The 27th Ancient Citadel in Raven 2 has concluded, and participation levels were through the roof. The Ancient Citadel is divided into groups, each comprising four battlefields, with up to six guilds vying for dominance in each—making for a total of 24 spots. In almost every group, there were no more than two vacant seats. Only Group 1 was an outlier, and even then, it only had five vacancies. The atmosphere was, to put it mildly, a boiling furnace.

The guilds to watch were Valentine, RoyalDanekkeo, and ComeToAnimalCrossing. The former two dominated the Primordial battlefield, while the latter focused on the Elemental battlefield, all securing four victories each. As a result, Valentine reached a record of '4/3/0/1', RoyalDanekkeo hit '4/0/0/0', and ComeToAnimalCrossing moved up to '3/4/1/1'. It seems RoyalDanekkeo is laser-focused on the Primordial battlefield since their chart debut, while other guilds are spreading their wings across multiple battlefields to rack up points.

We cannot overlook the 3-win milestones either. MythRed triumphed in the Primordial battlefield to reach '3/0/0/0', and Mumyeonghoe hit '2/3/0/0' by winning the Elemental battlefield. These are the fruits of consistent content engagement. That said, the bar for the Top 10 Ancient Citadel victory ranking has risen, leaving these guilds just shy of the top tier. The threshold is climbing steadily—let's dive deeper into that in the next section.

Ancient Citadel Victory Ranking

The threshold for the Ancient Citadel victory ranking is getting steeper. Raven 2 frequently offers server transfer tickets, which inevitably triggers shifts in activity and guild restructuring. Because of this, few guilds maintain a steady climb in points. The third quarter has brought a shift, however; every time a match ends, fresh faces appear in the Top 10, making the climb increasingly treacherous.

Valentine and RoyalDanekkeo have effectively reset the barrier to entry. Valentine was 10th last week with '3/3/0/1' but soared to 7th after securing another win in the Primordial battlefield. RoyalDanekkeo, with their '4/0/0/0' record, filled the gap. Together, these two guilds pushed out the previous 9th-place holder. The new standard for breaking into the Top 10? A solid '4/0/0/0'.

Crossing this threshold will only get tougher. Currently, the Primordial battlefield is firmly under the thumb of top-tier guilds and alliances from specific worlds. It seems those with the raw stats and powerful alliances will hold the clear advantage in the point race.

Ancient Citadel Content Analysis

On August 22, the Raven 2 team released Developer Note 16. A large-scale event is set for late August, followed by a major update in September. The former kicks off on the morning of August 27, offering a chance to snag special coupons for 'Costume, Familiar, Equipment, Stella, Relic, and Rune'. Furthermore, an attendance event will provide item selection boxes, including a Hero-grade Costume summon ticket. You really don't want to miss these rewards.

Additionally, the 'Noble Relic', an upgrade over standard Relics, is on its way. It can be crafted using two +6 or higher Relics of the same type along with Teramite. These Noble Relics can be enchanted up to +12, offering a massive boost to your stats. On top of that, there are improvements to Costume and Familiar re-summoning and discount events, so make sure you check the patch notes!

The theme for the September update in Raven 2 is 'Land of Warriors'. The stage is set in a new region called Rungard. The developers are currently in the final stages of polishing and balance adjustments, planning to deliver a fresh story, new hunting grounds, and field bosses. This should provide a new growth trajectory. If you're aiming for Ancient Citadel glory, keep your ears to the ground for more developer news.

Raven 2 Guild Contribution Analysis

Finally, let's look at the guild contribution rankings. The chart began to stagnate last week, and it has only hardened further over the last few days. August was largely a month of internal growth, and with server transfers completed early in the month, there was little room for guilds to move or restructure. It is quite understandable why the competition for contribution has gone quiet.

Raven 2 plans to sell server transfer tickets after the August 27 update. The two-week stagnation of the chart should break by next week. For now, keep a close eye on the movements of top-tier guilds and alliances. Check the server transfer schedule after the update and gather as much in-game intel as you can. We’ll check back on the status of the Ancient Citadel rankings next week.