Welcome, everyone. It is time once again for our 'Blade & Soul Revolution' Weekly Forum Highlight. With the seventh season of the Revolution Challenge kicking off on 2 February, the air is thick with anticipation. The official bracket draw broadcast yesterday officially set the stage for the upcoming tournament. To mark the occasion, the team has released four special coupons for the community to enjoy. Here is a breakdown of the week's major community news.

Weekly Forum Highlight

Checking the 'Revolution Challenge Season 7' Bracket

The first major milestone of the new year for Blade & Soul Revolution is the Revolution Challenge Season 7, where the most skilled players face off in high-stakes combat. Following the reveal of the participating teams, the bracket draw took place on 22 January. 'Hoding', a familiar face in official events, hosted the draw. The resulting bracket is displayed in the image above.

The draw that grabbed everyone’s attention immediately was the first match of the Round of 16, Group A. It is a 'civil war' between the 'Hot Deal' team and their server mates, 'Hot Deal Kkamsangtto Mugwa'. Both teams are packed with heavy-hitting combat power rankers, with 'ImGita·Banhajin' facing off against the duo of 'John Jones·Kanji'. It is essentially a championship-level clash right out of the gate.

Another match to keep an eye on is the 4th match of the Round of 16, Group B: 'Arescream vs Dehet'. While the Dehet team from Jeon-gwangseokhwa arguably packs more firepower, the Arescream team from Dowon-gyeolui is composed of top-tier local talent, so do not expect them to fold easily. With the tournament’s unforgiving nature, we are set for another classic showdown.

The tournament proceeds with the Round of 16 on 2 February, the Quarterfinals on 4 February, and the Semifinals and Finals on 6 February. Previous announcements hinted at a 'special event match', so keep a close eye on future updates for the full schedule.

Furthermore, four coupon codes were dropped during the broadcast. If you missed the live show, you can easily redeem them via the links below. Clicking each link will auto-fill the code; all you need to do is enter your character member number. Note that these codes expire on 26 February at 9:59 AM, so don't dawdle.

Bracket Coupon 1 [Click to auto-fill] BSRX9LK : 'Ancient Guardian Spirit Blessing Box (Excluding PvP)' x1
Bracket Coupon 2 [Click to auto-fill] BSRN4QP : '100% Ancient Damage Recovery Coupon (Weapon/Accessory/Artifact)' x1
Bracket Coupon 3 [Click to auto-fill] BSR7QW2 : 'NEW Brilliance Material Package 2' x5
Bracket Coupon 4 [Click to auto-fill] BSRP3ZT : 'Energy Pill' x4

Issue Q&A

Q. I cannot block the Pachon Emperor's orb.
A. Only block the orbs that match the colour of the line.

A community member named 'Kkukku-kka' reached out for help regarding the Pachon Emperor’s orb pattern. It seems the frustration was real, as they posted in the 'Strategy & Know-how' board rather than the Q&A section. User 'Siwori' provided a detailed guide to help them out.

The method is simple. When the boss initiates the pattern, a 'Gathering Point of Power' appears, and minions swarm in. Part of the party should clear the minions to avoid interference, while the designated blockers align themselves with the line connected to the gathering point. If the incoming orb's colour matches the line, block it; if it doesn't, let it pass.

Siwori also shared a clever tip: changing the 'Block' skill essence. While it varies by class, using the 1st or 2nd essence is generally recommended. The shorter cooldown makes it much easier to adapt to various situations. As long as you avoid the 3rd essence, you should have no trouble handling the pattern.

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Find the Revolution Challenge Winner!

With the brackets now public, the tournament atmosphere is truly heating up. For those of us watching from the sidelines, predicting the winners is half the fun. 'GM Harin' has decided to turn this into an official event.

Running from 23 January until the main event starts on 1 February, you can head over to the 'Ongoing Events' board and vote for your predicted winner. Everyone who guesses correctly will receive three 'NEW High-Grade Package Selection Boxes'. Additionally, 200 participants will be randomly selected to receive three 'Heroic Guardian Spirit Blessing Box 3 (Including PvP)' regardless of whether their prediction was correct. Enjoy the tournament and try your luck.

Weekly Nonogram

The 'Gon' race, one with nature

The Gon race in Blade & Soul Revolution is synonymous with mystery. Their origins are so obscure that rumours claim they were born from flowers. True to the legend, they are exclusively female and possess striking beauty. Furthermore, their racial trait of preferring to live in harmony with nature and staying detached from the secular world only adds to their enigmatic charm.

Perhaps Blade & Soul Revolution giving them axes was an attempt to highlight a 'twist' in their character. For this week's Nonogram, I attempted to recreate the Gon emblem. Since it represents a flower, the dot-art was quite tricky, but I tried to capture the mysterious vibe by filling the gaps with appropriate patterns. It is hard to tell from today’s half-finished draft, so we shall examine it in full next week.

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Blade & Soul Revolution Wallpaper

Targeting the Class Chart! 'Gunner'

Back when the Gunner first rose to prominence after a balance patch, many questioned if its popularity could last. It is a far cry from those initial doubts; now, the Gunner is a staple of Blade & Soul Revolution. It has reigned as a top-tier choice in Ranking Dungeons alongside the Warden and remains a strong contender in PvP.

The Gunner now commands a 13% share among combat power rankers and a staggering 22.3% in Ranking Dungeons. It has evolved from a niche pick into a mainstream powerhouse. This wallpaper captures the intense gaze of the Gunner from their original launch PV.