PvP

See also: PvP Actions, PvP Gear and PvP rank

General Information

PvP, or Player-versus-Player, allows players to battle each other in various contests of skill and strength. Currently there are 2 PvP modes, Crystalline Conflict and Frontline. A third, Rival Wings, is on hiatus for balance updates in patch 6.2.

Crystalline Conflict is a 5v5 arena where players push a payload from the center to the opposing base, while Frontline is a large battlefield consisting of 3 opposing alliances battling under the banners of Grand Companies, and Rival Wings is a MOBA-inspired 24v24 mode. In PvP, players have special Actions and Traits and can obtain unique gear with the PvP currency, Wolf Marks.

PvP Profile

Players are able to see their PvP Profile while in this zone (or by opening the PvP profile menu) to see things such as their PvP Rank, their standardized job actions, as well as their ratio of wins and losses in Crystalline Conflict, Frontline and Rival Wings. Players can also set actions to their hotbars. Finally, players can also assign Quick Chat options to their hotbar for Crystalline Conflict.

The PvP profile displaying various useful pieces of information to players.

Wolves' Den Pier

Wolves' Den Pier is the hub area where players can unlock the various PvP duties, as well as engage in Dueling, 1v1 battles. Players can also practice their Job's PvP Actions on the Training Dummys or exchange their Wolf Marks for gear, mounts and minions.

Dueling

Unlocked via It's Time to Duel, Dueling allows 1v1 combat in the Dueling Circle at Wolves' Den Pier.

Crystalline Conflict

Crystalline Conflict PvP duties pit teams Astra and Umbra against one another in tactical confrontations. Each team may have up to five players, for a total of ten match participants. Teams are challenged to maintain control over a tactical crystal, which must be transported to a designated location amid the heat of battle.

There are three arenas currently available for Crystalline Conflict matches─the Palaistra, the Volcanic Heart, and Cloud Nine.

Frontline

Frontline is a large battleground featuring 3 opposing forces of the Grand Companies. Up to 72 players, 24 players on each team, will be able to battle for supremacy. It was first introduced in patch 2.3 with a single map: The Borderland Ruins (Secure).

Unlock

Frontline is unlocked via Like Civilized Men and Women from your respective Grand Company.

Maps

•  The Borderland Ruins (Secure) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 2.3, as part of the A Realm Reborn expansion.
  •  The Borderland Ruins (Slaughter) was a deathmatch version introduced in patch 2.5 and retired in patch 4.0.
•  Seal Rock (Seize) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 3.05, as part of the Heavensward expansion.
•  The Fields of Glory (Shatter) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 3.3, as part of the Heavensward expansion.
•  Onsal Hakair (Danshig Naadam) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 5.15, as part of the Shadowbringers expansion.

The naming scheme for Frontline is technically Map Name (Mode Name), though with retirement of the (Slaughter) mode on The Borderland Ruins there is functionally no distinction anymore. Map/Mode combos are commonly referred to by either separate part by the player base.

Rival Wings

As of Patch 6.1, Rival Wings will be on hiatus until Patch 6.2 for balance adjustments.

Rival Wings is 24 v 24 mode where players use Machina to destroy Magitek barriers and destroy the opposing party's crystal. It is conceptually similar to a MOBA. It was first introduced in patch 4.15 with a single map: Astragalos.

Unlock

Rival Wings is unlocked via Earning Your Wings from Softknox in Wolves' Den Pier (X:5.7 Y:5.5).

Campaigns

•  Astragalos added during patch 4.15 of Stormblood.
•  Hidden Gorge added during patch 4.5 of Stormblood.

The Feast

Retired Content

• The subject of this section was retired or removed from the game in patch 6.1, and is no longer available to players.
• Retired items may still be kept in inventory but can no longer be renewably obtained. Tradable items may still be obtained from the Market Board or directly trading with other players.
• The information in this section is kept and maintained for historical purposes.

A ranked competitive PvP mode featuring 4v4 battles between two light parties consisting of a Tank, a Healer, a Melee DPS and a Ranged DPS. Players can queue for The Feast either solo or in a PvP party.

Maps

• Feasting Grounds (only available in custom Feast matches)
• Lichenweed (only available in custom Feast matches)
• Crystal Tower Training Grounds

Custom Matches

Custom Matches allow 2 teams of 4v4 or 8v8 to freely battle each other in The Feast.

Spectator Mode

Spectator Mode allows players to spectate Custom Matches in parties up to 8 players.

The Wolves' Den

Retired Content

• The subject of this section was retired or removed from the game in patch 4.0, and is no longer available to players.
• Retired items may still be kept in inventory but can no longer be renewably obtained. Tradable items may still be obtained from the Market Board or directly trading with other players.
• The information in this section is kept and maintained for historical purposes.

The original light party versus mode was located at the Wolves' Den Pier, and was simply referred to as The Wolves' Den. This mode was introduced in patch 2.1, renamed The Fold in patch 3.21 with the addition of The Feast, and finally retired in Patch 4.0.

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