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# Winning the Match

**Match Ending Conditions** [⚔️](https://emojiguide.com/objects/crossed-swords/)

* The game ends when **one player’s health hits zero** or after the final round (5 rounds).
* If the match ends after 5 rounds, the player with **the higher health wins**.

**Tiebreaker** 🤼

* If both players have the same health at the end, **Defense** becomes the tiebreaker.
* **No ties**: There will always be a winner, thanks to the Defense tiebreaker.