The 44th Ancient Citadel in Raven 2 is almost upon us, and frankly, the landscape feels like it has been through a blender. We saw a wave of server transfers in early April, followed by a reshuffling of world matchmaking in the third week's update. Unsurprisingly, it’s not hard to spot the guilds that decided to pack their bags. I’ve crunched the data based on previous results to see who might be showing up.

Analysis of Guilds Expected to Participate in the 44th Ancient Citadel

Keep an eye on the multi-win titans in Lux and Mare

The opening charts suggest a real scrap is on the horizon. The multi-win rankings, tracked by Raven 2 KookminTree, are dominated by the likes of Lux’s 'Animal Crossing' and 'Royal Mine', alongside Mare’s 'No-Show Romance' and 'No-Back'. Aside from the former, all three are currently carving out space in the top 20. For 'Animal Crossing' and 'No-Back', a win in the Primordial Battlefield is crucial—the former would climb two spots, while the latter would punch their ticket into the top 5. I’m eager to see how it plays out.

We can't ignore the other servers either. In Lux, the 'Animal Crossing' guild that once rallied around Mors has splintered into Fides. Meanwhile, the Mushin Alliance has shifted from Honor to Dolor. It feels like a total strategic reset. Over in Mare, the NEO Alliance in Salus is catching some eyes. All four of their guilds made the roster last time, though they were stuck in the lower-tier Vegetation and Life battlefields. Let’s see if they can finally sound the horns of victory.

Signs of exodus among Nox world powerhouses

Nox and Vita are huddled together in groups 3 and 4. Between them, they tallied 5 and 4 wins respectively in the 43rd round. However, Nox winners like 'VeteranIsForeverVeteran' and 'Heross' are nowhere to be found this time around. Even the serial winners 'Valentine' have vanished. Given the trend, it’s likely that many guilds are either moving house, reorganizing, or simply calling it a day. But in Raven 2, these disappearing acts are often temporary—look at 'No-Back', who returned from a long hiatus to lead the points race.

Of course, the exodus isn't the whole story. Plenty of veterans who have graced the Ancient Citadel rankings remain, such as Gzone, Zzone, Tiger, Cheonpung, Gulliel, and hiyo in Nox. Vita’s TOP Alliance is expected to make a statement, boasting members like TOP-Alliance and others. But don’t get tunnel vision; in the 43rd Citadel, independent guilds like CheddarCheese and ING, along with the smaller Collection guild, snatched victories in their respective fields. I’d suggest keeping a close watch on the official Raven 2 community forums and in-game rankings to stay ahead of the curve.

The tug-of-war: Kerum’s L-Peace vs. Sola’s Raon Alliance

Kerum world is echoing that same sense of instability. Three-quarters of the 43rd Ancient Citadel winners have essentially evaporated. The lone survivor is Fides’ 'L-Peace', who recently claimed victory in the 2nd battlefield of the 2nd group skirmish. With five wins in the Life battlefield, everyone is curious to see if they can leave another mark. Otherwise, keep an eye on the 'Geek Family' alliance from Mors and the 'Free Time' guild from Honor.

Sola, on the other hand, has managed to keep 75% of its previous winners intact, though Metus’ 'Nongshim' has gone missing. The remaining stalwarts—RaonA, RaonB, and Jeball—are all back on the list. I expect the Raon Alliance to flex its muscles here. I also spotted the 'VeteranCrew' in Metus, though it’s down to just one member; clearly, a reorganization or a total collapse of the old guard is underway.

PVP Ranking Status

One server has effectively monopolized the Raven 2 PVP rankings. Aside from Lux’s 'ForestPurple', Mare’s 'Kalui', and Nox’s 'GL-Arrow', the other 17 spots are all occupied by players from the Vita-Dolor server. Most other servers are eerily quiet, with very few reaching even a double-digit kill count. Vita-Dolor, however, is a bloodbath of high kills and assists—so many that the top 20 list barely scratches the surface.

As for the internal dynamics? Aside from 'TOP-Arrogance' of the TOP Alliance’s 'BlueLight' guild, it’s a clean sweep for the 'Hero' guild members of the Four-Leaf Clover Alliance. It’s hard to tell if this is a genuine rivalry or a one-sided affair. Still, with the Ancient Citadel rankings showing signs of life, Vita-Dolor is definitely a hotspot you’ll want to keep on your radar.