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⚒️Ranking System Adjustments & Damage Caps

Game Update Changelog - July 26, 2024

Based on player feedback and competitive analysis, we have implemented changes to the ranking system to ensure fair competition and merit-based rankings while maintaining class diversity and high-damage potential.

Ranking System Changes

Competitive Philosophy

  • ✅ Support healthy competition for rankings

  • ✅ Maintain server interest through competitive play

  • ✅ Ensure merit-based ranking system

  • ✅ Prevent exploitation of party mechanics

Damage Ranking Caps

Category
Previous System
New Cap

Single Damage Record

Unlimited

5,000,000

Total Damage Record

Unlimited

15,000,000,000

Important Notes

  • No actual damage cap: Players can still achieve over 15 million damage

  • Ranking limitation: Only damage up to caps will count for rankings

  • Gameplay unaffected: All damage calculations remain functional

  • Visual damage display: Full damage numbers still shown in combat

High DPS Classes Affected

The following classes were considered in this balance decision:

  • Berserk

  • Witch Blade

  • Dragon Knight

  • Shadow

  • Elemental

  • Mystic

Ranking Criteria Update

Best of the Best Points System

  • Elite Warriors: Remains as ranking criteria

  • King of Level: Remains as ranking criteria

  • Legendary Equipment: Remains as ranking criteria

  • Damage records: Now limited by caps for ranking purposes

Competitive Balance

  • Prevents single-mechanic ranking domination

  • Encourages diverse competitive strategies

  • Maintains recognition for multiple achievement types

  • Rewards overall player development

Impact on Gameplay

Player Benefits

  • Fairer ranking competition

  • Reduced mechanic exploitation

  • Diverse competitive landscape

  • Maintained high-damage gameplay

Competitive Environment

  • Balanced ranking opportunities across classes

  • Multiple paths to achieve top rankings

  • Continued recognition for damage achievements

  • Enhanced focus on overall character development

Notes

These changes aim to create a more balanced and merit-based ranking system while preserving the ability for all classes to achieve high damage numbers. The adjustments prevent ranking domination through specific mechanics while maintaining the excitement of high-damage gameplay.

Last Updated: July 26, 2024 Patch Version: 2.3.4b

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