Key Points
- The road to the Axie World Cup has begun! The Axie Classic Competitive Circuit is underway, and there are tons of rewards up for grabs. AXS. Placement Points. Guild Points. Battle with your crew in Guild Wars, or go solo in the Season Championship. The most hardcore Lunacians can do both. A total of 57K AXS is on the line in the Axie Classic Competitive Circuit.
- The S2 Guild Leaderboard has been reset. 10,000 AXS is up for grabs in the Leaderboard prize pool – along with MOAR Guild Points! We’ve also revamped both the Normal and Premium Coliseum formats. More details below!
- The Classic Season Championship kicks off this season. Individual players can compete for a share in a 2,000 AXS prize pool, a spot in the Axie Classic World Cup, and the title of the Season Champion.
- Introducing Guild Milestones! Guild Point Milestones reward guilds with AXS regardless of their place on the leaderboard. No guild left behind! We’ll distribute a total of 3,000 AXS to guilds for achieving three separate milestones related to Guild Points.
- Private Tournaments are here. Create public, password-protected, or guild-exclusive tournaments – and host them in-game! Prize pools of 1K to 100K Gold/SLP and up to 100 AXS are supported. Thank you to our community for making this request.
Lunacians, an epic chapter in Axie Classic history is about to begin! We’ve taken your feedback from Season 1 to heart. We’ve loaded the leaderboards with rewards. Now, Competitive Season 2 is here. After reading this article, you’ll be prepared to enter the revamped Classic arena. Let’s jump in!
Axie Classic Competitive Circuit
Bigger battles are brewing on the horizon. The Axie Classic Competitive Circuit has begun, and Arena Leaderboards have been reset. This is part of a series of competitions that will take place throughout the year – with 57K AXS on the line. Battle with your crew in Guild Wars. Go solo with Season Champions. Or do both… the choice is yours. All roads lead to the Axie Classic World Cup tournament.
Read about the World Cup and the Axie Classic Competitive Circuit in our previous announcement here.
Guild Leaderboard S2 and Coliseum Updates
Guild Leaderboard Season 2 is LIVE! Compete for a 10K AXS prize pool, Placement Points to qualify for Guild Wars, and Guild Points to support your guild. We’ve also revamped the Coliseum to make it easier for Lunacians to complete sessions. Here’s what’s new:
- 7-2 format
- Cursed Coliseum entry fee reduced to 100 Gold/SLP (from 150 Gold/SLP)
- Cursed Coliseum entry fee only increased by 10% for each successive re-entry (it was going to be 20% before)
- Cursed Coliseum has a daily limit of 8 runs
Remember that you can earn Guild Points by winning battles, defeating opponents in the Grand Tournament Knockout Round, and placing axies in the Guild Vault!
Top 8 Guilds with most Placement Points after Competitive S3 will qualify for Guild Wars SEA. Here’s the Placement Points Leaderboard entering into Season 2:
- YGG Esports - 25 points
- inb | axie.gg | sura - 18 points
- Black Chain Gaming - 15 points
- Kokushibo - 12 points
- Wolf Gang - 10 points
- Aremzys Axie Alliance - 8 points
- Gila Guild - 6 points
- POLARIS GUILD - 4 points
- SAPEGATO | spG - 2 points
- KFC.BBC - 1 points
Note: Season 1 AXS has been distributed through in-game mail and will be claimable in app.axie after about 3 days.
Season Championship
Brace yourselves… The Season Championship is coming. The Arena leaderboard has already been reset for Competitive Season 2. After the end of Season 2, 16 individual players will compete for part of a 2,000 AXS prize pool, a spot in the Axie Classic World Cup, and the title of the Season Champion. Glory awaits the Lunacian who emerges victorious. The rest of us will have to settle for a fierce, competitive spectacle on Twitch!
Here’s how to qualify for the Season Championship for each Competitive Season:
- Place Top 8 on the Seasonal Arena Leaderboard
- Place Top 8 in the Grand Tournament Knockout Phase
Grand Tournament Registration is LIVE!
The 5th Grand Tournament is about to begin. Register in-game between April 22nd at 5pm PH to April 29th at 11am PH!**
The Knockout Phase is where players qualify for the Championship, which we described above.
Note: Grand Tournament Finals is replaced by Season Championship.
The Knockout Phase has 5 rounds. In each round, players are divided into new groups with their own leaderboards. Players can earn Guild Points for each match win during Knockout Phase. Here’s what that looks like:
Round 1
- Duration: 2 Days
- Start Time: 1 PM PH, 29 April
- End Time: 1 PM PH, 1 May
- Matches per player: 10
- 1 GP earned per Match Win
- Winners: Top 30 players from each group receive 75 Gold each and qualify for Round 2
Round 2
- Duration: 1 Day
- Start Time: 3 PM PH, 1 May
- End Time: 3 PM PH, 2 May
- Matches per player: 10
- 2 GP earned per Match Win
- Winners: Top 50 players from each group receive 150 Gold each and qualify for Round 3
Round 3
- Duration: 1 Day
- Start Time: 5 PM PH, 2 May
- End Time: 5 PM PH, 3 May
- Matches per player: 10
- 3 GP earned per Match Win
- Winners: Top 25 players from each group receive 225 Gold each and qualify for Round 4
Round 4
- Duration: 1 Day
- Start Time: 7 PM PH, 3 May
- End Time: 7 PM PH, 4 May
- Matches per player: 10
- 4 GP earned per Match Win
- Winners: Top 15 players from each group receive 300 Gold and qualify for Round 5.
Round 5
- Duration: 3 Days
- Start Time: 9 PM PH, 4 May
- End Time: 9 PM PH, 7 May
- Matches per player: 25
- 5 GP earned per Match Win
- Winners: Top 100 players will receive 450 Gold and 1 AXS each. Top 8 players will also qualify for the Season Championship.
Introducing Guild Milestones
Guild Milestones reward guilds with AXS regardless of their place on the leaderboard. No guild left behind! We’ll distribute a total of 3,000 AXS to guilds for achieving three separate milestones based on Guild Points accumulated. ****That means every guild can earn rewards, whether they’re a small but fearless crew or a group of grizzled gladiators. The higher you climb, the greater your rewards! Surpass 20,000 GP and earn a whopping 260 AXS for your valiant efforts.
Private Tournaments
Private tournaments are here! Thank you to our community for making this great suggestion. Lunacians can now wage epic battles with friends. Private tournaments can be open, with optional passwords or exclusive clashes for guild-members only. This is your chance to distribute hard-earned Guild Treasury AXS, and create unique experiences with your crew. Private tournaments will require a creation fee which will be used as prize pool. Prize pool with sizes from 1,000 to 100K Gold/SLP and up to 100 AXS are supported, with 80-95% going to winners.
Here’s the breakdown on prize pools distribution:
- 1,000 Gold to 100,000 Gold: 80% used for rewards (prize pool divisible by 1,000).
- 1,000 SLP to 100,000 SLP: 90% used for rewards (prize pool divisible by 1,000).
- 1 AXS to 100 AXS: 95% used for rewards.
How to Create Your Own Tournament
Step 1: Select Private Tournament in-game.
Step 2: Fill in the Tournament Name and Description.
Step 3: Set the Tournament Type to Password if you are creating a private tournament.
The password will be what players use to enter your tournament. Tournament Types can also be set to public or guild-members only.
Step 4: Set the other options according to your preference.
Step 5: Click the Create button. Total reward pool can be set by the player which will be the creation fee for the tournament.
Axie Classic x Ragnarok: Monster World
Last week, Ragnarok: Monster World announced their union with Ronin. Today, you can jump into Axie Classic battles in Ragnarok’s Prontera! Clash in Rune-Midgard’s fabled capital and let your imagination run wild.
Balancing Updates
We've heard your feedback on unexpected balancing updates, and the current gameplay will remain unchanged until Competitive Season 2 concludes. This stable environment allows players to perfect strategies and breed with clarity.
Final Thoughts
Axie Classic Competitive Season 2 is chock full of epic rewards, fresh updates, and new opportunities. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a new recruit or a seasoned veteran. Tell your friends that NOW is a great time to jump into Axie Classic. The arena is calling – will you answer?
