Welcome to another edition of [Meca Ranking] for Arthdal Chronicles. Following the massive August update, the introduction of the 'Alchemy' growth system has sent the combat power of top-tier rankers soaring. We have even witnessed the first player to shatter the 170,000 combat power ceiling. Curious about how much the averages have shifted over the past week? KookminTree has crunched the numbers.

The surge in average ranker combat power via Alchemy

Post-update, the average combat power of our top rankers has seen a significant boost. Looking at the data from the two weeks since the Alchemy system dropped, the average combat power of the top 100 players climbed from 129,116 to 131,922—an increase of 2,806. If we widen the net to the top 500, the figures jumped from 106,926 to 109,345, a healthy gain of 2,419.

This power spike is undeniably driven by the new Alchemy system. It allows players to take those untradeable Rare and Hero-grade items—the ones collecting dust once your collection is complete—and transmute them into something useful. It has made acquiring elusive gear like 'Subjugator,' 'Predator,' and 'Sky Pond' collection items significantly less of a chore.

The addition of Alchemy-exclusive collection items has also played a pivotal role. Notable examples include the Rare-grade 'Leaf' and 'Petal' accessories, as well as Hero-grade 'Old Tree' and 'Creation' accessories, alongside 'Creation' armor. Completing these collections provides a substantial stat boost, pushing the average combat power of top rankers to new heights.

Standing out from the crowd is the player 'Doduk' (Hoithyeong) from the Isodnyeong 2 server. Within just two weeks of the update, they boosted their combat power by a staggering 6,599, reclaiming the number one spot across all servers. They also became the first in the game to break the 170,000 combat power barrier. Given this relentless upward trajectory, the gap between them and other top-tier challengers is only set to widen.

Next, we have our eyes on 'Heukgisado' from the Miha-je 3 server. They managed to ramp up their combat power by 11,264 in a single week, overtaking 'Daesama' from Irae 2 and 'Nunbadonggonchung-kkeopjil' from Yunseul 2 to claim 7th place globally. Their current momentum is nothing short of fearsome, and we expect even greater things from them.

What about the server average combat power ranking?

Let's check the server-wide average combat power. Rankings remained largely stable this week, with average combat power increasing by roughly 1,500 across the board. The standout performer was Yunseul 3, which saw a boost of 2,593, likely due to a high volume of players engaging with the new Alchemy system.

How do the Faction Point rankings look?

Last week was a heated affair, coinciding with the Supreme Faction Leader elections and the crowning of the Outlaw King. 'Pa-akjil' from Yunseul 2 took the overall top spot with 6.89971 billion points. They were followed by 'Doduk' from Isodnyeong 2 (6.52358 billion), 'Nunbadonggonchung-kkeopjil' from Yunseul 2 (4.60213 billion), and 'Aramsupgonchung-kkeopjil' from Yunseul 2 (4.47789 billion).

What about the class distribution of top rankers?

Shifting gears to class popularity: among the top 100 global rankers, Warriors and Storm Wizards lead the pack at 26% each, followed by Priests (17%), Dual Sword users (12%), Archers (11%), and Fighters (8%). Expanding the scope to the top 500, we see Storm Wizards (27%), Priests (22.8%), Dual Sword users (13.4%), Warriors (12.4%), Archers (11.6%), Fighters (9.8%), and Dangguri (3%).

What about the Alliance point ranking?

Next, the alliance rankings. The 'AceT' alliance from Irae 2 continues to dominate, holding onto 1st place with 25.63341 billion points. They are followed by the 'Akryeong' alliance from Yunseul 2 (25.01986 billion), 'AceX' from Irae 1 (24.85883 billion), and the 'Dooly' alliance from Isodnyeong 2 (24.23605 billion).

Arthdal Chronicles User Poll

The results for last week's poll on the 'Suspicious Golden Box Event' are in, and the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. 73.33% were 'very satisfied,' 20% were 'satisfied,' and only 6.67% were unhappy. Players noted that the rewards were superior to those from wandering bosses and praised the improved UI that displays the box's HP.

Now for this week's topic: The latest update provided a selection box for Taego accessories at the highest reinforcement level. With so many options available, many players are torn on what to pick. Which Taego accessory do you think is the best choice? Cast your vote, and we'll reveal the results next week.