Valens the Bold's balanced stance reads Rufus the Fourth's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Rufus the Fourth shield-bashes Valens the Bold and drives the gladius home sending Valens the Bold staggering across the sand!

R1: Valens the Bold jabs the three prongs toward Rufus the Fourth's chest — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R1: Valens the Bold ensnares Rufus the Fourth in the net — a perfect opening looms!

R2: Rufus the Fourth cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R2: Valens the Bold keeps distance and lances Rufus the Fourth with the trident but Rufus the Fourth turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R3: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Rufus the Fourth carves clean through Valens the Bold's defense!

R3: Valens the Bold darts in and thrusts the trident at Rufus the Fourth but the strike barely bites through Rufus the Fourth's guard.

R4: Rufus the Fourth grinds Valens the Bold down with a short, brutal thrust and the mob howls for blood as Valens the Bold crumples inward!

R4: The crowd senses the kill as Valens the Bold staggers, near collapse.

R4: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Valens the Bold carves clean through Rufus the Fourth's defense!

R5: Rufus the Fourth hammers Valens the Bold with shield rim and blade and the mob howls for blood as Valens the Bold crumples inward!

🩸 Valens the Bold leaves the sand forever marked — a new scar, Torn Ear (−6% Technique, +6% Speed).

👑 Imperator's Favor — Rufus the Fourth earns 2 gold for this victory.