Axie Classic Competitive Season 5 is LIVE!
Lunacia, the arena awaits ⚔️
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Axie Classic Competitive Season 5 is here! 35.6K AXS in total rewards. 4 weeks. 1 slot for the Axie World Cup. Guilds can also earn Placement Points for the next Guild Wars. All competitive leaderboards will run until September 19th at 8 AM PH / 8 PM EST.
Mini Tournaments are BACK until September 26th with adjustments to the daily prize pool, shift times, battle limit, and GP rewards.
Introducing the Coliseum Chest! This is a new item that can be earned from the Cursed Coliseum. Snag a free spin or an Artifact from the new chest. We’ve also updated the Golden Wheel and introduced the beginning of an Axie Classic Reputation Score to reward dedicated players with AXS and SLP.
The S5 Battle Pass is now live! Climb the ranks and win Artifacts and Gold. Purchase a Premium Pass to get the exclusive Lantern Legend banner and a chance to earn AXS and SLP rewards. All Mystic Axie holders receive a 50% discount when purchasing the Premium Pass.
The new Axie Classic site is LIVE! This is your one-stop shop for all things Axie Classic. Classic guides, tools, leaderboards, and Competitive Circuit info are now in the same place. Share it to your friends who wants to learn or come back to playing Axie Classic. Visit the site here.
Axie Classic Competitive Season 5 is LIVE! 35.6K AXS in total rewards. 4 weeks. 1 slot for the Axie World Cup. S5 is more than a fresh season: it’s also the dawn of an era for Axie Classic. Today, we released the Axie Classic website. This is a hub for everything Classic — from the Card Explorer, Leaderboards, World Cup rankings, and more. In this article, you’ll find an overview of what’s new including the return of Mini Tournaments, the Golden Wheel, and the S5 Battle Pass. Let’s jump in!
Axie Classic Competitive Season 5 Rewards
A whopping 35.6K AXS is up for grabs during S5! Leaderboards have also been reset and MMRs are back to square one. Here’s an overview of these rewards:
Mini Tournaments: 14,000 AXS (500 AXS per day over 4 weeks)
Golden Wheel: 5,600 AXS (200 AXS per day over 4 weeks)
Guild Leaderboard: 10,000 AXS
Guild Milestones: 3,000 AXS
Season Championship: 3,000 AXS
Total = 35,600 AXS for Competitive Season 5
Guild Leaderboard
We launched Axie Classic Guild Leaderboards in March, and Lunacians have been joining forces in the arena ever since. During Classic Competitive Season 5, Guilds will compete for a 10,000 AXS prize pool and 3,000 AXS in Guild Milestones. The Top 8 Guilds will also receive Placement Points for the next Guild Wars. The Leaderboard closes on September 19th at 8 AM PH / 8AM EST, which means you’ll have three weeks to battle it out for these rewards!
Pro-tip: Guild Banners are LIVE! Fly your Guild flag high and drive fear into the hearts of your rivals ⚔️
Season Championship
The S5 Season Championship features three opportunities rolled into one: extra AXS rewards, Lunacian glory, and a spot in the Axie Classic World Cup. The Prize Pool is a juicy 3,000 AXS, which is 50% moar than last season. Here’s how to qualify:
Group 1: Top 16 players on the Arena Leaderboard qualify for the Season Championship.
Group 2: Players ranked 17-100 on the Arena Leaderboard will duke it out in a private tournament until 16 players remain.
Season Champion: The 32 players from Group 1 and Group 2 will face off in the Season Championship.
Note: The Arena Leaderboard closes at the same time as the Guild Leaderboard on September 19, 8 AM PH / 8 PM EST. The MMR for all players will freeze at that point.
The Return of Mini Tournaments
Mini Tournaments are BACK with a fresh look and a few updates. Here’s what’s new:
We've adjusted the daily prize pool from to 500 AXS (or 250 AXS per shift) by moving 200 AXS in daily rewards to the Golden Wheel AXS prize pool.
Each shift’s duration is now 13 hours. Some overlap will remain to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
Draws no longer count against your total battle count.
We've updated battle limits and Guild Points (GP) per win.
This season's Mini Tournaments will start on August 30th at 8 AM PH / 8 PM EST and will end on September 26th at 8 AM PH / 8 PM EST
We've also fine-tuned the MMR system for Master and Challenger ranks. Only the top tiers will convert to the old ranking system. Last but not least, we've reduced decay by 50% for the MMR change — starting at Master rank.
Note: New guild members will now have to wait until the end of the next day to start earning GP. This change prevents the abuse of guild hopping and ensures a level playing field for all.
Cursed Coliseum Updates and MOAR
We’ve made a few key updates to the Cursed Coliseum in S5: Guild Point reward adjustments, the introduction of the Coliseum Chest, Golden Wheel upgrades — and even the implementation of an Axie Classic Reputation Score. Let’s go through each one, step by step:
Coliseum Updates
Coliseum Chests are new items players can earn in the Coliseum. They can contain Artifacts or Golden Wheel Spin Tickets, and Coliseum Chest slots will replace Coliseum tickets. That means players will now need at least 1 empty Coliseum chest slot to start a new session — instead of Coliseum tickets. If all slots are full, players must unlock and open their Coliseum Chest to free up 1 slot and enable another Cursed Coliseum session.
Golden Wheel Upgrades
Golden Wheel re-rolls will now require Gems instead of SLP. Players can also snag free Spin Tickets from Coliseum Chests — or earn both AXS and SLP rewards if their Reputation Score is high enough!
Axie Classic Reputation Score
We've also introduced a first iteration of an Axie Classic Reputation Score. The purpose of this system is to reward positive actions and deter negative ones. For example, players with high Reputation Scores will be able to earn SLP and AXS from the Golden Wheel. However, players who violate Axie Classic Governing Rules will end up with lower Reputation Scores and restricted access to some Axie Classic features.
Season 5 Battle Pass is LIVE
The S5 Battle Pass has arrived! The Premium Pass is packed with extra goodies including AXS, SLP, and even an exclusive Lantern Legends banner. Every player will receive access to the Normal Pass, which will enable them to earn Gold and Artifacts while climbing the ranks. Mystic Axie holders can also purchase the Premium Pass at a 50% discount.
Introducing the Axie Classic Site
Have your friends ever asked, "Where can I learn more about Axie Classic?" Maybe they’ve been dreaming of joining our digital nation but weren’t sure where to start. Our new Axie Classic site is the answer. Introducing a one-stop shop for all things Classic! Explore Card Explorers, Leaderboards, World Cup info, external tools, and more. Everything a Classic player needs, all in one spot. Check it out now!
Moar Updates
Private Tournament
Get ready for a whole new private tournament experience with Artifacts! We've added an option for Artifacts to private tournaments. Tournament hosts can adjust the max level caps for Artifacts if they choose to do so.
Creator Codes
Creator Codes are now LIVE! If you applied and got approved for a Creator Code, check your email for instructions on how to activate it. For applicants from this season, we will send you an email if you’re approved before the next season starts. Read our Axie Classic Creator Code explainer to learn more.
Also, players can now change the Creator Code they want to support at the start of each new season.
QoL Improvements and Fixes
Added a buy option for Chest Boosters on the home screen.
Added a feature that allows the conversion of deposited tokens into withdrawable with a small fee (10% for SLP, 5% for AXS).
Added a prompt for withdrawal confirmation in-game.
We've revamped the UIs of the following:
Cursed Coliseum
Private Tournament
Withdraw Screen
Guild Home Screen
Mini-tournament UIs.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug where cards that attack the furthest axie always target the axies placed on the top.
Fixed a bug with Spike Throw card targeting the incorrect axie when the enemy axie has the "Stench" effect.
Fixed a bug with the Scale Dart card not earning energy when other axies have buffs.
Fixed a bug with the Sticky Goo card where the stun icon shows an incorrect order and gets stuck forever. This also applies to other cards with stun effects.
Classic Competitive Circuit Governing Rules
Last season, we banned some players for violating our competitive integrity standards. We’ve since listened to community feedback and collaborated with Lunacians in the Guild Leader Discord to establish clear guidelines.
In collaboration with the Guilds, we've set out new rules on win-trading, circuit bans, and guild bans. We've set up a post-season review process that involves community input. We’ve also discussed World Cup rules with Guild Leaders, and came to the following agreements:
Winning guilds will only get up to 2 max slots for the World Cup. Should they win a slot for the third time, that slot will go to the next guild in line.
Players who played in previous Guild Wars can play again on the next.
It’s the guild that owns their slots. It’s up to them to decide who they’re going to send to play in the World Cup. But, players who helped them get the slots should be prioritized.
The World Cup representatives must have at least 5,000 Guild Points by the end of the 12 seasons.
Study these rules. Their purpose is to keep Axie Classic Competitive Circuit area fun, fair, and fierce. Check them out below:
If you're a guild leader or commander, join our Guild Leader Discord by filling out the form below.
Final Thoughts
Axie Classic continues to charge full-steam ahead. We’re also one season away from the next Guild Wars. Whether you’re vying for Lunacian glory, competing for juicy rewards, or looking to have fun with your axies — Classic S5 arena awaits. See you in the arena! ⚔️