Cassius of Thrace's balanced stance reads Neptune Seaborn's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Cassius of Thrace bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Neptune Seaborn though Neptune Seaborn rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R1: Neptune Seaborn jabs the three prongs toward Cassius of Thrace's chest landing clean as the sand drinks the blood.

R2: Cassius of Thrace bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Neptune Seaborn — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R2: Neptune Seaborn feints with the net then spears Cassius of Thrace drawing a bright line of blood.

R3: Cassius of Thrace plants their feet and punches the gladius into Neptune Seaborn — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R3: Devastation! Neptune Seaborn lands a CRITICAL blow that buckles Cassius of Thrace!

R3: The net whirls out and snares Cassius of Thrace fast!

R4: Cassius of Thrace thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R4: Neptune Seaborn keeps distance and lances Cassius of Thrace with the trident and Cassius of Thrace gives ground, breathing hard.

R5: Cassius of Thrace shield-bashes Neptune Seaborn and drives the gladius home but Neptune Seaborn turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R5: Neptune Seaborn circles wide and stabs at Cassius of Thrace's legs and Cassius of Thrace grunts as the steel bites deep.

R6: Cassius of Thrace grinds Neptune Seaborn down with a short, brutal thrust but the strike barely bites through Neptune Seaborn's guard.

R6: Neptune Seaborn circles wide and stabs at Cassius of Thrace's legs and Cassius of Thrace winces, guard faltering.

R7: Cassius of Thrace shield-bashes Neptune Seaborn and drives the gladius home — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R7: Silence, then a roar — Neptune Seaborn lands a brutal CRITICAL hit on Cassius of Thrace!

R7: Cassius of Thrace is bloodied and swaying, barely keeping their feet.

R8: Cassius of Thrace bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Neptune Seaborn but the strike barely bites through Neptune Seaborn's guard.

R8: Neptune Seaborn feints with the net then spears Cassius of Thrace and Cassius of Thrace winces, guard faltering.

R9: Cassius of Thrace hammers Neptune Seaborn with shield rim and blade yet Neptune Seaborn weathers it and stands firm.

R9: Neptune Seaborn jabs the three prongs toward Cassius of Thrace's chest drawing a bright line of blood.

R10: Cassius of Thrace bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Neptune Seaborn but Neptune Seaborn turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R10: Neptune Seaborn circles wide and stabs at Cassius of Thrace's legs — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R11: Cassius of Thrace shield-bashes Neptune Seaborn and drives the gladius home though Neptune Seaborn rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R11: Neptune Seaborn keeps distance and lances Cassius of Thrace with the trident though Cassius of Thrace rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.