PvP

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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 3 PvP modes, The Feast, Frontlines, and Rival Wings, with a fourth, Crystal Conflict, coming in patch 6.1.

The Feast is a 4v4 or 8v8 battle arena where players go head-to-head, While Frontlines is a large battlefield consisting of 3 opposing alliances battling under the banners of Grand Companies.In PvP, players have special Actions and Traits and can obtain unique gear with the PvP currency, Wolf Mark Wolf Marks.

The Wolves' Den

The Wolves' Den 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 Jobs skills on the Training Dummys or exchange their Wolf Marks for gear, mounts and minions.

Dueling

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

Crystal Conflict

Anticipated release in Endwalker (patch 6.1). Competitive 5v5 mode, ranked and unranked, with special class actions and no role restrictions.

The Feast

Competitive PvP mode featuring 8v8 and 4v4, ranked and unranked, party and solo. Retired in patch 6.1.

Maps

Custom Matches

Custom Matches allow 2 teams to freely battle each other in The Feast. Released in patch 3.4.

Spectator Mode

Spectator Mode allows players to spectate Custom Matches. The mode was introduced to The Feast in patch 3.4.

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. Player versus Player The Borderland Ruins (Secure), the original mode for Frontline, was released in patch 2.3. It is located in Carteneau Flats near Mor Dhona.

In patch 2.5, a deathmatch mode, Player versus Player Borderland Ruins (Slaughter), was introduced. It was retired in patch 4.0 with the release of Stormblood.

Secure

Player versus Player The Borderland Ruins (Secure) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 2.3, as part of the A Realm Reborn expansion.

Seize

Player versus Player Seal Rock (Seize) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 3.05, as part of the Heavensward expansion.

Shatter

Player versus Player The Fields of Glory (Shatter) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 3.3, as part of the Heavensward expansion.

Danshig Naadam

Player versus Player Onsal Hakair (Danshig Naadam) is a PvP mode introduced in patch 5.15, as part of the Shadowbringers expansion.

Rival Wings

Rival Wings is 24 v 24 mode inspired by MOBAs where players side with mechs and mounts to do battle over objectives on opposite ends of a linear map. Released in patch 4.1.

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