'Blade & Soul Revolution' Meca Ranking time. Following the recent balance adjustments, it has been quite a week of mixed fortunes for the 24 classes. Generally, the popular classes saw a downward trend. Aside from the Blade Master, all top 3 classes felt the sting of a decline. The drop for the Warlock is particularly historic—a massive 5.8% point plunge that saw them surrender the 3rd place spot to the Archer. It seems the nerfs to their five core skills have left quite a scar.

Looking at the combat power table above, we can deduce who scooped up the Warlock's lost market share. While the number of Warlock rankers in the attack power category dropped by a staggering 43, the Blade Master saw an increase of 20, the Celestial Master 11, and the Destroyer and Archer each gained 8. The rise of the meta-dominant Blade Master was expected, but the Celestial Master’s upward curve is a bit of a surprise, landing them back in the Top 10 class ratio rankings with a combined gain of 22 players.

The Warlock has another reason to be nervous: the drop in average combat power. Even though a significant number of players remain, their average attack power plummeted by about 190,000, and defense by roughly 77,000. This suggests that the high-end rankers have moved on. With the Revolution Challenge looming, it seems the players have delivered a harsh verdict.

Boosting World 'Revolution' server level/attack ranking and class preference

Here are the stats for the Boosting World 'Revolution' server, which is reaching the end of its 1+2 level-up bonuses. Most top rankers have reached Hongmun Level 78, so the next level-up is likely the last. However, the Boosting World benefits will persist, so the growth competition is expected to continue.

Currently, the level leader is 'Koyuki' from the Best clan. However, the growth gap is not particularly wide. Rankings fluctuate rapidly depending on when the data is collected. The fact that simply utilising the Tower of Spirits can flip the rankings shows just how tightly packed the competition is.

In terms of popularity, the Destroyer’s rise is striking. They surged 5.5% points compared to last week, tailgating the Gunslinger. It was a close call; had the Gunslinger not managed to stack another 2% points, they would have lost their 2nd place spot. It seems many rankers switched to the Destroyer following the release of the Jin race Destroyer and the distribution of free class change tickets.

Statistics for Mythic Guardian Spirit special options

The new 16-player raid, 'Duskshrine', was introduced in the last update. Thanks to players venturing into dungeons again, the stats for Guardian Spirits and Guardian Entities have been volatile. Just look at 'Torimwang', which saw the biggest jump in usage; it surged by 6% points to overtake Seonghwajo for 2nd place.

While 'Harsh Sun' might look like it’s losing ground based on the popular Torimwang options, the actual number of users has increased—the ratio simply looks smaller because the total pool of users grew. In the special option rankings, 'Harsh' rose by 2% points, while 'Sun' dropped by 1%, but for Torimwang specifically, the user count for both options is up.

Guardian Entity combination statistics based on leaders

The stats for 'Dark Witch Jinsoyun' as a lead Guardian Entity have also seen a massive hike. Similar to Torimwang, she is the go-to leader for PvE content. The stats perfectly reflect players focusing on dungeon clears, opting for combinations like 'Paehwang Shinmuje - Wanderer Jeong Hado' or the Awakened Hae Mujin.

Consequently, PvP-focused entities like 'Admiral Poharan/Awakened Poharan/Yeokwang Hongseokgeun' saw a collective decline. Each dropped by 2–3% points, clearly making room for the Dark Witch. Meanwhile, the 5th place 'Awakened Erna' managed to jump by 1% point. It seems the newest entities are less sensitive to shifts caused by content updates.

This week's ranker setup

Overall Kung Fu Master attack power #1 'TukTuk-e'

The Kung Fu Master received a massive buff in the latest skill balance patch. It was the longest section in the patch notes, covering 16 classes. Naturally, players are intrigued. While they didn't quite crack the Top 10 classes, we’ve seen several top rankers switch to the Kung Fu Master. For those of you interested, look no further than the setup used by TukTuk-e.

This setup focuses on maxing out every slot now that Mythic grade gear is available, with heavy investment in enhancements. The re-forging options prioritize survival, focusing on Critical Defense and overall Defense. Choosing Admiral Poharan as the leader for the crowd-control immunity buff is a smart move to avoid getting crit-locked.

Once this survival-focused Kung Fu Master survives long enough to launch an offensive, the gear invested in attack power finally shines. The four 'Rage Decisive Battle' skill badges boost damage and penetration, while 'Heavenly Demon/Advance' increases the ceiling for core skill damage. You can even fish for additional attack opportunities with 'Sharp Piercing Suppression' and the Yeokwang Book. If you're using your free class change ticket on a Kung Fu Master, this setup is a solid reference.

Blade & Soul Revolution User Poll

In our last poll, we asked about the difficulty of the new 16-player raid 'Duskshrine'. Judging by the official community and the general atmosphere in the game, it seemed like a walk in the park. Some players had already finished their new soul shields less than a day after the update dropped.

The poll results reflect this sentiment; 63% of players voted 'Normal', 26.1% said it was 'Difficult', and 8.7% claimed it was 'Very Easy'. It seems the perceived difficulty varies wildly depending on your party composition and class.

The next poll focuses on the new Jin race Destroyer. Compared to the existing Gon race Destroyer, it’s effectively the same class with a different gender—the standard fare for classes that allow both. However, Destroyer enthusiasts are whispering that the animations feel slightly different. We’re curious to hear your thoughts on whether the motions actually differ. We look forward to your participation, and we'll reveal the results in next week’s Meca Ranking.