We're diving into the Dungeon Race for Blade & Soul Revolution, checking out the latest records in its ranking dungeons. Just before the monthly rankings wrap up, we witnessed an all-time great showdown. The chase between the team 'Ppakguya Nolja·Alt', who held the top spot throughout May, and the challengers 'Nevada·Lemonc' was incredibly tight. The result was decided by a mere 0.023 seconds. Who snagged the final number one spot? Let's look at the final May results alongside the integrated ranking chart.

'Ppakguya Nolja·Alt' Crowned Victor with Blazing New Record of 10.107 Seconds

※ The integrated ranking dungeon standings are based on each server's ranking information as of May 31st, 11 PM.
※ Records under 1 minute 30 seconds are tallied based on the 'Monthly Ranking' tab of the Ranking Dungeon.
※ Current server information may differ slightly.

The 'Ppakguya Nolja·Alt' team, who have been consistently setting new records, have achieved a monumental feat. They've etched a new best time into the rankings, a staggering 0.171 seconds faster than the previous record, at 10.107 seconds. This secured their position and clinched the ultimate title of number one across all servers in the ranking dungeons.

Their race seemed smooth, thanks to holding the top spot all May. However, a crisis emerged in the final week. The 'Wipungdangdang' team, consisting of 'Nevada·Lemonc', came breathing down their necks. This team, which had been in 6th place with 12.611 seconds just last week, unleashed a final sprint, stopping the clock at 10.130 seconds. The gap between them and the first-place team was a mere 0.023 seconds. It must be incredibly frustrating to miss out by such a slim margin. Had 'Ppakguya Nolja·Alt' failed to improve their record, 'Nevada·Lemonc' would have successfully taken the lead.

The competition wasn't just fierce for the top spot; vying for a place in the top 20 was equally intense. Ultimately, the 'Honyangi·Alt' team secured the final spot with a time of 15.109 seconds. Here too, times have significantly dropped, with entry into the chart becoming comfortable only when breaking into the 14-second range.

New Class 'Sorcerer' Makes Debut in Ranking Dungeons with 13.7% Representation

On May 28th, Blade & Soul Revolution welcomed the new Sorcerer class with a major update. This influx has reshuffled the TOP 10 class distribution chart for the ranking dungeons. The previous 'Blade Dancer - Gunner - Pugilist' top 3 has been disrupted, with the Sorcerer carving out a spot in between. They secured 3rd place with a 13.7% share, positioned between the Gunner and Pugilist.

The Pugilist, now pushed to 4th place, seemed unfazed by the Sorcerer's arrival, proceeding as usual. As seen in the top player records chart, many Pugilists featured prominently at the high end. Their class representation even increased by 0.5 percentage points. While they may not have the power to single-handedly push the Sorcerer from 3rd place, they remain an essential pick for top-tier players in the ranking dungeons, making a significant drop in their metrics unlikely.

Considering this context, the Sorcerer's 13.7% representation can be interpreted as largely drawing from the player base of Blade Dancers and Gunners. By observing how the graphs for these classes shift in the first ranking dungeon metrics of June, we can anticipate the future prospects for the Sorcerer.

'Free Class Change Ticket' Period Sees 25 Classes, Including Sorcerer, Achieve Attendance!

Blade & Soul Revolution, alongside the Sorcerer update, is offering its usual free class change ticket. While many players eagerly awaited the new class, a significant number were also holding out for this class change benefit. Consequently, the number of participants in the dungeon race charts typically dwindles during this period, as players need time to adapt and set records with their newly chosen classes.

However, this time with the Sorcerer was different. Instead, we saw an increase in stable class performances, leading to 55 more participants in the chart. The final results showed a total of 835 rankers achieving times within the 1 minute 30-second threshold. Furthermore, stability has been regained, with players appearing across the TOP 3 rankers for each class. The only case exceeding one minute was 'Jae-rong', who ranked 3rd among Summoners.

All three Sorcerers kicked off their debut with solid times within the 13-14 second range. Of course, given that it's still early days for class adaptation, the contribution of their partners in the strategy likely played a significant role. This, in turn, implies that even faster clear times are possible. We're keenly looking forward to seeing how much further the Sorcerer can push their ranking dungeon records next week.