Trial #7 did not disappoint. From start to finish, this one was pure chaos in the best way possible. The tension was sky-high, the competition was fierce, and the performances? Absolutely legendary. The Sovereign Warriors came in hot looking to extend their dominance, the Cunning Champions showed MVP level grit, but it was the Alusian Pathfinders who rose to the occasion and shattered the Warriors’ win streak in a stunning finish.
Round 1 – Cunning Champions Come Out Swinging
The opening round set the tone. The Alusian Pathfinders weren’t here to warm up, they were here to win. Gauldar came out throwing haymakers, taking Brawlmaster in Pod A with 3 clutch KOs. Over in Pod D, Cephalon made an early statement, locking down both Shardmaster and Survivalist with 28 shards and 1,472 damage taken. A monster start for the Pathfinders.
The Sovereign Warriors, meanwhile, were searching for momentum until Wheeto stepped up. One of the league’s most reliable brawlers, he put the Warriors on the board with a hard earned Brawlmaster win in Pod D, keeping his squad in striking distance.
But the round belonged to the Cunning Champions. Risotto Groupon lit up the scoreboard in Pod A with a jaw-dropping Shardmaster and Survivalist double win con with 43 shards, 1 KO, absolute insanity. Schumaniac matched that energy in Pod B, grabbing 3 KOs and his own double win con. Then came the highlight reel moment: Sarise, Pod C. A triple win condition with 3 KOs, 10 shards, 19 rounds of pure chaos. The crowd went wild.
Round 2 – Pathfinders Take Over
Round 2 turned into a statement round for the Pathfinders. The Sovereign Warriors tried to rally behind MadJack, who survived 21 rounds and grabbed a Survivalist title, and Glihm, who picked up a Shardmaster with 20 shards. But beyond that, it was a grind. The Warriors’ rhythm just wasn’t clicking.
The Cunning Champions cooled off after their explosive opener, failing to land any headlining performances, and the Pathfinders pounced.
Cephalon and Grackle dominated Pod B, splitting all three win conditions. Cephalon racked up 34 shards and a KO, while Grackle bulldozed through 21 rounds with 3 KOs to secure Brawlmaster. Gauldar wasn’t done either, crushing 4 KOs for another Brawlmaster and Survivalist combo, and Luchapetal matched the energy with 4 KOs of their own in Pod D. The Pathfinders owned Round 2, and just like that, they were back in control.
Round 3 – Pathfinders Back on Top
Everything came down to Round 3, and the Alusian Pathfinders showed why they have the most world champs. In Pod B, Cephalon once again went nuclear, earning Brawlmaster and Survivalist with 3 KOs. Gutterslush followed with a dominant double in Pod D with 4 KOs and total control from start to finish. The Pathfinders looked unstoppable.
The Sovereign Warriors tried to spark a comeback, and MadJack delivered with a massive 32 shard Shardmaster win in Pod C. Though, by then, the Pathfinders’ lead was too strong to break.
And yet don’t count out the Cunning Champions. Risotto Groupon piled up another 38 shards in Pod B, while Sarise once again delivered a showstopper: 3 KOs, 21 shards, and 21 rounds of pure mayhem for another triple win condition. Unreal.
The Streak Is Over
The Alusian Pathfinders snapped the Sovereign Warriors’ win streak and reclaimed their throne heading into Accord Wars Trial #8. Their depth, coordination, and killer instinct made the difference when it mattered most.
But the spotlight moment of Trial #7?
That belongs to Sarise with two seperate triple win conditions, and easily one of the most electrifying performances we’ve seen all season.
The Pathfinders are back on top. The Warriors are hungry for revenge. And the Champions? They’ve proven they can hang with anyone. Trial #8 can’t come soon enough.