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World Championship (WCS) 2023 Qualifiers Rules and Rewards

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Stake your name as the best Duelist in the world by participating in the 2023 World Championship Qualifiers! Read on to learn how to participate in the event, some additional details for the WCS, and what decks to look for against some of the best players from around the world!

WCS 2023 Qualifiers Event Schedule

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The WCS 2023 Qualifiers will take place on May 16 to May 29, composed of two rounds--Round 1, and the Regional Qualifiers.

Round 1 Start May 16, 2023
Regional Qualifiers May 26, 2023
Event Ends May 29, 2023

Road to Worlds - Proficiency Test

Worlds 2023 Proficiency Test

Players can test out their proficiency over Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel by taking this special quiz created by Konami themselves!

If the total number of quiz participants reach 50,000, all players will receive a special Protector accessory in the game!

Proficiency Test Availability
May 12, 2023 - May 29, 2023

Road to Worlds: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Proficiency Test 2023

WCS 2023 Qualifiers Rules and Qualifications

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The initial competition of the WCS 2023 Qualifiers will follow the format of the previous Duelist Cups in the past few months, and is the ultimate stage where Duelists around the world compete at their absolute best.

Round 1

Master Duel - WCS 2023 Qualifiers Competition

Players will have a unique Level called DLv., which serves as their eligibility within the tournament proper. There will be no demotions between DLv. 2 to 15, DLv. 17 and DLv. 20 which is the maximum DLv. obtainable in the event.

Master Duel - WCS 2023 DLv.

To help everyone get a start, players will have respective starting points with their DLvs., depending where they placed in Ranked Duels. For the WCS Qualifiers, the participants' starting point will be based on their ranking during Season 16 in April 2023. Take note of the following rankings:

Season 16 Ranked Duel Placement Starting DLv. for WCS Qualifiers 2023
Unranked/Bronze/Beginner DLv. 1
Silver DLv. 3
Gold DLv. 5
Platinum DLv. 7
Diamond DLv. 10

Players who are under DLv. 4 will increase their rankings regardless of wins and losses to give them a kick start in rewards!

Round 2 - Regional Qualifiers

Master Duel - Regional Qualifiers are Open

Also like the Duelist Cup, once players participate in the 2nd Round--now called the Regional Qualifiers, the DLv. System is now replaced with a points system, with the value increasing or decreasing depending on whether you win or lose.

The stakes are higher than ever in this event, as the top ranked Duelist from each region will automatically qualify for the WCS Finals as the Regional Representative!

WCS Terms of Participation

Master Duel - WCS Terms of Participation

Before entering a Duel during he Regional Qualifiers round for the first time, the game will prompt players to read through the official WCS 2023 Terms of Participation. Please do give it a read if you are going to compete for a spot as the Regional Representative!

WCS Region Selection

Master Duel - WCS Official Regions

After reading the Terms of Participation, participating players must choose the region closest to where they are currently residing. There are only five groups of countries collectively called Areas. This choice cannot be redone, so make sure pick your region very seriously.

To note, players cannot participate in the WCS 2023 Finals from outside any of the five given Areas/regions.

WCS 2023 Qualifiers Decks & Archetypes

Master Duel - Meta Deck Tier List

There's no better time than to run your best, your strongest and your favorite Decks than the WCS Qualifiers! Check out our Tier List for Ranked Duels to get some ideas for deck building!

Best Decks & Archetypes May 2023

Best Decks for WCS Qualifiers

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While the Deck Tier List is there to provide our perspective on the current Meta in Master Duel, we have also compiled a more consice list on what we think are the Best Decks to make a deep run for the WCS Qualifiers. The list should be a good hint on what Decks can let players move to the Regional Qualifier round on May 26th.

Best Decks for WCS 2023 Qualifiers

WCS 2023 Qualifiers Rewards

World Championship

The ultimate prize for this event is to participate in the 2023 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship as a Regional Representative, for a chance to represent your country and region, and be crowned World Champion.

Unique to Master Duel, the WCS Finals will be played through a Team Battle format, with Duelists competing in teams of three Region Representatives--one selected through the WCS Qualifiers, and two hand-picked players chosen by the top player of the WCS Qualifiers.

The prestigious event will be held at an offline event in Japan on August 5-6, 2023 in the famous "Tokyo Big Sight": the Tokyo International Event Center!

WCS 2023 Missions

There are currently four missions to accomplish as they participate in the World Championship Qualifiers. You have until the end of the event to accomplish them!

Mission Quantity Reward
Activate a Spell/Trap Card in WCS Qualifiers 10
60 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
20
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
30
40 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
50
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
100
20 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
Normal or Special Summon a monster in WCS Qualifiers 10
60 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
30
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
50
40 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
100
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
200
20 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
Win a Duel in WCS Qualifiers 1
100 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
3
100 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
6
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
8
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
10
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
13
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
15
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
17
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
20
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
25
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
Duel in WCS Qualifiers (1) 5
100 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
10
100 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
15
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
20
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
25
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
30
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
35
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
40
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
45
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
50
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
Duel in WCS Qualifiers (2) 1
60 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
3
50 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
5
40 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
10
30 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
20
20 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon

In-Game Rewards

2023 World Championship Qualifier Log-In Bonus

In celebration of the World Championship Qualifiers, a special log-in bonus will be given to all players simply by opening the game at least once a day!

Log In (one account per day) 1 Master Duel - Blackwing Full Armor Master - Royal Finish
Blackwing Full Armor Master (Royal Finish)
2
500 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
3
200 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
4 Master Duel - Blackwing Full Armor Master - Icon
Blackwing Full Armor Master - Icon
5
200 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon
6
100 YGO Master Duel - Gem Icon

1st Stage Rewards

Players can obtain rewards when achieving each DLv. for the first time.

For players that start at a higher DLv., rewards are earned retroactively.

DLv. Rank Prize Upon Reaching Rank For First Time
DLv. 2
Gems.png Gems x100
DLv. 3
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Ticket x2
DLv. 4
Gems.pngGems x100
DLv. 5 Master Duel - Protector - WCS 2023 Qualifiers CelebrationWCS 2023 Qualifiers Celebration
Card Protector
DLv. 6
Gems.pngGems x200
DLv. 7
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Ticket x3
DLv. 8
Gems.pngGems x100
DLv. 9
Gems.pngGems x100
DLv. 10
Gems.png Gems x300
DLv. 11
Gems.pngGems x100
DLv. 12
Gems.pngGems x100
DLv. 13
Gems.pngGems x100
DLv. 14
Gems.pngGems x100
DLv. 15
Gems.pngGems x200
DLv. 16
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Ticket x5
DLv. 17
Gems Gems x200
DLv. 18
Gems Gems x100
DLv. 19
Gems.png Gems x100
DLv. MAX WCS Qualifiers DLv. MaxTitle: WCS Qualifiers DLv. MAX
A Title given to Duelists who reached DLv. MAX in "WCS 2023 Qualifiers."
For those who displayed their ability as a Duelist worthy of advancing to the Regional Qualifiers.

Final Ranking Rewards

Once the event is over and the final standings are tallied, players who managed to move onto the Regional Qualifiers will receive the appropriate rewards.

Final Placement Rewards
1~10
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Gold Finalist Icon
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers MAR Top 10 Title
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Tickets x20
11~100
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Silver Finalist Icon
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Top 100 Title
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Tickets x15
101~500
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Bronze Finalist Icon
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Top 500 Title
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Tickets x10
501~1000
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Bronze Finalist Icon
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Top 1000 Title
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Tickets x10
1001~10000
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Bronze Finalist Icon
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers Top 10000 Title
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Tickets x10
10000 and below
● WCS 2023 Qualifiers 2nd Stage Duelist Title
2023 Special Reward Ticket 2023 Special Reward Tickets x10
Gold Finalist Silver Finalist Bronze Finalist
Master Duel - Icon - WCS 2023 Qualifiers Gold Finalist Master Duel - Icon - WCS 2023 Qualifiers Silver Finalist Master Duel - Icon - WCS 2023 Qualifiers Bronze Finalist

WCS 2023 Poll

The road to greatness starts with a Deck players will want to use to rise to the top. We'd like to know what Decks will you be running to try and Qualify for the World Championship!

Branded Despia 24
Votes
Mathmech 3
Votes
Spright 11
Votes
Exosisters 4
Votes
Tenyi Swordsoul 14
Votes
Adamancipator 3
Votes
Dinomorphia 0
Votes
Marincess 1
Votes
Salamangreat 3
Votes
Sky Strikers 2
Votes
Floowandereeze 13
Votes
Labrynth 2
Votes
Tri-Brigade 4
Votes
Evil★Twin 1
Votes
Drytron 2
Votes
Endymion 2
Votes
Ishizu Tearlaments 41
Votes
HERO 8
Votes
Runick Stun 1
Votes
Invoked 1
Votes
Dragon Link 1
Votes
Eldlich Control 3
Votes
Others 60
Votes

Don't see your preferred Deck here? Jump on in to the comments section and let us know!

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