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Meta Builds

The current meta loadouts for each game mode, sourced from the developer Discord ❔ faq Meta Build thread (Foong, 2026-05-10) and the Best Traits on Abilities thread (Rolasyum, 2026-05-10). Build composition = trait + 3 ability slots + cosmetic + gadget + pet + title. Updated .

Universal Picks (every build)

Three cosmetic slots are available — stack Hei Outfit + Battle Suit + a third stat-bearing piece. The Wealthy title is the most realistic early target (1M coins).

Raid

Raid Build

Trait: Reaper

Abilities (priority order)

  1. Spin — BiS — top damage profile.
  2. Head of Hei — Second-highest g-skill damage.
  3. Akaza
  4. Coyote

Gadgets

Why this works

Raid bosses are large, slow, single-target. Reaper trait (+35% DMG, +20% CDR) maximizes per-hit damage on long fights. Slot DMG-multiplier abilities and pair with Rage for cooldown reset windows.

Survival

Survival Build

Trait: Flash

Abilities (priority order)

  1. Spin — BiS.
  2. Cid (Atomic)
  3. Saiyan — Revival passive + V-skill DMG/WS buff.
  4. Coyote

Gadgets

Why this works

Survival has constant zombie waves — Flash trait (+20% DMG, +25% ATK SPD, +20% CDR, +7 WS) balances clear speed with mobility for kiting. Black Hole groups crowds; Infinity gives a 15-sec safety bubble for revival or rotation reset.

Infinite

Infinite Build

Trait: Flash

Abilities (priority order)

  1. Spin — BiS.
  2. Sosuke (Aizen)
  3. Pride
  4. Saiyan

Gadgets

Why this works

Infinite scales endlessly — DPS density per cooldown matters more than burst. Flash trait + DMG-heavy upgrade splits ensure each rotation deletes a wave. Black Hole and Infinity buy time on emergency waves at Lv50+.

Progression Path (Lunatic, Discord FAQ)

The 9-step progression guide from developer Lunatic explains how to climb from new player to leaderboard contender. Treat the meta builds above as the destination — these steps are the route.

  1. Redeem codes. Grab the free starter coins, spins, and crates. See the Codes page.
  2. Infinity mode (Shibuya / Impel Down). Farm coins on Normal difficulty — prioritize survival over speed.
  3. Spin for abilities — don't full-send. Aim for Saiyan or Coyote as your first meta pull.
  4. Get the Wealthy title. 1M coins total → +25% DMG · +15% Coins economy snowball.
  5. Equip a pet. Even a low-tier pet adds passive stats. Colossus Titan when available.
  6. Slot 3 cosmetics. Stat-bearing pieces only — pure cosmetics last. See Cosmetics.
  7. Push World 5 unlock. Climbs to harder content and better drops.
  8. Roll a trait + meta weapon. Reaper or Flash. Don't perfect-roll; "good enough" works.
  9. Stable loadout → speedrun / raid / leaderboard. Now you're optimizing instead of grinding.

Difficulty Path (Lunatic, Discord FAQ)

The grind ladder runs Infinity → Survival Nightmare → Survival Gravewalker. Each step unlocks better drops and faster mastery EXP. Daily tasks should still be done on Normal Survival Shibuya for safety / speed.

  • Infinity: baseline materials, tickets, early mastery, steady battle pass progress. Normal + occasional Lucky spin drops.
  • Survival Nightmare: better drop rates on materials and traits, faster mastery, more efficient battle pass.
  • Survival Gravewalker: fastest materials, tickets, traits, mastery EXP — highest Lucky Spin rates. See the Mastery page for per-run yields.

Sources

  • Tier 1.5 — Discord FAQ: developer Foong, ❔ faq Meta Build thread, 2026-05-10 — Raid / Survival / Infinite trait + ability + cosmetic + gadget composition; pet ranking; cosmetic + title priority.
  • Tier 1.5 — Discord FAQ: Rolasyum, ❔ faq Best Traits on Abilities thread, 2026-05-10 — per-mode trait recommendations (Reaper for raid, Flash for survival/infinite, no-trait support for Saiyan).
  • Tier 1.5 — Discord FAQ: Lunatic, Progression Guide + Fastest Farm thread — 9-step climb path and Infinity → Nightmare → Gravewalker difficulty progression.