Mark your calendars for the 8th, as the beta season for the [Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions] siege warfare kicks off. In a refreshing twist for this debut, there's no incumbent defensive alliance to coddle. Instead, three separate invading alliances will clash to claim the throne, leading to a massive 150-player brawl with 50 soldiers per alliance.

Before you scramble for the glory of becoming the first ruler of the Geomeuldun Fortress, you’ll need to wrap your head around the flow of the battlefield. [KookminTree] has dutifully scouted the key positions and systems for you. Study the guide below before you dive into the fray.

Q. How is the siege structured?
A. The path to victory runs through the Outer Gate, Guardian Boss, Inner Gate, and finally, the Throne Room.

The siege follows a rigid progression: from the invading alliance's starting point, you move through the Outer Gate, Guardian Boss, staging area, Inner Gate, Guardian Stone, and finally, the throne. Invaders must shatter the throne before the timer expires, while the defenders fight to hold the line. Once the Outer Gate falls, the three alliances converge at the Guardian Boss, where the real chaos begins.

Q. How does the Outer Gate battle work?
A. All three alliances start from different locations and must breach the Outer Gate.

Each of the three alliances begins in its own sector, tasked with smashing through gates and barricades. Before the whistle blows, you can chat with the Siege Weapon Upgrade NPC to refine your strategy. Defenders can fortify gates, towers, and guards, while attackers can boost their siege engines—catapults and sulfur carts—to make short work of the defenses.

Defenders have the luxury of manoeuvring across the walls to choke off entry points. Unlike the attackers, they can head outside their stronghold during the prep phase to set up defensive positions. A classic tactic involves using the wall stairs to rain fire on those attacking the gate, or using the hooks near the Inner Gate to drop behind enemy lines and seal the route.

Q. What happens at the Inner Gate?
A. The three alliances must unite to take down the Guardian Boss and breach the Inner Gate.

Once the Outer Gate is rubble, the three alliances find themselves in a tight spot at the Inner Gate. You’ll have to put aside your differences long enough to fell the Guardian Boss before you can even touch the gate itself. Only after the gate falls can you proceed to the final Throne Room showdown.

Don't ignore the staging flag near the Inner Gate. The alliance that captures it gains the ability to teleport directly to the front, making it a strategic necessity. Be warned: once a staging area is captured, it enjoys a brief period of immunity before it can be contested again. Guard it with your life.

Q. How does the Throne Room battle unfold?
A. Destroy the Guardian Stone, then take down the throne.

Upon entering the Throne Room, you'll face the Guardian Stone. You must break it to make the throne vulnerable. However, the stone respawns periodically, rendering the throne invincible again. Success requires precise timing to cycle between breaking the stone and nuking the throne.

The player who contributes the most to the throne's destruction is marked with a special 'effect' (often called the 'light pillar'). If the top contributor dies or wanders too far from the throne, this status is stripped and passed to the next highest contributor.

Whenever a Guardian Stone falls, Throne Relics and Guard Horn boxes spawn at random locations outside the Inner Gate. Destroying a Throne Relic grants the alliance a significant advantage: attackers get a damage bonus against the throne, while defenders gain a protective shield.

The Guard Horn is a consumable item that, when used in the Throne Room, summons friendly guards to auto-attack your foes. They don't last forever, but they provide a handy distraction. Since these items spawn outside the main fray, players with lower combat power can play a massive role by securing these objectives for their team.

Q. How is the winner decided?
A. The alliance of the player with the highest contribution when the throne hits zero HP takes the win.

If the timer runs out and the throne still stands, the defenders keep their prize. If the throne is shattered, the alliance of the top contributor takes the crown. The victors claim the siege taxes and a suite of powerful occupation buffs. Who will be the first to claim the Geomeuldun Fortress? Best of luck to all involved.