It is time for another Blade & Soul Revolution Meca Ranking. It seems the post-balance adjustment class exploration phase is dragging on, as the developers have once again tinkered with class balance. This time, they have adjusted the 'Warden' and 'Assassin' skills—specifically tweaking the resistance effects for the former and the fluidity of stealth for the latter. They have also reset the purchase limit for the 'Class Change Ticket' currently on sale for free, essentially gifting players another opportunity to jump ship.

This chart captures the state of play just before the aforementioned adjustments. The 'Blade Dancer'—despite a previous nerf—is seeing players flock back to it, maintaining the top spot with a solid 26.3%. Meanwhile, the 'Archer' has nudged up by 1 percentage point to secure second place, effectively cementing its position after dethroning the 'Gunner' last week.

The mid-tier struggle, which promised to be a bloodbath, has been surprisingly quiet. Classes like the 'Soul Fighter,' 'Cannon Master,' 'Lyn Blade Dancer,' 'Warlock,' and 'Warden' have been shuffling seats without making any significant moves up or down. Even those outside the ranking saw a marginal 0.3% rise, suggesting the current balance patch has failed to shake up the meta.

Integrated Server 'Ilchwiwoljang' Level/Attack Power Rankings and Class Preferences

We are taking a break from tracking the growth of the new 'Unsudaetong' server this week. Instead, we have turned our eyes to the 'Ilchwiwoljang' integrated server—a melting pot born from the merger of the 'Cheonhajaeil' and 'Revolution' boosting worlds. Historically, the former leaned toward the Honcheon faction, while the latter was dominated by the Murim Alliance.

Comparing the power levels post-merger, the Honcheon faction holds the higher ceiling, while the Murim Alliance dominates the lower end. Notably, 'Zero' is the only Honcheon player to crack the top 10 in Attack Power, holding the crown solo. It will be interesting to see if this firepower gap translates to the actual battlefield.

While class ratios mirror the broader server trends, the Archer is conspicuously absent from the top 5 here. In its place, the Soul Fighter has climbed to third with 10.5%, followed by the Lyn Blade Dancer and Celestial. Incidentally, the Archer sits at a measly 5% on this server, showing a distinct deviation from the norm.

Mythic Grade Guardian Spirit Special Option Statistics

With the class charts settling down, the Guardian Spirit graph has resumed its chaotic dance. 'Jecheon Daeseong' rebounded by 5 percentage points, while 'Torimwang' surged by 4. This triggered a shift in rankings, forcing Torimwang and 'Seonghwajo' to swap places—a familiar rivalry that never seems to end.

Meanwhile, 'Cheonbingho' has firmly established itself in fifth place, constantly fending off 'Wolmyo.' It is a position where the results swing wildly depending on the timing of the data collection. Cheonbingho is tied to fishing, while Wolmyo favors combat experience; clearly, the top-tier combatants were in a fishing mood when this data was logged.

Guardian Deity Combination Statistics by Leader

The Guardian Deity charts are equally sensitive to the timing of the snapshot. The rivalry for second place between 'Awakened Poharan' and 'Yeokwang Hong Seok-geun' mirrored the Guardian Spirits, with the latter dropping by 6 percentage points while the former saw a 2% uptick.

Furthermore, 'Awakened Erna' managed to overtake 'Regent Jess,' clawing back into the chart. With a 6% share, she is now within striking distance of the fourth-place 'Dark Witch Jin Seo-yeon.' It seems, in this game, old habits die hard, and new deities struggle to dethrone established setups.

This Week's Ranker Setting

Warrior Combat Power #1 'Puhaha'

Blade & Soul Revolution recently tried to buff the Warrior by boosting its damage output to compensate for lengthy casting times. Key skills like 'Moon Slash,' 'Light Blade,' and 'Sun-Moon Blade Aura' received love, but the results were underwhelming. As evidenced by the class ratios, the Warrior failed to break into the top ranks; the heavy hitters remain unconvinced.

Yet, top-ranked 'Puhaha' has taken the plunge into the Warrior class following these changes. Having experimented with the Blade Master last week, Puhaha has now pivoted to the Warrior, albeit maintaining the same defensive setup as before.

Puhaha’s style can be gleaned from the skill badge configuration: a cutting-edge mix of 'Advance - Heavenly Demon' and 'True-Hyun - Repair.' The goal is to spam the buffed Moon Slash and Sun-Moon Blade Aura for maximum burst damage. It is a highly versatile build, so do not be surprised if Puhaha jumps to yet another class next week.

Blade & Soul Revolution User Poll

While everyone was distracted by class balance, the Mythic 'Myeongwol' jewelry set received a silent buff. Long overshadowed by the PvP-centric 'Jucheon' set, Myeongwol’s last moment of glory was back in the Legendary era. With its effective disappearance since the Ancient grade, many hoped this update would finally make it relevant.

Alas, our user poll suggests it is still not up to par. A staggering 95.1% of participants voted it 'inviable for combat.' Here is hoping that if there is another round of adjustments, the developers give it a more distinct identity than just another PvP alternative.

It is that time of year again. Blade & Soul Revolution kicks off sales for the 'NEW Server Transfer Ticket' on April 30th, with the window open until May 4th. It is a bit early in the cycle, but we will run a poll to see if you lot are planning to move. Stay tuned for the results in next week’s Meca Ranking. Best of luck!