Devblog #4 – Teams and Leaders

In this log, we will talk about the teams and leaders that make Eslabong fights memorable and fun.

In Eslabong, each week consists of a number of tournaments. The main one is the League, which runs throughout the entire season. There are also two cups: one is a smaller 3v3 or 2v2 tournament called the Midcup, and the other is the Champion Cup at the end of the season, which you qualify for by finishing in the top 8.

There are two additional events. One is the Chaos Thunder Cup, which pits 4 teams against each other in a 3v3v3v3 battle. Finally, there is the All-Star Match, which brings together the 10 best fighters in an epic showmatch.

Ug Shatup using his signature Grab&Throw skill.

The Teams

During each season, there are 20 teams competing for all these trophies. One of them is the player’s team. The other 19 fall into two categories: pre-generated named teams, which are handcrafted with unique backstories, leaders, and playstyles; and randomly generated teams with random leaders and compositions.

Named Teams

These handcrafted teams are the toughest fights you will face. For example, the team Binary Orcs is led by the Orc Warlord UgShatup and features various orc warriors and shamans. Another example is the Order of Innervision, a team composed of mages and wizards, led by Lord Innervision: a powerful sorcerer with a unique ability called "Inner Barrage," which launches four homing magic missiles to annihilate the battlefield.

Currently, there are more than 25 teams (and many more to come), each with their own backstory and style of play. At the end of each season, the teams that finish last are disbanded, and their leaders and members are sent to the market. New teams may then appear. This ensures that every season feels different. Teams like the Order of Innervision or the Binary Orcs might not appear until later seasons in a campaign, such as Season 8... for example.

Steam post image Lord Innervision with Elite performance and stats that will probably make him a allstar match contender.

Champions

Champions are special fighters who may appear in auctions, or... if you’re lucky, they might approach you with an offer to join your team.

They don’t belong to a specific class. For example, there are champions like Lady Osurac, who combines ice and shaman abilities, making her kit truly unique. You might also encounter UgZormak, a Black Orc who blends warrior and paladin skills.

There are currently more than 30 champions in the game. My personal favorite is Chuki the King, a small but cunning goblin with a special ability that makes him dance and "taunt" every enemy within a 250px radius. Besides finding champions in auctions or offers, they may appear in later seasons leading their own team.

Final words

Eslabong is built around variety, unpredictability, and personality. From structured weekly tournaments to chaotic multi-team battles, every season offers a different competitive landscape.

With a mix of handcrafted teams, randomly generated opponents, and a growing roster of unique champions, no two runs play out the same. Teams rise and fall, disbanding and making room for new contenders that emerge to shift the balance.

Whether you're building your squad, facing legendary teams, or discovering new champions, the goal is always the same: create memorable fights and stories, and tto make the player enjoy and have FUN.

Thanks for reading. Again if you are interested, don't forget to Wishlist the game, we will open playtests very soon. Demo is coming too!

Fran.