Zero-K 1v1 Dragon's Breath tournament March 21st! ($120 prizes)

Zero-K 1v1 Dragon's Breath tournament March 21st! ($120 prizes)


Not only is great Zero-K skill rewarded but so is making the greatest play of the tournament as voted by the community! Be that a crazy comeback, some great execution with snitches, or glaive micro that gives the enemy nightmares.

Tournament starts 19:00 UTC March 21st 2026, please show up slightly earlier


Tournament structure:
It’ll be a double elimination tournament, each matchup best of 1 until the top 8, then best of 3.

Battle setup:
To find the maps to play on
For best of 1: Lower seat bans first, then higher seat bans 2 maps, then lower seat picks (A-BB-A format)
For best of 3: Both players ban 1 map, then lower seat picks, then higher seat picks, higher seat bans, then lower seat picks decider
Map pool:

Some of these maps may seem weird for a 1v1 tournament, if there are concerns with them don't hesitate to give alternatives. I've chosen these to get a good variety of map types and give the opportunities for less than meta strats
First Rounds (Best of 1)
Heartbreak Hill v4
Fifteen Platforms v1
Mercurial v1.1
Vantage v1.2
Melting Glacier v1.1


Top 8 (Best of 3)
Same as above plus:
Aurelia v4
Mechadansonia v1.02


Prize pool
1st: $50
2nd: $30
3rd: $20
Best moment: $20

Links:
Challonge (bracket) link TBD
Stream 64-Bit Dragon link TBD

Stream delay of 5 minutes minimum to dramatically reduce the effect of stream sniping (for myself and anyone else who wants to cast, if that's you please say so that I can link you here).
Last year the stream delay was quite annoying but I think it's best to keep it for the integrity of the tournament, if the majority of players want it removed please let me know so that I can reconsider.

On tournament day:
Click the little "+" button above the chat in game lobby and type "zktourney" to join the tourney chat room. Being in this new chat will allow me to confirm you've showed up and you can report there once your matches finish which one of you won.
You will be forced into your respective match rooms when they are ready so you do not have to worry about that.
check this post for which maps you have to choose from and how.
Remember you have to be defeated twice to be eliminated, once you're out why not press the matchmaker button and get some matches with the others who got eliminated?

Additional:
The map pool is not set in stone, there might be some changes before the tournament starts.

Sign-Ups:
I know it's very short notice but I hope we can get at least 10 players together!
Stuart98

In what may be the only recorded instance ever, I will enter a tournament that isn't mine

Put me in Coach