PvP is an essential element for some MMORPG fans. But in which games do you experience the best fights? We at MeinMMO will tell you.
What criteria was used to create this list? The list focuses on the games that offer the best and most entertaining PvP overall. We looked at the varied offerings – small-scale, arenas, battlegrounds and mass battles – as well as at the general population of the titles.
Because PvP games without a healthy player base are not that much fun.
Who made the list? Alex is our MMORPG expert on MeinMMO and has already played every title mentioned here. He also tests every new MMORPG that comes out immediately.
Albion Online
developer: Sandbox Interactive | platform: PC, Android, iOS | release date: July 17, 2017 | Model: Free2Play, with optional subscription | combat system: actions
What kind of game is this? Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG from Germany and relies on the iso perspective. You create your character and do not choose a fixed class. Instead, your gear and spec will dictate what playstyle you follow.
Your three attacks, which are determined by the weapon, are then on the keys Q, W, E. You can get more skills from the chest piece, head piece and shoes. This gives you numerous possible combinations. There is also a skill tree with the Destiny Board, which you can use to unlock new skills and equipment levels.
You roam through the huge fantasy world, find your own way and decide for yourself whether you want to beat up other players or monsters. Crafting and economy also play an important role. You have to look at the equipment here more as a kind of resource – like a potion. Because in PvP everything can get lost.
It is also positive that you can now play the full PC MMORPG with crossplay on your smartphone.
Albion Online in 2 minutes: how does the sandbox MMORPG play on mobile?
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What makes it really good in PvP? Albion Online offers a wide system of PvP content. For example, there are areas in the open world that are marked with a yellow, red, or black marker:
The PvP system is expanded by outpost battles. So you can take towers in the areas, but also entire cities.
On the other hand, if you like structured PvP, you can compete in arenas in 5v5 or 20v20.
What makes it rather bad in PvP? The equipment plays an important role. With the full loot, however, you have to decide whether you want to go out into the world with your best armor or whether you prefer to keep it for an event with the guild. Constant loss is something that doesn’t appeal to everyone.
It is also a pity that the Crystal League Championship is being discontinued. This is a PvP tournament that was accompanied live with a shoutcast. It will take place for the last time in September 2023.
Can I also have fun as a PvE player? Yes, at least there are safe zones, non-PvP dungeons, housing and a very strong crafting system. However, at some point you will be forced into PvP areas, for example if you want to get rare materials or earn a lot of gold.
In the first few hours, however, PvP doesn’t matter: This is how the MMORPG Albion Online plays if you don’t spend a cent on it.