The Basics
Objective
Destroy every enemy team's crystal. Once your crystal is gone, your team can no longer respawn — so protect it at all costs.
Crystals
- Each team has one End Crystal at their base
- Destroy enemy crystals to eliminate their respawns
- If your crystal is destroyed and you die, you're eliminated
- The last team standing wins
Resources
- Iron and gold spawn automatically at your base generators
- Diamonds and Emeralds spawn at shared mid-map generators
- Use resources at the shop to buy gear, weapons, and blocks
- Upgrade your team's generators at the Upgrades villager
Modes
- Solos — 1v1v1v1 (up to 8 players, one per team)
- Duos — 2v2v2v2 (up to 16 players, two per team)
- Teams share a base, generators, and upgrades
Armor Progression
- Your armor upgrades automatically as you earn score
- Score = kills + (final kills × 2) + beds destroyed
- Getting a final kill upgrades your next 2 armor pieces instantly
- Higher score = better armor tier (leather → iron → diamond → netherite)
Match Timeline
How a Match Unfolds
Key events happen at set times throughout a match.
0:00
Match starts. Grace period begins — no crystal, anchor, or fireball damage. Melee is allowed.
1:00
Grace period ends. All damage types enabled.
2:00
Ender Pearls become available in the shop.
Varies
Diamond and Emerald generator speeds increase on a set schedule.
OT
Overtime begins. World border starts closing in. Storm Surge activates.
OT 4:00
Border holds at its final size — deathmatch arena is locked in permanently.
Overtime
Overtime & Storm Surge
If the match goes long enough, Overtime forces the endgame.
World Border
- A shrinking border compresses the map
- Players outside the border take constant damage
- The border locks at its final radius at OT 4:00
- Everyone glows — no hiding in overtime
⚡ Storm Surge
- Tracks total totem pops across the whole match
- Players below the current pop threshold take armor-bypassing damage every 5 seconds
- The required pop count rises every 60 seconds
- Stay aggressive — passive play will get you killed
Tips
Beginner Tips
Quick advice to get you started.
Fortify Early
Use your starting iron to buy blocks and surround your crystal before rushing mid.
Upgrade Generators
Faster iron and gold means better gear faster. Visit your Upgrades villager early.
Prioritize Finals
Final kills are worth double for armor score. Taking out an eliminated player is a big swing.
Pop Totems in OT
Storm Surge punishes players with low pop counts. Keep engaging in overtime or you'll take free damage.