[Meca Ranking] It is time for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH (SKRB). The arena has become a chaotic mess of variables following a parade of PvP-focused hero releases. Trude, who joined the roster in last week’s update, has essentially hijacked the arena, proving to be an essential pick for both attack and magic decks. Consequently, the share of attack decks has dipped slightly, with magic decks filling the void. Let’s break down the details with our latest arena team composition statistics.

Trude: The Borderless Carry Active in Every Party

The universal hero Trude debuted with a staggering 84.3% pick rate, claiming the number one spot instantly. Looking at the lineups used by top-tier rankers, everyone is busy testing Trude in every imaginable setup. Early research focused on replacing Karma in defensive decks, but the current trend has shifted toward the 'Balance' formation featuring Kyle and a double-dealer setup. With Platon magic decks and instant-death decks also vying for space, poor Trude is being stretched thinner than a budget dev team.

Now that the meta is settling, we are seeing a tug-of-war between the 'Kyle-Trude Balance' formation and 'Platon Magic' decks. The absolute top rankers are keeping both presets ready, swapping depending on their matchmaking environment or the compositions of their rivals. If you throw the Karma defensive deck into the mix, we have entered a golden age of rock-paper-scissors dynamics—all centered around Trude, of course.

The 'Balance' Formation Rules the Double-Dealer Meta

The three-way split in the arena is clearly reflected in the formation pick rates. Trude-Kyle attack decks opt for the Balance formation, magic decks lean toward the Attack formation, and defensive decks stick with the Protection formation. The roughly 5:3:2 split in formations aligns nicely with the hero pick rates: Kyle at 53%, Juri at 29%, and Rudy at 18%.

Pets, however, are a bit more uniform, as most players stick to general-purpose companions rather than formation-specific ones. That said, the elite are finishing up training their new pets and bringing them into the fray. With Karam and Yu starting to climb the ranks, a changing of the guard is underway. Still, Erin remains the undisputed queen with a 38.3% pick rate, while Lu and Pike have graciously yielded some of their share.

Best Pick of the Week

The 'Trude-Kyle' Attack Deck: The New Standard for Balance Formations

Every time a new hero drops, the Kyle party roster gets a makeover. Our Best Pick of the Week for SKRB is the 'Trude-Kyle' attack deck. The core firepower relies on the three attack-type heroes: Kyle, Kagura, and Pai, while Elysia—the standard for ally utility and strategic disruption—rounds out the squad. These four alone make for a formidable, complete package.

Trude’s inclusion makes this team a menace in long-drawn-out battles, regardless of what the opponent throws at you. If Kyle’s early burst doesn’t wipe the board, Trude acts as a reliable Plan B, cleaning up the scraps solo. With damage mitigation, self-healing on basic attacks, and skill-based shields, she is tailor-made for attrition. Unless you get stuck in a Trude 1v1 mirror match, this is easily the most consistent meta-defining composition right now.

Total War Pick of the Week

Round 11 Winner: 'FLAY'

The reigning Total War champion, FLAY, continues to dominate every round. They secured the top spot in Round 11 again with a refined 5-team lineup. While the general concepts of their teams remain, the addition of Trude has brought some interesting tweaks, particularly to the Kyle attack deck.

As mentioned in our Best Pick section, the core of the Kyle attack deck is the trio of Kyle, Kagura, and Pai. However, Pai is a bit of a niche pick; while Kyle and Kagura are inseparable best friends, Pai’s effectiveness fluctuates wildly depending on the opponent and her current transcendence level.

It appears FLAY decided to bench Pai in favor of Colt. Colt brings superior early-game survivability thanks to stealth and adds crucial disruption through paralysis, keeping the opponent on their toes. It is this attention to detail in customization that remains the secret to FLAY’s high win rate.

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH User Poll

Many players have been eagerly awaiting the 0.5-anniversary theme costumes revealed in the last live stream. To satisfy that anticipation, we held a poll to see which costume modeling resonated most with the community.

It turned into a two-horse race between Pai and Juri. Pai took first place with 45%, while Juri followed closely at 42.3%. Rachel trailed behind in third with 12.7%. Honestly, most players are probably planning to buy all of them anyway, so the ranking is purely academic! Now, we just wait for the release.

Our next user poll focuses on the arena’s new superstar, Trude. With her pick-up summon currently live, many players are sweating over how much to invest. Are you going for the 'budget' 2-transcendence build, or the full-blown 6-transcendence powerhouse? We’ve also included the 4-transcendence option, which nets you a 20% boost in weak point attack probability. Cast your vote freely, and we’ll reveal the results in next week’s meta ranking.