It is time for our Blade & Soul Revolution (hereinafter B&S Revolution) Meca Ranking. We have seen some shifts in the charts this time, mostly due to the merger of the Cheonjigae-byeok and Munjeon-seongsi servers into the new integrated 'Geumgangbulgoe' realm. The average combat power on this unified server has surged; while not quite matching the long-standing senior servers, it is more than enough to shake things up. Consequently, 160 new entries—the top 80 combat power rankers from both categories—have joined our charts.

With these new arrivals, the average combat power saw a slight dip. However, thanks to the recent addition of Mythical-grade accessories and expanded internal energy growth content, the impact remained manageable. Attack power dropped by roughly 146,000, and defense by about 63,000, yet the levels remain respectable.

I am skipping the detailed analysis of user distribution by class this week. Mixing the Geumgangbulgoe population into the existing meta trends makes an accurate comparison nearly impossible, so we will stick to basic fluctuations.

Looking at the data, ranged classes have seen a significant increase in population. Whether they are popular choices or niche picks, classes like the Gunslinger, Astromancer, Archer, and Warden are all trending upwards. The only exception is the Warlock; despite the general rise in long-range popularity, the Warlock remains remarkably stagnant.

Combat power rankings and class preferences for the new 'Byeonhwa-musang' server

The new Byeonhwa-musang server shows a wider gap between the floor and ceiling of combat power, with top rankers currently locked in a fierce battle. The class diversity is refreshing, led by the Destroyer 'Han-pul' at the top. We are seeing a healthy spread across classes like the Warrior, Warden, Lyn Blade Dancer, Gunslinger, and Astromancer, with no single class completely dominating the field.

This sentiment is reflected in the popularity rankings, which are looking remarkably flat. The Miho Swordsman holds the top spot at 12%, but the gap with the 2nd place Archer is a mere 0.5 percentage points. Even looking down to 5th place, the difference is only 2 percentage points, showing a very even distribution of players across the board.

Statistics for special options on Mythical-grade Guardian Spirits

Mythical-grade Guardian Spirits have remained largely stable, save for a slight rise in Seonghwajo. Jecheon-daeseong continues to defend its lead, while Torim-wang fell by 3 percentage points, and Seonghwajo rebounded by 4. With Seonghwajo now entering the 20% range, the focus is on whether the momentum can be sustained to challenge Torim-wang for 2nd place. Ironically, the dip in the Duoksini ratio seems to be clearing a path for Seonghwajo’s ascent.

Combination statistics for Guardian Deity leaders

The Guardian Deity leader charts are uncharacteristically quiet. The usual tug-of-war between Admiral Eun Gwang-il and the Awakened Poharan has entered a stalemate, with Eun Gwang-il holding the top spot and Poharan waiting patiently in 2nd. It is as if they are both conserving energy for next week. Beyond that, there is nothing noteworthy to report.

This week's ranker setup

Overall Geumgangsa combat power #1: 'Pu-ha-ha'

Following consistent balance adjustments and extensive research by players, the Destroyer has finally earned some respect. However, the Geumgangsa has been left in the shadows. Since its nerf, it has become a niche class for a dedicated few. The highest-ranked among them, 'Pu-ha-ha', is the subject of this week's setup analysis.

The setup strategy for 'Pu-ha-ha' is largely conventional, barring the Martial Arts Soul choices. They have bolstered their stats with a +20 Jucheon weapon and a full 8-piece Mythical set, while focusing on defensive refinement options suited to the class. For Guardian Spirits, the choice was 'Life Sun Duoksini', paired with 'Yeokwang Hong Seok-geun' as the Guardian Deity leader to emphasize damage mitigation. They have also reinforced total damage reduction with the Awakened Helina.

Given the inclusion of the latest 'Mu-ap' item, it appears they are leaning heavily into defense regarding Martial Arts Souls as well. The 'Defense Protection' special option is a clever move to mitigate damage from enemy fatal stance skills—a perfect synergy for a class designed for long-term survival.

B&S Revolution User Poll

We asked which of the three new internal energy skills players prioritized upgrading first. The results landed in the order of 'Sujang - Sango - Tongchal'.

With 63.6% of the vote, Sujang takes the lead, likely because its versatility in PvP makes it the most attractive option. Sango, while niche to Yeokwang skills, is seeing more value on the battlefield as more players integrate those skills into their rotations, making it more practical than the raw health boost provided by Tongchal.

On September 23, B&S Revolution will cross paths with the popular webtoon 'Return of the Blossoming Blade'. Details have begun to surface via the official community and the game's YouTube channel. Expect two new boosting servers designed for rapid growth, alongside special collaboration content and events. Which part of this collaboration are you most looking forward to? Let us know, and I will share the results in next week's Meca Ranking. Best of luck!