# PVP and Spectating
PvP battles allow players to compete against each other with their squads for glory and rewards. This guide covers the mechanics, options, and processes involved in PvP gameplay.
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### **1. Overview of PvP Battles**
* **Squad Combat**: Two players fight using their chosen squads.
* **Wagering Truffles**: Players can bet **Truffles** on the outcome of the match.
* **PvP Truffle Jackpot**: If both players wager at least **500 Truffles** each, they automatically participate in the **PvP Truffle Jackpot**.
* **Wager Distribution**: The winner takes **90%** of the pot, while **10%** is taxed.
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### **2. PvP Mechanics**
PvP battles follow the same rules as **PvE Squad Fights**, with some key differences:
1. **Starting Player**: Chosen randomly at the beginning of each round.
2. **Round Timer**:
* Players have a set amount of time to select their actions for each round.
* If both players finalize their actions before the timer expires, the round concludes immediately.
* If a player fails to finalize actions before the timer runs out:
* Their characters will perform **standard attacks** targeting the enemy with the **lowest remaining health percentage**.
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### **3. PvP Screen Tabs**
#### **3.1 PvP Match Tab**
* **Create a Match**: Set up a custom PvP game with specific rules and options.
* **Join a Match**: Enter an existing PvP match created by another player.
#### **3.2 Active Matches Tab/Spectator Mode**
* **Spectate Matches**: View any ongoing PvP battles.
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### **4. Creating a PvP Match queue**
When creating a PvP match, you can customize the following options:
* **Squad Size**: Choose between **2v2**, **3v3**, or **4v4** battles.
* **Maximum Character Level**: Set a level cap for participating characters.
* **Round Timer**: Adjust the time players have to decide their actions each round.
* **Animation Speed**: Set the speed of battle animations (applies to both players).
* **Sudden Death Round**: Define when sudden death damage begins (default: round 5).
* **Class Limitations**:
* **Only 1 Champ per Class**
* **Only 2 Champs per Class**
* **No Limitations**
* **Equipment Limitations**:
* **No Equipment**
* **Equipment Allowed up to a Specific Rarity**
* **No Limitations**
* **Rebirth Limitations**:
* **No Rebirth Allowed**
* **No Limitations**
* **Truffle Wager**: Set the amount of Truffles to wager.
* **Password**: Restrict access to the match with a password.
> **Match Display**: Created matches appear in the **PvP Match Tab** with all selected options visible to others.\
> **Background Gameplay**: The creator of the match sees a "Searching PvP" overlay and can continue playing the game while waiting for an opponent.
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### **5. Joining a PvP Match**
* Once your request to join is accepted, you will receive a **notification** with a direct link to the match lobby.
* Joining a game also redirects you to the **match lobby**.
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### **6. Match Lobby**
In the match lobby:
1. Both players select their **2, 3, or 4 Champz**, or choose an existing squad to participate in the match.
2. Once both players have finalized their teams, the match begins.
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