[Meca Ranking] 'Arthdal Chronicles' opened the floodgates for server and alliance transfers on August 6th. Plenty of top-tier rankers and alliances seized the opportunity, triggering a seismic shift in our Meca Ranking charts. With server invasions and fresh wars breaking out, the landscape has been completely reshaped. The headline act here is the massive civil war on the Ivna server, so let’s dive into how the rankers have been moving since the migration.

All eyes on the Black Label alliance invading the Ivna server

Let’s start with the combat power rankings. The long-standing number one, 'Gisado', has slipped two spots, while 'Cheonhacheongeom' and 'Vega' have each climbed a rung. While 'Gisado' saw a slight dip in combat power compared to last week, a follow-up check revealed a recovery to 237,774. It looks like they were just experimenting with their loadouts during the initial data sweep.Below them, only 4th place 'Angmong (Yunseul)' and 7th place 'L-Representative' managed to hold their ground, as the rest of the pack saw their rankings fluctuate wildly.

The real story lies with 5th place 'Black Sabu' and 11th place 'Black Star'. Both migrated from Mihaje to Ivna. This is a direct consequence of the Black Label alliance from Mihaje invading Ivna, where they are currently locked in a heated conflict with the incumbent Cheongryong alliance.

The class distribution among rankers shows a distinct split between the top 100 and the 101–500 bracket. The former is stagnant despite the server transfers, but the latter is a different story. Archers and Storm Casters are gobbling up market share with much sharper growth curves than last week. Archers gained 1.3 percentage points to claim an undisputed lead in this bracket, while Storm Casters added 0.7 percentage points. As high-ranking Priests and Assassins see their shares dwindle, these two are closing the gap rapidly. It makes one wonder if they'll challenge for the second spot in popularity among the 101–500 cohort.

What about the average combat power across all servers?

The impact of the server transfers is most visible in the average combat power rankings. Ivna, Inaisin-gi, and Thoros are the main movers here. As mentioned, Ivna is engulfed in war due to the Black Label invasion. Over in Inaisin-gi, key members from a prominent Siaru server alliance have joined the Immortal alliance, providing the much-needed backbone for their roster. Conversely, Siaru has slipped two spots in average combat power as a result of this talent drain.

Thoros has opened its doors to transfers for the first time. The crucial context here is the inter-server content 'Black Night Archipelago' and 'Frosty Cliff'. As Thoros is currently matching as a standalone server in these events, it has become a magnet for players chasing rewards. Notably, high-ranking players from the Chusando server such as 'Quanming Gaozha', 'Secretary Girl', and 'Curry Bread Man' have banded together to form the Jinha Hall alliance.

How do the alliance score rankings look?

Moving on to the alliance rankings. You might find it odd to see the Black Label alliance on both the Mihaje and Ivna servers, but this isn't a glitch. Some members stayed behind to hold the fort in Mihaje, while others pushed into Ivna.Of course, the migration hasn't been without its costs. With their influence split, the alliance score growth has slowed, leading them to be overtaken by the Eungeo alliance and sliding one position down the board.

The Thoros server has seen a sudden influx of alliances entering the Top 20. Previously, only the Tiger alliance held a spot, but now Suho, Jinha Hall, and Moonwol have all fought their way into the Top 20. The server has clearly transformed into a hotbed of conflict. Meanwhile, the Tiger alliance has managed to climb one spot higher. It’s shaping up to be a classic chase, with new challengers nipping at the heels of the established Tiger.

What about the Archipelago score rankings?

The archipelago rankings are a scene of total chaos. It wasn't a tax-parking week, and the server transfers have clearly thrown a wrench into the works. Last week's leader, 'Michinja', has dropped to 4th, while 'Gisado' tumbled to 12th. The vacant throne has been seized by 'Cheonhacheongeom' from the Yunseul server, who boosted their score by approximately 3.67 billion points and climbed two spots.

The surge of players from Aramun Haesla is also impossible to ignore. Last week, they occupied only 6 spots in the Top 20, but this week, they hold 10. Furthermore, every one of them belongs to the Michinja alliance. While Yunseul has plenty of strong rankers, they are currently struggling to match the collective might of the Aramun Haesla and Michinja contingent.

Arthdal Chronicles User Poll

Finally, let's look at our user poll. Last week, we asked why players were choosing to transfer servers. The overwhelming winner was 'looking for a more relaxed server to enjoy the game,' with active competition coming in a distant second. Regardless of the ranker situation, it’s clear that a good portion of the player base prefers a laid-back pace over cutthroat competition.

Now, for this week’s poll topic. Arthdal Chronicles announced their August update details on August 7th, covering the 'DIY Recovery Ticket acquisition event,' 'Class balance adjustments,' 'Siege warfare improvements,' and the 'September Black Night Archipelago Masters League.' Tell us which of these you are most looking forward to. We’ll announce the results next time.