Tournament Overview
The Summoner Wars tournament scene reignited last Saturday, July 26 at Gaming Library, and this time, it was serious business. Ten tacticians turned up, sleeves rolled and draft picks ready, bringing not just raw skill but a keener grasp of the evolving format that’s quickly defining these events.
Compared to the inaugural tournament, the meta this round felt more refined. Draft picks were sharper, bans more deliberate, and every discard carried weight. Each match unfolded like a layered puzzle: who would outthink, outdraft, and ultimately outplay? The battlefield was tense, strategic, and undeniably fun to watch.
Player Leaderboard
Rayzon is on fire! The reigning champ came in swinging and left no doubt, blazing through the tournament with a perfect 4-0 record and topping the charts with a monstrous 100 Blood Points. Right on his trail were Jonzy and Lorenzo, both clocking in three wins apiece thanks to slick plays, smart drafts, and faction combos that hit hard. And let’s not forget Anthomarc, steady, strategic, and clearly leveling up from his past performances. The battlefield was fierce, but these players brought the heat. 🔥
| Player | Wins | Head to Head | Strength of Schedule | Blood Points | BP Lost | Opponents' Blood Points | Declared Factions | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayzon | 4 | 0 | 7 | 100 | 27 | 233 | Shadow Elves | Chosen Grove | Obsidian Dwarves | 1 |
| Jonzy | 3 | 0 | 7 | 82 | 47 | 242 | Cloaks | Breakers | Fallen Kingdom | 2 |
| Lorenzo | 3 | 0 | 6 | 83 | 48 | 216 | Cloaks | Shimmersea Fae | Crimson Order | 3 |
| Anthomarc | 3 | 0 | 4 | 77 | 55 | 192 | Breakers | Cloaks | Savannah Elves | 4 |
| Rikki | 3 | 0 | 3 | 83 | 37 | 166 | The Filth | High Elves | Fungal Dwarves | 5 |
| Aldwin | 2 | 0 | 12 | 68 | 60 | 325 | Fallen Kingdom | Obsidian Dwarves | Skyspear Avians | 6 |
| Austreverto | 1 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 84 | 227 | Chosen Grove | Phoenix Elves | Mountain Vargath | 7 |
| Kenneth | 1 | 0 | 11 | 50 | 77 | 304 | Isle Vekkid | Savannah Elves | Cave Goblins | 8 |
| Antonio | 0 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 100 | 325 | Storm Goblins | The Forged | High Elves | 9 |
| Hans | 0 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 100 | 310 | High Elves | Cloaks | Wayfarers | 10 |
Match Highlights
- Rayzon vs Jonzy (Round 4): Obsidian Dwarves beat Breakers to secure a perfect run.
- Anthomarc’s Redemption Arc: Three straight wins with Breakers after a rough start.
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Lorenzo’s Silent Climb: Quietly effective with Crimson Order and Shimmersea Fae.
Faction Performance
Top Performing Factions
- Breakers: 5W–1L (83%) — Off: 4, Mobility: 3, Ctrl: 2, Complexity: II
- Obsidian Dwarves: 3W–1L (75%) — Def: 4, Ctrl: 4, Complexity: III
- Fallen Kingdom: 2W–0L (100%) — Def: 2, Ctrl: 2, Complexity: III
- Crimson Order: 2W–1L (67%) — Def: 4, Ctrl: 4, Complexity: III
- Mountain Vargath: 2W–2L (50%) — Def: 3, Off: 3, Complexity: II
- Shimmersea Fae: 1W–0L (100%) — Mobility: 4, Ctrl: 3, Complexity: II–III
- Skyspear Avians: 1W–0L (100%) — Mobility: 4, Reach: 4, Complexity: I
Struggling Factions
- 🚫 Wayfarers: 0W–3L
- ❌ Cloaks: 0 picks (frequent bans/discards)
- Savannah Elves: 0–1
- Isle Vekkid: 0–1
- The Forged: 0–1
Player Play Styles
Based on SW-Zone faction traits:
- Control-oriented: Rayzon (Obsidian Dwarves, Chosen Grove – Ctrl: 4, Complexity: III), Lorenzo (Crimson Order – Ctrl: 4, Complexity: III)
- Aggro/Tempo: Jonzy, Anthomarc (Breakers – Off: 4, Complexity: II)
- Tech/Trick: Lorenzo (Shimmersea Fae), Rikki (Fungal Dwarves – Ctrl: 3, Complexity: II)
- Disruption: Kenneth, Rikki (Cave Goblins, The Filth, Isle Vekkid – Ctrl-focused)
Faction Matchups
The faction head-to-head chart revealed a lot. Breakers cleaned up across the board, while some like Wayfarers were consistently punished. Obsidian Dwarves proved extremely resilient, especially when picked by top players like Rayzon.
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Meta Trends (Across Two Tournaments)
With two tournaments in the books, the meta is starting to crystallize, and the battlefield at Gaming Library is heating up! We’re seeing playstyles evolve, power picks rise, and faction trends emerge:
Faction Meta Shifts
- Breakers: Rose fast in popularity and performance, now the top tempo pick.
- Obsidian Dwarves: Once ignored, now a control staple.
- Crimson Order: Gaining respect for its board control game plan.
- Cloaks: Feared but not trusted. Frequent bans, zero play.
- Wayfarers: After a 0–3 showing, their stock has fallen dramatically.
Strategy Trends
- Bans & Discards: Now used to control matchups before they start.
- Draft Depth: Players are preparing flexible 3-faction lineups by identity and synergy.
- Playstyle Awareness: Control, aggro, and tech-focused drafts reflect growing player identity.
The meta is polarizing between reliable win-rate factions and dark horses. Will the next tournaments reward safe picks or bold gambles?
Join the Next Tournament!
- August 16 at Uptown Center – ALL ABOARD XP (Saturday, 12NN)
- August 31 at Greenbelt 5 – Gaming Library
Register now via Gaming Library or in-store!
