Chinese Mainland Region
Match 1: QIN vs. ZT [Hidden City / Wall Fort] 1-3
Round 1 (QIN Defense - ZT Attack, Hidden City):
QIN started with a mass deployment of mobile units to harass outside the city. However, ZT predicted this move and countered effectively, turning it into a power shift. A major clash erupted at the right Supply Point where despite being outnumbered, QIN strategically rotated Shortsword & Shield Heroes at point B to stall ZT, holding on just enough to let the clock run out and securing a nail-biting win.
Round 2 (ZT Defense - QIN Attack, Hidden City):
ZT aggressively countered towers, delaying QIN's start. QIN made an attempt to capture the left Supply Point from the left wall but only held momentarily before ZT mounted a significant comeback. The battle shifted to the right Supply Point where QIN's supply lines broke, and ZT capitalized with flanking maneuvers, leveling the score.
Round 3 (QIN Attack - ZT Defense, Wall Fort):
At the C Supply Point, a cavalry skirmish ensued with QIN leveraging their attacker advantage to seize C. During the main base battle, ZT cleverly advanced while QIN regrouped, cutting QIN’s supplies from behind. QIN launched a heavy infantry push from the right, but ZT's cavalry kept breaking through, rapidly depleting QIN’s Heroes, and securing another win for ZT with targeted eliminations.
Round 4 (ZT Attack - QIN Defense, Wall Fort):
QIN's early harassment outside the city proved ineffective, hindering ZT's pace but at a cost of over a hundred units. Cavalry battles at C saw QIN holding the point but having their Supply Line blocked by ZT, causing serious logistical issues. In the main stronghold fight, QIN's Siphonarioi pushed forward but were decimated by ZT's cavalry, losing vital firepower, and collapsing under ZT’s pressure. ZT turned the tables with a 3-1 victory, advancing to the next stage.
APAC Region
Match 1: PAE vs. OSS [Reginopolis / Wall Fort] 3-0
Round 1 (PAE Attack - OSS Defense, Reginopolis):
PAE faked some movements near the broken wall, then surged through the small gate at point C, capturing the rear Supply Point. The first clash saw PAE slightly disadvantaged, but OSS's broken supply lines left them unable to reinforce, allowing PAE to capture point C and pursue towards the main base. With a clever distraction at the front gate and a strong push from the side platform, PAE leveraged their superior unit deployment to seize the main base, taking the first round.
Round 2 (OSS Attack - PAE Defense, Reginopolis):
A skirmish erupted at the left Supply Point of point C, where OSS maintained control but struggled due to poor terrain positioning. PAE's Shenji Grenadiers gradually wore OSS down. A misstep at the front stairs of point C led to OSS's line breaking, and PAE pushed them down the stairs. Although OSS took the platform outside point C, their forces were too depleted to continue the assault, giving PAE their second win.
Round 3 (OSS Attack - PAE Defense, Wall Fort):
OSS launched an attack at the broken wall but coordination issues plagued them despite having a solid unit composition. PAE deftly utilized Artillery alongside Incendiary Archers to trigger Zykalian Militia's explosive chain reactions, allowing their cavalry to dominate the first engagement. In the battle for point C, PAE expertly executed a pincer movement: main forces clashed head-on from the left, while cavalry crashed through from the right, smashing OSS's remaining forces, and sealing the victory with a sweeping 3-0 advance.