Welcome back to Match of the Week, where we dissect the impending chaos of the integrated battlefields in Arthdal Chronicles. Just like last week, the matchmaking gods have delivered another tantalizing clash. Aramunhaesla and Irae, who spent their last week trading blows at Frosty Cliff, are now set to collide at the Black Night Archipelago. Fancy a look at how the top-tier combatants stack up? Let's dive into the data.

※ Top-ranking data was captured between the 29th and 31st, based on the highest figures recorded.

※ To filter out alt accounts, only characters level 98 and above are included.

Aramunhaesla vs. Irae: The Black Night Archipelago Showdown!

After a brutal skirmish at Frosty Cliff last week, Aramunhaesla and Irae are running it back at the Black Night Archipelago. A double-header between these giants is certainly enough to turn heads. While Irae has historically held the upper hand in raw power, word is that Aramunhaesla has significantly buffed their roster following this week's update.

The most eye-catching shift comes from KingSmaN. Since Wednesday's update, KingSmaN has surged in combat power by 2,285, claiming the number two spot in Aramunhaesla. KingSmaN also swapped from Stormcaster to Archer—a class that clearly benefited from the recent balance tweaks—and is already making waves at the Black Night Archipelago. With Archer’s single-target damage now significantly boosted, one wonders just how lethal this choice will be.

Next up is BlackDaejang. Following the Wednesday update, BlackDaejang saw an astronomical jump of 2,848 in combat power, leapfrogging Daesama to claim the top spot in the Irae group. As a Fighter with superior area-of-effect capabilities and the legendary Earthquake skill, BlackDaejang is a nightmare in large-scale skirmishes. This is likely a grim omen for the more populous Aramunhaesla group.

The shifts in class popularity are also worth noting. A significant number of rankers have pivoted to Archer and Warrior. Notable names include KingSmaN and BlackGidu moving to Archer, while LeeDaepyo, GakseongYeomradaewang, LaraK, Rap-hanoon-Josumi, and Kkolbatju have all opted for the Warrior class. It would be fascinating to hear how these players are finding their new roles.

Let's take a look at the elite. Aramunhaesla features Warrior LeeDaepyo (139,784 CP), Archer KingSmaN (136,981 CP), Twin Blade NaehyulDaejang (136,248 CP), Stormcaster Cheonhacheongeom (134,248 CP), and Stormcaster GakseongNika (134,098 CP). Irae counters with Fighter BlackDaejang (143,408 CP), Twin Blade Daesama (141,319 CP), Archer BlackGidu (138,420 CP), Stormcaster Ppangsama (136,920 CP), and Warrior BlackCoffee (132,201 CP). With such heavy hitters involved, a fierce battle is all but guaranteed. For more granular details on the integrated battlefield matchmaking, check out the KookminTree website.