GAME RULES & EQUIPMENT
1. Side Selection: Decided by coin toss; in Bo3, side alternates or follows competitive rules.
2. Device Usage: All players must use official devices provided by organizers. Personal phones are not allowed.
3. Headsets: Official headsets will be provided and must be used.
4. Account Rules: Each player must log in with their own Honor of Kings account.
5. No External Devices: External controllers or Bluetooth devices are prohibited.
6. Fair Play: Cheating, toxic behaviour, or outside communication during matches will result in disqualification.
7. Game Disruptions: Officials may pause or request for a re-match in the event of technical issues or rule violations.

Teams & Players
1. Team Roster: Each team consists of 5 players (5v5 matches). No substitutes allowed.
2. Eligibility: Each player may only compete for one team; no individual may be listed on multiple team rosters.
3. Registration: All team members must be officially registered for the tournament and use their own Honor of Kings accounts (no account sharing or “ringers”). Team and player names must be appropriate (no offensive or infringing content).

Tournament Format
1. Team Selection: 16 teams will compete on each event day, selected by random draw from the pool of registered teams on www.dewchallenge.com. Only teams drawn for that day’s qualifier will be eligible to play.
2. Drawn Entry: Each event day, 16 teams will be randomly drawn to compete.
3. Draw Results Announcement: Draw results will be announced 1 week before the event and displayed on official social media: @mountaindewmy, @cosmic.asia, and the official website.
4. Single-Elimination Bracket: The tournament follows a knockout format. Once a team loses a match, they are eliminated from the qualifier. The bracket will accommodate 16 teams, with all rounds completed within the same day.

Match Progression
1. All matches are Best-of-One (Bo1) — a single game determines the winner.
2. The Final Match is Best-of-Three (Bo3) — the first team to win 2 games wins the qualifier.
3. Scheduling: All matches will be held on the event day. Teams must be ready to play at their scheduled times. Any team that fails to show up within 5 minutes of their match time may be disqualified.

Player Conduct & Fair Play
1. Sportsmanship: All players must uphold fair play, integrity, and respect. Collusion, intentional loss, or match-fixing is strictly prohibited.
2. No Cheating: Any form of cheating — including use of hacks, unauthorized devices, or playing on someone else’s account — is forbidden and will result in disqualification.
3. Communication & Outside Assistance:
4. Players may only communicate with teammates and officials during matches.
5. Coaching, audience assistance, or external input during gameplay is not allowed.
6. All personal communication devices must be turned off during matches.
7. Behavior: Players must refrain from toxic behavior, harassment, or offensive gestures. Respectful conduct is expected at all times.
8. Compliance: Teams must follow instructions from referees and officials. Failure to comply may result in penalties or disqualification. All rulings by tournament staff are final.

Equipment & Settings
1. Provided Devices: All matches must be played on official devices provided by the organizers. Personal devices are not allowed.
2. Accounts: Players must log in using their own Honor of Kings accounts. Account sharing is strictly prohibited. Players are responsible for ensuring their login credentials work before the event.
3. Peripherals: Official headsets or earphones will be provided and must be used during matches. Unapproved peripherals (e.g., external controllers or Bluetooth devices) are not allowed.
4. Settings: Players may adjust in-game settings (e.g., sensitivity, controls) before matches. Any issues with devices must be reported to referees immediately. In-game setting changes or pauses are only allowed if approved by officials.

Prizes & Rewards
1. Participation Reward: All players who are drawn and compete in the on-ground qualifier will receive a Legendary Skin (in-game cosmetic), regardless of match outcome. Said Skin shall be provided to the players at the end of the Dew Challenge Qualifiers round.
2. Champion Prize: The team that wins the Final Match will qualify to the Dew Challenge Grand Finals, and receive RM5,000 in prize money, to be awarded after the Dew Challenge Grand Finals. This prize shall be provided to the team leader of the respective winning team, and the prize is to be shared among the team members.
3. All participants are expected to understand and follow these rules. This ruleset is adapted from the official Honor of Kings esports guidelines to suit the Dew Challenge qualifier format.
4. All existing Dew Challenge Terms & Conditions shall  be applicable to the Participants of this qualifier.

Good luck and have fun competing!

Match Rules (Gameplay)
1. Game Mode: Matches are played on the official 5v5 “Hero’s Gorge” map under standard game conditions. A match is won by destroying the enemy’s base (Crystal). In the event of technical issues, officials may restart the game or determine the winner as appropriate.
2. Draft (Ban/Pick) Phase: All matches use the official tournament Draft Mode. Teams will alternate banning and picking heroes. The exact draft order follows standard competitive rules. Once locked, hero selections are final for that game.
3. Side Selection: A coin toss will determine which team selects Blue side or Red side. Blue side generally picks first in the draft. In a Bo3 final, side choice alternates or is re-tossed; losing teams may be granted side selection per official rules.

In-Game Rules
1. Glitches, bugs, or exploits may not be used under any circumstances.
2. Disconnections will not stop the game unless determined necessary by a referee.
3. Officials will resolve interruptions fairly, with possible pauses, remakes, or forfeits.