PvP Tournament Rules

Oct 6, 2026

PvP Tournament Rules defines a structured arena fight for level 8 participants, with restrictions on multiclassing, feats, character backgrounds, and character stat generation. It specifies the arena size and layout, including placement limits and visibility conditions. Equipment is limited to starting items only, with a single Minor Health Potion granted at the start. During combat, banned spells, sudden-death timing, anti-stalling enforcement, and rules-as-written adjudication are enforced, including clear limitations on rolls and spell interactions.

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Reading Time10 min

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Setting

Character Specifications

During Combat Rulings

Banned Spells

Sudden Death

Intentional Stalling

Rules as Written

Running Combat

PvP Tournament Rules PvP Tournament Rules Setting: 1. The setting is up to the choice of whoever is DMing, but there must always be a 120 ft diameter or 120 x 120 square room to accommodate ranged and melee participants a. For the sake of simplicity, the arena will be a gladiator-esq colosseum i. There can be random structures placed throughout the arena outside of the 30 radius of the center 1. This can include a small watchtower, barricade, or boulder b. The ground will be sandy such that invisibility is traceable Character Specifications: 1. Level a. All participants must be level 8 b. Multiclassing is permitted, but the total number of levels cannot exceed 8 c. Feats are restricted to those found in the D&D 5E Player Handbook (PHB) d. Feat-Granting Backgrounds are Banned 2. Base Stat Totals a. All participants must use Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) for stats b. Under no circumstances will other stat options be permitted 3. Equipment a. Players may use only starting equipment, no magical items are permitted b. Each player will have one Minor Health Potion at the start of combat 4. Permitted Classes a. Participants must use one of the following classes to be eligible for the tournament – No exceptions will be allowed i. Artificer ii. Barbarian iii. Bard iv. Cleric v. Fighter vi. Monk vii. Paladin viii. Ranger ix. Rogue x. Sorcerer xi. Warlock xii. Wizard 5. Permitted Races – Assume anything from the PHB is fair game, others not in the PHBare exceptions – Tasha’s Variant Rules for Ability Scores are Permitted a. Human → Regular and Variant gular and Vari b. High Elf c. Wood Elf d. Half Elf e. Drow f. Goliath – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse g. Dragonborn – From PHB not Treasury of Dragons h. Halfling i. Gnome j. Dwarf k. Half Orc l. Tiefling m. Deep Gnome – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse n. Duergar – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse o. Goblin – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse p. Hobgoblin – From Volo’s Guide to Monsters q. Yuan Ti – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse r. Changeling – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse s. Harengon – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse t. Kenku – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse u. Lizardfolk – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse v. Orc – From Volo’s Guide to Monsters w. Warforged – From Eberron Rising from the Last War x. Satyr – From Mordenkainen’s Monsters of the Multiverse y. Dhampir – From Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft During Combat Rulings: 1. Banned Spells a. These are spells which are believed to be concerning or problematic for the purpose of balancing the matches; i. Polymorph ii. Heat Metal iii. Summon Undead iv. Fly 2. Sudden Death a. The games can not last forever, they must end quickly in a tournament style event b. After five rounds, the participants begin to lose 1 hit die of their HP per round over 5 until one of the characters dies c. After 10 rounds, the players must roll a d20 until one player rolls a higher number i. If a judge believes that there is a clear victor and an additional judge agrees, then the match can be awarded to the aforementioned clear victor 3. Intentional Stalling a. Intentional stalling causes the game to run long and must be avoided to prevent rounds from exceeding a reasonable time constraint b. Participants will be found guilty of intentional stalling if they: i. Do not engage in combat for two consecutive rounds 1. For example, players cannot attempt to damage the opponent and try to hide or run away in any way for an extended period of time ii. Do not attempt to harm the opponent for three consecutive rounds c. If the following spells are used (and others like them) with the intention of leaving the boundaries of the arena, then the target will land back where

FAQs

What are the core requirements for participants in the tournament?

All participants must be level 8. Multiclassing is allowed only if the total number of levels does not exceed 8, and feats are restricted to those found in the D&D 5E Player Handbook (PHB).

What equipment and consumables are allowed?

Players may use only starting equipment; no magical items are permitted. Each player starts combat with one Minor Health Potion.

Which spells are banned and how are match endings handled?

Banned spells include Polymorph, Heat Metal, Summon Undead, and Fly. Matches follow a sudden-death progression after five rounds (losing 1 hit die of HP per round) and after 10 rounds require d20 rolls until one player rolls higher or a judging process awards a clear victor.

Oct 6, 2026

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