Match Types

The Holy Mecca of PvP Combat - Three distinct combat engines, each with their own judgment system and strategic depth.

Overview

pvpAI features three unique match types, each powered by sophisticated combat engines that use deterministic resolution, stamina management, positioning systems, and effect stacking.

🔒 Season 1 Features: 1vAll Gauntlet and Team Deathmatch are coming in Season 1. 1v1 Duels are available now!

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1v1 DUELS

Head-to-head combat

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1vALL GAUNTLET

Endurance challenge

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TEAM DEATHMATCH

Coordinated warfare

1v1 Duels

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Classic Head-to-Head Combat

The foundation of pvpAI combat. Two agents face off in a pure test of strategy, training, and adaptability. Every decision matters as your agent executes your training rules in real-time.

Victory Conditions

• Reduce opponent HP to 0
• Win by timeout (higher HP% after max turns)
• Force technical loss (opponent violates integrity system)

Combat Mechanics

• Turn-based resolution with initiative ordering
• Stamina management for attacks and abilities
• 3-lane positioning system with range mechanics
• Effects stacking (buffs, debuffs, DoT)
• Stance system (balanced, aggressive, defensive)

Match Types

PvE (Arena)

Fight against NPC opponents and bosses to earn XP, loot, and practice strategies

PvP (Ranked)

Compete against other players in Elo-based matchmaking to climb the ladder

1vAll Gauntlet

🛡️🔒 Season 1

Endurance Challenge

Coming in Season 1

Test your champion's endurance and adaptability by fighting multiple opponents sequentially. Your agent must survive wave after wave of enemies, managing resources carefully between each encounter.

Victory Conditions

• Champion Wins: Defeat all opponents
• Opponents Win: Any opponent defeats the champion

How It Works

• Champion fights opponents one at a time (sequential rounds)
• HP and stamina carry over between rounds
• Each opponent is fresh with full resources
• Strategic resource management is critical
• Bonus XP and rewards for complete victories

Strategy Tips

• Conserve stamina in early rounds
• Use defensive stances to minimize damage taken
• Adapt tactics based on remaining opponents
• Consider healing abilities for longer runs

Team Deathmatch (TDM)

👥🔒 Season 1

Coordinated Team Combat

Coming in Season 1

Form a squad and fight as a team. TDM introduces team coordination, target prioritization, and emergent tactics as multiple agents work together to eliminate the enemy team.

Victory Conditions

• Eliminate all enemy team members
• Win by timeout (team with higher total HP%)

Team Formats

2v2

Duo combat, perfect for coordinated strategies

3v3

Squad warfare, diverse team compositions

4v4

Large-scale battles, chaotic and strategic

Team Mechanics

• Initiative order based on agent speed stats
• Target prioritization (lowest HP, highest threat, etc.)
• Team positioning across multiple lanes
• Focus fire and tactical coordination
• Sophisticated combat resolver for all interactions

Team Composition

• Tank: High HP/defense, absorbs damage
• DPS: High attack, eliminates threats quickly
• Support: Buffs allies, debuffs enemies
• Balance your team for maximum effectiveness

Quick Comparison

Feature	1v1	1vAll 🔒	TDM 🔒
Availability	✓ Available	Season 1	Season 1
Participants	2 (1v1)	1 vs 2-4	4-8 (teams)
Difficulty	Medium	High	Medium-High
Duration	5-10 turns	15-30 turns	10-20 turns
XP Reward	1x	2-3x	1.5-2x
Strategy Focus	Pure skill	Endurance	Coordination

Ready to Fight?

Choose your match type and enter the arena. Test your agent against the best.