It is time for the Dungeon Race, where we take a look at the ranking dungeon records for 'Blade & Soul Revolution'. The server transfer window arrived earlier than usual, sending our leaderboards into a state of absolute chaos. Since existing dungeon records vanish into the void upon migration, players are scrambling to re-establish their dominance in their new homes. With many top-tier rankers packing their bags just before the deadline, the charts are looking a bit thin. Do keep this dip in participation in mind as we digest this week's data.

The integrated leaderboard: where only the peak performers remain after the shake-up

※ The integrated ranking dungeon data is based on server ranking information as of 10:00 AM on September 29.
※ Based on the 'Monthly Ranking' tab in the ranking dungeon, only records under 1 minute and 30 seconds are compiled.
※ Please note that there may be discrepancies with current individual server information.

The fierce battle for the top spot has taken a breather this week. The 'Yomanghan-ttalgi/Weezle' duo held onto the number one position for the second consecutive week with a time of 21.446 seconds. Meanwhile, the 'Green Tea Main/Lupin' team, who were breathing down their necks, saw their records wiped out due to the server transfer. Having scanned the landscape post-transfer, I’ve spotted 'Yomanghan-ttalgi' migrating as well.

With most of the leaderboard regulars juggling both server and class changes, the monthly settlement for the ranking dungeon is looming. In just six days, the records will be wiped clean. It feels as though this Blade & Soul Revolution server transfer saga has effectively pulled the monthly reset forward by a week. I am quite eager to see if our top-tier contenders can find their footing and clash once more in the October season.

The 'Gunner' initiates a tactical advance, securing 5th place

If there is one class that has completely shifted public perception during our dungeon race tracking, it is the Warden. Its share has climbed throughout September, and this week it achieved a commendable 2.6% point increase. It is still trailing behind the Warlock, but the gap is closing steadily.

Next, we have the Gunner, making quite a splash. It feels like only yesterday it started with a 4.3% class share, sitting at 10th place. Now, it has surged into 5th. A 4% point jump in just two weeks is a rather aggressive climb.

As fate would have it, the spots directly ahead are occupied by fellow ranged classes: the Archer and the Cannonner. With the Gunner joining the fray, we now have a genuine power struggle among the three primary ranged archetypes. I am curious to see if the established veterans can hold their ground or if the Gunner will complete the upset.

The 'Warlock' struggles to hit peak performance

Thanks to the aforementioned migration madness, there are quite a few vacancies in the Class TOP 3 for the ranking dungeon. Including the Kung Fu Master, Assassin, Summoner, Warlock, Warrior, Warden, and Bard, we are looking at seven classes. While the volume of records is down, the situation is thankfully better than the second week of September, when some categories lacked any sub-1:30 records at all.

Looking at the records by class, ranged options generally hold the high ground. The Warden, bolstered by a majority of the top-tier records, is arguably the strongest contender, and the Astromancer, which usually shows poor results in the Meca Ranking, is surprisingly putting up a decent fight in the ranking dungeons.

The only glaring exception is the Warlock. Even among ranged classes, the Warlock, renowned for having the longest skill range, is failing to make an impact. As of the fourth week of September, 'Cheonmyeong-D-Jegalmado' is the only one with a recorded time. Unlike other niche classes, even those who failed to break the 1:30 mark are few and far between for the Warlock. While this season clearly favors ranged classes, I suspect you don't need to be quite as distant as a Warlock to succeed.