Drusus Deathless's balanced stance reads Maximus the Eighth's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Maximus the Eighth whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Drusus Deathless and Drusus Deathless gives ground, breathing hard.

R1: Drusus Deathless grinds Maximus the Eighth down with a short, brutal thrust but the strike barely bites through Maximus the Eighth's guard.

R2: Maximus the Eighth dances inside Drusus Deathless's guard and opens a cut and Drusus Deathless winces, guard faltering.

R2: Drusus Deathless plants their feet and punches the gladius into Maximus the Eighth — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R3: Maximus the Eighth spins low and brings both edges up into Drusus Deathless — a thunderous blow that rocks Drusus Deathless to the bone!

R3: Drusus Deathless hammers Maximus the Eighth with shield rim and blade yet Maximus the Eighth weathers it and stands firm.

R4: Maximus the Eighth unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Drusus Deathless and Drusus Deathless is hurled backward as the crowd roars!

R4: Drusus Deathless bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Maximus the Eighth yet Maximus the Eighth weathers it and stands firm.

R5: Maximus the Eighth exploits a fatal gap and CRITICALLY wounds Drusus Deathless!

R5: Drusus Deathless is bloodied and swaying, barely keeping their feet.

R5: Drusus Deathless bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Maximus the Eighth though Maximus the Eighth rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R6: Maximus the Eighth whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Drusus Deathless sending Drusus Deathless staggering across the sand!

R6: Drusus Deathless bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Maximus the Eighth — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R7: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Maximus the Eighth carves clean through Drusus Deathless's defense!