Welcome back to our [Match of the Week] segment, where we dissect the impending carnage across the integrated battlefields of Arthdal Chronicles. This week, the Frosty Cliff is set to become a boiling point as Ibna, Namdalsan, and Inaishinki collide. Let's see what the tactical landscape looks like, courtesy of our friends at KookminTree.

※ Top rankers are based on the highest figures recorded between the 16th and 19th.
※ Only main characters have been counted; alts have been excluded.
※ Only alliances expected to participate in combat have been included.
※ Representative class images have been used for Namdalsan server ranker portraits.

Frosty Cliff braces for an 'Ibna vs. Namdalsan·Inaishinki' alliance showdown

Ibna, arguably the most populous and unified server in the South Korean region of Arthdal Chronicles, is heading to the Frosty Cliff to face off against Namdalsan—the top-ranked server across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. With the addition of Inaishinki, following the Black alliance's recent server transfer, we are looking at an absolute swarm of players ready to trade blows.

The tactical layout is predictable: expect a desperate alliance between Namdalsan and Inaishinki to curb the sheer dominance of Ibna. While Namdalsan boasts some terrifyingly strong top-tier players, their numbers are quite thin. Inaishinki, meanwhile, is bolstered by the 'Black' crew—led by BlackCoffee, BlackRan, BlackStar, BlackBulsa, and BlackSabu. It’s a classic case of mutual necessity; these two servers are pooling their resources to stand a fighting chance against Ibna.

But how does the power balance actually stack up? Looking at the average combat power of the top 20, Ibna sits at 163,276, while the Namdalsan·Inaishinki alliance averages 165,469. If you look at the elite bracket, both sides have one player exceeding 200k. However, the alliance pulls ahead in the 190k range with two players and the 180k range with three, compared to Ibna's one. In terms of raw top-end firepower, the alliance has the edge.

However, once you look past the absolute top, Ibna’s real strength emerges. In the 110k to 150k combat power range, Ibna fields a staggering 81 participants. Despite combining two servers, the Namdalsan·Inaishinki alliance only manages 38. That is still a significant force, but Ibna is bringing more than double the bodies to the frontline. Given the recent PvP adjustments that make participant numbers a critical factor, this numerical disparity could be the deciding variable.

To wrap things up, let's look at the heavy hitters. Ibna’s roster includes Hoiti (207,340 CP), Kwaddadda (182,766 CP), Watadda (179,003 CP), Ggongchu (171,670 CP), and Injesyushu (170,051 CP). Representing the Namdalsan·Inaishinki alliance, we have Weijia (207,161 CP), Yuekui (192,759 CP), BlackCoffee (192,607 CP), BlackRan (183,958 CP), and BlackStar (183,577 CP). For more granular details on the integrated battlefield matchups, do check out the KookminTree website.