The fifth competitive season of Axie Classic offers 35,000 rewards

Axie Classic has launched its highly anticipated Competitive Season 5, which brings new and exciting features, intense competition, and a significant prize pool of 35,600 AXS (approximately $166,000). This four-week season promises high stakes, offering players and guilds the opportunity to climb the leaderboards, participate in Mini Tournaments, and compete for a coveted spot in the Axie World Cup.

What is Axie Infinity?

Axie Infinity is the iconic and beloved online video game based on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) developed by the Vietnamese studio Sky Mavis based on the Ronin network. It is known for its in-game economy that uses Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies. Axie Infinity players collect and breed NFTs representing digital pets inspired by axolotls known as Axies. The web3 game can be downloaded and played for free on Android, PC, and MacOS devices.

Over $35,000 in AXS rewards at stake

The reward structure of Axie Infinity's fifth classic competitive season is designed to cater to both individual players and guilds, with a total of 35,600 AXS available. Players will need to develop strategies and perform consistently in different categories to maximize their rewards:

• Mini Tournaments: 14,000 AXS (500 AXS daily for four weeks)
• Golden Wheel: 5,600 AXS (200 AXS daily for four weeks)
• Guild Ranking: 10,000 AXS
• Guild Milestones: 3,000 AXS
• Season Championship: 3,000 AXS

The competition will run until September 19 at 8 a.m. PH/8 p.m. EST, giving players a limited time to secure a spot among the top contenders. Additionally, the top eight guilds will earn placement points.

for the upcoming Guild Wars, making guild competition particularly fierce.

Guild Ranking and Achievements

Guilds remain a cornerstone of the competitive Axie Classic ecosystem, with significant incentives to participate in Season 5. The guild leaderboard offers 10,000 AXS, while guild milestones provide an additional 3,000 AXS. To take advantage of these rewards, guilds must coordinate their efforts and climb the leaderboard before the Arena leaderboard closes.

Mini Tournaments Return

Mini tournaments are back with improvements designed to keep the competition flowing smoothly. The daily prize pool has been set at 500 AXS, distributed in two shifts, each lasting 13 hours. It is important to note that ties will no longer count towards the total battle count, allowing players more opportunities to secure victories.

Significant updates have also been implemented in the matchmaking ranking system (MMR), particularly affecting players in the Master and Challenger ranks. Higher levels will return to the old ranking system and the decay rate has been halved, giving players a better chance to maintain their ranks.

Updates to the Cursed Coliseum and MORE

Season 5 introduces the Coliseum Chest, a new and exciting feature available in the Cursed Coliseum. These chests can contain valuable artifacts or offer players a spin on the enhanced Golden Wheel. To participate, players must ensure they have an empty chest slot.

The Golden Wheel itself has undergone improvements, as replays now require gems to participate.

place in SLP. Players with high reputation scores in Axie Classic can earn AXS and SLP tokens, adding another layer of incentives.

Season 5 Battle Pass and New Website

The launch of the Season 5 battle pass offers players the opportunity to earn unique rewards as they progress in the game. The premium pass offers even more benefits, including AXS, SLP, and the exclusive Lantern Legend banner. Mystic Axie holders can enjoy a 50% discount on the premium pass, making it a valuable purchase for dedicated players.

In addition, the new Axie Classic website offers comprehensive resources for players. Whether exploring cards, checking leaderboards, or following World Cup rankings, the site is a valuable tool for both beginners and experienced veterans.

Final Reflections

The Season 5 Championship will be the ultimate test, where the top players will compete for 3000 AXS and a spot in the Axie World Cup. The top 16 players in the Arena ranking will qualify directly, while those ranked 17th to 100th will compete in a private tournament for the remaining spots. Finally, 32 players will face off in the Season Championship to determine the season champion. More information is available here.