Pvp Tips and Tricks

This guide will teach you how to PvP in starve.io! Do you always die when fighting someone? Do you want to get savaged less? If so, then this guide is for you.

Please note that this guide is NOT for learning how to savage. If you are a savage, it is very likely that this guide won't work for you.

## Basics

The very first thing you need to do is get yourself a weapon. Some people prefer swords, and other like spears better. The main thing you need to focus on in PvP is getting more hits than the other person, especially if you are a spear user.

One crucial part to winning PvP is to land more hits on your opponent. Try to be the first one to deal damage with your sword/spear.

Another important thing is confidence. If someone is attacking you, and you know you can beat them, but you keep on running, then you might end up dying anyways. Always seize the chance when it is there, waiting does nothing good (they might have teammates who comes over)

If you have health as high as 1/4 of the way full, then don't back out. It might seem like you are losing, but they are probably also low on health. DO NOT retreat if you can't unequip your sword. A common mistake made by beginners is they stop hitting, but they are still in the range of the other player's weapon. You will lose a lot of health this way, and you might even die.

Bandages are only two pieces of cord, so use them! They help a lot.

## Sword vs. Spear

This part is about tips and tricks for certain combos. This one is if you have a sword and your opponent has a spear.

Whenever it is sword vs. spear, and you wield the sword, wait for your opponent to approach you. You don't want to approach the spear user because they will just back away, hitting you. Let them approach you, and then when they are close enough, charge in and try to stay on top of them.

Just remember this: for every hit they land, you must hit too. If you follow this, then you will most likely win, as a sword deals more damage than a same-tier spear. This strategy isn't very effective in team fights, however, because you will have low health when the other player dies
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## Sword vs. Sword

In sword vs. sword PvP, the goal is to get more hits than your opponent. You can do that by pointing your mouse at and trying to stay behind your opponent at all times. This strategy will not work if your opponent has a sword that deals more damage than yours. You should avoid this circumstance at all times, not rushing into a battle if you don't know your opponent's gear. In case your opponent is hiding his higher-tier sword by equipping a lower-tier one, the best strategy when he uncovers his more-powerful sword is to un-equip your weapon and flee in the opposite direction he is facing. He might switch to a spear, but he can only manage 1-3 hits on you after taking him by surprise.

Another strategy is to run away from the player, then turn and run at them, swinging your sword. Especially if they have their weapon unequipped, you'll be able to land a few hits before they have the chance to react. Pass through them, turning and hitting once or twice more, then run away again.

## Spear vs. Sword

If you engage in PvP with someone who has a sword, and you wield a spear, try to keep a distance from your opponent, and keep hitting. Don't approach them, as a spear deals less damage than a sword, and thus is good for long-range combat. You might consider equipping your spear before the fight to wait out the un-equip time, in case your opponent somehow gets close to you.

## Spear vs. Spear

Spear vs Spear combat is where both players have spears. It's advisable to follow the sword vs. spear section; and the spear vs. sword section; "You might consider equipping your spear before the fight to wait out the un-equip time, in case your opponent somehow gets close to you" and "Just remember this: for every hit they land, you must hit too." If your opponent does get close to you, be ready for them switching to a sword. To take them by surprise, you might also consider switching to a sword before they do. It will give you a significant advantage.