'Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions' (hereinafter Arthdal Chronicles) has tweaked the balance for the Foxflower Snowfield field boss, 'Sharuka'. Thanks to this, we are finally seeing a slew of servers successfully putting the beast down. Furthermore, news of a region integration for both domestic and global servers this November has been making quite a splash. So, what exactly has been bubbling up in the official community this past week? Let's dive in with our Weekly Forum Highlight.

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Field boss 'Sharuka' balance adjustment

Added in the major October update, Sharuka serves as the field boss for the endgame Foxflower Snowfield, and it has been notoriously difficult. Many servers attempted to tackle the encounter, but aside from a few exceptions, most walked away empty-handed. It certainly lived up to its reputation as a powerhouse, being the first source for legendary gear in Arthdal Chronicles.

The balance finally shifted on the 5th. The most notable change is the 'Yul' of the bifurcated path, where the pattern telegraph window has been stretched from 30 to 50 seconds. Additionally, the maximum HP for both the 'Energy of Life' and 'Energy of Death' has been lowered, and visual indicators have been added to the floor so you can actually see the range of the life and death markers. The consensus is that the encounter is now significantly more approachable. We look forward to seeing more servers report their victories.

Environment monsters added to Foxflower Snowfield

In Arthdal Chronicles, specific environment monsters pop up when night falls or when it rains or snows. Taking them down yields some rather tasty loot, making these hunting grounds perennially popular. However, the lowest-level area in the Foxflower Snowfield, 'Hongbaek Hill', was noticeably lacking these spawns, much to the chagrin of the many players who spend their time there.

Well, there is good news for those players. The update on the 5th introduced the level 118 'Full Moon Will-o'-the-wisp' that appears at night. Even better, they drop the 'Foxflower Snowfield Spirit-Infused Emblem', a piece of loot that was previously quite a pain to farm. It has made completing the collection log a breeze, and players are responding quite positively.

Tell Us! Issue Q&A

Q. I want to change the appearance of my mount to something else.
A. Simply select the mount you prefer in the mount appearance settings.

Arthdal Chronicles features a wide array of mounts, but let’s be honest—you often end up stuck with a specific one just for the stats. Many players have been lamenting that they couldn't show off their unique style with the flashier or cuter mounts. Listening to the feedback, a recent update finally added the ability to swap mount appearances.

The process is dead simple. Just head over to [Mount] - [Appearance] and pick the look you want. Your current mount’s stats will remain, while only the visual changes. Do keep in mind that changing the appearance costs Silver coins, and you must actually own the mount you want to display.

Q. How do I initiate a server transfer?
A. You can move on the dates specified in the official announcements.

Sometimes you just need a change of scenery, or perhaps you want to reunite with friends who drifted off to another corner of the map. That is where server transfers come in. In Arthdal Chronicles, these cycles typically open on the first Wednesday of every month. Any deviations are posted in advance via notice. A word of caution: domestic and global servers are treated as separate entities. You cannot transfer from domestic to global, or vice versa.

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Prepare for the November region integration

Arthdal Chronicles revealed its plans for a November region integration via a developer note. The team concluded that for the upcoming large-scale war content to function properly, they need a larger pool of players competing and cooperating in the same space. Consequently, they are merging the Korea / Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau / Global regions into a single, unified entity.

The target date for this integration is November 19th. Once the regions merge, content such as the Unified Total War, Alliance Raid, Tower of Challenge, Exchange, Black Night Archipelago, and Frosty Cliff matchmaking will operate on a unified regional basis. Certain content will be restricted leading up to the integration to ensure a smooth transition, with services resuming immediately after. With more players gathered in one place, we expect some truly intriguing dynamics to unfold.