Caelum's defensive stance reads Valens the Bull II's aggressive approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

R1: Valens the Bull II dances inside Caelum's guard and opens a cut and Caelum gives ground, breathing hard.

R1: Caelum shield-bashes Valens the Bull II and drives the gladius home sending Valens the Bull II staggering across the sand!

R2: Valens the Bull II crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Caelum yet Caelum weathers it and stands firm.

R2: Caelum bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Valens the Bull II sending Valens the Bull II staggering across the sand!

R3: Valens the Bull II whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Caelum landing clean as the sand drinks the blood.

R3: Caelum grinds Valens the Bull II down with a short, brutal thrust drawing a bright line of blood.

R4: Valens the Bull II unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Caelum — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R4: Caelum plants their feet and punches the gladius into Valens the Bull II and Valens the Bull II is hurled backward as the crowd roars!

R5: Valens the Bull II dances inside Caelum's guard and opens a cut landing clean as the sand drinks the blood.

R5: Caelum shield-bashes Valens the Bull II and drives the gladius home sending Valens the Bull II staggering across the sand!

R5: Valens the Bull II is bloodied and swaying, barely keeping their feet.

R6: Valens the Bull II exploits a fatal gap and CRITICALLY wounds Caelum!

R6: Caelum plants their feet and punches the gladius into Valens the Bull II and Valens the Bull II gives ground, breathing hard.

R7: Valens the Bull II crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Caelum yet Caelum weathers it and stands firm.

R7: Caelum shield-bashes Valens the Bull II and drives the gladius home and Valens the Bull II winces, guard faltering.