Welcome back to the KookminTree Meca Ranking for 'Seven Knights Re:BIRTH' (SKRB). Since the arrival of the new hero 'Orca', the PvP landscape has been firmly gripped by attack-focused compositions. We've seen a rather stagnant week without any groundbreaking shifts or new metas. Instead, players are increasingly finding themselves in mirror matches, leading to a surge in anti-mirror preparations. Let's dive into the details of the Arena team compositions with the statistical data.

The only viable counter to an attack deck is, predictably, another attack deck.

Following the debut of the new attack-type hero Orca, the attack deck has emerged as the 'flawless' party. While the team composition statistics show a minor 5% point dip, the actual matchmaking environment tells a much more rigid story. As mirror matches become the norm, players are tweaking their setups to survive the onslaught. This has left a small window for defense decks to breathe, resulting in a slight uptick in their usage, mirroring the decline of the attack meta.

Magic decks, caught in this crossfire, are enduring a brutal winter. They remain stuck, unable to break past the 6% pick rate ceiling. Unless top-tier rankers harbor a particular soft spot for magic, most aren't willing to tread such a difficult path. This trend is echoed in lower brackets, making a turnaround seem unlikely. Unless a new hero or a fresh magic-type awakening arrives, this winter for magic decks looks set to be the longest one yet.

The rise of 'Attack Formation' matches the growth of defensive decks.

So, how are attack deck rankers trying to outmaneuver their mirror rivals? While there is no definitive answer, the pet pick rates offer a clue. The top-ranked 'Yu' has seen a slight decline, while 'Zeo' and 'Irin' have gained traction. Zeo received a buff in the last update, significantly boosting early-turn burst damage.

Initially, Zeo was used by attack decks to secure the first strike before defensive buffs could stack up. Now, it seems this strategy is being repurposed for mirror matches. Alternatively, it might be a reactionary move to the slight rise in defense deck encounters. Regardless, the increased presence of Zeo and Irin confirms that attack decks are indeed evolving.

The shift in formation pick rates perfectly aligns with the team composition data. The Attack Formation is, for all intents and purposes, the home of the defense deck; its 5.7% point rise perfectly mirrors the 5.3% point increase in defense deck usage. It’s a clear case of stats moving in lockstep with the prevailing meta strategies.

High-level Arena defensive team analysis.

※ High-level Arena defensive team pick rates are as of July 8, 12:00 PM.
※ Based on the defensive teams of the top 100 players in the 'Top Ranking' tab.
※ Data may vary slightly from current real-time defensive team settings.

With less than a day left until the season closes, the top 100 players' defensive lineups show a split of 49:38:6 for attack, defense, and magic parties. The 'Instant Death' deck, which made its debut last week, trailed behind magic decks with 5 users. It is common for more players to deploy 'Instant Death' parties as the season deadline approaches. However, the revitalized magic deck proved more potent, successfully reclaiming its spot to hit the 6% mark.

For those unaware, this time of the season often sees defensive teams like the one shown above from the 'Tosiltosil' adventurer. It is known as a 'Defense Open,' where heroes are placed haphazardly to help fellow adventurers climb the ladder. While rare at the very top, if luck is on your side around the 7,000-8,000 point range, you might encounter one. May the matchmaking gods be in your favour before the season ends!

This week's clear deck - Tower of Trials Floor 6.

With the update maintenance, the current season of the Tower of Trials is also coming to a close. If you're still climbing, you'll need to speed up your runs. Floor 6 isn't particularly taxing, but depending on your strategy, it can be cleared in as few as 8 turns. The opponent party is a splash-damage composition led by the boss 'Pie' with 'Jave' and 'Velika'. There are no tricky conditions for the 6-medal clear, so focus all your firepower on the main damage dealer, 'Baek-ryong'.

The key to a fast clear is your first basic attack. Depending on which of the three enemy heroes is hit first, the target for subsequent weakness attacks will be determined. Since the combination of Baek-ryong and 'Biscuit' ensures that weakness attacks strike the target with lower HP, your best outcome is targeting the boss, Pie. Once Pie falls, the rest of the fight is a formality.

From there, two of Baek-ryong's skills should finish the job. Note that the first skill in your queue should be Biscuit's 'Equipment Enhancement'. If your Biscuit is below 6-transcendence, keep a close eye on your team's attack stats; you need to ensure the buff lands on Baek-ryong, rather than on Awakened Dellons or Lu Bu. If Baek-ryong lacks the necessary power to take down Pie in one go, the fight will drag on. For a clean clear, pay close attention to Baek-ryong's level and gear.