The 32nd iteration of the Raven 2 'Ancient Citadel' took place smack in the middle of a server transfer season. Honestly, it was a bit of a chaotic mess. It offered a golden opportunity to relocate your main base once the dust settled. Perhaps that's the fallout we're seeing now? There's a glaring disconnect between the post-match rosters and the guilds currently active on the field. Consequently, the landscape has shifted, with dominant alliances carving out power bases in each world. Let's take a closer look at the heavy hitters ruling the roost.

Analyzing Prospective Guilds for the 33rd Ancient Citadel

Lux & Vita: The Stranglehold of Select Alliances

Group 1 sees a collision between the Lux, Vita, and Mare worlds. In Lux, the Royal alliance is flexing its muscles, effectively monopolizing the spotlight. Meanwhile, the 'Animal Crossing' alliance that previously operated on the Salus server has seen its numbers dwindle significantly. As of November 12, 'Animal Crossing gather - Animal Crossing together' has effectively disbanded or shrunk to fewer than five members, while 'Animal Crossing play - A Rainbow' has packed its bags for the Dolor server. The shift in influence is palpable, and it’s safe to assume ROYAL will remain a constant fixture in the Ancient Citadel for the foreseeable future.

Over in the Vita world, expect a high turnout from the top-tier alliances entrenched in the Honor and Dolor servers. Guilds like 'Codename - CODENAME - Moon' are consistently popping up on the match charts. A word of warning: many of the names that graced previous charts have vanished into thin air, so do your homework before betting on anyone.

The Mare world has felt the brunt of recent server transfers, with a mass exodus of guilds. The departure of the ROYAL alliance to the Lux world was a major blow. In their wake, the HI alliance from the Terra world has staked a claim in Mare. It’s going to be a tense standoff between the locals who stayed put and the newcomers looking to disrupt the status quo.

Nox and Terra: Concentrated Power

Nox and Terra are locking horns in groups 4 and 5. Both have been left scarred by server transfers, with several top-ranking guilds seeing a sharp decline in active users. Still, some veteran alliances have managed to hold their ground. The AAAAA alliance in the Nox world is a prime example, with bids expected from Gzone, Intern, and UNI guilds. Keep in mind, both servers fall under group 4.

Terra still hosts a solid core of loyalists on the Salus and Honor servers. Alliances like 'Korean Independence Army'—home to 'Korean Independence Banzai' and 'Korean Neutrality Banzai'—and the 'Terra' alliance featuring 'Cal-Toe-Geun' and 'DEMON' are still holding the line. Keep an eye out for smaller outfits looking to make a splash; the local competition is heating up.

Kerum & Solara: The Hub for Heavyweights

Since the server transfers, the elite of Raven 2 have congregated in the Kerum and Solara worlds. Kerum is essentially under the thumb of the 'Dandan' alliance, a powerhouse amalgamation of six top-tier guilds from Mors and Salus, including heavy hitters like Valentine and Kings. Then there’s the 'Uiri' alliance on the Salus server—'Destruction' is part of Dandan, but 'Destruction 1' and 'Destruction 2' are under the Uiri banner. We might be looking at a massive three-way coalition here.

In Solara, the 'Myth' alliance from Honor and the 'Veteran' alliance from Metus are the ones to watch. The former, led by 'Myth Red', often brings 'Myth Dark', 'Myth Blue', and 'Myth Black' into the fray—they all participated in the Primal Battlefield during the 32nd Ancient Citadel. The latter likely brings in 'Veteran Club', 'Veteran Class', and 'Veteran Knight'. Note that Honor and Metus are in groups 6 and 7 respectively, so a direct clash isn't in the cards just yet.

Thrilling Match-ups on the Horizon

The upcoming match that has everyone buzzing is Group 6. We have a showdown between Kerum’s 'Salus - Mors - Honor' and Solara’s 'Dolor - Honor - Fides'. With the Dandan and Myth alliances positioned as the primary combatants, we’re in for a masterclass in tactical play. Expect a cutthroat bidding war as guilds scramble to stack their side of the battlefield.

Ancient Citadel Content Analysis

Right now, the heart of Raven 2's PVP is the Ancient Citadel and the 'Contention' mode, which rotate bi-weekly. While it’s all fun and games, I’d suggest taking these matches seriously. With a Guild Championship based on 'Contention' slated for December, time is running out. Even if it's not the exact same format, use the Ancient Citadel to stress-test your team’s synergy and strategies. If you’re planning to compete, don’t waste a single opportunity to practice.

PVP Ranking Status

PVP performance has been on a steady decline throughout Q4, and this week hit a new low. Finding players with more than two kills is becoming a chore; the top spot is shared by 'Sub-character 1' and 'MOA CEO Representative' with a measly 14 kills. It’s almost certainly due to the 'Contention' event held on November 8, which likely siphoned off the focus of the top guilds and rankers to inter-server battles.