.
- Saving codes for “later”. Spins from codes give you free shots at A-tier and S-tier abilities. Use them as soon as you redeem them.
- Ignoring traits. A B-tier ability with a Flash trait can outperform a Mythic with no trait at all.
- Running Medkit in endgame content. Once you are dodging properly, healing is wasted gadget space. Switch to Rage, Infinity, or Black Hole.
How to Get Trait Rerolls Faster
Trait rerolls are the bottleneck for most builds. Here are the fastest ways to farm them in September 2026:
- Push Infinite mode on the highest difficulty you can clear.
- Push Survival mode on Nightmare difficulty for 11,000+ XP per run.
- Redeem every Anime Apocalypse code as soon as it drops — they often include reroll tokens.
- Watch the official Discord and X (Twitter) accounts for giveaway events.
- Climb the Battle Pass — reroll tokens appear in higher tiers.
- Complete daily and weekly quests for guaranteed token drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ability in Anime Apocalypse?
Coyote at Mastery 100 is the strongest single ability for Raid and Survival, mostly because of how hard its V skill hits. Pride is the most consistent Mythic across all modes, and Saiyan is the best all-around pick at any Mastery level since it is strong from Mastery 0 onward.
Which gadget is best for crowd control?
Black Hole is the top crowd control gadget — it pulls every nearby zombie into one cluster and damages them simultaneously, which is huge in Survival and Infinite where you get swarmed.
Who is the best pet in Anime Apocalypse?
Igris is the only pet in the game with Lifesteal (+3%), and it stacks +12% Damage, +10% Coins, +10% Drops Boost, +5% EXP, +10 Speed, and +15 HP on top. There is no second-place argument here — Igris wins every category.
Is Sosuke really better than Mythics at Mastery 0?
Yes, at exactly Mastery 0. The Susano slash hits hard with great range from the start, while Coyote, Shadow Monarch, and Destructive Fists need Mastery investment to come online. Once your Mythic hits M50+, it pulls ahead permanently.
How do I unlock the V skill on abilities?
The V skill unlocks at Mastery 100 for every ability. You level Mastery by killing zombies with that specific weapon equipped. Mastery is saved per weapon, so you can swap freely without losing progress.
What happens if I switch a weapon with a trait equipped?
The trait gets deleted. There is no undo. Always reroll into a trait you actually want and never swap weapons mid-grind unless you are willing to lose the trait.
Where do I get the Upper Moon title?
Upper Moon drops from the Akaza Raid as a low-chance reward, or you can grind it by defeating Akaza 100 times in any mode. Both methods work — the Raid is faster if you have a strong group.
What is the fastest way to farm Battle Pass XP?
Run Survival on Nightmare difficulty if your build can handle it. A clean Nightmare run can hand you 11,000+ XP in under five minutes when paired with the Admiral Cloak and an XP-boosting title.
Are codes worth using before rolling spins?
Always use codes first. They stack onto your spin pool, give you free reroll tokens, and sometimes drop coin multipliers that boost everything else you do for the next 30 minutes to a few hours.
What is the best map for Infinite mode?
Shibuya is generally the easier map thanks to its open layout and forgiving spawn patterns. Impel Down is more chaotic with underground sections and lava floors, so save it for when your build is fully online.
Pro Tips That Most Tier Lists Miss
A few extra insights I picked up from grinding the game:
- Use the Wall Run for boss AoE attacks. Almost every Raid boss has a ground-targeted AoE — getting on the wall with the parkour system is the cleanest dodge in the game.
- Black Hole + Ult combo is the highest single-rotation damage in Survival. Pull mobs in with Black Hole, drop your Ult, watch the screen explode.
- Conqueror’s Haki is actually best in solo Survival, not Raids. The knockout one-shots every weak zombie in range, which is exactly what you need when there is no team to pick up slack.
- Stack the Admiral Cloak with Wealthy and a Coins-boost code for absurd farming sessions — you can hit 1 million coins for the Wealthy title in one extended run.
- Do not waste Lucky Spins on gadgets. Save them for Ability rolls — Lucky Ability Spins have a 1% Supreme rate (Saiyan) and 3% Mythic rate (Coyote, Pride), which is way more valuable than any gadget pull.
Final Thoughts
The current Anime Apocalypse meta in September 2026 rewards players who commit to a specific Mythic and grind it to Mastery 100. Coyote, Pride, and Saiyan are your endgame goals on the ability side; Black Hole, Rage, and Infinitycover every gadget situation; Igris is the must-have pet; World Five (or Upper Moon if you cannot leaderboard) is the title to chase; and Flash is the dream trait roll.
If you stack the right combo from each category, you will find yourself clearing Nightmare difficulty and pushing deep into Infinite waves without breaking a sweat. Bookmark this page — I keep it updated with every patch, so you always know what is meta the moment it changes.
Got a build that you think out-performs the picks above? I am genuinely curious — drop it in the comments, especially if you have managed to make Coyote work at Mastery 0 or if you have found a sleeper pick I missed.