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We all know that Minecraft PvP is nothing more than a click on your enemy, or a held click to draw back your bow, but there is more strategy involved. Every time I find myself in combat, I use the visual check test. This test is a very simple way to match your skills and weapons against your enemy's.
Step 1: LOOK at your opponent. Do you see armor? Swords? Bows? Potions? Whatever your opponent is holding or wearing gives you a good signal on whether to run or fight. Note that some enemies will put their armor and weapons in their inventory to pretend they are harmless, but when you come closer, they will speed click their armor and weapons into place.
Step 2: EXAMINE your opponent's surroundings, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Note if they have a potion effect surrounding them, and whether it is harmful or helpful. A good rule of thumb is that lighter, cooler colors (like light blue) are good potion effects, and darker colors (like dark brown or red) are harmful potion effects. Notice whether your opponent is on fire, or has arrows in them. If they have arrows in them, they recently took damage, and may be easier to kill. Do they prefer their sword, their potions, or their bow? Use this to your advantage. Also, if they are in a group of PvPers that are well equipped, your chances of winning are slim.
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We all know that Minecraft PvP is nothing more than a click on your enemy, or a held click to draw back your bow, but there is more strategy involved. Every time I find myself in combat, I use the visual check test. This test is a very simple way to match your skills and weapons against your enemy's. Step 1: LOOK at your opponent. Do you see armor? Swords? Bows? Potions? Whatever your opponent is holding or wearing gives you a good signal on whether to run or fight. Note that some enemies will put their armor and weapons in their inventory to pretend they are harmless, but when you come closer, they will speed click their armor and weapons into place.
Step 2: EXAMINE your opponent's surroundings, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Note if they have a potion effect surrounding them, and whether it is harmful or helpful. A good rule of thumb is that lighter, cooler colors (like light blue) are good potion effects, and darker colors (like dark brown or red) are harmful potion effects. Notice whether your opponent is on fire, or has arrows in them. If they have arrows in them, they recently took damage, and may be easier to kill. Do they prefer their sword, their potions, or their bow? Use this to your advantage. Also, if they are in a group of PvPers that are well equipped, your chances of winning are slim.
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