[Match of the Week] Welcome to our regular segment where we break down the upcoming clashes in the integrated battlefield for Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions. This week is particularly spicy, marking our first matchmaking cycle since the server transfers in November. Naturally, that has cooked up some fascinating matchups. So, which groups should you be keeping a close eye on? Let's dive in.

Isodnyeong vs. Iruze, the field boss skirmish looms

Word on the street is that Isodnyeong, home to the server's #1 ranked player 'Doduk', has collided with Iruze—who are busy consolidating their power on a new server—and the Miha-je group in the Black Night Archipelago. However, don't expect much from Miha-je; their average combat power is significantly lower than the others, meaning they are likely to sit this one out.

Comparing the two groups set to fight over the bosses, Isodnyeong boasts an average top-ranker combat power of 146,880, while Iruze trails at 139,785. A closer look reveals that Isodnyeong has a 190k-tier player, while Iruze holds a 170k-tier powerhouse. The 160k-tier sees Isodnyeong with one and Iruze with three, while the 150k-tier is dominated by four players from Isodnyeong.

The tactical advantage clearly sits with Isodnyeong. Let's be honest, taking down 'Doduk', the server's top-ranked player who has smashed through the 190,000 combat power ceiling, seems like a fool's errand. Furthermore, Isodnyeong has solved their lingering issue of insufficient manpower now that the Daehan, Minguk, and Manse alliances have merged into Server 1. It looks like a clean sweep for Isodnyeong in the Black Night Archipelago boss hunt.

Let's take a gander at the top-tier talent. Isodnyeong's roster features the Storm Caller 'Doduk' (190,477 CP), Fighter 'Yeopyu' (162,223 CP), Archer 'GyeryongsanChorong' (158,305 CP), Warrior 'Wattada' (158,030 CP), and Priest 'Darkrai' (155,458 CP). Meanwhile, Iruze counters with Archer 'KingSmaN' (179,268 CP), Priest 'RubyQueen' (164,572 CP), Archer 'Sashinhyeong' (164,414 CP), Archer 'Kkomahyeong' (164,283 CP), and Archer 'SugarRush' (145,402 CP). For the nitty-gritty details on the integrated battlefield, check out the KookminTree website.