Scaeva the Wolf's balanced stance reads Ovidius's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Ovidius uses the shield boss to stagger Scaeva the Wolf then follows through and Scaeva the Wolf coughs, tasting copper.

R1: Scaeva the Wolf demonstrates classic technique, advancing on Ovidius — a cosmetic cut, Ovidius's fighting spirit intact.

R2: Ovidius grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Scaeva the Wolf and Scaeva the Wolf realizes they're in serious trouble.

R2: Scaeva the Wolf times it perfectly — a CRITICAL hit that staggers Ovidius!

R3: Ovidius advances relentlessly, gladius probing for Scaeva the Wolf striking with surgical precision at Scaeva the Wolf.

R3: Scaeva the Wolf dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Ovidius though Ovidius parries at the last instant.

R4: Ovidius uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Scaeva the Wolf yet Scaeva the Wolf continues forward, undeterred.

R4: Scaeva the Wolf times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Ovidius but Ovidius refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R5: Ovidius uses the shield to pin Scaeva the Wolf and stabs viciously and Scaeva the Wolf's eyes widen with the shock of it.

R5: Scaeva the Wolf plants the shield and slashes at Ovidius's exposed limbs but Ovidius converts defense to counter-position.

R6: Ovidius uses the shield edge to split Scaeva the Wolf's guard then cuts — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R6: Scaeva the Wolf uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Ovidius but Ovidius catches it on the armor's edge.

R7: Magnificent! Ovidius CRITICALLY cleaves through Scaeva the Wolf!

R7: Scaeva the Wolf turns defense into offense, shield blocking then blade attacking Ovidius but Ovidius times a half-step back perfectly.

R8: Ovidius turns the shield flat and slams it into Scaeva the Wolf before cutting landing clean as the sand drinks the blood.

R8: Scaeva the Wolf delivers a crushing shield strike then follows with steel at Ovidius but Ovidius turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R9: Ovidius catches Scaeva the Wolf's weapon on the shield and counters and Scaeva the Wolf's weapon dips as pain lances through them.

R9: Scaeva the Wolf uses shield feints to create openings against Ovidius but Ovidius shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R10: Ovidius plants the shield and slashes at Scaeva the Wolf's exposed limbs and Scaeva the Wolf knows this wound will cost them.

R10: Scaeva the Wolf capitalizes ruthlessly with a CRITICAL strike to Ovidius!

R11: Ovidius wedges the shield into Scaeva the Wolf's guard then stabs and Scaeva the Wolf drops their shoulder, trying to recover.

R11: Scaeva the Wolf is at death's door, hanging on by pure will.

R11: Scaeva the Wolf locks onto Ovidius and pressures forward with shield and sword yet Ovidius keeps their footing despite the graze.

R12: Ovidius drops the shoulder and drives through Scaeva the Wolf though Scaeva the Wolf flinches, the wound is negligible.

R12: Absolute perfection — Scaeva the Wolf lands a CRITICAL that drops Ovidius!

R13: A career-defining moment — Ovidius CRITICALLY devastates Scaeva the Wolf!