We are heading into the final month of 2025 with the 34th Ancient Citadel for Raven 2, scheduled for the last weekend of November. It is a rather cheeky bit of timing, as the competition overlaps with the ongoing server transfer window. With the deadline set for December 2nd, there is plenty of room for strategic maneuvering. KookminTree has crunched the data on the rather intriguing matchups in groups 1 and 2, so let’s dive right into it.

Analysis of Guilds Expected to Participate in the 34th Ancient Citadel

Lux and Kerum: Bracing for a Clash of Titans

The first chart already reeks of impending carnage. Lux and Kerum are set to collide in groups 1 and 2, and the lineup of guilds is frankly staggering. No matter which server you look at, you will find seasoned veterans who have been dominating the Ancient Citadel in Raven 2. The group compositions are equally impressive: Group 1 sees Lux’s 'Fides - Metus - Honor' squaring off against Kerum’s 'Fides - Salus - Mors', while Group 2 becomes the stage for Lux’s 'Mors - Salus - Dolor' versus Kerum’s 'Metus - Honor - Dolor'.

In Group 1, we expect a likely alliance between RoyalDanaekkeo and the Royal○ guilds. Kerum seems set to counter with the likes of Pagoe, Valentine, and Kings. Meanwhile, Group 2 is shaping up to be a showdown between ROYAL-Musin & Royal versus LEGNEO. These guilds are heavily invested in their sub-guilds and boast high participation rates in the Ancient Citadel. Whether they will form grand alliances for an all-out war or scatter across lower-tier battlegrounds remains the million-dollar question. With so many powerhouses involved, the variables are endless.

Three World Groups: Keeping an Eye on the Usual Suspects

Since the Raven 2 Korea region consists of seven worlds, one group is inevitably bundled with three worlds during matchmaking. This time, Nox, Mare, and Solara are spread across groups 3 through 5. Predicting the participants for Nox and Mare was particularly tricky; Nox had a lackluster turnout in the 33rd Ancient Citadel, while many of Mare’s previous entrants have either downsized or vanished. At this point, checking the current rankings and conquest records is your best bet to gauge who is still active.

Your best source of intelligence is to look at the Ancient Citadel regulars. Examples like GZone from Nox Honor and the 'Hi' and 'High' guilds from Mare Fides are good starting points. Furthermore, UNI from Nox Metus and Zoo from Mare Mors both secured victories in the second battlefields of their respective groups. It will be interesting to see if they can maintain that momentum.

For groups 4 and 5, the odds favor the Solara world, largely due to the presence of heavy hitters from Honor and Metus. We expect 'Shinhwa Red' from Honor to dominate Group 4, and the veterans from 'Metus Veteran Club' to lead Group 5. The Shinhwa Alliance, which includes Shinhwa Red, has a history of entering the same battlefield—for instance, Shinhwa Dark, Red, and Black all landed on the same field in the previous match. If you find yourself in the same group, you have been warned.

Groups 6 and 7: The Tide Shifts Toward Vita

The Terra world took a break during the 33rd Ancient Citadel, mirroring the situation with Nox. Consequently, the 'Grassland Battlefield' in Group 5, where Nox and Terra met, was surprisingly quiet. Moreover, the ranker guilds in the Vita world have accumulated more experience and boast a higher number of active alliances.

The real crux of the bracket lies in Group 7, where a rivalry is brewing between the top Vita alliance and Terra’s 'Daehan Independence' alliance. The former consists of top-tier Vita Honor guilds including Codename, while the latter is comprised of the 'Daehan Independence Long Live' and 'Daehan Neutrality Long Live' guilds.

The Thrill of the Matchup

Looking ahead, the 34th Ancient Citadel has some mouth-watering matchups. Group 1 is the clear standout, featuring a clash between Lux Honor’s RoyalDanaekkeo and Kerum Mors’s Kings.

RoyalDanaekkeo and Kings are linked to the finalists of the previous Raven 2 Guild Championship. RoyalDanaekkeo is widely seen as the successor to the former championship-winning guild, ROYAL, and even included their former leader, ROYAL-LeeSoo. Both guilds were ranked in the top 4 for combat power during the championship, making this a potential grudge match for the ages.

PVP Ranking Status

This month’s Raven 2 PVP rankings show a high density of players with 0-1 kills, with the threshold for the top 20 sitting firm at 4 kills. Based on the aggregate data, 22 players met this condition, with 44 players recording 2 or more kills. While the intensity has noticeably dropped compared to the third quarter of 2025, it seems to have found a stable baseline.

The top scores this week are lower than the previous one. The peak performance belongs to KalGak of Terra Salus with 42 kills, which is 9 fewer than last week. However, the runner-up score is actually higher; 'ControlHalJasinEopseum' from Mare Honor clocked in 35 kills and 1 assist for a KDA score of 36. This is a solid performance, even if it didn't quite reach the top spot, especially compared to the 30 kills and 35 points secured by last week's runner-up, GanghanDoksa.