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Game Modes & Matchmaking
Choose ranked queues, Academy training, custom lobbies, or challenge links.
Available modes
| Mode | Stakes | Access | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1v1 Duel | Ranked | Permanent account | Queue alone for a competitive duel that affects your rating. |
| 2v2 Team Duel | Ranked | Permanent account | Create a two-player party and queue against another duo. |
| Academy | Unranked | Permanent account | Learn the complete game in one optional nine-minute guided fight. |
| Custom 1v1 | Unranked | Permanent account | Create an unranked private lobby for a friend or an AI practice opponent. |
| Direct Challenge | Unranked | Guest or account | Share a challenge link that another player can open and join immediately. |
Ranked queue flow
- Join the solo queue directly, or create a two-player party for Ranked 2v2.
- Matchmaking begins near your current skill level and widens its search while you wait.
- When a match is found, every required player must confirm before the timer expires.
- If another player declines or times out, eligible players return to matchmaking.
- You can leave while searching without a match result, but repeated failures to connect after accepting can trigger a visible matchmaking penalty.
Academy training
Academy Training is one continuous guided fight: Fundamentals, complete Magic, Mana Counterflow, complete Weapon, Stamina Counterflow, and a graduation duel. Stable-step checkpoints let you save and resume.
Custom lobbies and challenge links
Custom 1v1 creates an unranked private lobby where you can invite a friend and use lobby chat. Challenge a Friend creates a shareable link; the first available opponent can open it, join as a guest or account holder, and start after a short countdown.