Premiere Valor League – PVL Day 3 Highlights

Information and some quick PVL Day 3 highlights from their matches.

Premiere Valor League – PVL Day 3 Highlights

PVL Day 3 is in the books, and it gave us some highly-contested games that went through the wire. Let’s take a look at the highlights of the matches between highly competitive teams:

Nontoxic Esports vs. Executie

GAME 1

Nontoxic Esports	Executie
NTGxChap – Elsu	CKxAuraTrix – Sephera
NTGxESTEROS – Ryoma	KOMODO – Nakroth
NTGxCrow – Wukong	CKxCptCrunch – Wisp
NTG_Q.Winter – Aleister	CKxCheerio – Annette
CRUxWolff – Arduin	CKxFrootLoop – Astrid

Nontoxic Esports went with a predominantly AD burst lineup, while Executie opted to pick a more team fight oriented team to begin Game 1.

Early game saw Executie prevent a Nontoxic Esports invade on their Sage Golem. This slowed down KOMODO’s jungle clear a bit, while NTGxCrow’s Wukong continued his normal jungling route in his Sage Golem area. This was then followed by a Might Golem steal on the Executie’s side of the jungle, further hampering KOMODO’s jungle path and gold. However, KOMODO was able to get the first blood on NTGxCrow after his team scouted the river. This allows Executie to steal Nontoxic Esports’ Might Golem.

A couple of engages from both teams result with them tradiing kills; the KDA score was 4-5 in just 3:30 of action. Each team were jockeying for position to get the first Abyssal Dragon, but both teams were always at the defensive. This led to both teams opting to focus on the lanes to get advantage – Executie secured the Dark Slayer lane tower, while Nontoxic Esports got the Abyssal Dragon Lane tower.

Nontoxic Esports ramps up the all around pressure in the mid-game, getting the KDA score to 15-10 just before the 10 minute mark, thanks to masterful handling of skirmishes. NTGxESTEROS gets an impressive double kill at 12:41. This opens up the Dark Slayer for Nontoxic Esports. This proved to be the deciding factor, as Nontoxic Esports started to pull away from Executie.

Finally, NTGxCrow’s Wukong manages to secure a quad kill at 17:20 while NTGxESTEROS pushed the Dark Slayer lane all the way to the core, thus winning the game for Nontoxic Esports, 30-18.

Winner; Nontoxic Esports
MVP: NTGxCrow (Wukong, 14-4-5 KDA)

GAME 2

Nontoxic Esports	Executie
NTGxChap – Tel’Annas	CKxAuraTrix – Sephera
NTGxESTEROS – Riktor	KOMODO – Zephys
NTGxCrow – Murad	CKxCptCrunch – Wisp
NTG_Q.Winter – Lauriel	-Dead- – TeeMee
CRUxWolff – Lumburr	CKxFrootLoop – Astrid

For Game 2, Nontoxic Esports went for an engage-heavy burst composition, meanwhile Executie comprised of a similar lineup in Game 1, only switching KOMODO’s Nakroth with a Zephys, and subbing in -Dead- to provide support with TeeMee.

Both teams began the early game defending their junglers’ choke points. NTGxESTEROS was able to steal KOMODO’s blue buff to severely slow down KOMODO’s jungling and setting him back significantly. This led to NTGxESTEROS getting first blood, diving into CKxFrootLoop on his tower for the kill.

At 4:15, Executie manages to secure the first Abyssal Dragon following a 3-man takedown of NTGxCrow’s Murad to increase their lead to 4-2 KDA. Amid the early game, CKxCptCrunch was racking up most of the kills for Executie, having a 5-0 KDA to give his team the 6-2 KDA lead. However, following a successful push at the Abyssal Dragon Lane, NTGxESTEROS shuts down CKxCptCrunch at 6:30.

That said, Executie is slowly pulling away when it comes to lane advantage by the 9:00 mark, thanks in large part to CKxCptCrunch’s excellent pushing prowess. Some team fights and good rotations later, Executie is again knocking at Nontoxic Esports’ base – at 11:49, Executie soundly destroys the Dragon Lane Highground tower, and rushing towards the core, they secure the win and tying up the game.

Winner: Executie
MVP: CKxCptCrunch (Wisp, 8-2-2 KDA)

GAME 3

Nontoxic Esports	Executie
NTGxChap – Elsu	CKxAuraTrix – Lauriel
NTGxESTEROS – Riktor	KOMODO – Lindis
NTGxCrow – Zephys	CKxCptCrunch – Ryoma
NTG_Q.Winter – Kahlii	-Dead- – TeeMee
CRUxWolff – Thane	CKxFrootLoop – Arduin

The deciding match between Nontoxic Esports and Executie saw the former going for a variation of their high-AD burst team composition, while the latter opting for a more balanced, roaming lineup.

Executie begins the early game by sneaking into Nontoxic Esports’ Might Golem opting to steal it from NTGxCrow. However, NTGxChap was able to thwart Executie’s plan by hitting the Might Golem and having it go in the brush, fooling CptCrunch and -Dead- in the process. At 2:04, CptCrunch and -Dead- blitzes towards Wolff in his tower and getting first blood.

KOMODO was on point in his jungling with his Lindis getting ahead in terms of level and gold against NTG’s Crow in the earlier stages and getting some kills on NTGxESTEROS to give the KDA lead to Executie early at 4-0 at the 5:25 mark. This led to Executie securing the first Dragon, further adding to their team gold and experience advantage.

Executie did not let up their lead, timing their rotations in the mid-game portion of the match and making sure to pressure Nontoxic Esports’ jungle to full effect. This led to Executie destroying the high ground tower in 8 minutes of action. A couple of minutes later, they also manage to push the Dragon Lane high ground tower. They then opted to finish the game, but Nontoxic Esports manages to stave off their impending loss at 9:33.

In the end, however, Executie’s immense gold lead proved to be too much for Nontoxic Esports to overcome, as Executie storms into their foes’ nexus to get a decisive 21-8 win.

Winner: Executie
MVP: CKxCptCrunch (Ryoma, 10-3-5 KDA)

Assassin’s Squad vs. Five Kings

GAME 1

Assassin’s Squad	Five Kings
xHunterx – Tel’Annas	WoFxBrandon – Riktor
ASxLeon – Preyta	WoFxUnsaweR – Maloch
SPARTANxBB – Baldum	GGxHyouka – Violet
Roarr – Omen	WoFxRaptor – Liliana
nahoZ – Nakroth	vVvMcDull – Alice

The second match for PVL Day 3 pitted Assassin’s Squad against Five Kings. Both teams opted for a balanced team composition that transitions well into the late game. However, one major factor would be how the junglers would dictate the pace, as nahoZ was using his signature Nakroth, while Hyouka mans Violet.

Five Kings manages to get first blood on nahoZ’s Nakroth after detecting that he was trying to steal Hyouka’s Might Golem. Assassin’s Squad was able to bounce back thanks to a Dragon Lane gank from SPARTANxBB to xHunterx and securing the first Dragon of the game in 2:37.

Both teams were looking for an opening for most of the early game. Five Kings were able to steal the second Dragon from Assassin’s Squad at 5:47; a clash ensues, with Assassin’s Squad getting the upper hand and downing the first tier towers of the Dark Slayer and Dragon Lanes.

A couple of team fights in the middle lane during the 8 minute mark saw Assassin’s Squad get the better of Five Kings, and their KDA lead grows to 6-2, allowing them to pull away and amass their gold lead even more.

Assassin’s Squad continues to put the pressure on Five Kings, getting the Dark Slayer by the 9 minute mark and pushing the Slayer Lane. Five Kings valiantly defended their base, but Assassin’s Squad proved too be too much for them; Assassin’s Squad gets the 11-3 win.

Winner: Assassin’s Squad
MVP: xHunterx (Tel’Annas, 4-0-6 KDA)

GAME 2

Assassin’s Squad	Five Kings
xHunterx – Baldum	WoFxBrandon – Cresht
ASxLeon – Kahlii	WoFxUnsaweR – Xeniel
SPARTANxBB – Sephera	GGxHyouka – Gildur
Roarr – Riktor	WoFxRaptor – Jinnar
nahoZ – Nakroth	vVvMcDull – Y’bneth

Game 2 saw Five Kings go for an interesting lineup which was composed of a lot of tanks and hefty heroes that carry a lot of crowd control, with GGxHyouka oddly choosing Gildur as his jungling hero. Meanwhile, Assassin’s Squad went for a mix of poke-heavy heroes that can also contribute to a team fight.

Assassin’s Squad took it to Five Kings, pestering their jungler in the early game, getting the first blood on WoFxRaptor, and forcing the Sage Golem to reset which further delays Hyouka’s jungling. That said, Five Kings’ lineup prove to be a handful to deal with; their lineup’s general tankiness and crowd control abilities were giving them some small victories in the laning phase whenever they stood one on one against Assassin’s Squad. However, Assassin’s Squad’s mobility was the key for them in the game – they pushed the far lanes and destroyed the towers, effectively pressuring the immobile Five Kings lineup to play catch up.

Five Kings did the best out of their situation, but ultimately Assassin’s Squad were able to trample and outmaneuver their opponents into another 17-3 victory.

Winner: Assassin’s Squad
MVP: ASxLeon (Kahlii, 7-0-6 KDA)

YD Alpha vs PrideStark Empire

GAME 1

YD Alpha	PrideStark Empire
YDxDualSpiral – Tel’Annas	PsrK_Beg – TeeMee
YDxSky – Sephera	PsrK_Zune – Riktor
-marcus-35 – Omen	PsrK_Ra – Maloch
ChickenOP – Annette	PsrK_Zane – Violet
YDxMonday – Quillen	PsrK_KzFox – Tulen

PVL Day 3’s third match was between YD Alpha and PrideStark Empire. YD Alpha’s team composition relied on having two high-damage potential carries gain advantage with early kills, while PrideStark Empire opted for a more traditional lineup with a roaming Support.

Both teams started the first game by invading the opposing red side and pester the enemy jungler. PsrK_Zane manages to steal YD Alpha’s red buff, while YDxMonday finds himself on the wrong side of the first blood care of PsrK_KzFox. This led to KzFox getting an early lead in the jungle and sniping down YDxSky in the mid lane for a quick 2-0 KDA.

YD Alpha’s YDxMonday was quick to make adjustments by sneaking some jungle creeps from PrideStark’s KzFox near the Slayer Lane. This results to YD Alpha getting two kills and gain some much needed elbow room. The two teams then began trading kills as the game transitioned to the middle stages, with PrideStark Empire coming up ahead in the KDA score.

By the 8 minute mark, the teams turned to their marksmen. PsrK_Zane never gave his lead in the jungle and was doing a number on YD Alpha, but YDxDualSpiral has reached his power spike with his Tel’Annas play. However, Zane was able to get the upper hand on DualSpiral and continued to snowball against YD Alpha, all the way to a dominating 24-12 win.

Winner: PrideStark Empire
MVP: PsrK_Zane (Violet, 12-0-4 KDA)

GAME 2

YD Alpha	PrideStark Empire
YDxDualSpiral – The Joker	PsrK_Beg – Cresht
YDxSky – Tulen	PsrK_Zune – Marja
-marcus-35 – Omen	PsrK_Ra – Ryoma
ChickenOP – TeeMee	PsrK_Zane – Zill
YDxMonday – Slimz	PsrK_KzFox – Elsu

YD Alpha changed their strategy for Game 2 and went for a single-target poke-centric lineup. PrideStark Empire chose a balanced composition of heroes who deal burst damage to address the opposing team.

PrideStark’s Beg starts the game scouting YD Alpha’s jungle to take note where YDxMOnday is. Meanwhile, YD Alpha did a conventional early game, pressing their lane opponents and providing support for Monday as he continues his jungling path. A clash at the 1:33 mark saw PsrK_Zane get first blood on Monday. This was then followed up by PsrK_KzFox sniping down ChickenOP for a quick 2-0 KDA score for PrideStark Empire.

These early kills gave PrideStark Empire early map advantage and secured the first Abyssal Dragon in the game. However, YD Alpha got some early stops with YDxSky and ChickenOP getting some kills to get their team in the KDA score. Similar to Game 1, PrideStark Empire began to pull away from YD Alpha as they trade kills; PrideStark Empire was already 8-3 in just under 6 minutes and were bearing down on YD Alpha’s base.

A crucial team fight at the Dragon Lane saw YD Alpha managing to quell PrideStark Empire’s advances. This enabled YD Alpha to push the middle lane and take out the first and second tier towers. But the mini-rally from YD Alpha was short-lived – PrideStark Empire managed to defend and repel YD Alpha and began counter-pushing the middle lane, effectively destroying the middle lane high ground tower. Eventually, PrideStark Empire did not let up and finally dealt the decisive blow, soundly defeating YD Alpha, 21-11.

Winner: PrideStark Empire
MVP: PsrK_Zane (Zill, 9-4-4 KDA)

INF Army vs YD Omega

GAME 1

INF Army	YD Omega
ACk*Gin – Lauriel	XavierKeyz – Riktor
VGxSigmah – Arduin	YDxRuin – Jinnar
iNFxDoze – Lumburr	YDxIncarnate – Nakroth
-INF*Ghost – Florentino	YDxHiit – Arum
iNFxFierce – Violet	How_Sway – Sephera

The final match for PVL Day 3 pitted INF Army and YD Omega. INF Army rolled out a balanced team composition, while YD Omega opted a more team-oriented lineup.

Both teams opted to steal each other’s red buffs to begin Game 1. YD Omega was going on full-rotation mode in the lanes, poking INF Army’s laners, but not getting kills. VGxSigmah is the victim of an unofficial first blood when he got killed by the Dragon Lane tower at 2:20. YD Omega dives VGxSigmah in their Dragon Lane tower, killing him in the process, but YDxRuin also falling to tower damage. That did not faze INF Army, as they pressed on pressuring the lane; YD Omega held the fort on the red side jungle of INF Army, goading them for a team fight. However, INF Army did not fall for it and continued pushing the top lane.

This led to a team fight at 5:18 where INF Army gained some ground for a 6-3 KDA score. Undeterred, YD Omega bounced back and evened the KDA 6-6 following a pair of kills from YDxRuin and securing the second Dragon. Following a team fight in the middle lane which resulted in a 8-10 KDA score in favor of YD Omega, the latter also secured the Dark Slayer at the 9:06 mark. This proved to sway the momentum for YD Omega, as they also managed some solo kills on INF Army’s Florentino and Arduin. After a strong push towards the middle lane, YD Omega comes out on top, besting INF Army 16-9.

Winner: YD Omega
MVP: YDxRuin (Jinnar, 9-2-3 KDA)

GAME 2

INF Army	YD Omega
ACk*Gin – The Flash	XavierKeyz – Riktor
VGxSigmah – Skud	YDxRuin – Tel’Annas
iNFxDoze – Marja	YDxIncarnate – Quillen
-INF*Ghost – Omen	YDxHiit – Mina
iNFxFierce – Lindis	How_Sway – Kahlii

INF Army’s team composition was a mix of burst damage which scales into the late game. On the other side, YD Omega ran a more poke-centric team which also had a hard carry in Tel’Annas.

The early game started with both teams defending their respective jungle areas, waiting for either team to invade. After both teams decided that they won’t invade the jungle, they resorted back to dishing out one-on-one battles, specifically in the Slayer Lane. This led to INF*Ghost getting a quick first blood on XavierKeyz’s Riktor. Meanwhile, YDxRuin was given the task of facing off against VGxSigmah’s Skud which made YDxRuin tower-hugging for the early stretches of the match.

Some excellent zoning granted INF Army the first Dragon of the game to go along with another kill for a 2-0 KDA score and gold advantage. After a couple of well-timed rotations, INF Army was holding a commanding 6-0 KDA in just under 4 minutes of gameplay which ballooned to 9-0 just after the 5-minute mark. YD Omega manages to get to the scoreboard by catching INF Ghost out of position, but the odds seemed to be against them since INF Army has a significant lead.

Try as they might, INF Army was just too far ahead. They trampled on YD Omega, 27-4 by 11:30.

Winner: INF Army
MVP: VGxSigmah (Skud, 11-1-7 KDA)

GAME 3

INF Army	YD Omega
ACk*Gin – Sephera	XavierKeyz – Zephys
VGxSigmah – Skud	YDxRuin – Maloch
iNFxDoze – Marja	YDxIncarnate – Tel’Annas
-INF*Ghost – Omen	YDxHiit – Cresht
iNFxFierce – Slimz	YDxIniquity – Liliana

The deciding game between INF Army and YD Omega saw both teams make the necessary adjustments to their lineups. INF Army went with a similar composition from Game 2, with Sigmah manning the Skud yet again. YD Omega opted so sub in YDxIniquity and ran a dual-tank composition that also has two carries who hit hard.

INF Army used heavy rotations in the lanes to start the game. This netted them with a quick first blood on YDxIncarnate. This was then followed by INF Army taking down the first Dragon and further increasing their early game lead.

Similar to Game 2, INF Army’s Sigmah faced off against YDxIncarnate’s Tel’Annas to stop him from farming his items. However, YDxRuin is quick to assist his teammate, often roaming near the Dragon Lane. But on the other lanes, it was a different story – INF Army still executed their roaming strategy to full use. They smothered the Slayer Lane and pushed it to the second tier tower by 5:00. Slowly but surely, INF Army were able to pressure YD Omega’s lanes. YD Omega was able to fend of the advances, but each fight chipped off more of their towers.

That said, INF Army’s relentless pressure were enough to annihilate YD Omega and get the hard-fought win, 13-7.

Winner: INF Army
MVP: ACk*Gin (Sephera, 1-0-10 KDA)

Arena of Valor (AoV) Recommended Article List

▼ Popular Articles
Beginner's Guide	Hero Tier List
Hero Class Guide	Armory (Item List)

▼ Popular Articles
Beginner's Guide	Hero Tier List	Hero Class Guide	Armory (Item List)

BACK TO Arena of Valor (AoV) GUIDE

HERO

GUIDES

SG Rating

Name	Effect	Unique Passive (Special Ability)
Short Sword	Attack Damage +20	None
Dagger	Attack Speed +10%	None
Gloves	Critical Chance +12%	None
Bloodied Club	Attack Damage +10 Life Steal +8%	None
Chain hammer	Attack Damage +40	None
Cleaving Claymore	Attack Damage +80	None
Arcane hammer	Attack Damage +25 Attack Speed +15%	Speed Up: Normal attacks increase movement speed by 10%.
Tempest Blades	Attack Speed +25% Movement Speed +5%	None
Astral Spear	Attack Damage +50	Armor Pierce +60
Shuriken	Attack Speed +25%	Vital Point: Normal attacks deal additional 20 physical damage (+1 per hero level) for melee heroes and 40 physical damage (+2 per hero level) for ranged heroes.
Uriel’s Brand	Attack Damage +100 Max HP +600	Magic Guardian: When hero’s HP falls below 40%, Uriel’s Brand grants +200 magic defense and summons a Shield that absorbs (500+hero’s level*100) magic damage for 5 seconds. 75-second cooldown.
Curse of Death	Attack Damage +100 Life Steal +10%	Soul Prison: On dealing damage, reduces target’s HP regeneration by 50% for 1.5 seconds. If this is triggered by normal attacks, the duration is extended to 3 seconds.
Death Sickle	Attack Damage +60 Cooldown Speed +5%	Divine Intervention: Prevents damage from a potential killing blow, then increases movement speed by 20% for 1 second. 90-second cooldown.
Spear of Longinus	Attack Damage +80 Cooldown Speed +15% Max HP +400	Shatter: Decreases target armor by 50 on hit for 5 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times.
Fafnir’s Talon	Attack Damage +60 Attack Speed +30% Life Steal +10%	Dragon’s Breath: Normal attacks deal additional damage equal to 8% of target’s current HP.
Claves Sancti	Attack Damage +90	Upon landing a critical attack, grants bonus (30 + Level*2) movement speed for 2 seconds (only for Ranged). Critical Chance +25% , Increase critical damage by 50%
Muramasa	Attack Damage +75 Cooldown Speed +10%	Armor Pierce +45%
The Beast	Attack Damage +100 Life Steal +25 (physical and magic)	None
Omni Arms	Attack Damage +70 Attack Speed +15% Life Steal +10% Cooldown Speed +10% Max HP +500	Pentapower: After using an ability, the next normal attack within 5 seconds deals 100% more physical damage. 2-second cooldown.
Slikk’s Sting	Attack Speed +35% Critical Chance +25% Movement Speed +7%	Blessing of the Wind: Increase own resistance by 35 for 2 seconds after a critical hit
Fenrir’s Tooth	Attack Damage +200	Fenrir’s Tooth: Increases all damage dealt with 30% when the target’s HP is below 50%.
Blitz Blade	Attack Damage +50 Attack Speed +35% Life Steal +10% Movement Speed +5%	Chain Lightning: Every 4 seconds, the next normal attack triggers a chain lightning that deals 102 (+7 per level) magic damage. Each normal attack also carries Life Steal and reduces cooldown by 1 second on hit.
Devil’s Handshake	Attack Speed +30% Critical Chance +20% Movement Speed +5%	Flame Wrath: Normal attacks increase attack speed by 10% for 2 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times.
Rankbreaker	Attack Damage +110 Cooldown Speed +10%	Windwalk: Increases movement speed by 10% after exiting battle. Break: Increases armor pierce by 100 (+10 per level).
Spell Tome	Ability Power +40	None
Lapis Ring	Max Mana +300	None
Pendant of Faith	Mana +10 / 5 sec	None
Ancient Scriptures	Ability Power +80	None
Magic Ring	Cooldown Speed +10%	None
Enchanted Scroll	Ability Power +120	None
Trick Blade	Ability Power +60 Cooldown Speed +10%	Elemental Power: After using an ability, the next normal attack deals additional magic damage. 3-second cooldown.
Spoopy Mask	Ability Power +100	Magic Pierce +75
Phoenix Tear	Ability Power +60	From the Ashes: When the hero gains a level, 20% of HP and mana are restored over 3 seconds.
Virtue’s Bracelet	Ability Power +60 Cooldown Speed +5% Mana +20 / 5 sec	Soaring Spirit: Restores 20% mana after earning a kill or assist.
Vlad’s Impaler	Ability Power +90	Magic Life Steal +15%
Staff of Nuul	Ability Power +180 Cooldown Speed +10%	Magic Pierce +45%
Virtue’s Necklace	Ability Power +160 Cooldown Speed +10% Max Mana +300 Mana +30 / 5 sec	Soaring Spirit: Restores 20% mana after earning a kill or assist. Magic Pierce +75
Tome of the Reaper	Ability Power +240 Max HP +500	Soul Prison: On dealing damage, reduces target’s HP regeneration by 50% for 1.5 seconds. If this is triggered by normal attacks, the duration is extended to 3 seconds.
Boomstick	Ability Power +240	Explosion: Ability hits trigger a small-area explosion that deals 50 (+50% ability power) magic damage. 5-second cooldown.
Hecate’s Diadem	Ability Power +240	Warlock: Ability Power +35%