Get in the game: Time for action with ‘Arena Of Valor’

For beginners, the AOC website recommends characters like warrior Zanis whose physical attack abilities will increase with every kill or assist. — TiMi Studio Group

For the first time ever, the Arena Of Valor (AOV) International Championship for professional eSports teams will feature a prize pool of US$1mil (RM4.23mil). The event, which will be held fully online, features 14 top teams from eight regions including China, Korea, Japan and Indonesia. The grand final event is scheduled to take place on Dec 19.

Malaysia will be represented by UndeRank, a team from Kuala Lumpur. Its members are 19-year-old Cheo “Botak” Yong Chen, 17-year-old Loo “LYL” Yong Leong, 21-year-old Shee “Xfeng” Ji Hong, 24-year-old Ooi “YLiang” Yong Liang, 21-year-old Cheng “Zenshao” Wei Han and Lai “LCC2” Chia Chien, 19. The team has also represented Malaysia at the AOV World Cup tournament which concluded in July.