It is time for the 'Vampir' Meca Ranking. We have tweaked our aggregation criteria this week, shifting from the Top 30 to the Top 25 combat power rankers per server. Furthermore, KookminTree has recently launched the 'Vampir' server trends report, which delivers news from each server. We plan to keep you updated on all things server, class, and clan, so stay tuned.

Let us start by dissecting the popular class rankings per server. The struggle for the top two spots remains a duel between Bloodstain and Carnage. The ratio of servers where they hold the lead is 32 to 13—a threefold difference. Some servers, however, produced intriguing results, specifically Lilith 3, Cain 1 and 2, and Liddell 1. Bloodstain has secured a staggering 60% share, with Cain 1 peaking at a whopping 72%. It is a royal procession, really.

While the battle for the throne is entertaining, the real story this time is Viper. Viper had been anchored to the bottom of the 'Vampir' Meca Ranking for ages. Yet, in the first server popularity ranking of October, the tide turned. Viper took the lead over Grim Reaper in 11 different worlds, with the exceptions being Kizia, Nell, Lilith, and Carf. We might be witnessing the first signs of a shake-up in the 'Vampir' class hierarchy.

Meanwhile, the 'Vampir' team dropped some significant news via their developer notes: they are preparing a class change ticket. The stated goal is class balance. While the exact rules of engagement remain a mystery, it is bound to have a seismic impact on the game once it hits the live servers. One wonders, which classes will our high-level rankers pivot to? I, for one, am looking forward to the update.

Analysis of Total Class Share

Moving on to the total class share in 'Vampir'. The rivalry between Bloodstain and Carnage is becoming increasingly lopsided. Bloodstain is gobbling up the lion's share, widening the gap. While Carnage holds its own at the individual server level, it is losing the war in the total aggregate.

It is a bit of a shame, honestly. In the last balance patch, Carnage received two separate buffs, yet Bloodstain remained untouched. The reasons are likely complex; beyond the consensus that Bloodstain is just 'broken', word of mouth seems to be driving players toward it. If the devs want to shift the atmosphere, they need to release that class change ticket post-haste.

Grim Reaper and Viper have sat comfortably in the 3rd and 4th spots for some time. However, a mix of cumulative player sentiment and balance tweaks is shifting the landscape. Grim Reaper is slowly shedding market share while Viper is bulking up. As a result, the gap between the two has shrunk to a mere 0.2 percentage points this week. At this rate, an upset is inevitable. It will be fascinating to see if Viper can pull off the first-ever ranking reversal in 'Vampir' Meca Ranking history.

All-Server Clan Ranking

With the pre-season of the skirmish content wrapped up, our server trends report has summarized the results and the drama among the top clans. The hottest topic right now is the formation of massive alliances in certain servers. The advantages of these alliances are twofold: they build a powerful 'line' at the server level to dominate growth and content, and they provide a strategic edge in terms of match-ups and brackets during the skirmish. There have even been reports surfacing on the official community about this.

However, forming an alliance is no guarantee of 100% dominance in the skirmishes. Look at the 'Heup-hyeol-dan' and 'Sparta A' entries in the charts. 'Heup-hyeol-dan' is expected to include 'God-Heup-hyeol-gwi', 'God-Heup-hyeol-gwi 2', and 'God-Heup-hyeol-gwi 3' in their alliance, yet only 'Heup-hyeol-dan' made the cut for the skirmish roster.

On the other hand, 'Sparta A' successfully entered alongside 'Sparta B' and 'Sparta H'. The selection criteria for the skirmish roster were based on the top 3 total combat power of clans per server. While gathering a crowd is fine, it seems individual clan specs are what truly matter. Incidentally, the two clans saw their fortunes diverge; last week's 3rd place, 'Heup-hyeol-dan', dropped two spots, while 'Sparta A' surged from 11th to 3rd.

'Vampir' Meca Ranking User Poll

Last week's poll asked, 'What kind of dungeon would you like to see?' After reviewing the options and the write-in entries, the clear winner was the 'Trinity Mine'. Trinity has been a high-demand resource since the launch of 'Vampir'. Players have been sharing various strategies and research just to farm more of it, so it is no surprise they are clamoring for a dedicated farming dungeon.

The runner-up was an unexpected write-in entry. The consensus is that current 'Vampir' dungeons are stingy with experience points, and players desperately need a dedicated leveling dungeon. It is a compelling argument. If the developers decide to roll out new content, a Trinity and EXP farming dungeon would be a logical step.

Now, onto this week's poll. We are currently in the midst of the Chuseok holiday, and the team has even launched a commemorative event. Tell us how you plan to spend your holiday. Please cast your vote, and I will share the results next time.