Superbright, the creators of In Death: Unchained, hosted a tournament that ran from Friday, May 14, 2021 - Thursday May 20, 2021. Details regarding this tournament were spread out across various videos and postings, so I created this page as a centralized location to compile the details together to provide as much information in one place as possible. Please note that I have no association with Superbright and that all information regarding this tournament was taken from Superbright posts, Youtube team content creator videos, and team champion posts. I made attempts to identify sources for all information published here.
5/14/21 Update: Superbright posted full details of the tournament with the legalese stuff this morning. Most of what is there is covered here minus the legalese, but you should still check it out: Superbright Tournament Details on Reddit
Tournament Basics
Starting Friday, May 14th, 2021. A new portal will appear in Sanctuary that will lead to tournament areas. Before entering the portal, you will pledge allegiance to one of four teams:
 Team Bearded Benjo Champion: Jay Grumbridge(xBeanie) Color: Green Tips/Recruiting Video Gleam Raffle Result: 1st Place |
 Team Soulfox Champion: Matthew Palmer(Fortheright) Color: Orange Tips/Recruiting Video Gleam Raffle Result: 2nd Place |
 Team SteveKnows Champion: Gonzalo Novoa(Gonzaxpain) Color: Blue Result: 3rd Place |
 Team Matteo311 Champion: Robert Sutton(Silver_Tongued_Devil) Color: Red Tips/Recruiting Video Gleam Raffle Result: 4th Place |
| (Source: Superbright) | |
Gameplay will consist of fighting through modified levels (no pits) with the goal of achieving the highest score possible in 15 minutes. The schedule is as follows:
Friday May 14/Monday 17 - PurgatorySaturday May 15/Tuesday 18 - Paradise Lost
Sunday May 16/Wednesday 19 - Abyss
Players may make an unlimited number of attempts on each map. The best score on all three maps will be combined to create a total score. The total score will be added to the team one has pledged allegiance to. The winning team will be determined by the top 1000 scores submitted by their team.
(Source: Fortheright)
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring teams and players. The winning team will give away a bHaptic tact suit x40 and 5 codes for any game on the Oculus store. The second place team will give away a bHaptic x40 tact suit and 4 codes for any game on the Oculus store. The third place team will give away a bHaptic x16 tact suit and 3 codes for any game on the Oculus store. The fourth place team will give away a bHaptic x16 tact suit and 2 codes for any game on the Oculus store. Team prizes will be distribued by raffle via Gleam. Prizes will also be award to the top scoring players overall for Bow and Crossbow regardless of team allegiance. First place for both bow and crossbow will receive an Oculus Quest Elite Strap with case and battery. Second and third place for both bow and crossbow will receive an Oculus Quest Elite Strap.
(Source: Soul Fox)
Tournament Winners
First place for BOTH Bow and Crossbow went to none other than Matteo311's champion, Silver_Tongued_Devil(aka Robert Sutton). His reward: 2 Oculus Quest Elite Straps with cases and batteries. He posted a video on Youtube revealing his secret for the Purgatory levels: In death : Unchained - 15 minutes of fame tournament - How to win a tournament - Part 1, Purgatory
Second place for Bow was SteveKnows champion, Gonzaxpain(aka Gonzalo Novoa). His reward: An Oculus Quest Elite Strap
Second place for Crossbow was Mazeroth. His reward: An Oculus Quest Elite Strap
Third place for Bow was SoulFox's champion, Fortheright(aka Matthew Palmer). His reward: An Oculus Quest Elite Strap
Third place for Crossbow was ViscousTFishes. His reward: An Oculus Quest Elite Strap
Beardo Benjo Raffle Winners:
- Kalybal - Quest game
- chesham8 - Quest game
- MrBumblepants - Quest game
- HOWIECANTTELL - Quest game
- HarrisGamerUK51 - Quest game
- Crusader94 - Bhaptics x40
Soulfox Raffle Winners:
- illum1ne - Quest game
- stuartbell - Quest game
- Senyawd - Quest game
- barendbosman - Quest game
- BlaineTheTrain - Bhaptics x40
SteveKnows Raffle Winners:
- jarrettwirtz - Quest game
- Jonstark2 - Quest game
- samtec007 - Quest game
- brunobulox - Bhaptics x16e
Matteo311 Raffle Winners:
- coreyd1942 - Quest game
- halls0528 - Quest game
- Rick.D99 - Bhaptics x16
Tournament Tips
Aim for the head, the more distance the better, and keep the time between enemies as short as possible (<10 seconds to keep the bonus going). Save all orphans!
Headshots provide bonuses in Marksman(headshot points increasing with distance), Tithe(gold), and Executioner(consecutive headshot kills) categories. (Source: Fortheright)
Use regular arrows whenever possible. Save special arrows to save orphans or to stay alive.
Special arrows usually kill enemies without providing the opportunity for a headshot bonus. (Source: xBeanie)
Complete as many achievements as you can, with special focus on the following.
Unlocking enemies will provide more enemies to kill and bonus gold will contribute to the headshot bonuses
| ACHIEVEMENT | TYPE | UNLOCK CONDITION | REWARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abolish The Incubi II | New Enemy | Kill 39 Incubi | Cardinal Order of the Knights Templar will now appear in later runs |
| Assassin | Bow Upgrade | Kill 666 enemies who haven't noticed your presence | Gain bonus gold whenever you kill an enemy who isn't in your line of sight |
| Burn The Witch III | New Enemy | Execute 69 Banshees | Red Order of the Knights Templar will now appear in later runs |
| Clear Sky I | New Enemy | Murder 16 Cupids | Black Order of the Knights Templar will now appear in later runs |
| Devocate The Tormented II | New Enemy | Banish 61 Ghosts | Monks of Saint Augustine will now appear in later runs |
| Explosive Killer I | Bow Upgrade | Blow up 10 Enemies with Exploding Heads | More gold for killing with Exploding Heads |
| Explosive Killer II | Bow Upgrade | Blow up 33 Enemies with Exploding Heads | More gold for killing with Exploding Heads |
| Explosive Killer III | Bow Upgrade | Blow up 99 Enemies with Exploding Heads | More gold for killing with Exploding Heads |
| Lay Them To Rest II | New Enemy | Exterminate 66 Abominations | Monks of Saint Benedict will now appear in later runs |
| Lay Them To Rest IV | New Enemy | Exterminate 966 Abominations | Monks of the Carthusian Order will now appear in later runs |
| Paradise Lost On A Budget | Area Bonus | Complete Paradise Lost without spending gold | Orphans are unlocked in Paradise Lost |
| Picking Up The Pieces I | Bow Upgrade | Loot 6000 gold pieces in one afterlife / run | Earn 5 bonus gold whenever you make a headshot |
| Picking Up The Pieces II | Bow Upgrade | Loot 12000 gold pieces in one afterlife / run | Earn 10 bonus gold whenever you make a headshot |
| Picking Up The Pieces III | Bow Upgrade | Loot 24000 gold pieces in one afterlife /run | Earn 15 bonus gold whenever you make a headshot |
| Purgatory On A Budget | Area Bonus | Complete Purgatory without spending gold | Orphans are unlocked in Purgatory |
| Storm the Abbey III | New Enemy | Slaughter 251 Monks | Black Command of the Knights Templar will now appear in later runs |
| Temple Raider I | New Enemy | Slay 9 Temple Knights | Knights Templar will now appear in later runs |
| The Abyss On A Budget | Area Bonus | Complete the Abyss without spending gold | Orphans are unlocked in Abyss |
FAQ
Can I only pledge allegiance to one team?
No, you can play on as many teams as you like. (Source: Superbright)
Which skins are accessible if you play for multiple teams?
All participants get access to all team skins. (Source: xBeanie, I think)
When exactly does the tournament start?
The tournament is scheduled to start on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 8am Pacific/11am Eastern/5pm CEST. (Source: Superbright)
Can I compete in the tournament while I'm in the middle of a run?
Yes, the tournament portal will appear in Sanctuary and is accessible whether or not you're currently in a run. (Source: Superbright)
Can I only pledge allegiance to one team?
No, you can play on as many teams as you like. (Source: Superbright)
Are special arrows or regular arrows best for a higher score?
Special arrows help to survive, but regular arrows are best for score maximization. (Source: xBeanie)
Will there be pits available?
No, only the modified levels of the main game, so no pit bonuses. (Source: xBeanie)
Will enemy spawns be the the same for all players or tied to player progression?
Enemy spawns will be tied to player progression/achievements. (Source: xBeanie)
Will players continue playing after defeating the boss of the level?
Yes, as long as time is left, players will progress to the next cycle of the same level. For example, after defeating Anakim 1, you'll continue at the start of Purgatory 2.(Source: xBeanie)
How can I tell how much time is remaining?
Remaining time will show in the same place as your score, when holding the palm of your draw hand up. Talking stopwatch apps on your phone can be very useful. (Source: Xenocat104)
Will the score count if one dies during the 15 minutes?
Yes, the points will still count if you die. (Source: Superbright)
Am I automatically entered into the raffle?
For Bearded Benjo, Soul Fox, and Matteo311, you'll need to visit the Gleam links linked above. On 5/17/21, SteveKnows informed me he is using Bearded Benjo's Gleam. (Source: Content creator videos)
Last updated 5/26/21