Reading order
Read the first-duel guide, then parry timing, then weapon prices. Codes, Ranked, the shop, controls, arenas, and cosmetics answer the next questions after you have finished a match.
Which Dueling Grounds ⚔️ guides are published?
How to play your first duel
Join a server, open PLAY, finish a Casual 1v1 on the free Katana, and read the result board before you buy anything.
Parry, block, and dodge
Tap F on the windup to parry, hold F to block, and use dodge when the parry window is still unfamiliar.
Redeem codes and account rewards
Open Rewards, paste a case-sensitive code, and use Like, Favorite, and the group as separate rewards.
Weapon prices and unlocks
The Katana is free, four later weapons have agreed Coin prices, and Warhammer, Curved Swords, and Bo Staff do not.
Ranked rating and queues
Queue Ranked from PLAY, start at a rating of 400, and check the menu for the current duel requirement.
Coins, Gems, and the shop
Coins buy weapons, Gems buy most cosmetics, and Like, Favorite, and the group are separate from codes.
PC, mobile, and console controls
Use the official PC chart, rebind it under Settings, and treat the two console charts as unpublished disagreements.
Arenas, Casual, and Ranked
Casual 1v1 is two rounds with overtime on a tie, Ranked is first to two, and ten named arenas share one select screen.
Cosmetics and titles
Equip skins from the weapon submenu after you own the weapon, and equip titles from the yellow Achievements button.