Milo Bloodaxe's balanced stance reads Scaeva the Lion's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Scaeva the Lion uses the trident like a viper's tongue against Milo Bloodaxe but Milo Bloodaxe steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R1: Milo Bloodaxe absorbs Scaeva the Lion's strike and returns fire with the gladius and Scaeva the Lion stumbles, vision blurring for a moment.

R2: Scaeva the Lion spins the weapon defensively then converts to offense at Milo Bloodaxe though Milo Bloodaxe takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R2: Milo Bloodaxe keeps Scaeva the Lion at bay with shield pressure before striking ripping through Scaeva the Lion's guard like it wasn't there!

R3: Scaeva the Lion times it perfectly — a CRITICAL hit that staggers Milo Bloodaxe!

R3: Milo Bloodaxe uses the shield edge to split Scaeva the Lion's guard then cuts opening Scaeva the Lion up as crimson spatters the sand.

R4: Scaeva the Lion rotates the shaft for a different angle at Milo Bloodaxe — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R4: Milo Bloodaxe uses the shield rim like a weapon against Scaeva the Lion splitting Scaeva the Lion open as the sand turns crimson!

R5: Scaeva the Lion darts forward on the balls of the feet and strikes Milo Bloodaxe — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R5: Milo Bloodaxe delivers a crushing shield strike then follows with steel at Scaeva the Lion and Scaeva the Lion collapses, blood pooling beneath them!

R6: Scaeva the Lion rotates the shaft for a different angle at Milo Bloodaxe though Milo Bloodaxe parries at the last instant.

R6: Milo Bloodaxe uses shield feints to create openings against Scaeva the Lion leaving Scaeva the Lion grimacing and unsteady.

R6: Scaeva the Lion's legs betray them as blood loss takes its toll.

R7: Scaeva the Lion circles wide and stabs at Milo Bloodaxe's legs but Milo Bloodaxe shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R7: Milo Bloodaxe finds the opening and CRITICALLY punishes Scaeva the Lion!