[Meca Ranking] Things have settled down quite rapidly since the server transfers in Raven 2 came to an end. We are seeing a significant drop in volatility across both server popularity rankings and overall class share. Let's kick things off with the top 3 charts per server. The only notable shake-up is in the Lux-Dolor region, where Vanguard has stepped in to take 3rd place from Deathbringer. Mind you, Vanguard hasn't exactly filled the void left by Deathbringer; while Deathbringer held a 14% share last week, Vanguard sits at a more modest 10%. It seems like a classic case of market share reallocation between the two.

Unless some major bombshell drops, don't expect this stagnation to break anytime soon. The fact that the charts solidified so quickly after the transfers suggests the writing was already on the wall. For those out of the loop, Raven 2 has been pushing server transfer tickets or class change tickets every month or two. With the transfer tickets having been pulled from the shop on September 2nd, the class change season is likely just around the corner. We shall see if that brings any life back to these charts.

Overall Class Analysis

The high-ranker class share chart is equally quiet. Only three classes—Night Ranger, Divine Caster, and Deathbringer—saw any movement, and even then, the shifts are a negligible 0.2 percentage points or less. The results here echo what we saw in the first chart. As mentioned, the only shift in class popularity was Deathbringer in the Lux-Dolor server. In reality, Deathbringer’s share dipped by 0.2 percentage points, with that margin split evenly between Night Ranger and Divine Caster.

On the flip side, this confirms that the class rankings and the meta have well and truly calcified. Night Ranger and Divine Caster are the undisputed top two, with Assassin firmly anchoring 3rd place. Meanwhile, Destroyer, Vanguard, and Berserker have formed a tight, near-identical triangle of stats. The real question for the coming weeks is whether these three can pool their resources and finally challenge Deathbringer.

Global Class Analysis

The global region of Raven 2 tells a very different story compared to the Korean charts. Divine Caster has comfortably claimed the throne, while Berserker and Elementalist hover around 5th and 6th place. Compared to the Korean region, the rise in popularity for Destroyer and Vanguard is sluggish at best. It appears that players here have a much stronger appetite for damage dealers and mages over tanks.

The distribution of class shares has followed a distinct trend as well. While the fluctuations are minor, nearly every class has seen some movement. Divine Caster, Deathbringer, and Vanguard have all seen bits of their share bleed into the 5th through 7th place classes. That said, the growth is so marginal and the gaps between classes remain so wide that it is hardly enough to disrupt the current hierarchy.

Guild Dungeon Ranking Records

This week's guild dungeon rankings carry significant weight, as Season 1 is set to conclude at 4:59 AM on September 15th. Consequently, these figures represent the final standings for the season. Perhaps that is why so many high-ranking guilds have been making one last push. Led by RoyalDanaekkeo, numerous guilds have been shaving seconds off their records. In the process, the number of guilds clearing stage 5 has jumped from 8 to 11. It seems the lack of movement in the rankings until now was simply the calm before the final sprint.

Raven 2 Meca Ranking User Poll

Finally, let's look at last week’s Meca Ranking poll results. We asked what you would do with 100,000 Crystals, and it clearly struck a chord, as participation was higher than usual. The winner, by a landslide, was 'Going all-in on Holy Spirit and Familiars.' These are critical for combat power, and let’s be honest, more summons always mean more gains—plus, it unlocks enhancements, contract summons, and item collection bonuses.

The next three options tied for 2nd place: 'Purchasing Hero/Legendary patterns from the Exchange,' 'Maxing out item collections,' and 'Buying high-grade gear from the Exchange.' Opinions are clearly split down the middle. As for 5th place, the answer 'Give me more' gave us a good laugh. Next time, I might just have to run a poll on the 'Happiness of 1,000,000 Crystals.'

In any case, I think I am starting to get a feel for what kind of polls you lot enjoy. So, let’s try another 'If' scenario. This time, the topic is Skill Books. If you could craft exactly one skill of your choosing, what would it be? Do cast your vote, and I will be back to announce the results next time.