The raid timer ticks into single digits and the boss is turning toward you. You swap abilities and feel the familiar jolt of regret—you picked wrong. I’ve walked that wipe and wrote this so you don’t have to repeat the same mistake.
I’m the person who grinds the grind so you can pick the clear winners. Below I rank every Ability and Gadget by how they perform at Mastery 100 (and note when they’re stronger at Mastery 0). I’ll also give quick notes for Survival, Raid, and Infinite runs, plus the Traits, Titles, Cosmetics and Pets that actually matter.
A common sight: someone running a mythic at Mastery 0 and wondering why it feels weak.
The best Ability depends on the mode and whether you’re playing with Mastery 0 or 100. I rank by Mastery 100 but call out early-game power where it matters. S-Tier is safe for any mode; A-Tier are strong alternates; B-tier is where beginners should focus while they grind.
Mastery Tips: Killing zombies with an Ability levels its Mastery and this gives you:
- Mastery 25: Walking speed boost
- Mastery 50: Damage boost
- Mastery 75: Massive damage boost
- Mastery 100: Unlocks V skill
Mastery is saved for each individual weapon when you switch it out.
Best Upgrades: Cooldown upgrades usually give the largest quality-of-life boost; 2–3 damage upgrades are fine. Resetting upgrades does not refund money.
S-Tier Ability
| S-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Coyote |
• The best Raid and Survival end-game ability• Starts out weaker than Saiyan and Pride but becomes dominant at M100 with V• I prefer Saiyan, Pride and Shadow Monarch in Infinite since they scale better for longer modes• Coyote with V is like a laser-guided missile when timed right |
 Saiyan |
• Strong at all Mastery levels and modes• Probably the most consistent all-rounder• Beats Coyote and Pride at Mastery 0 with base moves; Coyote/Pride V outscale at M100 |
 Pride |
• Competes with Coyote and Saiyan as a top pick• Not usually #1 in any single mode, but reliable across modes• Strong at M0 and M100 — safe to use whenever |
A-Tier Ability
| A-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Shadow Monarch |
• Dominant in Infinite thanks to shadows• Needs high Mastery to shine; out-DPSed early by other mythics• If you enjoy SM, expect to grind it to M100 for peak returns |
 Destructive Fists |
• Consistent damage across modes• Better than SM at low Mastery; a touch weaker at M100 in Infinite• Reliable choice for Raid and Survival; still behind Coyote/Pride/Saiyan in raw DPS |
B-Tier Ability
| B-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Sosuke |
• The best beginner option: Susano slash gives massive burst and range• Very strong at M0—often better early than mythics• Mythics and exclusives outscale it, so use Sosuke to grind into better Abilities |
 Fire Fighter |
• Middling DPS that works across modes• Better than some legendaries at M0; outdamaged by the S-tier picks• Available via BattlePass (about $4.99 (€5))—good value if you want a reliable mid-tier option |
C-Tier Ability
| C-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 King of Curses |
• The weakest Legendary and a general mid-tier pick• Better than Epics and Rares but outclassed by the top legendaries• Level Sosuke unless you’re roleplaying Sukuna |
D-Tier Ability
| D-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Nen Prodigy Zorro |
• Starter options that get powercrept fast• Rares and Epics here are just placeholders until you reach the stronger tiers• Focus on grinding traits and mastery rather than clinging to these |
What is the best ability in Anime Apocalypse?
Short answer: Coyote (M100) for Raid/Survival and Saiyan for consistent performance across M0–M100. Pride sits in the same elite bracket. If you’re aiming for Infinite, Saiyan and Shadow Monarch often outperform Coyote until it hits V at Mastery 100.
An obvious moment: someone dies mid-rotation because they picked the wrong gadget.
Gadgets change how a fight plays. Some give raw damage, others give the one-second save that stops a wipe. I rank by utility for Survival, Raid bosses, and Infinite runs.
S-Tier Gadget
| S-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Infinity |
• Grants near-invulnerability for 15 seconds• Critical for Survival and clutch Raid saves• Infinity acts like a bulletproof vest when timed for boss flurries |
 Rage |
• Huge free damage multiplier• Best for Raids and Infinite if you want to burst bosses during an Ult rotation• Pick Infinity for defense or Rage for offense depending on your role |
 Black Hole |
• Utility + AoE damage + crowd control• Great for Survival and Infinite burst setups• Less useful in single-target Raid fights |
A-Tier Gadget
| A-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Time Stop |
• Overpowered in Raids for coordinated burst windows• Less globally useful than Rage or Infinity in other modes• Still a strong pick if your group can chain damage in the freeze window |
 Conqueror’s Haki |
• Solid for Survival and Infinite against weaker mobs• Less impactful than S-tier gadgets overall• Pick it when you need consistent pressure without risking a defensive gadget |
B-Tier Gadget
| B-Tier | Ranking Reasons |
|---|---|
 Medkit |
• Useful recovery tool for mistakes• Becomes less necessary as you learn boss patterns and rely on heal drops |
 Beacon Taunt |
• Good for solo Survival pulls• Weak in Raids and Infinite where other gadgets outscale it |
Which gadget should I use for Raids?
Pick Rage or Time Stop for coordinated burst windows. If you’re the solo clutch or tanker, Infinity offers the single-biggest defensive save. Use Black Hole when you need control and multi-target setup for teammates—works well with Discord or YouTube guides that show rotation windows.
A small observation: players often ignore traits and then wonder why their build hits soft.
Treat Traits, Titles, Cosmetics, and Pets as the micro-edges that convert a good run into a great one. Below are the practical top five for each slot and how to farm them.
- Top 5 Traits
- Flash
- Reaper
- Zombie and Hunter
- Fortune
- Other situational traits
- Top 5 Titles
- World 5: Be in the top 5 on the leaderboard
- Upper Moon: Drops from Akaza Raid or by defeating Akaza 100 times
- Wealthy
- Infinite Champion
- Zombie Slayer
- Top 5 Cosmetics
- Admiral Cloaks
- Adaptation Wheel
- Nezuko Box / Akatsuki’s Robe: Box drops from Akaza Raid and can appear in Shop
- Hollow Mask
- Truth Seeking Orbs
- Top 5 Pets
- Igris
- Kurama
- Panda
- Tiger
- Monkey
How to Get Trait Rerolls: Farm Infinite and Survival on the highest difficulties. Codes and community Discord drops often include reroll tokens—watch creators on YouTube and the Roblox group for giveaways.
Trait Note: If you swap an Ability that has a trait on it, the trait will be deleted—plan swaps carefully.
How do I reroll traits?
Farm high-difficulty Infinite and Survival runs, redeem codes (check the Roblox game page and community Discord), or follow creators on YouTube/Twitter for giveaways. Save reroll items for the trait you actually want—don’t waste them on D-tier Abilities.
Final tip: Use Sosuke to grind early Mastery and switch to Saiyan or Pride for steady progress, then prepare to push Coyote, Shadow Monarch or Destructive Fists to M100 depending on mode. Want to argue which pick is actually the biggest carry—Coyote’s V or Saiyan’s baseline—who’s right in your lobby?