Welcome back to the Blade & Soul Revolution Meca Ranking. The unlimited class change event, which coincided with the Return of the Blossoming Blade collaboration, has come to a successful end. This week's chart reflects data collected right before the update maintenance—capturing the frantic final movements of power-leveling rankers before the door slammed shut. Where did they finally decide to settle?

The Warlock remains the top dog, grabbing a 1.1% point increase to hold a 19.4% share and keeping its crown. However, if we look at raw growth, the Gunslinger is the real winner. It added 67 players to its ranks, surging to 16.6%. The gap between the two is now within 3% points, setting the stage for a much tighter race at the top.

Of course, one class's gain is another's loss. The Destroyer and the Warden, which had been steadily climbing, hit a wall. They suffered notable declines, with the Destroyer falling by 1.2% points and the Warden by 1.3% points.

Attack power rankings and class preferences for the 'Maehwa Geomjon & Hwasan Shinryong' boosting servers

Let's dive into the attack power rankings on the Return of the Blossoming Blade boosting servers. Since launch, we've focused on level progression, but as players neared the level 80 Hongmoon mark—where the 1+2 level benefit ends—growth has slowed. Players are shifting focus to internal stability, so we’ve pivoted to tracking attack power as a proxy for raw combat potential.

On the Maehwa Geomjon server, 'Cheongun' (Soul Fighter) took the top spot, breaking through 2.33 million and leaving the runner-up, 'Seulgi', behind by a massive 200,000. Over on Hwasan Shinryong, 'Ttolbae' (Gunslinger) claimed the throne with 2.02 million, again with a significant lead over the second place.

As for popularity, the Gunslinger is the go-to choice on both servers. It seems, much like the main server, everyone made a mad dash for the Gunslinger just before the event curtains closed.

Mythic Guardian Spirit special option statistics

As for Mythic Guardian Spirits, it’s a case of 'back to square one.' Seonhwajo’s brief moment of glory toppling Torimwang has ended, and the hierarchy has reverted. Torimwang rose by 4% points, while Seonhwajo plummeted by a whopping 8% points.

The special options, however, remained largely stable. The 'Harsh' option saw the most movement, climbing by over 4% points, which clearly reflects the resurgence of Torimwang.

Guardian Deity combination statistics based on leaders

In the Guardian Deity charts, Regent Jess has stepped down, making room for Awakened Erna, who debuted at 5th place with a 7% share. While it’s still early days, a debut above 5% is impressive compared to the 3-5% ranges seen by previous entries like Jess or Awakened Jin Seoyeon. Given its popularity among PvP-focused rankers, the future looks bright for this one.

This week's ranker setup

Yua-dokjon Swordmaster Attack Power #1, 'Gom-e'

The Swordmaster, usually known for its solid balance of offense and defense, has been having a rough time lately, dipping to a 2.6% share. To see how one keeps it relevant, I analyzed the setup of the top-ranked Swordmaster, 'Gom-e'.

Gom-e went with a complete 10-piece Jucheon accessory set. It's a textbook PvP build, though there’s still work to be done on enhancements. With 16-tier accessories already in play, the focus is clearly on restoration and further refinement. The reforge options lean into defense and crit defense for survivability, while the weapon, rings, and soul shields are heavily stacked with piercing to make up for the class's inherent lack of raw attack power.

The martial arts badge setup mirrors this balanced philosophy. Cheonma, Danhonn, and Pacheon boost offensive efficiency, while Gangin, Wihan, and Muap dial down incoming damage. The support badge 'Bi-in' helps seal the deal on kills, while 'Jaecheon' provides that vital cooldown reduction on movement skills, offering the flexibility a Swordmaster desperately needs in the heat of the moment.

Blade & Soul Revolution User Poll

Did you enjoy the unlimited class change event? Plenty of you went on a shopping spree for new jobs, as evidenced by the wild fluctuations in our ranking data. I asked what your final pick was—or if you had picked at all—splitting the options between melee and ranged.

The results? Roughly a 6:3 ratio in favor of melee. Interestingly, 6.3% of you are still undecided. Now that the event is over, I hope you’ve all settled into your new roles comfortably.

Our next poll is about the 'Dragon's Five-Colored Treasure Chest' event. These chests appear in Gangryu South, Raon Sanctuary, and Gausung, requiring some teamwork to interact with up to 30 times. I’m curious—was finding them a breeze or a nightmare? Cast your votes, and I’ll see you next week with the results. Best of luck out there!