Blaxus's aggressive stance reads Marullus the Bold's balanced approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

Marullus the Bold's balanced stance reads Blaxus's aggressive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Marullus the Bold dances inside Blaxus's guard and opens a cut yet Blaxus keeps rhythm and composure.

R1: A legendary strike — Blaxus CRITICALLY devastates Marullus the Bold!

R2: Marullus the Bold whips the blades in crossing arcs at Blaxus's flanks and Blaxus feels the warmth of blood soaking through.

R2: Blaxus uses the shield edge to split Marullus the Bold's guard then cuts and Marullus the Bold drops their shoulder, trying to recover.

R3: Marullus the Bold feints with the left blade and drives the right home at Blaxus and Blaxus's face contorts with the pain.

R3: The death blow looms — Blaxus CRITICALLY wounds Marullus the Bold!

R4: Marullus the Bold drops low and sweeps both edges at Blaxus's legs opening Blaxus up as crimson spatters the sand.

R4: The mob rises as Blaxus delivers a bone-crushing CRITICAL to Marullus the Bold!

R5: Marullus the Bold circles and strikes from the blind spot at Blaxus and Blaxus feels warmth spreading across their side.

R5: Blaxus bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Marullus the Bold and Marullus the Bold backpedals, reassessing the situation.

R6: Marullus the Bold whips the blades in crossing arcs at Blaxus's flanks — Blaxus shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R6: Blaxus uses the shield rim like a weapon against Marullus the Bold and Marullus the Bold's face contorts with the pain.

R6: Marullus the Bold's legs betray them as blood loss takes its toll.

R7: Marullus the Bold feathers both tips at Blaxus's center mass striking true as Blaxus fights to stay upright.

R7: Blaxus uses the shield as an anvil and the blade as a hammer on Marullus the Bold carving a vivid red streak across Marullus the Bold.

R8: Marullus the Bold unleashes a double-cut that catches Blaxus off-balance drawing a bright line of blood.

R8: Blaxus locks shields with Marullus the Bold then twists and stabs finding its mark as Marullus the Bold absorbs the punishment.

R9: Marullus the Bold unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Blaxus but Blaxus twists clear, taking only a nick.

R9: Blaxus demonstrates raw power, muscling Marullus the Bold with shield and steel and Marullus the Bold staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.