The rules are simple: whoever's still standing wins. Read it twice if you must.

Deciding the winner

・Drop your opponent's HP to zero = win.

・After 20 rounds, the higher remaining HP percentage wins.

・From round 12, fatigue sets in: damage climbs and healing fades each round — stalemates always collapse.

・A big enough speed gap grants a chance at an extra half-damage strike (Swift).

Counter cycle

Slash→Magic→Blunt→Pierce→Ranged→Mech→Beast→Sonic→Boom→Whip→Slash

Follow the arrows: the countering side deals ×1.25 damage.

Skills (judged from your drawing, one of ten)

Armor Break｜Every hit ignores 24% of defense

Chain Stab｜25% chance of an extra half-damage strike

Crushing Blow｜20% chance to stun for a round

First Strike｜Always moves first; opening hit ×0.9

Forbidden Chant｜Charges every 3 rounds; next hit ×3

Phantom Dodge｜Greatly increased dodge

Iron Wall｜Damage taken −15%

Taunt｜Enemy misses 12% of the time

Unkillable｜Heals 1.5% max HP each round

Last Stand｜Below 30% HP, attack +40%

Extreme stat builds hide their own perks. The Director won't tell you what they are.