'Seven Knights Re:BIRTH' (hereinafter SKRB) guild leaderboards have been eerily quiet lately. The top three spots in the Siege Warfare category remain unchanged, and the individual rankings are effectively being monopolised by the 'Gongseongjeon' guild. However, beneath the surface, the scrap for 4th to 20th place is a bloodbath. We are seeing former top-20 mainstays clawing their way back and fresh faces surging up the ranks. Let's dive into the state of the guild standings right on the edge of the elite tier.

The Stalemate: Top 3 in Siege Warfare

Here are the top 20 rankings for the SKRB Siege Warfare and Expedition teams for the second week of July. The 'Gongseongjeon - Bulgul - SenaBusinessClub' triumvirate has held firm for three consecutive weeks. Don't be fooled by the stillness at the top, though; the guilds from 4th place downwards are far from stagnant. They are locked in a weekly battle for every inch of progress.

The most notable shift is 'Jageunnunna', which had been riding a high growth curve but has now slipped to 7th. Its spot has been snatched by 'Jeonyne'. Meanwhile, the new contender 'Iyen' is breathing down their necks in 5th. Iyen has shown impressive momentum, jumping five spots last week and another three this time. It will be interesting to see if Iyen or Jeonyne can finally topple SenaBusinessClub.

The 'IRUNA' guild has successfully clawed its way back into the top 10 after a brief hiatus. Furthermore, 'Melody', 'Cheolpye', 'Jeokma', and 'Churyeok' have secured places in the 16th to 20th bracket. Notably, 'Cheolpye' makes a return after a brief appearance in 14th place during the fourth week of June. Once a top-tier powerhouse, 'Cheolgeo' has settled for maintaining 11th place.

In the intermediate results for the Expedition teams, 'Romance' took the top spot, having missed out on the lead last time. SenaBusinessClub, currently 3rd in Siege Warfare, sits 5th in the intermediate standings. While the top of the Siege Warfare charts has been consistent, other guilds are finally showing their true potential. It is an intermediate tally, but keep an eye out to see if these names persist in the final count.

Individual Rankings: The Status Quo at the Top

The individual point rankings for the second week of July show that the top 10 is once again dominated by members of the Gongseongjeon guild. The trio of weeds7, Tatjul, and Puddingnyaam continue to hold the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd spots respectively. All of these players have smashed through the 100 million point barrier, and the threshold to even crack the top 3 is now over 103 million points. With players up to 15th place also crossing the 100 million mark, the upward trajectory of these scores shows no signs of slowing down.

Siege Warfare Results by Day: Week 2 of July

Here are the daily Siege Warfare results for the second week of July. Aside from Monday's 'Castle of the Guardian', scores across all events saw a modest increase compared to last week. The 'Castle of the Guardian' has struggled to recover since breaking the 400 million mark. Friday's 'Castle of the Ancient Dragon' continues to hold the highest scores across the board, exceeding 550 million points. Sunday's 'Castle of Hell' has seen a sharp surge, thanks largely to 'Awakened Hevnia'. As new Awakened heroes or additional characters enter the fray, we expect these scores to climb even higher.

Siege Warfare Pick of the Week

Usually, when score caps are broken, it is because of a shift in meta or the arrival of a superior hero. The move to a physical damage composition using Awakened Hevnia in the 'Castle of Hell' is a prime example. However, the 'Castle of the Ancient Dragon' is a different beast; the team of 'Zeke - Ryan - Biscuit - Taka - Rachel' has been locked in since the buffs to Zeke and Ryan. Despite this, the ceiling continues to rise, with individual scores nearing the 20 million mark in the second week of July. The highest score, held by Puddingnyaam, stands at 19,985,241. If the current growth continues, we are likely to see the first 20 million point run in SKRB Siege Warfare history in the next update.

If you are struggling with this composition because you lack a 6-transcendence 'Rachel', try subbing in Awakened Hevnia. While there is some overlap in physical attack buffs with Zeke, the added health regeneration and critical damage boost provide a significant enough utility boost to amplify your total damage output.