DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 05/28/2026 Duedate: 06/10/2026
JHANS ARENA
DM 36 TURN 1020
This Week's Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
BLADEDANCER
NEON KNIGHTS (680)
(36-8869) [13-3-0,132]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
BLADEDANCER THE LOVE OF PETE
NEON KNIGHTS (680) FOR... (707)
(36-8869) [13-3-0,132] (36-8906) [4-1-0,48]
Popularity Leader This Week's Favorite
SONJA PLUMCATCHER
EMU'S STRAIN (702) NEON KNIGHTS (680)
(36-8815) [16-15-1,89] (36-8902) [9-2-0,88]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
NEON KNIGHTS (680)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. NEON KNIGHTS (680) 58
2. WOLF AND MAN (701) 34 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
3. EMU'S STRAIN (702) 23 Unchartered Team
4. IRON DAMSELS (16) 23
5. THE WHISPERS (706) 20 FOR... (707)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 2*FOR... (707) 5 1 0 83.3 1/ 2 NEON KNIGHTS (680) 9 4 0
2- 3 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694) 18 9 0 66.7 2/ 1 IRON DAMSELS (16) 9 6 0
3/ 4 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487) 17 10 1 63.0 3/ 5 WOLF AND MAN (701) 8 7 1
4/ 5 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624) 18 12 1 60.0 4/ 8 THE WHISPERS (706) 7 7 0
5/ 7 NEON KNIGHTS (680) 109 107 4 50.5 5- 3 IRON TIGERS (484) 5 5 0
6/ 6 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550) 273 272 12 50.1 6/ 6 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) 5 6 1
7- 8 IRON TIGERS (484) 158 160 17 49.7 7/ 7 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550) 5 6 1
8/ 9 IRON DAMSELS (16) 272 276 12 49.6 8/ 4 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487) 4 1 0
9/10 THE WHISPERS (706) 49 52 1 48.5 9/ 9 EMU'S STRAIN (702) 4 11 0
10/12 WOLF AND MAN (701) 57 63 6 47.5 10-10*2417 BOURBON ST (700) 2 0 1
11/11 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) 147 164 5 47.3 11-12 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694) 2 0 0
12-13*2417 BOURBON ST (700) 7 8 1 46.7 12/13*FOR... (707) 2 1 0
13/14 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697) 76 114 4 40.0 13/16 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624) 2 2 0
14/15 EMU'S STRAIN (702) 82 127 5 39.2 14- 0*MINECRAFT (704) 2 2 0
15- 0*MINECRAFT (704) 3 8 0 27.3 15/11 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697) 1 11 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.
Yes, I top the arena rankings. I am not sure it's the honor they think it is. I mean,
"sitting on the throne in Jhans" ...sounds like I am leaving a fertilizer donation. I
imagine the Duelmasters from the other arenas get a good laugh out of Jhans, the
toilet bowl of Alastari. Well, until they let me rename the arena, it is what it is.
My thanks to Dynit for fleeing to the Isle of the Eye and making room for me. He tried
to exit with style, but Kobold Enforcer must be nastier than he sounds. I've got at
least another five fights before the entry commission at the Isle takes notice of my
accomplishments. First, I have to live that long. Here's hoping.
Until next time, may the gods guide your blows straight and true!
-- Bladedancer, Duelmaster
SPY REPORT
During the war, I watched a commander cling to a battle plan long after the field had
changed around him. His scouts reported new enemy positions. His officers begged him
to adapt. Instead, he kept marching according to yesterday's map. By sunset, half of
his force was dead, and the rest were running for their lives.
The battlefield does not care how successful you were yesterday. Neither do the sands.
Warriors around Alastari receive that lesson every time an arena opens for
competition.
Bladedancer continues carving a bright path through the competition. The champion of
Neon Knights dismantled Ark in a one-sided title fight to claim the Duelmaster throne
once again. Neon's knights also seized control of the team standings with a strong 4-1
effort, pushing Iron Damsels from the spot. A changing arena rewards those who keep
improving, and right now, Neon Knights are adapting better than anyone else.
The biggest challenge result came when Sonja of Emu's Strain stepped up against the
highly regarded Dreamsinger and walked away with a convincing victory. Dreamsinger
entered as the favorite, but Sonja clearly had different plans. That's the thing about
combat. Once fighters become predictable, someone eventually finds the answer.
The Wolves are on the prowl upwards, as well. Halonor earned a solid win over
Murmurio, while Lavitros battered Bob Semple, and the unbeaten Kiori remained perfect
with an impressive win over Fame in one of the most entertaining fights of the day.
Wolf and Man have posted an 8-7-1 over the last three turns and appear to be building
momentum.
The Whispers enjoyed a productive evening. Silens, Tenebrax, and Subrosa all secured
victories as the team climbed four places in the rankings. The shadows have been busy
lately. Meanwhile, the bloodfeud from Turn 1018 reached its conclusion. Spindy of Iron
Damsels avenged the death of Lita by defeating Wrugy. No matter how much time passes,
some debts can only be settled with steel.
Among rising prospects, keep an eye on Plumcatcher, now 9-2 and this turn's favorite
fighter. The Love of Pete continues to impress for the new team For..., improving to
4-1 and already claiming recognition as the top unchartered warrior. And don't
overlook Moonthunder, who picked up his first career victory by upsetting the
previously unbeaten Cutter.
As for the lesson this week, every warrior should remember it. Yesterday's strategy
wins yesterday's battles. The sands are always changing. New champs emerge, old tricks
stop working, and good opponents will study your habits. Styles will rise and fall.
Adapt. Because a warrior who refuses to change eventually discovers that the arena has
changed without him.
Until next time,
-- Mira Kelvaren
Reporter on the Sands
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BLADEDANCER 8869 13 3 0 132 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SYDEE 8867 13 6 0 107 IRON DAMSELS (16)
-HADOR 8234 10 3 0 106 IRON TIGERS (484)
-FAITH IN CAUSATION 8600 9 4 0 106 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694)
-MCLXJD 8746 7 0 1 101 2417 BOURBON ST (700)
ARK 8814 21 15 0 93 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
SAPPHIRE 8866 16 9 0 92 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DREAMSINGER 8439 20 24 0 90 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
SONJA 8815 16 15 1 89 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
PLUMCATCHER 8902 9 2 0 88 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
HALONOR 8860 9 5 0 80 WOLF AND MAN (701)
-MAZRIM 5911 17 8 0 79 IRON TIGERS (484)
SAINT-CHAMOND 8666 17 23 0 74 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
LITTLE WILLIE 8667 17 23 0 74 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
WHIPPET 8668 15 25 1 74 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
SILENS 8891 13 8 0 74 THE WHISPERS (706)
VARKOS 8865 12 13 1 73 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
MURMURIO 8890 10 11 1 70 THE WHISPERS (706)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
KIORI 8915 5 0 0 65 WOLF AND MAN (701)
FAME 8875 17 6 0 57 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
TENEBRAX 8888 11 10 0 57 THE WHISPERS (706)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-MARLIN 8936 5 3 1 56 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
LAVITROS 8914 5 2 0 49 WOLF AND MAN (701)
STUMBLE STALKER 7497 5 3 0 49 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)
STINGRAY 5375 8 3 0 48 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
THE LOVE OF PETE 8906 4 1 0 48 FOR... (707)
LL HOSTESS 8872 9 9 0 47 IRON DAMSELS (16)
AVERAGE JOE 8862 9 16 1 46 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
BOB SEMPLE 8839 8 18 1 43 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
SPINDY 8934 7 2 0 41 IRON DAMSELS (16)
-DEWCLAW 6100 9 9 0 36 IRON TIGERS (484)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
WRUGY 8916 3 7 2 31 WOLF AND MAN (701)
-STEVE 8853 2 1 0 31 MINECRAFT (704)
FERN 8930 4 7 1 24 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
-SOLEG 8961 3 0 0 24 IRON TIGERS (484)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SUBROSA 8968 2 1 0 23 THE WHISPERS (706)
MOONTHUNDER 8966 1 1 0 19 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
JUNGLEBEARD 7974 1 1 0 19 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)
JUICE BOX 8962 3 1 0 18 IRON DAMSELS (16)
PYROSTAT 8951 1 2 0 15 WOLF AND MAN (701)
RED MINNOW 8965 1 1 0 13 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
CUTTER 8971 2 1 0 10 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
LA LUNATICA 8974 1 1 0 9 IRON DAMSELS (16)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HOLLYSTONE 8967 1 2 0 5 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
HOLY WATER 8925 4 5 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702 MARLIN 8936 1017
LARAH 8931 4 7 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702 SHEWISH GIANT 1020 NONE
RHAMIEL 8964 0 4 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702 BLACK ORC 1020 NONE
LITA 8963 0 2 0 IRON DAMSELS 16 WRUGY 8916 1018 JUST REVENGED
UMBRALIS 8887 10 10 0 THE WHISPERS 706 MCLXJD 8746 1019
PERSONAL ADS
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
LARAH was butchered by SHEWISH GIANT in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
RHAMIEL was barely slain by BLACK ORC in a 2 minute brutal Dark Arena duel.
SONJA handily defeated DREAMSINGER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match.
BLADEDANCER vanquished ARK in a 1 minute mismatched Title brawl.
SYDEE overpowered SAINT-CHAMOND in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
MURMURIO was bested by HALONOR in a 2 minute expert's brawl.
SAPPHIRE overpowered WHIPPET in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
LITTLE WILLIE was devastated by PLUMCATCHER in a 5 minute one-sided competition.
STINGRAY was vanquished by VARKOS in a 1 minute uneven duel.
SILENS overpowered STUMBLE STALKER in a 1 minute uneven duel.
SPINDY defeated WRUGY in a 2 minute fight.
BOB SEMPLE was savagely defeated by LAVITROS in a 2 minute gory melee.
AVERAGE JOE was narrowly defeated by TENEBRAX in a 4 minute bloody veteran's match.
KIORI viciously subdued FAME in a exciting 6 minute brutal contest.
LL HOSTESS devastated FERN in a crowd pleasing 1 minute gory mismatched bout.
THE LOVE OF PETE vanquished CAPTURED ORC in a action packed 1 minute mismatched bout.
PYROSTAT was overcome by JUNGLEBEARD in a 1 minute bout.
JUICE BOX devastated CONVICTED THIEF in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
LA LUNATICA was defeated by SUBROSA in a exciting 3 minute novice's bout.
RED MINNOW overpowered HOLLYSTONE in a 1 minute one-sided match.
MOONTHUNDER slimly won victory over CUTTER in a 6 minute amateur's competition.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 7 STRIKING ATTACK 38 - 19 - 1 67 |
|AIMED BLOW 6 LUNGING ATTACK 26 - 16 - 1 62 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 6 PARRY-LUNGE 20 - 13 - 1 61 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 4 WALL OF STEEL 18 - 15 - 1 55 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 PARRY-RIPOSTE 16 - 18 - 1 47 |
|WALL OF STEEL 3 PARRY-STRIKE 7 - 8 - 0 47 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 BASHING ATTACK 16 - 20 - 1 44 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 SLASHING ATTACK 24 - 31 - 3 44 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 2 AIMED BLOW 28 - 41 - 0 41 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 TOTAL PARRY 9 - 22 - 0 29 |
Turn 1020 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:
BASHING ATTACK 2 - 0 SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 4 4 STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL 2 - 1 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 2 3 AIMED BLOW
STRIKING ATTACK 4 - 3 2 SLASHING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW 3 - 3 1 PARRY-STRIKE
PARRY-LUNGE 2 - 2 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 1
PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 - 2
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 1
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK BLADEDANCER 8869 13 3 0 132 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
AIMED BLOW ARK 8814 21 15 0 93 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
PARRY-STRIKE SONJA 8815 16 15 1 89 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
PARRY-RIPOSTE PLUMCATCHER 8902 9 2 0 88 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
PARRY-LUNGE HALONOR 8860 9 5 0 80 WOLF AND MAN (701)
BASHING ATTACK SILENS 8891 13 8 0 74 THE WHISPERS (706)
TOTAL PARRY FAME 8875 17 6 0 57 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
WALL OF STEEL THE LOVE OF PETE 8906 4 1 0 48 FOR... (707)
SLASHING ATTACK SPINDY 8934 7 2 0 41 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
PLUMCATCHER 8902. The ten other most popular fighters were KIORI 8915, CUTTER 8971,
SUBROSA 8968, WRUGY 8916, LAVITROS 8914, MURMURIO 8890, RHAMIEL 8964, BLADEDANCER
8869, HALONOR 8860, and VARKOS 8865.
The least popular fighter this week was FAME 8875. The other ten least popular
fighters were LITTLE WILLIE 8667, HOLLYSTONE 8967, STUMBLE STALKER 7497, STINGRAY
5375, WHIPPET 8668, SAINT-CHAMOND 8666, ARK 8814, DREAMSINGER 8439, LARAH 8931, and
RED MINNOW 8965.