The Crucible II: The Final Showdown Begins

The Crucible II has reached the final stretch, and it all comes down to this weekend. The competition ends on May 4 at 7 UTC on Albion Asia and 10 UTC on Albion Americas and Europe. Here’s how the top of the leaderboard looks right now:

After days of relentless competition, the battle for the crown could not be tighter. Zizaran, the returning champion, and Diables have been locked in an incredible back-and-forth, trading the top spot again and again. They’ve been so close that, at times, they’ve both been sitting on identical scores. With their eyes set on the real-world Kingmaker prize, every resource gathered and every dungeon cleared could be the one that decides it all.

Behind them, the fight is just as fierce. The race for third place remains wide open, and with it, the second of the forged Twin Slayers. A number of top contenders are still in the running, including Youby4, Nozadah, Narkuss, BagginsTV, and RRaenee, each pushing hard to secure their place on the podium. Will the dagger go to France, or will it be snatched away in a last-minute surge?

To learn more, follow Hyrst and Albion Bard to stay up to date with everything happening in the competition.

The Prizes

Here’s what’s at stake:

• 1st place: A real-life Kingmaker sword and 2,000 subs

• 2nd - 3rd place: A real-life Twin Slayer dagger each and 1,000 subs

• 4th - 5th place: Crucible II Avatar Ring and 1,000 subs

• 6th - 10th place: Crucible II Avatar Ring and 500 subs

• 11th - 20th place: 150 subs

The top three in The Crucible II will claim real-world prizes forged in steel. We’ve partnered with the legendary craftsmen at That Works to create weapons inspired by Albion itself, brought to life with expert precision and detail. The winner will receive a massive Kingmaker sword, while second and third place each get a sharp Twin Slayer dagger.

And now, That Works proudly presents an in-depth look at how the daggers were brought to life:

There’s still time to support your favorite streamers and earn rewards. Gifting 2 subs to any Crucible participant or AOCP member instantly unlocks the Buttercup mount skin, while joining your favorite streamer’s Wehype campaign unlocks even more rewards.

The Crucible II ends on May 4. Stay tuned, follow the leaderboard, and witness Albion’s history unfold live.