Axie Classic has launched its much-anticipated Competitive Season 5, bringing exciting new features, intense competition, and a substantial prize pool of 35,600 AXS (approximately $166,000). This four-week season promises high stakes, offering players and guilds the chance to climb 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 much loved non-fungible token (NFT) based online video game developed by Vietnamese studio Sky Mavis built on the Ronin Network. Known for its in-game economy which uses Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies. Players of Axie Infinity collect and mint NFTs which represent axolotl-inspired digital pets known as Axies. The web3 game is free to download and play on Android, PC, and MacOS devices.

Axie Infinity Classic Season 5

Over $35k AXS Rewards Up for Grabs

The reward structure for Axie Infinity's Classic Competitive Season 5 is designed to cater to both individual players and guilds, with a total of 35,600 AXS available. Players will need to strategize and perform consistently across different categories to maximize their rewards:

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

The competition runs until September 19th at 8 AM PH / 8 PM EST, giving players a limited time to secure their place among the top contenders. Additionally, the top eight guilds will earn Placement Points for the upcoming Guild Wars, making the guild competition particularly fierce.

Season Championship: 3,000 AXS

Guild Leaderboard and Milestones

Guilds remain a cornerstone of the Axie Classic Competitive 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 capitalize on these rewards, guilds must coordinate their efforts and climb the leaderboard before the Arena Leaderboard closes.

Mini Tournaments Are Back

Mini Tournaments are back with enhancements designed to keep the competition flowing smoothly. The daily prize pool has been set at 500 AXS, distributed across two shifts, each lasting 13 hours. Importantly, draws will no longer count against the total battle count, allowing players more opportunities to secure victories.

Noteworthy updates to the Matchmaking Rating (MMR) system have also been implemented, particularly affecting players in the Master and Challenger ranks. The top tiers will revert to the old ranking system, and the decay rate has been halved, providing players with a better chance to maintain their ranks.

Mini Tournaments Coming Back

Cursed Coliseum Updates and MOAR

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

The Golden Wheel itself has seen improvements, with re-rolls now requiring Gems instead of SLP. Players with high Axie Classic Reputation Scores stand to gain both AXS and SLP tokens, adding another layer of incentive.

Season 5 Introduces The Coliseum Chest

Season 5 Battle Pass and New Website

The launch of the Season 5 Battle Pass provides players with an opportunity to earn unique rewards as they progress through 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 tracking World Cup rankings, the site is a valuable tool for both newcomers and seasoned veterans.

Axie Classic New Website

Final Thoughts

The Season 5 Championship will be the ultimate test, where the best players face off for 3,000 AXS and a place in the Axie World Cup. The top 16 players from the Arena Leaderboard will qualify directly, while those ranked 17-100 will compete in a private tournament for the remaining spots. Ultimately, 32 players will battle it out in the Season Championship to determine the season’s champion. More information is available here.