It has been one week since the first balance adjustments for 'Vampir'. It was just enough time for players to dissect the results and feel the shift in the meta. The community chatter suggested that Viper was the clear winner, and looking at the top 3 class charts across all servers, the data backs it up; Viper has appeared in 20 servers, two more than last week.

The most significant market shares are found in Oscar1 and Olga3, both sitting at 26.7%. Kizia2 and Ridel3 are also showing strong numbers at 23.3%. There is a slight nuance in the popularity between Oscar1 and Olga3, though. The former has held onto the number two spot for two consecutive weeks at 26.7%, while the latter saw a significant jump, increasing its share from 20% to 26.77% and climbing a rank. In doing so, it snatched a hefty slice of the pie from Bloodstain and Carnage.

Ranker distribution is much like a pizza; when someone grabs a larger slice, others are inevitably left with crumbs. Viper is clearly in the former category, carving out a bigger portion for itself through class balancing. The one feeling the pinch is Grim Reaper, which dropped from 24 servers to 21 in the top 3. Some groups didn't even make it past 4th place, and the Damir group was notably absent from the charts. Fortunately, the Poame group managed to hold on to 2nd place across servers 2 and 3.

Players are citing the late acquisition of AoE skills, sluggish attack speed, and overall skill synergy as the primary drawbacks for Grim Reaper. In a game like Vampir where constant grinding is essential to prepare for new content, a slow hunting speed is a massive disadvantage. To make matters worse, the high MP consumption is a constant sore spot. While a balance update on September 17th attempted to address this, there is clearly a long road ahead.

Overall Class Distribution Analysis

The decline of Grim Reaper is even more pronounced in the overall class distribution chart. While it managed to stay in 3rd place, it is the only one trending downward. It shed 0.5% points, which were happily soaked up by the other three classes. Interestingly, the share that went to Viper was only 0.1% points, significantly less than what Bloodstain or Carnage gained. It seems Viper's actual gain wasn't as explosive as it initially appeared.

The real story of the chart is the absolute dominance of Bloodstain. It now holds a 38.9% share of the ranker population, claiming more than a third of the entire pie. At this rate, it will hit 40% before we know it. Carnage is trailing behind, but with a massive 8.4% point gap, it is unlikely to close the distance anytime soon.

Bloodstain and Carnage received very different treatment in the two recent balance patches. Carnage received buffs across the board on September 10th and 17th, while Bloodstain only saw minor tweaks to three skills on the 10th. If you only looked at the patch notes, you would think Carnage has the edge. However, rankers have spoken, and they clearly consider Bloodstain the superior class—a reputation that is drawing in a wave of new high-level players. Stopping this momentum looks nearly impossible.

All-Server Clan Ranking

The clan ranking scene in Vampir is a heated battleground. The top spot has been taken by the former 2nd place clan, Heumhyeoldan, while the former 4th place, Package Hero, has moved up. The most impressive ascent belongs to Moarte2 SpartaA, which climbed two spots after grinding roughly 3.5 million XP. Package Hero also added 1.2 million XP to its tally, but their growth was more modest, allowing them to hold their position.

The growth of Abigail from Poame3 is genuinely startling. Last week, the clan sat at 15th place with 10.1 million cumulative XP. Now, they have soared to 7th place, adding over 4.8 million XP. It is likely they recruited some new members or found a new way to optimize their growth.

Elsewhere, Oscar1 Seoul and Shima2 Rich Forest have seen significant gains, and clans from various servers are breaking into the charts. This is driven by a mix of growth rate discrepancies and internal clan restructuring. One thing is certain: 'consistent, relentless growth' is the only way to stay relevant. If your growth curve flattens, you fall behind. If you are a Clan Master or an officer, I highly recommend checking your clan's cumulative XP growth rate every week.

Vampir Meca Ranking User Poll

Last week's poll topic for Vampir was 'Which resource needs an improved supply rate?' We based this on recent community discussions, and a staggering 155 players participated. The response was unexpectedly passionate. 'Trinity' took 1st place with an overwhelming 67.7% of the vote. As a versatile resource, players are constantly theory-crafting the best ways to farm it, and we can only hope for improvements in future updates.

2nd place went to Farming Diamonds. Players can earn up to 1,000 per week through hunting, and while they are more limited in utility than regular Diamonds, they are essential for progression and in-game functions. It brings to mind those old user complaints about the drip-feed nature of the current drop rate.

Now, for this week's poll: Vampir features distinct combat styles for every class, all realized through unique skill sets. It feels like the community is starting to define what makes a 'good' skill. Let us know what factors you value most when evaluating skills. Your input is appreciated, and we will share the results next time.