It is time for the Dungeon Race, where we dissect the ranking dungeon logs for 'Blade & Soul Revolution'. With the January wrap-up just a week away, the top-tier rankings have hit a bit of a stalemate. For three consecutive weeks, the top three teams have ceased their record-breaking spree, seemingly catching their breath. Looking back at last year's trends, they might just pull a last-minute sprint before the final tally, but frankly, the current records are so astronomically high that it feels more likely they'll call it a day on January and focus their efforts on February instead.

Top 3 records hold firm! Eyes on the sub-12-second mark for the next round.

※ The integrated ranking dungeon tally is based on data from all servers as of January 26, 9:00 AM.
※ Based on the 'Monthly Ranking' tab for ranking dungeons, covering records of 1 minute 30 seconds or less.
※ Discrepancies may exist compared to current real-time server data.

As mentioned, it seems the records etched on New Year's Day will stand as the peak for January. The team 'Ppagguyanolja·LupinOl', utilizing a combination of Warden and Qi Master, has held the throne for three weeks without any improvement on their 13.143-second run. The second and third-place teams are in the same boat, with Qi Master duos from servers like 'Jeongwangseokhwa' and 'Dowon-gyeolui' maintaining their 13 and 14-second times respectively. With 'LupinOl' appearing so frequently among the followers, there really isn't a team currently in sight capable of toppling these giants.

On a different stage, some familiar faces from the 'Revolution Challenge Season 7' finals have made their mark on the Top 20 chart. Specifically, the players ranked 14th and 15th, 'Hodumaru·Tankboy'. In the dungeon race, they’ve been teaming up with Ppagguyanolja, but they are set to compete together as the 'Melt or Not' team in the upcoming Round of 16 Group A match. Judging by the dungeon race charts, it is highly likely both will be wielding the Archer class. Whether they can replicate this success in PvP remains to be seen, but the results are certainly worth watching.

The 'Qi Master': A high-score powerhouse holding the 3rd spot in class distribution.

This week’s dungeon race chart features 578 entries, an increase of 98 from last week. I expect we will finally crack the 600-mark by the final tally. As we continue to track, more teams are consistently breaking into the 1 minute 30 second threshold. Furthermore, as players' combat power continues to climb, the headcount follows an upward trajectory, providing us with a perfect, stable sample size for analysis.

The only caveat is that ranking dungeons are team-based. You often see top rankers like 'LupinOl' helping out acquaintances, which tends to clutter the charts with familiar names. This leads to a heavy bias toward certain classes as the season closes. The Archer, for instance, sits at 1st place with 23%. While it isn't inherently 'broken' in dungeons like the Soul Fighter was last year, its sheer popularity makes it a default pick for the masses.

This is why I suggest cross-referencing these stats with the classes chosen by the top-tier rankers. Once you do, that 9.3% for the Qi Master starts looking far more impressive. Despite the lower distribution, their consistently high average scores prove they are the true heavyweights of the ranking dungeon scene.

The quiet record hunter of the ranking dungeons: 'Celestial'

Seeing every class represented in the Top 3 chart is always a bit of a nail-biter. This week, 'PureAjae' from the Gyeonggukjisaek server remains the last bastion of the Blade Dancer, holding onto 1st place. They’ve managed to cling to their 1 minute 26.066 record without any updates. It will be interesting to see if they can hold that line until the January closing without switching classes.

As the charts clearly show, ranged classes generally have the upper hand in ranking dungeons, making it a tough environment for a Blade Dancer. Conversely, the Celestial—another class exclusive to the Lyn race—has been putting up solid numbers. While it sits at 6th in class distribution (5%), its presence in the Top 3 is quite respectable. 'Nyongnyongjukgeji' from the Jeongwangseokhwa server currently leads the pack with 18.166 seconds, followed by several Celestials from the Geumsangcheomhwa server.

Looking beyond the top chart, 11 out of 29 Celestials managed to clock in under a minute. The Geumsangcheomhwa server seems particularly strong here; given the matching naming conventions, it’s clearly a popular pick within a specific clan. With a potent mix of AoE damage and utility, combined with the evergreen appeal of the Lyn race, the class has carved out a very dedicated, die-hard following.