Hello there. Welcome to another edition of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH 'SKRB' Replay. October is already halfway through, following that rather lengthy Chuseok holiday. We have seen a flood of new heroes, including the fresh faces Kyle and Aquila. This has naturally sent shockwaves through the meta, forcing a rethink of recommended team compositions, though some areas remain stubbornly static. Let’s dive into the latest October hero line-ups via SKRB Replay.

October hero compositions by content

October has been quite the month, with the pre-season launch of the Advent Expedition and a slew of new heroes aimed squarely at PvP. The update also dropped the 'Old Four Lords' Kyle and Aquila simultaneously. You should expect a seismic shift across the PvP meta, though PvE remains largely unchanged from September, with the notable exception of Siege Warfare. That said, the new 'Advent Expedition' pre-season has added a welcome layer of depth to your daily grind. Let’s examine the roster, from the Arena to the Advent Expedition.

Shifts in PvP compositions following the arrival of new attack-type heroes

Who makes the cut for the top 5 attack-type hero party?

Whenever a new hero hits the scene, the big question among adventurers is always, 'Can this finally keep Platon in check?' We saw this with Colt, and even when the PvE-focused hero Klahan arrived. Ironically, in the former case, it only made Platon more untouchable as they found great synergy together.

Then came Amelia and Kagura, and the same question was asked again. This time, however, the previously immovable PvP juggernaut Platon finally started to wobble. Of course, much like the Colt situation, some players started slotting Amelia into their existing Platon builds. The arrival of Kyle and Aquila has only accelerated this meta volatility. Especially now that we’re seeing actual battle logs of Kyle’s synergy with other attack-type units, the theory-crafting is in full swing.

The current heavy hitters for attack-type slots include Kyle, Phee, Teo, Dellons, Colt, Kagura, and Amelia. If you factor in versatile heroes and joker picks like Juri, you aren't just looking at a single five-man team—you have enough depth to build two competitive squads. This, my friends, is exactly why predicting the next PvP meta is such a headache.

However, if you look at Kyle’s passive, you can narrow down your options. He requires three attack-type heroes to trigger his damage immunity, which leaves two slots flexible for other roles. You’ll likely want to anchor your Kyle party with Phee for raw, unmatched firepower, and Kagura for her utility and survivability.

The remaining two slots will likely fluctuate depending on your opponent. Need more damage? Slot in Eileen or Dellons. Need to purge buffs? Juri is your go-to. And who knows? Maybe Platon will find a new lease on life by shaking hands with Kyle.

Gathering rankers from all servers! The 'Advanced Arena'

Are you enjoying the new Advent Expedition? With most of the features teased in the live broadcast and developer notes now live, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is currently brimming with content. For the proactive adventurer, it’s also the perfect time to prepare for future updates. Speaking of which, there is something else top-tier Arena rankers should keep on their radar: the Advanced Arena.

Unlike the standard Arena, where you are matched only with players from your own server, the Advanced Arena pits you against the best from every server. While details are sparse, the prefix 'Advanced' suggests this will be a high-stakes battlefield reserved for those who meet specific ranking criteria. The concept art shows a much brighter, more distinct backdrop compared to the gloomy aesthetic of the regular Arena.

Expect the standard Arena rules to apply, but the cross-server nature means the meta might look completely different. Given how the current meta shifts from rank to rank, it is highly probable that the Advanced Arena will develop its own unique ecosystem. I, for one, am genuinely looking forward to seeing the top players clash in this new arena. Best of luck out there.