It is time for the Blade & Soul Revolution Meca Ranking. It has been a volatile week for class distribution, largely thanks to the unlimited class change event and the balance adjustments for the Gunslinger. Although the Gunslinger saw a 3.1% point drop, it narrowly held onto the second spot. Hot on its heels is its rival, the Archer; by growing its share by 1.8% points, it has squeezed the gap to a mere 0.5%. It is safe to say that the competition is heating up. Meanwhile, the Warlock, watching the chaos from the sidelines, comfortably maintains its lead at 18.3%.

As anticipated last week, the Gunslinger bore the brunt of the balance adjustments. Both average combat power and the number of active users took a nosedive. While not as drastic as the Gunslinger, the changes in the Qi Master's metrics are also noteworthy; the class saw 10 fewer players in the offensive category and 6 fewer in defense, with a significant drop in average combat power. It seems the surge in popularity fueled by the PvE content craze is finally cooling off.

It appears the Warlock has been the primary beneficiary of these shifts, securing another 0.8% point increase this week. This trend likely correlates with the ongoing unlimited class change event. As the event nears its conclusion, high-ranking players are finally settling into their permanent choices, opting to pivot back toward PvP rather than sticking with PvE-focused classes.

Boosting Server 'Maehwa Geomjon & Hwasan Shinryong' level ranking and class preference

Here is the status of the boosting servers where the Blade & Soul Revolution novices have gathered. Across both servers, the player 'Rabbit-Year' from Maehwa Geomjon was the first to hit Hongmun level 72. Most top-tier players are currently in the 60-69 level range, with Hwasan Shinryong showing a relatively slower leveling pace overall. Both servers do share one common trait: the dominance of ranged classes, which are inherently superior for early-game progression.

Similar to the veteran servers, class distribution shifts have been significant. In Maehwa Geomjon, the Gunner ratio dipped by 2% points, while the Warlock rose by 2.5% points. Hwasan Shinryong, however, tells a different story; the Gunslinger ratio continues to climb regardless of balance changes, rising another 3% points to widen the gap with the 2nd place Warlock by 10% points. It is fascinating to see how the same preference for ranged classes plays out differently across these two servers.

Mythic Grade Guardian Pet special option statistics

We are finally seeing a shake-up in the stagnant Mythic Guardian Pet charts. Seonghwajo has overtaken Torimwang by a significant margin. While one is a PvP staple and the other is for PvE, this shift signals a meaningful change in the content players are prioritizing. As the various events wind down, it seems players are shifting their focus back to combat against one another.

Seonghwajo's popular special option is 'Intense Galaxy,' which focuses heavily on firepower—mirroring the preference seen with Jecheon Daeseong at 70% and 68% respectively. Both pets share traits geared toward PvP. In contrast, its rival Torimwang favors 'Harsh Sun,' which remains the preferred option for PvE players.

Guardian Spirit combination statistics based on leaders

A fresh face has appeared on the Ancient grade Guardian Spirit chart. The protagonist is Regent Jess, who barely squeezed into 5th place. While she is a familiar face from her legendary-grade days, this is her first appearance at the Ancient rank. With heavyweights like Fleet Admiral Eun Gwang-il and Awakened Pohwaran dominating the top spots, there was little room for her to make an impact. Though she is not yet ready to challenge the leaders, securing a 3% share is a solid start.

Regent Jess's most popular combination is 'Awakened Pohwaran - Awakened Erna.' Like the Fleet Admiral Eun Gwang-il setup, this is clearly built with PvP in mind, with 'Penetration' being the core stat. Given that top-tier PvP players covet this stat, her usage rate might see a significant spike. Keep in mind, this is based on her past popularity.

This week's ranker setup

Surpassing 6.06 million Attack! Assassin 'Huhu'

Huhu from Yuadokjon has broken the record with an attack power of 6.06 million, comfortably taking the top spot in the category. With defense exceeding 4.19 million, their total combat power has surged past 10.25 million. When Mythic grade gear was first introduced, many wondered if we would ever see a player break the 10 million combat power mark; it seems we are now entering the era where such players are becoming a reality.

The secret to this peak attack power lies in a flawless equipment setup. Huhu has completed U-grade refinement on all pieces, maxed out the Mythic weapon at +20, and secured top-tier gear like the 'Penetration' set. By prioritizing slots with the highest penetration stats, they have pushed their offensive potential to the limit, further bolstered by the 'Danhon/Pacheon' martial art badge.

This offensive philosophy carries over to the support martial art badges as well. Choosing the 'Biin' badge, which has a chance to reduce enemy defense upon a successful hit, over the 'Jinhyun' badge shows a calculated effort to secure 'kill points.' It is a tactical decision tailored perfectly to the Assassin class.

Blade & Soul Revolution User Poll

We surveyed expectations for the upcoming October update. Among the two major announcements in the developer notes, the 'Flying Dragon's Five-Colored Treasure Chest,' which everyone can enjoy together, received the lion's share of votes. While interest in the new competitive zone 'Blood Wind Zone' was relatively lower, both pieces of content are slated for release, so there is plenty to look forward to.

The unlimited class change event is nearing its end, and it is time to make your final decision. To mark the occasion, our next user poll will focus on which class you intend to pick. Since listing every class would be too cumbersome, we have simplified it into a 'Melee vs. Ranged' showdown. We appreciate your participation and look forward to sharing the results in next week's Meca Ranking.