‘Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions’ (hereinafter Arthdal Chronicles) has rolled out its August update, introducing a fresh party dungeon, the 'Temple of Crimson Flame'. It’s a raid centered around taking down the colossal golem, Volkar, and the community is already buzzing about the inventive mechanics that set it apart from the usual grind. With some hefty rewards and a double-mileage event running, it’s a no-brainer to jump in—provided you’ve got the combat power, that is. But don't go in blind; if you don't grasp the boss’s gimmicks, you’re in for a rough time. KookminTree has done the legwork to break down exactly what you need to know.

What’s the recommended combat power and party setup?

For the normal stage of the Temple of Crimson Flame, you’ll want a combat power of 93,700, while the heroic stage demands 129,000. Sure, if you’ve mastered the patterns and have the reflexes of a pro, you could technically scrape by with a weaker party. But let’s be real: that requires all four members to play perfectly without taking a single hit. Unless you're feeling particularly reckless, sticking to the recommended power level is the sensible choice. Also, do yourself a favor and make sure at least one Priest is in the party to keep things running smoothly.

What’s the layout of the dungeon?

The Temple of Crimson Flame kicks off with a mob clear before you face the mid-boss, Vanka. Vanka is no pushover, packing a variety of area-of-effect attacks. The silver lining? The telegraphs are generous and the range is limited, so you’ll have plenty of time to dodge. Just keep an eye on Vanka's health; once it drops below 60%, Vanka prepares for a 'Heat Release' and summons 'Vanka’s Embers'. You must destroy these embers to create a safe zone, or the heat will wipe your entire party. Don't say you weren't warned.

Watch out for the lava surge—tackling Volkar

Volkar cycles through a series of nasty attacks, but the 'Curse of Crimson Flame' and the 'Lava Surge' are the ones that will ruin your day. It’s vital to learn the patterns below. Most of Volkar's moves hit in a wide area, so if you're not the one holding the boss's aggro, stay clear of the person who is. In short: if you're the tank, keep your distance from the other three party members.

= Circular Fist: Volkar slams both fists down in a large circular area in the center of the map. Interestingly, staying close to Volkar is actually the safest bet here, so ranged attackers shouldn't be afraid to step in.

= Meteor Shower: Volkar smashes both fists together to summon meteors. They land randomly, so just keep moving.

= Curse of Crimson Flame: The player with the highest threat level gets slapped with this curse. It creates a ring around the target that pushes allies away, which is exactly why the target needs to fight Volkar solo. Brace yourself, because a 'Palm Sweep' usually follows this immediately.

= Palm Sweep: Volkar smashes down with the left hand and then sweeps across. It deals massive damage and inflicts stun. Like the ring attack, it’s multi-stage, so time your dodge roll perfectly or just escape to the outer safe zone.

= Lava Eruption: This deals heavy area-of-effect damage to the player holding the highest threat. Use your survival skills—Warrior’s Shield Block, Dual Wielder’s Sword Guard, Storm Wizard’s Counter-Wind, or Archer’s Tailwind—to soak the hit. Everyone else, get out of the blast zone.

[Patterns before Hook Suppression]

= Circular Fist -> Meteor Shower -> Curse of Crimson Flame (Ring on top threat) -> Palm Sweep -> Lava Eruption (Heavy damage to top threat) -> Repeat from Circular Fist

Once Volkar’s health drops below 7 bars, the 'Hook Cooperative Suppression' phase begins, adding a few new tricks to the boss's repertoire.

= Lava Surge: Volkar smashes down and preps a lava surge. The top-threat player gets the curse, and two embers are summoned. You need to kill these embers to create safe zones. The cursed player must handle one ember alone to avoid pushing allies away, while the other three party members deal with the second ember.

= Circular Ring Fist: A variation of the fist slam that follows up with a ring-shaped multi-stage explosion. Move at the right rhythm to dodge it.

= Backhand Sweep: Follows the palm sweep, but this time Volkar sweeps back with the back of the hand. The area right next to the boss is the safe zone here, so stick close.

[Patterns after Hook Suppression]

= Lava Surge prep, Curse of Crimson Flame (Ring on top threat), 2 embers spawn, Circular Fist -> Lava Surge -> Circular Ring Fist -> Meteor Shower -> Curse of Crimson Flame (Ring on top threat) -> Palm Sweep -> Backhand Sweep -> Lava Eruption (Heavy damage to top threat) -> Repeat from Lava Surge prep