Played my first Tourney last night, and lost the final round to Black Peter.
Has anyone tried downing a few potions prior to either getting in the ring or talking to the Herald?
Gotta find an edge, somehow… 
Yes i tried some potions, mostly bucks blood and aqua vitalis.
Also Black Peter’s outfit can be stolen before the tournament, if you want the easy way out 
Now that sounds intriguing, although I’m not much skilled w/ Lockpicking, and a 1 in Picking Pockets.
I’m on max level and won my first tournament very easily. I think the combat arena from Privislavitz is harder.