The upcoming Ancient Citadel battle in Raven 2 promises to be a chaotic affair. The match is scheduled for November 1st, which happens to collide with the server transfer season. Since these transfers run until November 4th, there's a generous grace period even after the dust settles on the battlefield. It’s a strategic goldmine if you’re looking to make some tactical moves. Let’s break down the expected participants for the next round.

Analysis of the 32nd Ancient Citadel Participating Guilds

Lux and Mare: Expecting Alliance-Level Battlefield Deployments

Groups 1 through 3 are effectively the playground of Lux, Vita, and Mare. Predicting the entry list for the Primal Battlefield here is relatively straightforward, as Lux and Mare have a habit of monopolizing the scene. Take the 'Animal Crossing' alliance between Lux and Salus as a prime example. It’s not uncommon for Royals across the world to pool their resources and bid for the same battlefield, much like we saw in the 1st and 2nd groups of the 31st Ancient Citadel.

Of course, the Vita world is likely to bring its own alliance structure to the party. We’re expecting a mass mobilization of the top Honor server alliances, spearheaded by the usual suspects under their code names. Don’t be surprised if there’s a frantic scramble for positioning before the main event even kicks off.

In the Mare world, the Dandan alliance is expected to exert significant control over the field. It’s packed with high-engagement guilds like Kings, Destruction, Romantic-v, and Valentine. Some members are technically outside the official Dandan structure, but they’re likely sub-alliances. And don't make the mistake of assuming the alliance tag tells the whole story; in the 31st Ancient Citadel, 'kingdle', 'Kings', 'Romantic-v', and 'Romantic-z' all fought together, even though 'kingdle' and 'Romantic-z' weren't officially part of the alliance. Keep a sharp eye on those look-alike guild names.

The Unpredictable Nox & Kerum Worlds

There’s a growing nuisance making these bracket predictions a nightmare: guilds that appear on the roster only to shrink into insignificance once the match is over. We saw plenty of this in Nox and Terra this week. I’d recommend keeping a close watch on the high-ranking, active guilds. GoodLuck and GoodLucks in Nox, or Hi and ONE in Mare, are the ones to keep on your radar. Check out the Raven 2 Ancient Citadel ranking analysis for the full rundown.

Groups 6 and 7: The Sola World Advantage

Bringing up the rear are the Kerum and Sola worlds. Pay close attention to 'RoyalIsMine' from the Kerum-Dolor server; they’ve been stacking up Ancient Citadel points with relentless efficiency. The shocker was the 31st round: they bid for the 5th group's Primal Battlefield and held their own against five Mare servers simultaneously. And they won. It’s highly likely they’ll snag a spot this time, so it’ll be fascinating to see if anyone can actually stop them.

Thrilling Matchups on the Horizon

The real fireworks for the 32nd Ancient Citadel should be in Groups 6 and 7. Kerum has the unstoppable 'RoyalIsMine', who’ve been racking up victories in the fields of Life and Vegetation. But Sola is crawling with active alliances, most notably VC, Myth, and noname. Interestingly, despite the different names, VC and Myth share the same guild icon—suggesting a potential alliance between them. Watching them clash with 'RoyalIsMine' or other Kerum heavyweights is going to be a treat. I’m waiting for the official bracket release with bated breath.

Ancient Citadel Content Analysis

On October 25th, Raven 2 wrapped up its first round of tug-of-war battles, revealing how we can track these rosters and results. You can find the brackets in the in-game 'Tug-of-War' page, while the results are posted via the official community’s world content updates. The in-game page is the real MVP here; it lists every guild that participated and who came out on top. Since the matchmaking is based on combat power, it’s a brilliant way to gauge the strength of rival alliances. It’s as much a data-mining exercise as it is a game.

PVP Ranking Status

Finally, let’s look at the Raven 2 PVP rankings. The landscape feels largely unchanged from last week—few players hitting double-digit kills, but a steep, aggressive climb in the rankings. The difference? The performance of those ranked 11th and above. They’ve significantly improved their kill counts and KDA scores compared to last week. The current leader, 'Cantabile', is sitting at 241 kills—that’s 135 more than last week's top dog, 'GL Heatwave'.