Look, let's be honest, Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions has just rolled out a chunky update introducing the top-tier integrated conflict zone known as the Black Night 6 Islands. On top of that, a shady black market merchant peddling rather peculiar wares has set tongues wagging across the community. So, what exactly has been going on in the official Arthdal Chronicles community over the past week? Weekly Forum Highlight is here to break it down for you.

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The Arrival of the Top-Tier Integrated Conflict Zone: Black Night 6 Islands

Arthdal Chronicles has expanded its horizons with the addition of the integrated field, Black Night 6 Islands. These islands carry a strict entry power requirement of 120,000, comprising two hunting ground islands and a single boss island. With monster levels scaling from 133 to 139, every single creature here is fiercely aggressive in what the developers call a high-risk zone. Word on the digital street is that even the most formidable rankers are finding the hunting here properly punishing.

Right in the middle of the Black Night 6 Islands sits Snow Cloud Island, where the colossal boss monster Tunbar spawns every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:50 PM. It demands a staggering 139 level alongside a recommended combat power of 276,000. Slay Tunbar, and you might just bag legendary-tier goodies like the Helmet of Justice, Ring of Justice, Immortal Shubek Knot, or skill acquisition tomes. Which server will claim the historic first kill? We are all waiting with bated breath.

The Black Market Merchant Arrives Packed with Peculiar Goods

A mysterious black market merchant has popped up in Arthdal Chronicles, offering up wares you simply cannot acquire through normal means. When this shady character appears, a handy little merchant icon pops up right beneath your character's health bar, stationed neatly at designated spots in each faction town. Naturally, advance notices and in-game alerts will give you a heads-up before the doors open.

Usually making an appearance over the weekend, the merchant's exact schedule and operating hours are somewhat fluid and subject to change depending on circumstances. That said, this particular stint runs from October 31 at 12:30 PM through November 1 at 11:59 PM. The inventory rolls randomly based on drop rates tied to item grades, while special items start unlocking once you hit specific affinity tiers.

The special catalog features a vibrant array of spirits, mounts, Dumdols, weapon skin synthesis auras, and radiant awakening summon ticket selection boxes. Yet, the crown jewel by far is the [Black Market Merchant] Natiak's Legacy mount awakening challenge ticket. Pop this ticket, and you stand a chance to unlock the brand new mount Natiak's Legacy—meaning you can literally ride around on the boss monster Natiak itself, which is admittedly rather cheeky.

Asdal Continent Autumn Foliage Verification Event

Arthdal Chronicles forum guardian CM Snowbyeol wanted to let players soak in the crisp autumn vibes properly, so they cooked up a special little community event. Simply head out into the Asdal Continent during the event period, find a picturesque backdrop that captures the essence of autumn, and snap a character screenshot. Then, pop over to this link] and drop your verification post to bag yourself 2 General Rift Altar Dungeon Points and 1 Silver Box (1 million) as a guaranteed participation reward. It does not strictly have to be autumn leaves, so just find a cracking spot of your own and grab a nice shot.

Got Questions? Issue Q&A

Q. How on earth do I claim Total War buffs?
A. Pay a visit to the buff merchants stationed across each region.

Arthdal Chronicles Total War is an integrated battlefield mode where victorious alliances battle it out for regional dominance every Saturday. There are 6 regions in total: Land of Ties, As Farmland, Aram Forest, Great Black Wall West, Sea of Tears East, and Binari Basin. Out of these, 5 regions—excluding the Land of Ties—host dedicated Total War buff merchants.

Track down a buff merchant, burn a few specific gems, and you will walk away with some seriously handy stat boosts. Best of all, they last a full week, so making this a weekly pit stop is practically mandatory. Just keep in mind that if a region is currently unoccupied by any alliance, the local buff merchant will politely refuse to hand out any enhancements.

Q. What am I supposed to do with all these spare Spooky Pumpkins?
A. Fail your enhancements and turn them into Spooky Talismans instead.

Last week kicked off the Spooky Pumpkin event, which rewarded players with time-gated stat collection codex entries. After a week of grinding, most players have already maxed out their codex, leaving many wondering what to do with the leftover pumpkins. Well, once your collection is fully sorted, keep enhancing those spare pumpkins until they inevitably shatter. Each enhancement tier nets you extra Spooky Talismans, which come in awfully handy during hunting sessions and boss raids.

This Week's Improvement Board

16-Player Dungeon Auto-Matching Adjustments on the Horizon

Arthdal Chronicles features a 16-player party dungeon called Sanctuary of the Tyrant. The catch? If even a single player fails to click ready, the matchmaking loop gets stuck in an endless cycle. Naturally, players have suggested streamlining the process by letting users lock in their auto-matching settings upon entry and letting the queue kick off automatically the moment a minimum of 12 players are squared away.

The developers responded with a reassuring nod: 'We genuinely appreciate the community feedback regarding the 16-player dungeon auto-matching system. We view this as a necessary area for improvement and are currently drawing up plans to smooth out these matchmaking headaches. We will share the finer details through a separate notice as soon as everything is locked in.' Fingers crossed these tweaks land smoothly and breathe some fresh life into the Sanctuary of the Tyrant matchmaking queue. Adieu for now!