Wool Wars

Wool Wars is a competitive Wool Game where two teams of four battle to take control of the center and kill their enemies. It is based off of or takes inspiration from Battle Box, a minigame from the Minecraft Championships events. The game was released to the Prototype Lobby for public testing on March 15, 2022 and received a full release on May 11, 2022.
== Gameplay==
Two teams for four, Red and Blue, are placed in opposite ends of an arena. At the center lies a 3x3 control point consisting of a random arrangement of wool, snow, and quartz blocks. Each team's goal is to fill or have the majority of their team's wool fill the center at the end of the round. There is a 5 second period of time before the center "unlocks" and players are able to break the blocks.
Each game has 3 rounds. A round ends when the center is completely one color or the time runs out. The first team to 3 victories (best out of 5) wins the game. When a round starts, both teams are released from their starting rooms and begin to attack the opposing team or fill and defend the center. If a player dies, they cannot respawn until the next round.
==Classes==
Before the round, you can choose between 6 different classes. Each class has a unique set of items with different strengths, weaknesses, and playstyles based on the class. Each class also has a unique Keystone Ability that gives them a short buff once per round.
===Tank ===
The Tank is an armored class with slightly high armor and slightly low melee options. Users spawn with a nearly complete Leather Armor set (excluding the helmet) and a wooden sword. The Tank's Keystone Ability is GIGAHEAL, which gives the user Regeneration 4 for two seconds.
===Assault===
Assault is an aggressive class with a moderate amount of everything. Users spawn with a leather tunic and pants, a wooden sword, a splash potion of instant healing, and a great tool setup consisting of an iron pickaxe, stone shovel, and shears. Assault's Keystone Ability is KNOCKBACK TNT, which places down an exploding TNT that deals no damage but knocks back any opponents.
===Archer ===
The Archer is a ranged class with high mobility but low armor and melee options. Users spawn with a bow, six arrows, a wooden axe, and permanent Speed 2, but only have Leather Boots for armor. Upon landing a bowshot, archers will retain the used arrow. The Archer's Keystone Ability is STEP BACK, which launches them backwards on command.
===Swordsman===
The Swordsman is a balanced melee class with a few combat items and moderate armor. Users spawn with a stone sword and splash potion of instant healing, along with leather pants and boots. The Swordsman's Keystone Ability is SPRINT, which gives them a Speed 2 buff for three seconds.
=== Golem ===
The Golem is a burst class that's mainly vulnerable, but can become highly armored for a short period with its Keystone Ability. Users spawn with a stone sword and golden boots (with Projectile Protection 2), leaving them vulnerable in fights unless they use their Keystone Ability. The Golem's Keystone Ability is GOLDEN SHELL, which gives a nearly full set of Golden Armor with Protection 2 for five seconds.
===Engineer===
The Engineer is an all-around class that takes a balanced ability from each class. The Engineer's Keystone Ability is HACK, which prevents the opponents from placing or breaking any blocks in the center for five seconds.
==Maps==
Image	Name 	Release Date
 	Anvil 	January 26, 2023
 	Barnyard 	January 26, 2023
 	Cactus 	January 26, 2023
 	Cyber 	January 26, 2023
 	Garden 	January 26, 2023
 	Heroes Pass	January 26, 2023
 	Horde 	January 26, 2023
 	Wilderness 	January 26, 2023
 	Belle 	May 11, 2022
 	Blocks 	May 11, 2022
 	District 	May 11, 2022
 	Fracture 	May 11, 2022
 	Histoire 	May 11, 2022
 	Lava 	May 11, 2022
 	Patio 	May 11, 2022
 	Plummet 	May 11, 2022
 	Steel Works	May 11, 2022
 	Sun Shrine 	May 11, 2022
 	Dust 	May 2, 2022
 	Golem 	May 2, 2022
 	King's Pass	May 2, 2022
 	Ruin 	May 2, 2022
 	Tumble 	May 2, 2022
 	Underworld 	May 2, 2022
 	Aztec 	March 31, 2022
 	Factory 	March 31, 2022
 	Anubis v2 	March 23, 2022
 	Shipment 	March 23, 2022
 	Stoneguard 	March 23, 2022
 	Courtyard 	March 16, 2022
 	Galactic 	March 16, 2022
 	Hilltop 	March 16, 2022
 	Anubis v1 	March 15, 2022
 	Arches 	March 15, 2022
 	Retro 	March 15, 2022
 	Temple 	March 15, 2022
==Shop==
The Wool Games Shop contains various cosmetics as well as prestige icons and in-game settings. Instead of coins which are traditionally used in other lobbies, Wool Games uses wool as its currency.
===My Cosmetics===
The My Cosmetics menu contains general cosmetics such as Projectile Trails, Kill Messages, and Hats as well as custom Barriers just for Wool Wars.
Projectile Trails
Name 	Rarity 	Cost (Wool)
None 	None 	Free
Notes 	Common 	500
Slime 	Common 	500
Ender 	Common 	500
Water 	Common 	500
Black Smoke 	Common 	500
White Smoke 	Common 	500
Magic 	Rare 	1,000
Lava 	Rare 	1,000
Potion 	Rare 	1,000
Blue Dust 	Rare 	1,000
Red Dust 	Rare 	1,000
Purple Dust 	Rare 	1,000
Angry Villager 	Rare 	1,000
Roses 	Rare 	Event Shop
Fire 	Epic 	2,500
Green Star 	Epic 	2,500
Firework 	Epic 	2,500
Flame Rings 	Epic 	Event Shop
Let There Be Leather	Epic 	2,500
Hoops 	Epic 	2,500
Candy Basket 	Epic 	
Hearts 	Legendary	10,000
Random 	Legendary	10,000
Crayon 	Legendary	10,000
Bloody 	Legendary	10,000
Pumpkin Volley 	Legendary	Event Shop
Twirling Snowflakes 	Legendary	Event Shop
Stormy 	Legendary	Event Shop
Wool Wars Level 	Legendary	Tournament Hall
Kill Messages
Name 	Rarity	Cost (Wool)
None 	None 	Free
Fire 	Common	500
Western 	Common	500
Galactic 	Common	500
Computer 	Common	500
Love 	Rare 	1,000
Banana 	Rare 	1,000
Oink 	Rare 	1,000
Ox'd 	Rare 	1,000
Pirate 	Epic 	2,500
Memed 	Epic 	2,500
Medieval 	Epic 	2,500
Heat Wave 	Epic 	2,500
Let Them Eat Cake	Epic 	Anniversary Bingo
Barriers
Name 	Rarity 	Cost (Wool)
None 	None 	Free
Barrier Block 	Common 	500
Sky 	Common 	500
Banana 	Common 	500
Blossom 	Common 	500
Rage 	Common 	500
Cloud 	Common 	500
Shadow 	Common 	500
Orange 	Common 	500
Bubblegum 	Common 	500
Ocean 	Common 	500
Sand 	Epic 	2,500
Cobblestone 	Epic 	2,500
Bricks 	Epic 	2,500
Nether Bricks 	Epic 	2,500
Quartz 	Epic 	2,500
Rainbow 	Legendary	10,000
Summer View 	Legendary	Event Shop
Bee (ANIMATED) 	Legendary	10,000
Bubble Gum (ANIMATED)	Legendary	10,000
Danger (ANIMATED) 	Legendary	10,000
Blossom (ANIMATED) 	Legendary	10,000
Static (ANIMATED) 	Legendary	10,000
Rainbow (ANIMATED) 	Legendary	10,000
Void (ANIMATED) 	Legendary	10,000
Hats
Name 	Rarity 	Cost (Wool)
None 	None 	Free
Librarian 	Common 	500
Bob 	Common 	500
Sandstorm 	Common 	500
Compliment 	Common 	500
Mr. Toad 	Common 	500
n00b 	Common 	500
Potty Mouth 	Common 	500
Hipster 	Common 	500
Mushroom 	Rare 	1,000
Clock 	Rare 	1,000
Magician 	Rare 	1,000
Tree Man 	Rare 	1,000
Melon 	Rare 	1,000
Insult 	Rare 	1,000
Scotland 	Rare 	1,000
Golem 	Rare 	1,000
Storage 	Rare 	1,000
Nukem 	Rare 	1,000
Troll Hat 	Rare 	1,000
Space Helmet 	Rare 	1,000
Chef 	Rare 	1,000
Fortress 	Rare 	1,000
l33t 	Rare 	1,000
Cactus 	Rare 	1,000
Polar Bear 	Rare 	1,000
Anger 	Rare 	1,000
Chroma Slime 	Epic 	2,500
Demon Eyes 	Epic 	2,500
Evil Eye 	Epic 	2,500
Broken TV 	Epic 	2,500
Astronaut 	Epic 	2,500
L 	Epic 	2,500
Golden Cow 	Epic 	2,500
Diamond Pig 	Epic 	2,500
Gold Rush 	Epic 	2,500
Dargon 	Epic 	2,500
Team Wool 	Epic 	2,500
Slimey 	Epic 	2,500
Ender 	Epic 	2,500
Taco 	Epic 	2,500
Oceania 	Epic 	2,500
Bee King 	Epic 	2,500
Watchdog 	Epic 	2,500
Hypixel 	Legendary	10,000
Builder 	Legendary	10,000
Enchanted Gold 	Legendary	10,000
Enchanted Diamond	Legendary	10,000
Enchanted Emerald	Legendary	10,000
Party 	Legendary	10,000
Death Cries
Name 	Rarity 	Cost (Wool)
None 	None 	Free
Bazinga 	Common 	500
Deflated Toy 	Common 	500
Pig 	Common 	500
Grumpy Villager	Common 	500
Sad Puppy 	Common 	500
Monster Burp 	Common 	500
Fireball 	Common 	500
Enderman 	Rare 	1,000
Dinosaur 	Rare 	1,000
Robot Mouse 	Rare 	1,000
Plop 	Rare 	1,000
Ding 	Epic 	2,500
Bat 	Epic 	2,500
Energy 	Epic 	2,500
Sad Moo 	Epic 	2,500
Aww 	Legendary	10,000
Grumble 	Legendary	10,000
Shriek 	Legendary	10,000
Glyphs
Name 	Rarity 	Cost (Wool)
None 	None 	Free
No 	Common 	500
Burn 	Common 	500
Hi 	Common 	500
Thumbs Down 	Common 	500
Thumbs Up 	Common 	500
Yes 	Common 	500
Storm 	Common 	500
LOL 	Rare 	1,000
Celebration Popper	Rare 	1,000
Winky Face 	Epic 	2,500
Creeper Scream 	Epic 	2,500
Heart 	Epic 	2,500
L 	Epic 	2,500
No 1 	Legendary	10,000
Cry Face 	Legendary	10,000
Chicken 	Legendary	10,000
===Prestige Icons===
Prestige Icons mostly require reaching different Arcs to unlock them. They appear before your level number in chat.
Glyphs
Icon	Name 	Requirements
❤ 	Sheep Prestige Icon 	Free
✙ 	First Arc Prestige Icon 	First Arc
✫ 	Second Arc Prestige Icon 	Second Arc
✈ 	Third Arc Prestige Icon 	Third Arc
✠ 	Fourth Arc Prestige Icon 	Fourth Arc
♕ 	Fifth Arc Prestige Icon 	Fifth Arc
⚡ 	Sixth Arc Prestige Icon 	Sixth Arc
☢ 	Final Arc Prestige Icon 	Final Arc
✏ 	Full Rainbow Prestige Icon	Full Rainbow
☯ 	Void Sheep Prestige Icon 	Void Sheep
=== Game Settings ===
There are currently three toggleable settings for Wool Wars.
* Pre-round Bow Firing: Toggle being able to fire arrows during pre-round.
* Pre-round Potion Splash: Toggle being able to throw potions during pre-round.
* Projectile Trails: Toggle the visibility of projectile trails.
==Achievements==
===Challenge Achievements===
Name 	Description 	Points
Ace 	Win a 2-2 match while being the only one left alive 	5
Secret Achievement: Enderman	Go through 15 portals in one round 	10
First Blood 	Be the first player to kill an enemy 	5
It's Dark Down There 	Fall into the void 	5
Keystone 	Activate a Keystone Ability 	5
Merciless 	Kill 8 enemies in one game of Wool Wars 	10
Stock Pile 	Collect 8 powerups in one game of Wool Wars 	10
Survivor 	Win a game of Wool Wars without dying 	10
Top Killer 	Win a game while being the top killer 	5
True Leader 	Win while having the most kills and wool placed/broken	15
===Tiered Achievements===
Name 	Tier	Description 	Points
Capturer	I 	Break/place 50 blocks in Wool Wars 	5
Capturer	II 	Break/place 250 blocks in Wool Wars 	10
Capturer	III 	Break/place 750 blocks in Wool Wars 	15
Capturer	IV 	Break/place 1,500 blocks in Wool Wars	20
Capturer	V 	Break/place 2,500 blocks in Wool Wars	25
Slayer 	I 	Kill 10 players in Wool Wars 	5
Slayer 	II 	Kill 50 players in Wool Wars 	10
Slayer 	III 	Kill 250 players in Wool Wars 	15
Slayer 	IV 	Kill 500 players in Wool Wars 	20
Slayer 	V 	Kill 1,000 players in Wool Wars 	25
Winner 	I 	Win 10 games of Wool Wars 	5
Winner 	II 	Win 25 games of Wool Wars 	10
Winner 	III 	Win 50 games of Wool Wars 	15
Winner 	IV 	Win 100 games of Wool Wars 	20
Winner 	V 	Win 250 games of Wool Wars 	25
== Tournaments ==
There have been two modern tournaments hosted for Wool Wars.
=== Wool Wars - First Iteration ===
The first Wool Wars tournament was announced on August 18, 2023 and took place from August 25 to 27, 2023, though was abruptly cancelled just a few hours before the 48-hour mark due to an issue with the matchmaking/queuing system. Hypixel offered participation rewards and decided to re-run the tournament after two weeks.
The following participation rewards were given:
* Anyone who played at least 1 game received 20 tributes, then for every 10 additional games played received another 10 tributes, up to a maximum of 100 tributes.
* Wool Wars Wool:
** 75+ games played = 100,000
** 50+ games played = 50,000
** 25+ games played = 25,000
* Random crafted mystery box for 75+ games played
Six maps were used for the first iteration of the tournament, these being District, Histoire, Patio, Plummet, Sun Shrine and Temple.
This tournament had a limit of 100 games before blocking tournament progress. Bracket changes are determined by points earned in a round, which are obtained through round wins and game wins.
=== Wool Wars (2nd Iteration/Re-Run) ===
The second Wool Wars tournament was announced on September 1, 2023 and took place from September 8 to 10, 2023. It was the seventh mode to have a repeat tournament, but the only one to be rerun due to a cancelled tournament. The only gameplay difference is the reduction of maximum games to 80 (from 100), though changes to matchmaking code (all tournaments will use a single queue) were also completed to help with tournaments going forward. An updated game statistics system was also introduced.
The same six maps were re-used for the second iteration of the tournament, these being District, Histoire, Patio, Plummet, Sun Shrine and Temple.
This tournament had a limit of 80 games before blocking tournament progress. Bracket changes are determined by points earned in a round, which are obtained through round wins and game wins.
There were 8 winners of this tournament, each tying with 3,932 points and 80 wins out of a possible 80 games played. These players include maniacl, Andrewss, Rastik, carhson, ThomasGomagug, dianlte, Yxelt and EpicArcher.
==Sources==
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