Vampir underwent a server transfer period from July 27th to 30th. Many clans packed their bags during this time, and the official forums were rife with recruitment posts for mergers. Naturally, the landscape has shifted significantly. In this edition, we will analyse the server transfer results and predict the upcoming skirmish brackets.

Predicting the Normal Server Group Matchups

First up is the prediction for the Vampir Normal Server Diamond Tier. As mentioned, several powerhouse clans that defined their former homes have relocated, creating a fresh, unpredictable environment. In Group 1, Aqua and ColdSsam have departed from Lilith 3. Their void has been filled by Vampa, who crossed over from Poame 2, and they are expected to clash with RomanticCity.

Group 2 is currently hosted on the Poame 2 server. While FreedomRoaming held the top rank at the time of data collection, many of the top combat power players were actually members of the InfiniteFarmer clan. Meanwhile, in Group 3, the Nel 2 server saw the departure of the reigning champion, ThisAreaInvestigator. With several clans emerging, the atmosphere is chaotic, making it difficult to pinpoint a clear contender for the finals.

Conversely, the Diamond Group 4 remains largely unaffected by the post-transfer shuffle. A rivalry has formed between Execution of Razvi 2 and Ghost of Kizayia 2. The former currently sits at 10th in total Vampir skirmish points, while the latter holds 9th. It is a pivotal matchup: will Execution catch up to Ghost, or will Ghost climb even higher? I am certainly looking forward to the result.

Moving on, let’s predict the Vampir Platinum Tier brackets. For Groups 1 through 5, many of the teams with high potential for reaching the finals currently lack skirmish points, largely because the clans that participated or held points previously have moved to different servers. Notable examples include Scorn from Shima 1, Moonstone from Kaf 2, and TangleHeaven from Kizayia 3.

Platinum Groups 1, 2, and 4 still house multi-time champions. Group 1's Lilith 2 currently features SevenSoul. In Group 2, SamsungElectronics of Olga 1 is set to collide with LuckyPeople of Dollingen 3. However, the Scania clan is also present in Dollingen 3. While LuckyPeople was active in May, Scania claimed victory in early July. As they are more recently battle-tested, Scania might just be the one to punch a ticket to the finals.

Group 4's Duncan 3 is currently home to SparkyS. They traded a win and a loss in July, landing them in the Platinum tier. If they falter in the upcoming match, they face a two-game losing streak and potential relegation to the Gold tier, so they will need to fight tooth and nail to survive.

The second Platinum tier chart also features several servers where we expect to see 'zero-win' clans emerge. However, Dollingen 1 is worth watching closely, given the recent skirmish brackets and the current in-game rankings following the server transfers.

Here is the situation: during the last skirmishes in July, the three clans 'TangleHeaven', 'Dignity', and 'TangleEarth' participated from Kizayia 3. After the matches, they left the server. We have spotted Dignity and TangleEarth on Dollingen 1. While TangleHeaven is missing, it seems likely they have renamed themselves to MadnessI, as the clan masters all share the 'Madness' naming convention. Given that TangleHeaven accumulated 6 wins, if they are indeed the same group, they remain a force to be reckoned with.

As for Kizayia 1, clans using variations of 'ThisArea' or similar naming conventions have gathered in the top rankings. It has become common for clans to rebrand after matches, and it appears they have coalesced into a unified alliance on this server.

In the Vampir Gold Tier, multi-time champions are appearing in Groups 2 through 4. Among them, SnowFlower, Curse, and BabyNewbie finished July without a single win. We hope to see them return to glory in August. Conversely, Aqua won both skirmishes held in July, helping their former Lilith 3 server secure a spot in the Diamond Tier. However, Aqua moved to Kaf 3 in the fourth week of July. Perhaps they are planning to rack up points there instead?

Predicting the Streamer Server Group Matchups

The Vampir streamer groups are smaller, so the impact of the transfer season is even more pronounced. The only groups unaffected are Diamond 2 and Platinum 1. Diamond 2 is set to feature a clash between the current points leader, Reaper, and the runner-up, Myth. We shall see if Myth can halt Reaper's winning streak and claim a third consecutive victory. In Platinum 1, Dokdo and Mayfly are set to collide; a win for Mayfly would promote them to the Diamond Tier, while a loss for Dokdo would see them relegated to Gold. Both clans have everything to play for.

Looking at the transfer results, SeoulCity has departed from Damir 3 in Diamond Group 1. The server is in a state of flux, and the top-ranked clan at the time of collection was Bloodless. However, the No-Chat clan has been making waves in the Narichan Valley, making it difficult to predict a finalist. Their opposing server is Ridel 3, which is equally unpredictable. A clan named WOLHA has emerged, and it has attracted a significant number of high-rankers, including the formidable RoyalJihoHyung. I suggest keeping a close eye on the trends of top-tier players and clans across both servers.

In Gold Group 2, the powerhouse clans SpartaA and BloodDrinker have converged on Moarte 2. As of the collection date, SpartaA held the top spot, led by clan master SpartaDuckSoon. BloodDrinker sits slightly lower at 5th, but their clan master is SpartaChairman. It is highly probable that these two have formed an alliance or merged.