Welcome back to another Meca Ranking for Arthdal Chronicles. With the opening of the new Foxflower Snowfield region and the introduction of a fresh category of collection items called 'Valuables', the power gap among top rankers is widening at a blistering pace. So, just how much has the average combat power climbed over the past week? We’ve crunched the data from KookminTree.

Foxflower Snowfield: The New Powerhouse

Following the latest update, the addition of the new Stone Wall area has pushed the average power of our top rankers significantly higher. To get into the nitty-gritty, the top 100 players saw their average combat power jump from 143,458 to 145,175—a gain of 1,717. Expand that to the top 500, and the average rose from 116,899 to 117,725, an increase of 826.

The primary culprit for this spike is, of course, the Foxflower Snowfield. The sheer volume of loot, gear, and fish available here for your collection is frankly absurd, and the combat power gains are nothing to sneeze at. Many top-tier players have already abandoned the Fourth Archipelago of Black Night in favour of this new hunting ground.

That said, mid-tier players haven't felt the same surge. The barrier to entry for the Foxflower Snowfield is quite steep; you need at least 130,000 combat power to handle the level 118 mobs. Consequently, it’s currently a playground for the top 100, making the loot both scarce and prohibitively expensive.

We also can't overlook the introduction of 'Valuables', a new form of collection item. These come in two flavours: Unknown Residue and Source. Crafting them requires items like Unknown Fragments, Blood Crystals, Essences of Madness, Refined Stones, Moonlight Crystals, and Commander's Proofs. It’s a clever move by the developers, giving a second life to materials that were previously just gathering dust in inventories.

With so much new growth content, the elite are pulling away. The biggest climber this week is 'Pokpa' from Aramunhaesla Server 3, who added a staggering 5,094 combat power to their total. This, combined with collection progress and Spirit/Mount awakenings, has cemented their lead.

Other notable risers include 'BlackCoffee' from Irae Server 3 (+4,340), 'Darkrai' from Isodnyeong Server 1 (+4,340), 'Sonmanjabgojandaedoduk' from Isodnyeong Server 2 (+4,225), 'Daesama' from Irae Server 2 (+3,735), 'Michingye' from Yunseul Server 1 (+3,042), and 'KingSmaN' from Iruz Server 3 (+2,963). With many players still filling out their collections, expect these rankings to stay volatile for the foreseeable future.

How are the servers faring on average?

Looking at the server-wide averages, things have remained relatively stable. Most servers saw a modest increase of about 1,000 in average combat power. The standout, however, is the boost server 'Esku', which surged by 4,455. As a server designed specifically for rapid growth, this isn't exactly a shock, but it's certainly one to watch.

What about the Faction Rankings?

Last week was a volatile one with the General Faction Leader elections and the crowning of the Lawless King. 'Pa-ak-jil' from Yunseul Server 2 took the top spot globally with 18.58 billion points. They were followed by 'Cheonhacheongeom' from Aramunhaesla Server 2 (16.88 billion), 'Doduk' from Isodnyeong Server 2 (16.79 billion), and 'Nunbadonggonchungkkeopjil' from Iruz Server 3 (15.40 billion).

And the class distribution?

Shifting gears to class popularity: among the top 100, the Storm Mage leads at 22%, followed by Archer (19%), Warrior (18%), Priest (17%), Healer (11%), Fighter (8%), and Twin Swordsman (5%). Looking at the top 500, the landscape changes: Storm Mage (28.4%), Healer (21.6%), Archer (15%), Twin Swordsman (9%), Priest (9%), Warrior (8.8%), Fighter (6.2%), and Dangri (2%).

Alliance Rankings?

Finally, the Alliance rankings. The 'Dooly' alliance from Isodnyeong Server 2 remains untouchable at the top with 32.45 billion points. They’re followed by 'Manse' from Isodnyeong Server 1 (30.08 billion), 'AceT' from Irae Server 2 (28.80 billion), and 'Daehan' from Isodnyeong Server 1 (28.41 billion).

User Poll

Regarding last week's poll on the 'Most Anticipated October Update', the Foxflower Snowfield took the crown with 45.45% of the vote. In second place was the field boss immortality system (27.27%), followed by weapon/mount skins (18.18%) and the first legendary-grade gear (9.09%).

For this week's question: Since the Foxflower Snowfield shares the same monster levels as the Fourth Archipelago of Black Night but offers far better materials for power-leveling, many are arguing that the Snowfield is the superior grinding spot. Where do you prefer to hunt? Let us know, and we'll share the results next week!