Who will reign supreme in this year's DFO ExStream Tournament?!?
See below for the list of contenders!

Watch on DFO Twitch here!

▒ Contenders

Thanks to everyone who applied for the tournament! After some careful consideration, we have selected 16 players who will participate in this year's DFO ExStream Tournament!

- For communication purposes, we will be opening a private discord channel for all contenders and staff. Details regarding this matter will be sent via ticket to your registered email address.

▒ Commentator

Special thanks to Aegis Rick for accepting our request to commentate this year's ExStream Tournament!

▒ Schedule

Watch the tournaments live on DFO Twitch Channel!

▒ Tournament Format

[Single Elimination (Round 1), Double Elimination (Round 2)]​

• 16 players have been randomly matched against each other. (Grouped by region)
• All rounds will be played in a best-of-five.
• Round 1 will be played in Single Elimination format. Losers of Round 1 will be eliminated from the tournament. 
• Round 2 will be played in Double Elimination format. Losers of Round 2 will be moved to the Loser's Bracket.
• 4 Finalists from the Winner's Bracket and 2 Finalists from the Loser's Bracket will qualify to play in the tournament finals which will take place in Korea on November 2019.

** Please refer to the bottom of the page for Tournament Rules and Regulations.

▒ Tournament Brackets (Results)

- Tournament Brackets will be updated in realtime.
 

▒ Tournament Equipment Rental

All contenders of the tournament will receive the following equipment before the tournament begins.

*Weapon Avatar, Creature Equipment and Auras cannot be equipped

▒ General Rules:

   A. Match Format

• Matches will be held in the PVP practice channel.
• A 1vs1 match will be held between two participants in a custom game.
• Online tournament matches will be decided in a best-of-five
• No players other than competing players and the observer are allowed in the custom-made PVP room.

   B. General Restrictions

• Level Restriction: LV. 95+ character
• Class Restriction: Only the following classes may participate in the tournament.
  1. Fighter: Brawler (M, F), Striker (M, F), Grappler (M, F), Nen Master (M, F)
  2. Slayer (M): Soulbender, Berserker, Weapon Master, Asura
  3. Slayer (F): Sword Master, Dark Templar, Vagabond, Demon Slayer
  4. Gunner: Ranger (M, F), Spitfire (M, F), Launcher (M, F), Mechanic (M, F)
  5. Priest: Crusader (M), Exorcist, Monk, Avenger, Crusader (F), Inquisitor, Shaman, Mistress
  6. Mage: Elementalist, Summoner, Witch, Battle Mage, Elemental Bomber, Glacial Master, Blood Mage, Swift Master, Dimension Walker
  7. Thief: Rogue, Shadow Dancer, Kunoichi, Necromancer
  8. Demonic Lancer: Skirmisher, Vanguard
  9. Knight: Elven Knight, Chaos
• Consumables: Only Clear Cube Fragments may be used.

▒ Detailed Rules:

   A. Equipment

• Armor: War God Armor Set (Cloth/Leather/Light Armor/Heavy Armor/Plate)
• Weapon: War God Weapon
• Accessory/Sub Equipment/Magic Stone: War God Accessory Set
• Reinforcement: All weapons/equipment cannot be reinforced/refined.
• Enchantment: Fire element only
• Title: Reaper's Call
• Creature: Not allowed.
• Equipment can be switched during matches

   B. Avatar and CERA Shop Item

• Clone Avatar
• Advanced Skin Avatar
  **Weapon Avatars, Creature Equipment and Aura cannot be equipped.

   C. Class Specific Regulations/Restrictions

• Should an uncontrollable lag occur while summoner plays against other classes, a re-play of the match will be decided based on the HP of both players and the number of summoned monsters. 
  Judges will have the final decision and players may not stop the game without consent of the judges. Players should raise their hands to communicate to the judge but continue playing the game until the officials stop the match.
• Should an uncontrollable lag occur while mechanic plays against other classes, a re-play of the match will be decided based on the HP and the skill cooldowns of each player.
  Judges will have the final decision and players may not stop the game without consent of the judges. Players should raise their hands to communicate to the judge but continue playing the game until the officials stop the match.
• Using the map structure to permanently disable/stun the player with skills is not permitted. For example, using Male Mage’s Trap Strike to trap enemy inside the liquor barrel. Using terrain bugs as advantage is not permitted.
• Sword Masters may not use 'Castigation' skill to reset combos. (only occurs in laggy environment)
  **All actions or plays that are deemed abusive by the judge may be subject to disqualification.

▒ Additional Rules:

   A. Match Rules

• Two competing players will take turns hosting the match room
• Maps will be played in the following order: Tavern-Tower-Bantu Camp 
• Players are restricted from performing any actions that may insult the other player or the observer, or have an impact on the gameplay of the other player 
• Players are not allowed to randomly stop the match for any reason, and all players must follow the decision made by the judge

   B. Timekeeping

• Participants must notify the staff that they are ready to start their match within 10 minutes of their scheduled group match time
• Should a match be delayed for longer than 3 minutes, it will be considered as late and he/she will be disqualified
• Should a situation occur where player exits the match purposely or by mistake, that player must report it to a staff member. Failing to do so may result in disqualification.
• Should a player not arrive on time, 5 minute grace period will be given by default. Judges will ultimately decide whether a player has forfeited the match and disqualify him/her.

▒ Penalties:

   A. Equipment Rule Violation

• If a player does not comply with judge’s order to switch the equipment, they will be disqualified. No penalties will be given if they make the necessary adjustments.
• Players are only allowed to switch equipment provided by us. If a player is found to have switched the equipment to something other than that was given, they will forfeit that round.

   B. Avatar and CERA Shop Rule Violation

• If a player does not comply with the order made by the judge to switch the equipment, they will be disqualified. No penalties will be given if they make the necessary adjustments.

   C. Special Rule Violation (Class Restriction)

• Judges will make the decision on if a match cannot be progressed and has the right to decide whether there should be a rematch.
• Judge will have the ultimate decision on whether a bug has been used. First use of the bug will result in a warning and forfeiture of that round. Second use will automatically disqualify the player.

   D. Additional Rule Violation

• Declining to pass host will result in a warning. Declining again will result in disqualification.
• If the map hasn’t been changed, match will be stopped and a rematch will commence after changing the map.
• Any player found insulting other players will result in disqualification (especially insults related to religion, race, and stereotypes)
• Failing to comply with judge’s decision will result in disqualification

   E. Cheating

• Any player found using hacks/bugs will be disqualified
• Exiting the game without notice or other actions that may cause the game to be stopped will be considered as violation and the player will forfeit that round.
• If a player sells/trades tournament rewards for real money, that player will be forced to forfeit tournament title/rewards and his/her account will be sanctioned.

# Please Note

• Tournament Bracket is subject to change before the tournament begins.
• If you are one of the finalists and cannot travel to korea, you will not receive any tournament rewards.
• Once the tournament begins, contenders must be on stand-by until their match begins. If you do not show up when it's your turn to play, you will forfeit the match.

- Dungeon Fighter Online Support Team