What is Lanista Gladiator Manager?

Lanista is a free online gladiator manager game. You play as a Roman lanista who recruits gladiators, trains them in real time, forges equipment, and battles other players in tactical PvP arena combat to climb the rankings.

Is this gladiator game free to play?

Yes. Lanista is a free online gladiator game you can play in your browser with no download. An optional VIP membership adds extra perks, but the full gladiator management game is free.

How do I play the online gladiator game?

Recruit fighters from a rotating pool, schedule real-time training to grow their skills, forge and equip gear, then challenge other players in auto-simulated tactical arena battles. Build your ludus and rise up the global leaderboard.

Livius Ironhand vs Vespasian the Unbroken — Arena Result

Arena Result

Livius Ironhand

WhiteNeko's Ludus

Vespasian the Unbroken

Eagle's Flight's Ludus

Livius Ironhand wins

“Bloodied and battered, Livius Ironhand outlasts Vespasian the Unbroken in a coin-flip finish!”

Play-by-Play

⚔ Livius Ironhand the Dimachaerus squares off against Vespasian the Unbroken the Provocator. The crowd falls silent… (aggressive vs aggressive)

R1: Livius Ironhand dances inside Vespasian the Unbroken's guard and opens a cut but the strike barely bites through Vespasian the Unbroken's guard.

R1: Vespasian the Unbroken bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Livius Ironhand but the strike barely bites through Livius Ironhand's guard.

R2: Livius Ironhand dances inside Vespasian the Unbroken's guard and opens a cut but Vespasian the Unbroken turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R2: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R3: Livius Ironhand unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Vespasian the Unbroken yet Vespasian the Unbroken weathers it and stands firm.

R3: Vespasian the Unbroken grinds Livius Ironhand down with a short, brutal thrust yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R4: Livius Ironhand finds the perfect opening — a CRITICAL strike that tears into Vespasian the Unbroken!

R4: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade but Livius Ironhand turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R5: Livius Ironhand crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Vespasian the Unbroken yet Vespasian the Unbroken weathers it and stands firm.

R5: Vespasian the Unbroken bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Livius Ironhand yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R6: Livius Ironhand dances inside Vespasian the Unbroken's guard and opens a cut — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R6: Vespasian the Unbroken grinds Livius Ironhand down with a short, brutal thrust but Livius Ironhand turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R7: Livius Ironhand spins low and brings both edges up into Vespasian the Unbroken though Vespasian the Unbroken rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R7: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade but Livius Ironhand turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R8: Livius Ironhand unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Vespasian the Unbroken though Vespasian the Unbroken rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R8: Vespasian the Unbroken bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Livius Ironhand but the strike barely bites through Livius Ironhand's guard.

R9: Livius Ironhand crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Vespasian the Unbroken though Vespasian the Unbroken rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R9: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R10: Livius Ironhand crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Vespasian the Unbroken yet Vespasian the Unbroken weathers it and stands firm.

R10: Vespasian the Unbroken bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Livius Ironhand — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R11: Livius Ironhand whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Vespasian the Unbroken — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R11: Vespasian the Unbroken grinds Livius Ironhand down with a short, brutal thrust but Livius Ironhand turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R12: Livius Ironhand crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Vespasian the Unbroken but Vespasian the Unbroken turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R12: Vespasian the Unbroken bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Livius Ironhand — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R13: Livius Ironhand crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Vespasian the Unbroken but Vespasian the Unbroken turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R13: Vespasian the Unbroken grinds Livius Ironhand down with a short, brutal thrust though Livius Ironhand rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R14: Livius Ironhand unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Vespasian the Unbroken though Vespasian the Unbroken rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R14: Vespasian the Unbroken bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Livius Ironhand yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R15: Devastation! Livius Ironhand lands a CRITICAL blow that buckles Vespasian the Unbroken!

R15: Vespasian the Unbroken plants their feet and punches the gladius into Livius Ironhand yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R16: Livius Ironhand crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Vespasian the Unbroken but Vespasian the Unbroken turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R16: Vespasian the Unbroken shield-bashes Livius Ironhand and drives the gladius home drawing a bright line of blood.

R17: Livius Ironhand dances inside Vespasian the Unbroken's guard and opens a cut but Vespasian the Unbroken turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R17: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade though Livius Ironhand rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R18: Livius Ironhand whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Vespasian the Unbroken but the strike barely bites through Vespasian the Unbroken's guard.

R18: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade but Livius Ironhand turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R18: Livius Ironhand drops to one knee, gasping — the end is near!

R19: Livius Ironhand unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Vespasian the Unbroken though Vespasian the Unbroken rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R19: Vespasian the Unbroken drops to one knee, gasping — the end is near!

R19: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R20: Livius Ironhand spins low and brings both edges up into Vespasian the Unbroken though Vespasian the Unbroken rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R20: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade but the strike barely bites through Livius Ironhand's guard.

R21: Livius Ironhand whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Vespasian the Unbroken — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R21: Vespasian the Unbroken grinds Livius Ironhand down with a short, brutal thrust — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R22: Livius Ironhand spins low and brings both edges up into Vespasian the Unbroken but the strike barely bites through Vespasian the Unbroken's guard.

R22: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade but Livius Ironhand turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R23: Livius Ironhand spins low and brings both edges up into Vespasian the Unbroken but Vespasian the Unbroken turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R23: Vespasian the Unbroken hammers Livius Ironhand with shield rim and blade yet Livius Ironhand weathers it and stands firm.

R24: Livius Ironhand spins low and brings both edges up into Vespasian the Unbroken — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

🏆 Livius Ironhand delivers the finishing blow and claims the day over Vespasian the Unbroken!

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