CBL2025 – April 27 | APAC Group Stage Match 1: NBY vs KIBA
Game 1 – Hidden City Siege: NBY Attacks, KIBA Defends
The match kicked off looking like a routine push—NBY advanced Siege Towers steadily, while KIBA split their forces across the left route, right route, and main gate for defense. But tactics are ever-changing. Suddenly, all of NBY’s Heroes converged at the central gate, smashing it down in a flash. A flood of red-side troops stormed in before KIBA could react—the center defenders collapsed instantly.
Just as KIBA's side route forces moved to counter, NBY shifted and overwhelmed the left-side defenders as well, securing Point A. With heavy casualties and many waiting to respawn, KIBA made the tough call to abandon Point B and bunker down at the Base Camp. Backed by 10 Trebuchets and 27 Artillery pieces, NBY launched a relentless bombardment. KIBA held on for a time, but was eventually overwhelmed. NBY claimed Game 1.
Game 2 – Hidden City: KIBA Attacks, NBY Defends
It was a textbook trap. NBY anticipated KIBA’s every move and deployed a perfectly orchestrated defense. They quickly set up 15 Culverins on the city wall—not targeting the Siege Towers, but instead focusing fire on Trebuchets. By the time KIBA realized the trap, only one Trebuchet remained.
With Trebuchet support nearly gone, KIBA had no choice but to attempt a direct assault on Point A. NBY limited access to the walls with only one remaining Siege Tower. Forced into a funnel, KIBA’s troops charged straight into a death trap. Wiped out with no path forward, time ran out. Game over—NBY took a clean 2-0 victory.
CBL2025 – April 27 | APAC Group Stage Match 2: MANU vs PAE
Game 1 – Dasuo Siege: MANU Attacks, PAE Defends
The moment the battle began, PAE unleashed a thunderstorm of firepower. Their Culverins blasted away at MANU’s Siege Towers, swiftly wiping out the first wave of siege pressure. Sensing trouble, MANU called for a midlane charge—but PAE had already prepared. A brutal crossfire awaited them, and after a bloody clash, MANU was driven from the gate.
With no choice but to return to tower pushing, MANU tried again—but their Siege Towers were once again destroyed under PAE's relentless Culverin barrage. With the timer ticking down, MANU made a final desperate call: ladder rush for Point A!
They split their forces to scale both sides simultaneously, but PAE had predicted this move from the start. The trap was already set. Without suspense, PAE shut it down cold. Game 1 to PAE.
Game 2 – Dasuo: PAE Attacks, MANU Defends
MANU tried to return the favor. They quickly formed a Culverin battery and unleashed fire on PAE’s Siege Towers—but poor coordination left them ineffective. PAE only lost one tower and managed to get on the walls with ease.
MANU gave up Point A and fell back to the second line. They deployed their forces across Point B, Point C, and the C Supply Point, preparing for a drawn-out defense. Two squads of Hwarang and artillery units were positioned for sustained skirmishes. But PAE had no interest in splitting their push—they went all-in on C Supply.
MANU’s spread-out defense and lack of frontline troops left them unable to resist the full brunt of the attack. Reinforcements arrived too late and only fed into the grinder. With C and B falling in quick succession, PAE pushed hard with Dagger-Axe Lancers under Trebuchet cover, breaking through to the Base Camp and finishing the game in dominating fashion.
CBL2025 – April 27 | APAC Group Stage Match 3: VNC vs FGGG
Game 1 – Wall Fort Siege: VNC Attacks, FGGG Defends
VNC opened the match with a full-force assault on the City, aiming to break through early. But FGGG had clearly anticipated this and stacked defenses at the chokepoint. As VNC pushed forward, FGGG unleashed their Cavalry in a full-field counterstrike, sandwiching the attackers. City gate defenders quickly joined in, forcing VNC to retreat. FGGG, wary of return fire from trebuchets, also pulled back. Round one ended in a tense standoff.
VNC, as a veteran team, regrouped fast and shifted their focus to Point A. With minimal resistance, they took it cleanly. FGGG fortified around Point C, clearly intending to make a stand. VNC faked a push toward C, then rapidly rotated toward the Supply Point—but FGGG’s reaction speed was insane. They snapped back just in time and, aided by Siphonarioi, shattered the offensive. Round two—denied.
FGGG then pushed forward, drawing the frontline to the outer gate. With dwindling manpower after two failed attempts, VNC launched one last assault. Weakened by previous skirmishes, their Infantry fell under the thunderous fire of the Lionroar Crew. In a final act of defiance, VNC’s Cavalry charged the breach—but waiting for them, ready and unwavering, stood the Sunward Phalanx. Game 1 to FGGG.
Game 2 – Wall Fort: FGGG Attacks, VNC Defends
VNC made a puzzling call—not defending Points A or B. FGGG breached the wall and secured both objectives unopposed. They regrouped to strike deeper. Anticipating a push on the Supply Point, VNC stacked it with heavy defense, waiting for the clash.
But FGGG changed course in an instant, surging toward Point C. By the time VNC realized, it was too late. FGGG’s Lionroar Crew had already taken aim at the Supply Point. The defending Units ran headfirst into a barrage—most didn’t make it out.
After securing Point C, FGGG pushed toward the Base Camp. Hoping for a fast finish, they overextended. VNC launched a surprise Cavalry strike from C Supply Point, cutting through the rear of the assault. Without support from their Sunward Phalanx, FGGG’s forward Troops were trapped and crushed between revived defenders and a flanking strike.
But FGGG adapted quickly. Regrouping with superior coordination, trubuchet power, and remaining troops, they broke VNC’s defense at the Base Camp's Supply Point and eliminated the last resistance. Victory to FGGG!
CBL2025 – April 27 | APAC Group Stage Match 4: VNH vs MMMD
Game 1 – Heilung Fjord Siege: VNH Attacks, MMMD Defends
VNH opened aggressively, splitting forces for a dual assault on Points A and B. MMMD initially intended to use Culverins to destroy VNH's Trebuchets, but their frontline was too lightly defended. VNH broke through both A and B with speed and seized the momentum.
MMMD quickly regrouped around Point C, halting the advance with a fierce stand. VNH, slowed but not stopped, turned toward the Harbour Supply Point. Once secured, they used it as a forward base. Under sustained pressure from Trebuchets and disciplined formations, they began to grind down MMMD’s defenses. Step by step, VNH marched forward and claimed victory.
Game 2 – Heilung Fjord: MMMD Attacks, VNH Defends
MMMD launched their assault focused entirely on Point A, sending a small Militia squad to feint at Point B. VNH, however, spread their forces thin across A, B, and the wall—an error.
MMMD charged with Infantry and Cavalry in tandem, smashing through Point A’s defenses. By the time support from B and the walls arrived, it was too late. MMMD had taken all three points—A, B, and C—and VNH fell back to defend C Supply.
But MMMD chose not to go the usual route. They flanked through the left alleyway into the Base Camp. Though VNH managed a gritty defense at first, they lost C Supply in the process. As MMMD launched their final push, VNH’s strength was spent. The result: a decisive MMMD win. The series went to a tiebreaker.
Game 3 – Grasslands Field Battle: Decider
MMMD split into three squads, launching a direct attack on VNH’s Point A while lightly contesting B and C. VNH played it safe, opening with a traditional setup—main force on B, lighter forces to A and C.
Realizing MMMD’s intent, VNH redirected reinforcements to Point A. But B had already fallen, and C followed shortly after. The battle for A became a deadlock. Meanwhile, an MMMD Poleaxe Hero slipped past and stepped onto VNH’s Base Camp, dealing a critical blow to morale.
The fight swung to Point B. VNH slowly turned the tide, securing A and B with strong positioning and counter-pressure. MMMD's stamina waned; their Unit count fell behind.
VNH then turned the screws at Point C, applying constant pressure. As MMMD overcommitted to defend C, VNH launched a strike at the now-exposed Base Camp—seizing it for the comeback win.
VNH takes the series 2-1 !