It is time for the B&S Revolution Meca Ranking. It appears that the recent decline in popular jobs didn't last long, did it? While the Bidosulsa solidified its top spot with a 2.3% point increase, the Gunner saw a 0.7% point jump, and the Archer slipped by 0.9% points. Despite these shifts, the overall rankings remain unchanged.

On the other hand, the Warlock is nursing the bitter taste of further decline. After plummeting by a staggering 5.8% points last week, it barely clung to 4th place. Now, it has suffered another 1.7% point drop, leaving its position precarious. With the gap to the Destroyer in 5th place shrinking to a mere 0.4% points, the future is looking rather grim. It is no longer a matter of protecting its spot; it is time to face how far it might fall.

You can track the rising tide of the chasing jobs in our combat power fluctuation table. Notably, the Celestial Master is showing a stellar performance in both categories. Both its offensive and defensive rosters grew by 11 players each, accompanied by a significant spike in average combat power. This is exactly what you expect from a popular class that has hit its stride. It seems the post-balance patch reception has been quite favorable.

The Warlock, conversely, is mirroring the exact opposite trend. As if they were trading players with the Celestial Master, it lost 13 players in the offensive category and 11 in the defensive, with a slight dip in combat power to boot. While still slightly above the total average, the persistent downward trajectory suggests the outlook is bleak.

Boosting World 'Revolution' server level, attack power rankings, and job preferences

As we predicted, rankers on the Revolution server have reached Hongmoon level 81 one by one. Having benefited from the 1+2 level-up boost, they’ve hit a sort of growth waypoint. Don't expect the progress to halt here, though; the other Boosting World benefits remain active. I am quite curious to see who will be the first to reach Hongmoon level 82.

The ceiling for attack power has risen by about 120,000. In this count, 'Water Gun' has surpassed 3.25 million to take the lead, followed by Assassin 'Go Dong-man' at 3.24 million, and Blade Master 'Han Kkoma' breaking the 3.13 million mark. Various other jobs, including Celestial Master, Warlock, and Destroyer, round out the top of the leaderboard.

Statistics on special options for Mythic grade Guardians

This week’s B&S Revolution Meca Ranking chart captures the data just before the update that includes server consolidation. However, the Mythic Guardian stats and the Ancient Guardian Spirit charts that follow were recorded immediately after the update maintenance. While the top 200 rankers—our primary metric for combat power—are somewhat sparse on the consolidated servers, there is a slight chance it influenced the data. Let’s look at the charts with that context in mind.

First off, the most popular Guardian, the 'Intense Galaxy Sun Wukong,' is on a slight decline. Focusing just on Sun Wukong, its share dropped by 6% points, and its presence in special options saw a similar dip. Conversely, the 'Intense Galaxy Seonghwajo' saw a massive surge, climbing 7% points to overtake the Torim King and reclaim 2nd place.

These changes rippled through the special option charts as well. While the gap wasn't enough to dethrone the top option, the 'Life' and 'Harsh' primary special options are now deadlocked, kicking off a fierce battle for the 2nd place spot.

Statistics on Guardian Spirit combinations based on the leader

The gap between Guardian Spirit leaders is also closing. Fleet Admiral Eun Gwang-il held onto the top spot but dropped 4% points, while Awakened Poharan and King Hong Seoyeon and King Hong Seok-geun both gained 3% points, mounting a serious challenge. As the fervor for dungeon raids subsided slightly, the specialist Mukhwa Witch Jin Seo-yeon dipped by 3% points, seemingly feeding the momentum of the others. Consequently, lower-tier spirits have lost their growth engine, with Jin Seo-yeon and Awakened Erna both seeing a 3% and 1% point decline, respectively.

Ranker setup of the week

Overall Blade Master attack power #1 'Movie'

Ahead of the 'Revolution Challenge Season 7' bracket draw, the participant list has been revealed. With little info beyond team names and character names, I took it upon myself to investigate their jobs. It seems the Bidosulsa is the most popular choice, but some other selections caught my eye. I’ve analyzed the setup of 'Movie,' who is competing as a Blade Master.

The general philosophy behind the setup is focused on survivability. From sacred items to every accessory refinement, the stats are heavily invested in critical damage reduction, block, and defense. Furthermore, they are equipped with 'Life Sun Seonghwajo' and the Guardian Spirit 'Sword Saint Bicheon' to prioritize life absorption and recovery.

For the record, 'Movie' briefly played as a Bidosulsa when it was first released. Now, they have switched to Blade Master and fine-tuned their gear. Whether they stick with the Blade Master for the final competition remains to be seen, but they might be coordinating a specific 2:2 team composition with their teammate 'Dictator.' With the recent balance adjustments, they might just be exploiting a niche opportunity.

B&S Revolution User Poll

In last week’s poll, we investigated the differences in the 'Gon Race Destroyer.' There was some chatter among players that it felt different from the existing Gon race Destroyer, so we put it to a vote. The results suggest the concerns about performance differences were unfounded. While the animations might differ, 74.5% of the community agreed that the final performance remains identical. Another 25.5% felt that everything about the Gon and Gon race Destroyers is exactly the same. All things considered, it seems the character was successfully released with just enough distinction in gender.

Our next poll topic is the Revolution Challenge Season 7, with the finals scheduled for February. As mentioned in our ranker setup segment, the final participant list is out. Since it's a mix of 1:1 and 2:2 battles, the list includes team names, featuring 16 teams across 5 servers. Which server are you rooting for? I'm quite curious to see which server has the most passionate supporters. Do participate in the vote, and stay tuned for the results in next week’s Meca Ranking!