DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 06/11/2026 Duedate: 06/24/2026
JHANS ARENA
DM 36 TURN 1021
This Week's Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
BLADEDANCER
NEON KNIGHTS (680)
(36-8869) [14-3-0,144]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
BLADEDANCER THE LOVE OF PETE
NEON KNIGHTS (680) FOR... (707)
(36-8869) [14-3-0,144] (36-8906) [5-1-0,57]
Popularity Leader This Week's Favorite
SONJA LAVITROS
EMU'S STRAIN (702) WOLF AND MAN (701)
(36-8815) [17-15-1,91] (36-8914) [5-3-0,47]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
IRON DAMSELS (16)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550) 34
2. THE WHISPERS (706) 33 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)
3. EMU'S STRAIN (702) 31 Unchartered Team
4. PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624) 20
5. OXY MORONS II (698) 14 FOR... (707)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1*FOR... (707) 6 1 0 85.7 1/ 2 IRON DAMSELS (16) 10 4 0
2- 2 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694) 18 9 0 66.7 2/ 1 NEON KNIGHTS (680) 8 7 0
3/ 4 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624) 20 12 1 62.5 3/ 4 THE WHISPERS (706) 7 6 0
4/ 3 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487) 17 11 1 60.7 4/ 3 WOLF AND MAN (701) 7 8 1
5/ 6 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550) 276 272 12 50.4 5/ 7 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550) 6 3 0
6/ 5 NEON KNIGHTS (680) 111 110 4 50.2 6/ 9 EMU'S STRAIN (702) 5 10 0
7/ 7 IRON TIGERS (484) 160 162 17 49.7 7/ 6 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) 4 5 0
8/ 8 IRON DAMSELS (16) 274 278 12 49.6 8/ 5 IRON TIGERS (484) 4 5 0
9/ 9 THE WHISPERS (706) 51 54 1 48.6 9/13 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624) 3 1 0
10/10 WOLF AND MAN (701) 59 66 7 47.2 10/12*FOR... (707) 2 1 0
11/11 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) 148 166 5 47.1 11/ 8 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487) 2 2 0
12-12*2417 BOURBON ST (700) 7 8 1 46.7 12/15 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697) 2 10 0
13/14 EMU'S STRAIN (702) 85 129 5 39.7 13-10*2417 BOURBON ST (700) 1 0 1
14/13 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697) 77 117 4 39.7 14-11 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694) 1 0 0
15-15*MINECRAFT (704) 3 8 0 27.3 15-14*MINECRAFT (704) 1 1 0
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
16/ 0 OXY MORONS II (698) 12 36 3 25.0 16/ 0 OXY MORONS II (698) 0 1 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Once again, Bladedancer sits on the throne. Ark gave a valiant try to wrest the title
from me, but came up short. I've got at least four more fights here in Jhans, and I
was wondering if I can hold the title until I garner the Isle's attention. I guess we
will all find out.
I have to give props to my teammates too, for last turn's performance. I guess we did
well enough that the Commission is waiving all our fees for this turn. Nicely done,
fellow Neon Knights!
Until next time, may the gods guide your blows straight and true!
-- Bladedancer, Duelmaster
SPY REPORT
Greetings from the sands of Jhans. One of the first lessons I learned as a military
scout had nothing to do with maps, formations, or enemy movements. It was about weapon
maintenance. A sergeant once told me that every blade is waiting to betray its owner.
Steels rusts. Leather cracks. Bowstrings fray. Weapons do not care about your
experience, your courage, or your plans. Neglect them long enough, and they will fail
you at precisely the wrong moment.
Watching this week's action in Jhans, I found myself remembering that lesson.
Our dominant Duelmaster, Bladedancer, won victory over Sapphire, but it was not a
stroke of luck. Warriors who consistently win at the highest levels understand that
success is built on preparation--countless, small preparations. A sword sharpened
properly. Armor repaired before it breaks. Training repeated until movement becomes
instinct. The crowd sees only the final result. Veterans know the real work happens
beforehand.
That same attention to preparation seems to be serving Iron Damsels well. The team
climbed to the top of the arena standings and earned the distinction of being the most
avoided stable this turn. Opponents rarely avoid a team because of a single victory.
They avoid teams that show reliability, discipline, and the ability to punish
mistakes.
Not every lesson comes from victory. The arena claimed another life when Wrugy
executed Soleg. Death has a way of reminding us that details matter. In war, neglected
equipment can cost lives. In the arena, overlooked weaknesses can do the same. The
longest match of the day goes to Sonja and Little Willie. Eighteen minutes of
exhaustion for the fighters and the crowd led to Sonja claiming victory. What lesson
can Little Willie learn from this loss? A more well-balanced weapon, a properly
maintained suit of armor, or the stamina gained through disciplined training? It can
become the difference between walking away and being carried away like poor Soleg.
So, before next turn, take a lesson from an old scout. Sharpen your blades. Oil your
armor straps. Check your equipment so you can replace what is worn and patch what is
cracked. The crowd cheers the warrior who wins the fight. The veteran respects the
warrior who prepared for it. I'll be back in two weeks with some more "wisdom" for a
long military career.
-- Mira Kelvaren
Reporter on the Sands
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BLADEDANCER 8869 14 3 0 144 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SYDEE 8867 14 6 0 115 IRON DAMSELS (16)
ARK 8814 22 15 0 107 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
-FAITH IN CAUSATION 8600 9 4 0 106 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694)
-MCLXJD 8746 7 0 1 101 2417 BOURBON ST (700)
MURMURIO 8890 11 11 1 100 THE WHISPERS (706)
DREAMSINGER 8439 21 24 0 97 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
SONJA 8815 17 15 1 91 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SAPPHIRE 8866 16 10 0 87 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
MAZRIM 5911 18 8 0 85 IRON TIGERS (484)
VARKOS 8865 13 13 1 84 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
SAINT-CHAMOND 8666 18 23 0 82 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
PLUMCATCHER 8902 9 3 0 81 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
HALONOR 8860 9 6 0 77 WOLF AND MAN (701)
LITTLE WILLIE 8667 17 24 0 75 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
HADOR 8234 10 4 0 75 IRON TIGERS (484)
FAME 8875 18 6 0 73 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
WHIPPET 8668 15 26 1 72 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
SILENS 8891 13 9 0 69 THE WHISPERS (706)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
STUMBLE STALKER 7497 6 3 0 62 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)
THE LOVE OF PETE 8906 5 1 0 57 FOR... (707)
KIORI 8915 5 1 0 57 WOLF AND MAN (701)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TENEBRAX 8888 11 11 0 56 THE WHISPERS (706)
LL HOSTESS 8872 10 9 0 56 IRON DAMSELS (16)
-MARLIN 8936 5 3 1 56 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
AVERAGE JOE 8862 10 16 1 50 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
DEWCLAW 6100 10 9 0 47 IRON TIGERS (484)
LAVITROS 8914 5 3 0 47 WOLF AND MAN (701)
CLEVER FOOL 8723 4 6 2 46 OXY MORONS II (698)
WRUGY 8916 4 7 3 45 WOLF AND MAN (701)
BOB SEMPLE 8839 8 19 1 44 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
STINGRAY 5375 8 4 0 42 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
SPINDY 8934 7 3 0 36 IRON DAMSELS (16)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FERN 8930 5 7 1 33 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
SUBROSA 8968 3 1 0 32 THE WHISPERS (706)
-STEVE 8853 2 1 0 31 MINECRAFT (704)
JUNGLEBEARD 7974 2 1 0 26 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PYROSTAT 8951 2 2 0 23 WOLF AND MAN (701)
-JUICE BOX 8962 3 1 0 18 IRON DAMSELS (16)
HOLLYSTONE 8967 2 2 0 15 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
MOONTHUNDER 8966 1 2 0 11 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
CUTTER 8971 2 2 0 8 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
RED MINNOW 8965 1 2 0 5 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
LA LUNATICA 8974 1 2 0 5 IRON DAMSELS (16)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
DAME 8978 0 1 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702 BANDIT PRINCE 1021 NONE
DAME2 8977 0 1 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702 HIGH ELF 1021 NONE
HOLY WATER 8925 4 5 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702 MARLIN 8936 1017 NOT REVENGED
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
LITA 8963 0 2 0 IRON DAMSELS 16 WRUGY 8916 1018 REVENGED
SOLEG 8961 3 1 0 IRON TIGERS 484 WRUGY 8916 1021
UMBRALIS 8887 10 10 0 THE WHISPERS 706 MCLXJD 8746 1019
PERSONAL ADS
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
DAME2 was butchered by HIGH ELF in a crowd pleasing 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
DAME was murdered by BANDIT PRINCE in a 1 minute Dark Arena melee.
STINGRAY was demolished by STUMBLE STALKER in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fight.
BLADEDANCER devastated SAPPHIRE in a 1 minute one-sided Title contest.
ARK overpowered PLUMCATCHER in a crowd pleasing 1 minute mismatched match.
HADOR was vanquished by MURMURIO in a 1 minute mismatched fight.
SYDEE overpowered HALONOR in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
SAINT-CHAMOND defeated SILENS in a action packed 1 minute expert's melee.
DREAMSINGER vanquished WHIPPET in a action packed 1 minute one-sided duel.
LITTLE WILLIE slimly lost to SONJA in a tiresome 18 minute gruesome veteran's fight.
VARKOS overpowered KIORI in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
MAZRIM demolished TENEBRAX in a crowd pleasing 1 minute brutal mismatched competition.
FAME outlasted VETERAN MERCENARY in a popular 9 minute bloody brawl.
LAVITROS was overcome by THE LOVE OF PETE in a action packed 3 minute gory fight.
SPINDY was viciously subdued by DEWCLAW in a action packed 5 minute brutal duel.
BOB SEMPLE was devastated by LL HOSTESS in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
AVERAGE JOE savagely defeated AMBITIOUS GUARD in a exciting 1 minute brutal bout.
WRUGY executed SOLEG in a 1 minute one-sided match.
FERN unbelievably bested CLEVER FOOL in a crowd pleasing 1 minute gory competition.
PYROSTAT savagely defeated CUTTER in a exciting 1 minute gory duel.
JUNGLEBEARD handily defeated LA LUNATICA in a 1 minute uneven duel.
RED MINNOW was unbelievably bested by HOLLYSTONE in a popular 1 minute novice's bout.
MOONTHUNDER was overpowered by SUBROSA in a 1 minute gory one-sided duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 9 STRIKING ATTACK 40 - 22 - 1 65 |
|AIMED BLOW 7 LUNGING ATTACK 25 - 15 - 1 63 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 5 PARRY-LUNGE 20 - 16 - 1 56 |
|WALL OF STEEL 4 WALL OF STEEL 18 - 16 - 1 53 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 4 PARRY-STRIKE 9 - 9 - 0 50 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 SLASHING ATTACK 25 - 31 - 4 45 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 3 PARRY-RIPOSTE 16 - 20 - 1 44 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 2 AIMED BLOW 30 - 40 - 0 43 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 BASHING ATTACK 15 - 20 - 1 43 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 TOTAL PARRY 9 - 20 - 0 31 |
Turn 1021 was great if you Not so great if you used The fighting styles of the
used the fighting styles: the fighting styles: top eleven warriors are:
WALL OF STEEL 3 - 1 STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 5 3 STRIKING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW 5 - 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 3 3 AIMED BLOW
PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 1 PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 4 2 SLASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 2 1 WALL OF STEEL
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 BASHING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 1 - 1
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK BLADEDANCER 8869 14 3 0 144 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
AIMED BLOW ARK 8814 22 15 0 107 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
PARRY-STRIKE SONJA 8815 17 15 1 91 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
WALL OF STEEL MAZRIM 5911 18 8 0 85 IRON TIGERS (484)
PARRY-RIPOSTE PLUMCATCHER 8902 9 3 0 81 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
PARRY-LUNGE HALONOR 8860 9 6 0 77 WOLF AND MAN (701)
TOTAL PARRY FAME 8875 18 6 0 73 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
BASHING ATTACK SILENS 8891 13 9 0 69 THE WHISPERS (706)
SLASHING ATTACK SPINDY 8934 7 3 0 36 IRON DAMSELS (16)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is SONJA 8815. The most popular warrior this turn was
LAVITROS 8914. The ten other most popular fighters were SPINDY 8934, PYROSTAT 8951,
THE LOVE OF PETE 8906, CLEVER FOOL 8723, ARK 8814, DREAMSINGER 8439, AVERAGE JOE
8862, MURMURIO 8890, SYDEE 8867, and MAZRIM 5911.
The least popular fighter this week was LITTLE WILLIE 8667. The other ten least
popular fighters were FAME 8875, SONJA 8815, MOONTHUNDER 8966, LA LUNATICA 8974,
SOLEG 8961, BOB SEMPLE 8839, KIORI 8915, HALONOR 8860, HADOR 8234, and PLUMCATCHER
8902.