[Match of the Week] Welcome to our regular segment where we dissect the chaotic, high-stakes battlefields of Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions. Following the January server transfers, the matchmaking landscape has shifted dramatically, and it’s arguably the most interesting setup we’ve seen yet. The big headline? The newly reshuffled Iruze and Isodnyeong groups are set to collide in the Black Night Archipelago. Fancy knowing how these two titans stack up? Let's dive in.

※ Top rankers are calculated based on the highest figures recorded between January 5th and January 10th.
※ Only main characters are included; alt characters have been excluded.
※ Data reflects only the alliances expected to participate in combat.

The Boss Raid Showdown: ‘Iruze vs Isodnyeong’

The heavyweights of the Korean server, Iruze and Isodnyeong, are meeting in the Black Night Archipelago. Historically, one might have bet on a landslide victory for Isodnyeong, but the January server migrations have turned the tables. With such drastic roster changes, this battle has become a genuine toss-up.

Let’s look at Isodnyeong first. Their powerhouse, the Hoit alliance—featuring the server-topping Hoit-i—shifted over to Yunseul 2. Meanwhile, the Daehan, Minguk, and Manse alliances from Isodnyeong 1 have effectively occupied the group. Throw in a massive influx of players from the One Piece alliance on Daraburu 2, and you're looking at a group that is significantly more bloated in numbers than before.

As for Iruze, the migration hit them hard. Top-tier figures like Dokkaebiv (formerly KingSmaN) moved to Yunseul 1, and BlackBolsa (formerly Sashinhyung) headed to Irae 3, leading to a major exodus of their core members. Despite this significant loss of firepower, they still boast a high concentration of elite, combat-ready rankers.

With these shifting rosters, both groups are bracing for a desperate scramble for the boss at the Black Night Archipelago. If we compare the raw stats, Iruze holds the edge in individual top-tier strength, while Isodnyeong clearly wins the numbers game. Given that recent PvP balance updates have made participant counts more critical than ever, we are likely in for a bloody, neck-and-neck stalemate.

Let’s examine the elite guard. Iruze’s lineup includes Archer Kkoma-hyung (179,650 combat power), Priest Hoit-i-ne-beol-le-keo-teu (178,736), Archer Hyeony (159,623), Archer Sugar Rush (157,309), and Stormcaster King Throne (149,253). On the other side, Isodnyeong fields Fighter Kkwabaegi (174,645), Warrior Wadadda (172,343), Holy Knight Darkrai (163,232), Warrior Ppiyo (162,422), and Archer Inje-shushu (160,157). For more granular details on the integrated battlefield, check out the KookminTree website.