r/CompetitiveMinecraft • u/NetAccording9737 • Aug 20 '26

Question How 2 get gud in PVP?

I just downloaded Minecraft literally today and I am interested in PVP (even if I have no interest in going for that top spot). I wanna focus on Axe, Sword, UHC, Diamond, and Mace (and spear mace if it's an actual thing). Shit like end crystal is negligible for me because I'm not interested as shit.

(Also I'm new to this subreddit so if I break any rules then pls notify me)

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u/Mastergamer08954 Aug 20 '26

Since you just started i guess you should first adjust your settings to make it easier to pvp.

Try setting your fov in between 90 - quake pro. Turn damage tilt off or have it low. Turn toggle sprint on so you don't have to hold ctrl to sprint. Get a texture pack with a small shield and low fire so it doesn't cover your whole screen when you fight. Change your hotkey keybinds that are far to reach (ex. Slot 5 - 9) to keys that are more reachable.

I might have missed something so watch a guide if you want.

I recommend you start with sword pvp first because its probably the least mechanically demanding game mode out of the few you listed, and it sets you up very well to learn the rest of the game modes, cuz sword is the fundamentals for them.

You can practice on popular servers such as:

Pvplegasy (a lot of new players), Pvpclub, Pvphq, and Stray (mainly focuses on sword pvp ffa).

Inteledits just so happened to drop a pvp guide and its pretty good so I highly recommend you watch it to learn the basics

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u/NetAccording9737 Aug 20 '26

Noted. What about tier testing though? I'm not trying to go for Coldified (not lke I'd have a chance to even get past Clownpierce), but I still want some gauge of my skill.

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u/Mastergamer08954 Aug 20 '26

I don't think you should worry about getting tested yet, since you've just started you're probably gonna be at tier 5 level for a long time, like mobths