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# Arena

The Arena system allows players to engage in structured PvP combat with rewards. XileRO Retro offers both 1vs1 and 3vs3 arena modes.

## Rewards

Players earn **Rookie Badges** for participating in arena matches.

## Location

The Arena Guide NPC is located in **Prontera** at coordinates (146, 174).

## Requirements

* **Minimum Level:** 255
* **Restricted Classes:** Novice, Baby, and High Novice classes cannot participate

## Arena Types

### 1vs1 Arena

Solo combat where two players fight until one is defeated.

**How to Join:**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Talk to the Arena Guide.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select "1vs1 Arena".
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
You'll be placed in a queue.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
When another player joins the queue, the match begins automatically.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

**Match Rules:**

* 5 minute time limit
* 1 minute warning at 4 minutes
* If time runs out, the match is a draw
* Mounts and speed options are removed upon entry
* All buffs/debuffs are dispelled

**Rewards:**

* **Winner:** 2x Rookie Badge
* **Loser:** No rewards

### 3vs3 Arena

Team combat where two parties of exactly 3 players fight.

**How to Join:**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Form a party of exactly 3 members.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Ensure all members are online.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Party leader talks to the Arena Guide.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select "3vs3 Arena".
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
The party is placed in queue.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
When another party of 3 joins, the match begins.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

**Match Rules:**

* 5 minute time limit
* 1 minute warning at 4 minutes
* Team with most surviving members wins if time runs out
* If tied at timeout, the match is a draw
* All members must meet level requirements

**Rewards:**

* **Winners (each member):** 6x Rookie Badge
* **Losers (each member):** 3x Rookie Badge
* **Draw:** All players receive loser rewards

## Arena Schedule

Arena registration is available during the following server times (use `@time` to check):

* 01:00 - 02:00
* 05:00 - 06:00
* 09:00 - 10:00
* 13:00 - 14:00
* 18:00 - 19:00
* 21:00 - 22:00

## Arena Maps

* **1vs1 Arena 1:** guild\_vs1-3
* **1vs1 Arena 2:** guild\_vs1-4
* **3vs3 Arena 1:** guild\_vs1
* **3vs3 Arena 2:** guild\_vs2

## Anti-Cheat Measures

The arena system includes several anti-cheat protections:

* IP restriction checking (configurable)
* Gepard/Unique ID validation
* Maximum concurrent connections per IP
* Session tracking and logging

## Tips

{% hint style="info" %}

* Communication with your team is crucial in 3vs3
* Use the queue time to prepare your skills and consumables
* Buffs will be removed when entering, so save your buff items
* All arena matches are logged for fair play enforcement
  {% endhint %}

## Arena Items

The following items are restricted in the arena:

* Boarding Halter (mount items)

## Logging Out

If you log out while in the arena queue:

* You will be automatically removed from the queue
* Your active status will be cleared
* You must re-queue when you log back in