This PvP guide focuses on pressure cycles, counter windows, and resource trading rules. Learn how to create initiative, convert it, and end without throwing.
Timings you can repeat
- Post‑commit punish: strike immediately after enemy spends key cooldowns.
- Income sync: push right after a double‑tick to field more tools than expected.
- Reset bait: show weakness to force an over‑extend, then cut rotations.
Counters and adaptation
- Rush builds → kite early, stabilize with sustain, then counter‑push on their empty window.
- Turtle setups → bleed edges, deny farm, force them to spend before you commit.
- Greed economy → harass with small trades; never give free uptime.
Win conditions
- Map control > short trades. Take space you can actually hold.
- Protect income lines; never trade income for a cosmetic fight.
- Close with a numbers lead, not a coin‑flip.
Review checklist
- Did you bank before their spike?
- Did you trade on your timer, not theirs?
- Did you set a safe exit before committing?
References & Version Info
- Game version: current live build on 9/13/2025
- Devices tested: Desktop (1440p, mouse), iOS Safari
- Evidence: match logs and VOD timestamps; screenshots to be added