Hydro6
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Hello, my name is Hydro, and I am creating this thread to help players improve their PvP skills in Minecraft. I’ve been playing Minecraft for a long time and have competed in various tournaments, even winning ones where money was involved. I’ve also had the opportunity to compete at a professional level against many top-tier pros, with over 10 years of PvP experience. This guide is meant to share the knowledge I’ve gained over the years and help others become better at PvP. I hope you find it useful and that it helps you take your skills to the next level!
Hello, my name is Hydro, and I am creating this thread to help players improve their PvP skills in Minecraft. I’ve been playing Minecraft for a long time and have competed in various tournaments, even winning ones where money was involved. I’ve also had the opportunity to compete at a professional level against many top-tier pros, with over 10 years of PvP experience. This guide is meant to share the knowledge I’ve gained over the years and help others become better at PvP. I hope you find it useful and that it helps you take your skills to the next level!
1. Keybinds & Settings
Setting up your keybinds properly can make a huge difference in your PvP performance. Here’s a good setup to get started:Keybind Recommendations:
- W, A, S, D: Default movement keys, but if you're used to different controls, you can adjust these to fit your needs.
- Right Click: Block or shield (important for sword and shield PvP).
- Left Click: Attack.
- Q: Drop item (useful for throwing items quickly).
- R or Shift: Sprint (can be more comfortable than holding down the default "W" key).
- F (or Scroll Wheel): Toggle between your weapons/items quickly in the hotbar such as items located in the 6 to 9th location.
- C (or a custom key): Toggle crouch (important for blocking attacks).
- 1-9: Hotbar keys for quick access to items (e.g., food, potions, or blocks) , set keybinds that are located close to your movement buttons or alternatively you can bind them to your mouse keys such as MW3 or side buttons.
- Shift: Crouch for sneaking (used for precise movements and evading enemies).
Mouse Sensitivity:
Adjust your mouse sensitivity to a level where you feel in control, not too fast or too slow. A common range is between 50-70% in the Minecraft settings, but adjust it to your preference. Make sure it’s responsive but not twitchy, especially when aiming or strafing. Have a play around with different minecraft sensitivities as well as mouse DPIs, you dont want your aiming to be too fast but also not too slow just in case a player dodges your hit and side strafes you.PvP Styles & Techniques
W-Tapping:
- Purpose: This technique involves tapping the "W" key (move forward) at precise moments during a fight to reset your attack cooldown.
- How to do it:
- Attack an enemy.
- Quickly release the "W" key, then tap it again to move forward.
- This prevents your opponent from having consistent hit registration, as it resets your attack speed.
Strafing:
- Purpose: Strafing helps you avoid getting hit while maintaining offensive pressure on your opponent.
- How to do it:
- Move side to side by alternating between A (left) and D (right).
- While strafing, you’ll want to aim at your opponent’s hitbox (usually their chest or head).
- Use strafe combined with S-tapping (walking backwards) to throw off their aim.
- Tip: Try not to strafe too predictably. Mix up your movement with jumping or blocking to confuse your opponent.
Block Hitting:
- Purpose: This technique involves hitting your opponent while blocking. It reduces incoming damage while you attack.
- How to do it:
- Hold right-click to block with your sword.
- Swing with left-click to attack at the same time.
- You’ll take less damage while dealing normal damage to the enemy.
- Tip: Use this when engaging in close combat, especially in 1v1 fights where both players are close to each other.
Crits:
- Purpose: Critical hits allow you to do more damage in a fight.
- How to do it:
- Jump and immediately attack while falling to land a critical hit.
- Your player will glow and hit with a damage bonus.
- Tip: Combine crits with W-tapping or strafing to increase your chances of landing them without taking damage.
Rod / Fishing Rod PvP:
- Purpose: A fishing rod can be used to both interrupt your opponent’s attacks and provide distance control.
- How to do it:
- Right-click with the rod to “hook” your opponent.
- This will pull them toward you or push them away, giving you a brief advantage to attack or retreat.
- Tip: Master the rod-pulling timing to interrupt your opponent’s combos. It’s an excellent tool for both aggressive and defensive play.
Bow PvP:
- Purpose: Ranged attacks can give you an edge, especially when you're at a distance.
- How to do it:
- Charge the bow by holding down right-click.
- Aim at your opponent’s head or chest for maximum damage.
- Release the bow when fully charged.
- Tip: Use strafing and jumping to avoid getting hit by arrows. Also, try combining bow shots with quick weapon switches for a hybrid attack style.
Hotbar Management:
- Purpose: Having your hotbar organized helps you react quickly during fights.
- How to do it:
- Keep healing items, like golden apples or potions, at the ready (usually 1st and 9th slots).
- Keep weapons in the center for quick swapping (e.g., sword in 2nd slot, bow in 3rd).
- Swap to defensive tools (like shields or blocks) when necessary.
- Tip: Practice switching between items quickly while still focusing on the fight.
General Tips for PvP
- Practice Timing: Whether it's timing your W-taps or crits, timing your moves effectively will give you a noticeable advantage. It’s worth spending time in practice servers to get used to the flow.
- Monitor Your Health: Always keep an eye on your health bar. It’s tempting to keep fighting until the last second, but disengaging and healing when needed is a pro-level move.
- Know When to Block or Dodge: Some PvP situations call for a defensive approach—holding the shield/blocking or dodging incoming attacks. Don’t always attack; sometimes evasion is the best way to win.
- Practice Reaction Time: PvP is fast-paced, so your reflexes need to be on point. Practice aiming and timing your attacks in custom PvP practice servers or arenas.
Advanced Tips
- Environmental Awareness: Use your surroundings to your advantage. If you’re in a small space, try to box in your opponent with blocks to control the fight. On open terrain, use elevation to gain an advantage.
- Know Your Opponent: If you notice your opponent is a bow spammer, try to close the gap quickly. If they’re using rods effectively, time your attacks to interrupt their combos.
- Use Debuffs: Poison, weakness, and slowness can make a huge difference in a fight. Don’t hesitate to use splash potions or tipped arrows for crowd control.
