# Pot PvP
Introduction & History Originally called '**No Debuff**', the concept of Pot PvP started on 1.7 practice servers and has always been a duels oriented concept. \ \ The primary combat mechanic of this kit is based on a high damage to armor ratio which forces players to use **instant health II** splash potions to heal themselves continuously through the fight, putting a lot of emphasis on inventory management, efficient use of healing, quick reactions and comboing. As 1.9+ combat mechanics became more popular, the lack of newer duels servers made Pot PvP a relatively unknown game mode for later versions. That was until Loka, a 14 year old conquest server, adopted it as its main format of PvP with a 33.3% damage boost. It was a combination of new players trying to hone their skills to succeed on Loka and old players missing the 'No Debuff' kits from 1.7 which resulted in 1.9+ Pot PvP kit becoming popular. The earliest version of the Pot PvP Tier List was added to the network in **Q1 2019**.
Rubric ## Definitions * The term "Equal Ping" refers to both players being within an average of 20ms ping from each other. * "HT" means "High Tier." For example, "HT3" means High Tier 3. * "LT" means "Low Tier." For example, "LT3" means Low Tier 3. * "FT" means "First to." For example, a FT3 means First to 3, which means that you need to win 3 fights to win the match. * “Low Tier Test” refers to the type of tier test you must do if you are currently ranked Low Tier 3 or below on the tier list * “High Tier Test” refers to the type of tier test you must do if you are currently ranked High Tier 3 or higher in the tier list ## The Official Pot Kit * Steak - 20 * Instant Health II Potions - 24 * Strength 2 Potions, 90 seconds - 3 * Speed 2 Potions, 90 seconds - 3 * Regeneration 1 Potions, 90 seconds - 3 * Diamond Sword - Sharpness 5 * Bow - Power 5, Punch 2 * Diamond Helmet - Protection 4, Unbreaking 3 * Diamond Chestplate - Protection 4, Unbreaking 3 * Diamond Leggins - Protection 4, Unbreaking 3 * Diamond Boots - Protection 4, Unbreaking 3 You can only test on servers that specifically have this Kit, if there is less or more of ANY item, it is not allowed to test on the server. ## Promotions Unranked -> Ranked Tested by a tester, number of fights is up to the tester usually 3-5, could be up to 10 to ensure accurate ranking The tested player may be asked to fight against a ranked player to confirm his tier Max tier obtained via test is LT3. If you beat your LT3 tester, you will be assigned with HT3, which you must go 8-10 to gain the HT3 rank. HT3 -> LT2 If someone deserves a higher tier, regulators will administer a test for the player to test for tier 2 a player will fight two HT3's to 10 and will have to beat ht3s by 10-6 or better and will be required to fight 2 LT2s to 15 and beat or go even (13-15) with all to be granted the rank. LT2 -> HT2 To test for HT2, you must ping any tier list admin and will be required to fight against 2 LT2's and 2 HT2's. You must beat your LT2 opponents 15-11, and go even or beat your HT2 opponents. HT2 -> LT1 To test for Tier 1 a player will be required to fight every single active T2+ player, and testers, and any other player the administrator (Lurrn) deems you to fight as Tier 1 tests are case by case, these fights will be first to 15 fights and depending on the players rank you will be expected to beat each player by X amount. Players must have recently been seen showing great skill and what a Tier 1 would look like, if they appear to lose a lot or not beat all their opponents by a large margin they will not be allowed to test. Tier 1 is granted to players who display a great level of consistency of that rank during a decent time period ## Demotions HT3 Demotions * Losing 10-3 to another HT3, in a retest or LT2 Test Tester Strikes * Every HT3 tester has 3 strikes, losing 10-1 / 10-2 / 10-3 will result in one strike, whereas losing 10-0 is two strikes. Once the tester reaches 3 strikes they will get demoted. LT2/HT2 Demotions * 3 Losses against players in a Lower Tier * Indefinite Counts of Dodging LT1/HT1 Demotions * 3 Losses against players in the Same Tier * 2 Loss against a player in a Lower Tier * Indefinite Counts of Dodging ## Additional Ranking Rules * Don't hit players before their first pot up, you'll have to restart the round if this happens * No breaking, making, or placing blocks during tests. This will result in a full test disqualification. * No exiting the arena or using the arena in an unintended way by any means. This will result in a full test disqualification. * No attacking players while they are lagging or AFK, you'll have to restart the round if this happens and it won't be counted. * Lying in appeals (cheaterlist or Discord ban) will result in an extension of the ban or further actions. * Opponents must be within 20ms of each other for a test to count as equal ping. * Intentional self-banning on servers will count as a dodge or disqualification. * Do not leave the game unless necessary, and if disconnected, rejoin promptly; leaving for 15+ minutes during a test results in an automatic loss (DQ) unless your opponent was notified in advance with valid reasoning. * You aren't required to return dropped items in fights, Any losses caused by this will still count * No stalling through buff drain and excessive running. This will result in a test invalidation/disqualification. * Do not excessively abuse the bow. Doing so will result in a disqualification. ## Tier 2+ Retired and Peak Tiers * You must defend the rank in order to retire at a particular tier (LT2 or above). This will help you establish your Peak Tier, which is necessary in order to retire and Permanently retain the points that a particular rank offers. ## Universal Peak Tier Requirements * 3 Rank Defenses AND 50+ Days of holding the rank * HT2 * 3 Rank Defenses OR 70+ Days of holding the rank * LT1 * 3 Rank Defenses OR 90+ Days of holding the rank * HT1 * 2 Rank Defenses OR 90+ Days of holding the rank ## LT2/HT2 Demotions * A loss to a lesser tier | 2 strikes * A significant loss to players in the same tier | 2 strikes * A loss in the same tier | 1 strikes * Winning a fight | - 1 strikes * Winning a fight with a significant score | - 2 strikes ## LT1/HT1 Demotions * 1 loss against a lesser tier | 3 strike * A significant loss to a player in the same Tier | 2 strike * A loss in the same tier | 1 strike. * Winning a fight | - 1 strike 3 Strikes = Demote Definition Significant Loss: 15-5 or worse. ## Tierlist Punishments * If a player is caught hacking/cheating, assisting in cheating, or withholding relevant information needed to punish cheating/misconduct, they will be placed on the cheaterlist and potentially demoted depending on the severity. The Duration of a punishment will always be given if marked as temporary.
Mode Specific Rules ## Mods ### ALLOWED: * Armor HUD/Potion HUD * Saturation HUD * Performance Mods * Any texture pack that does not provide an advantage (cosmetic texture packs) * Texture packs such as low or no fire * Durability viewer texture packs ### BANNED: * Hack/Cheat Clients * Mouse Tweaks * Item Scroller * Auto Clicker mods * Tweakaroo * Freecam * Ghast.io * Snap Tap * Health Indicators
Links Website Page: [pvptiers.com/ranking/pot](https://pvptiers.com/ranking/pot) Discord Community: [discord.gg/diapot](https://discord.gg/diapot) Hall of Fame: [pvptiers.com/resources/hall-of-fame/pot](https://pvptiers.com/resources/hall-of-fame/pot)