Rankings

Fair warning ! Everything below is not fixed as it is there will be major changes in the rankings as the story progress and i guess it wouldn't be used that much but yeah i will add that here when we reach that point in the story.

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### **Power Rankings (Awakened and Mudeok)**

These rankings classify individuals based on their abilities, combat prowess, and overall threat level.

1. **S-Rank (Supreme)**

- Description: Rare individuals with unparalleled power. Capable of single-handedly altering the course of battles or disasters.

- Examples: Guild leaders, legendary Awakened, or those who have mastered multiple affinities.

- Traits: Can manipulate large-scale Aurora energy, possess unique or devastating abilities.

2. **A-Rank (Elite)**

- Description: Highly skilled and powerful individuals, often leading guild teams or holding key positions.

- Examples: Kang Ji-woo (B-Rank Cryomancer, but close to A-Rank potential).

- Traits: Exceptional control over their abilities, capable of taking on high-level dungeons solo.

3. **B-Rank (Advanced)**

- Description: Skilled Awakened who form the backbone of guild operations.

- Examples: Mid-tier guild members, dungeon raid leaders.

- Traits: Reliable in combat, but not yet capable of handling S-Rank threats.

4. **C-Rank (Competent)**

- Description: Average Awakened with moderate abilities. Often part of support or cleanup teams.

- Examples: Lee Dae-ho (D-Rank Berserker, but close to C-Rank).

- Traits: Limited control over abilities, reliant on teamwork.

5. **D-Rank (Novice)**

- Description: Newly Awakened or those with weak abilities. Often relegated to grunt work.

- Examples: Low-tier guild members, black-market enforcers.

- Traits: Minimal control over abilities, often unstable.

6. **Mudeok (Ungifted)**

- Description: Non-Awakened individuals with no inherent powers.

- Examples: Min-jun (initially), porters, civilians.

- Traits: Reliant on skills, tools, or system enhancements (in Min-jun's case).

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### **Item Rankings**

Items are classified based on their rarity, power, and utility.

1. **S-Rank (Legendary)**

- Description: Extremely rare and powerful items, often tied to the Aurora's origins.

- Examples: Legendary purification cores, ancient Aurora artifacts.

- Traits: Can alter the balance of power, highly sought after by guilds and factions.

2. **A-Rank (Epic)**

- Description: High-tier items with significant power or utility.

- Examples: Stabilized purification cores, advanced guild tech.

- Traits: Rare and valuable, often used by elite Awakened.

3. **B-Rank (Rare)**

- Description: Useful items with moderate power or utility.

- Examples: Standard purification cores, high-quality black-market gear.

- Traits: Accessible to skilled individuals or through significant effort.

4. **C-Rank (Uncommon)**

- Description: Average items with limited power or utility.

- Examples: Basic suppressants, low-tier dungeon loot.

- Traits: Commonly used by mid-tier Awakened or Mudeok.

5. **D-Rank (Common)**

- Description: Basic items with minimal power or utility.

- Examples: Scavenged materials, improvised tools.

- Traits: Easily accessible but of little value to high-tier individuals.

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### **Monster Rankings**

Monsters are classified based on their threat level and the difficulty of defeating them.

1. **S-Rank (Catastrophic)**

- Description: World-ending threats capable of destroying cities or entire regions.

- Examples: Colossal dungeon bosses, Aurora-born titans.

- Traits: Require coordinated efforts from multiple S-Rank Awakened to defeat.

2. **A-Rank (Disastrous)**

- Description: High-level threats that can devastate large areas.

- Examples: Mutated guardians, elite dungeon bosses.

- Traits: Require A-Rank or higher Awakened to handle.

3. **B-Rank (Dangerous)**

- Description: Significant threats that require skilled teams to defeat.

- Examples: Advanced dungeon creatures, hybrid mutants.

- Traits: Challenging for B-Rank Awakened, deadly for lower ranks.

4. **C-Rank (Threatening)**

- Description: Moderate threats that can be handled by competent teams.

- Examples: Standard dungeon creatures, low-tier mutants.

- Traits: Manageable for C-Rank Awakened or well-prepared Mudeok.

5. **D-Rank (Minor)**

- Description: Low-level threats that pose little danger to skilled individuals.

- Examples: Small dungeon pests, weak mutants.

- Traits: Easily defeated by D-Rank Awakened or experienced Mudeok.

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### **Dungeon Rankings**

Dungeons are classified based on their difficulty, size, and the level of threats within.

1. **S-Rank (Catastrophic)**

- Description: Massive, highly unstable dungeons with world-ending potential.

- Examples: Legendary gates tied to the Aurora's origin.

- Traits: Require coordinated efforts from multiple S-Rank Awakened to clear.

2. **A-Rank (Disastrous)**

- Description: Large, dangerous dungeons with high-level threats.

- Examples: Guild-controlled high-risk gates.

- Traits: Require A-Rank or higher teams to clear.

3. **B-Rank (Dangerous)**

- Description: Moderate-sized dungeons with significant threats.

- Examples: Standard guild raid targets.

- Traits: Manageable for B-Rank teams.

4. **C-Rank (Threatening)**

- Description: Small to medium dungeons with moderate threats.

- Examples: Low-tier guild targets, unregistered gates.

- Traits: Suitable for C-Rank teams or skilled Mudeok.

5. **D-Rank (Minor)**

- Description: Small, low-threat dungeons.

- Examples: Abandoned gates, minor Aurora hotspots.

- Traits: Easily cleared by D-Rank teams or experienced Mudeok.

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### **Skill Rankings**

Skills are classified based on their complexity, power, and utility.

1. **S-Rank (Legendary)**

- Description: Rare, game-changing abilities.

- Examples: Core Manipulation (Mastery), Aurora Purification.

- Traits: Highly difficult to acquire and master.

2. **A-Rank (Epic)**

- Description: Powerful and versatile abilities.

- Examples: Advanced Elemental Affinities, High-Level Combat Techniques.

- Traits: Require significant effort and resources to develop.

3. **B-Rank (Rare)**

- Description: Useful and effective abilities.

- Examples: Intermediate Combat Skills, Basic Elemental Affinities.

- Traits: Accessible to skilled individuals.

4. **C-Rank (Uncommon)**

- Description: Practical but limited abilities.

- Examples: Basic Combat Skills, Low-Level Crafting.

- Traits: Commonly used by mid-tier individuals.

5. **D-Rank (Common)**

- Description: Basic and straightforward abilities.

- Examples: Improvised Combat, Basic Survival Skills.

- Traits: Easily accessible but of limited utility.

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### **Faction Rankings**

Factions are classified based on their influence, resources, and power.

1. **S-Rank (Dominant)**

- Description: Major guilds or organizations with global influence.

- Examples: Ironfang, Celestial Dawn.

- Traits: Control high-level dungeons, possess S-Rank Awakened.

2. **A-Rank (Powerful)**

- Description: Influential guilds or organizations with significant resources.

- Examples: Hanwool, Black Sun.

- Traits: Control multiple dungeons, possess A-Rank Awakened.

3. **B-Rank (Established)**

- Description: Mid-tier guilds or organizations with moderate influence.

- Examples: Smaller guilds, black-market syndicates.

- Traits: Control a few dungeons, possess B-Rank Awakened.

4. **C-Rank (Emerging)**

- Description: New or small guilds with limited influence.

- Examples: Local guilds, independent teams.

- Traits: Limited resources, reliant on C-Rank Awakened.

5. **D-Rank (Minor)**

- Description: Fledgling or insignificant factions.

- Examples: Scavenger groups, rogue Mudeok collectives.

- Traits: Minimal resources, no notable Awakened.