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== Overview ==
Challenges and tournaments are a part of Potterworld’s competitive side. The [[Arena Team{{!}}Arena team]] is in charge of hosting both challenges and tournaments. There are a variety of competitions players can participate in, including the year-round Flying and Duelling challenges and tournaments. Additionally, there are some seasonal competitions like Plasma Showdown, Star Racing, Rafting, and Sledding. Players can find a full description of [[Arena Tokens{{!}}Arena Tokens]], Seasons, and how challenges and tournaments work below. This information can also be viewed in-game at the [[Duelling Halls{{!}}Duelling Halls]].&nbsp;

Each challenge rewards a minimum of five Arena Tokens (AT). Depending on how far the individual or team progresses, the amount of AT given will change. Challenges also reward [[Gold{{!}}Gold]] and Arena Score. Additionally, the individual or team that wins the challenge overall can win [[House Points & House Cup{{!}}House points]].&nbsp;




== Challenges ==
Challenges are a great way for players to practise before monthly tournaments. The scheduled challenges can be 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 4v4. This goes for both Duelling and Flying, which are hosted year-round, as well as the seasonal styles, which are hosted during specific months. There are scheduled challenges that can be found on the PotterworldMC [https://potterworldmc.com/calendar/ calendar]. Occasional surprise challenges are also held.&nbsp;

Duelling challenges are usually set up in brackets that are randomised. Players duel each other and those who win their bracket move to the next round. Semi-finalists would have to win the best of three matches to move onto the finals. In the finals, players would have to win the best of five duels to become the overall winner. This process also decides who places third. Duelling challenges can also be in styles such as King of the Hill, where players are set to duel one another 1v1, and the winner of the duel moves on to fight the next player. There is also House Dueling, where players duel each other in their own house until there are only four left. These four move on to finals against the other houses. Additionally, there is Knockout Dueling, where players use a wand with specific spells to knock each other off the platform until only one remains.

Flying challenges are set up differently from Duelling challenges. These challenges start with a qualifying race. Depending on how many people are on each team, the number of qualifiers varies from the top 12 fliers to the top six teams. Those who go to the finals will have to fly four different maps to earn points. The number of points given is dependent on what place the individual or team gets. The lowest amount of points each round is zero and the highest is 15.

Throughout the year, seasonal challenge styles are released. This includes Plasma Showdown, Star Racing, Sledding and Rafting. Star Racing is released around the time of May in addition to the May the Fourth [[Events{{!}}event]]. Plasma Showdown is released at the same time, from May to June, and is a PvP-style challenge. Sledding is a holiday style that is usually released in December. Rafting, which is hosted in July and August, is very similar to Sledding challenges. Star Racing, Sledding, and Rafting all run similar to Flying challenges, which have qualifying races and four additional races to determine the placement of players or teams.
===== Challenge Tips =====
Some tips for challenges overall would be finding a team prior to the challenge. This makes the challenge process a lot faster for players and the Arena team. For Duelling challenges, players should set up their wand hot bars before joining. This ensures that players are ready to duel their opponents! Warming up in the Duelling Halls with other duellists is another way to get ready for this type of challenge. For Flying challenges, players should definitely warm up using the Flying minigame. Additionally, players should turn down their render distance if they tend to have lag.



== Tournaments ==
Once a month, tournaments for Duelling and Flying are held. They are run exactly the same as the challenges but at a more competitive and rewarding scale. Tournaments are always held on a Saturday at 12 PM PST. Each month has a different number of players that are required to be on each team, this can be found on the PotterworldMC [https://potterworldmc.com/news/ website].&nbsp;

Like challenges, there are also tournaments for seasonal styles like Sledding. They are usually held once or twice, depending on how long the styles are released for. The very first Sledding tournament was held in December 2020, and the first Rafting tournament was held in July 2023.&nbsp;

As mentioned previously, tournaments reward more than challenges. The top four individuals or teams can earn 2.5k-10k Gold and 16-30 Arena Tokens depending on their placing. The overall winners can receive the champion prefix, temporary PvP Crown, and the code to a $5 Potterworld store gift card. Other participants also have a chance at earning Arena Tokens. Those who place first and second also earn House points. Before the store gift card, 500 [[Potter Points{{!}}Potter Points]] were awarded instead.

Prior to the [https://potterworldmc.com/threads/revelius-changelog-1-0-0.4194/ Revelius update], tournaments held qualifiers before the tournaments themselves. The duelling qualifiers consisted of a Free for All duel where players duelled one another in their respective houses. The top three duellists would then compete in the tournament, which was on a separate date. Those who placed fourth through sixth would be used as a backup in case a competitor could not make the tournament. Flying ran similarly, but a race was held instead of a duel. This is similar to the Flying challenges and tournaments nowadays. The tournaments themselves ran almost identically to the current tournaments.
===== Tournament Tips =====
If the tournament needs a team, it is best to plan at least a month in advance. This is because teams can be harder to set up when it is closer to the tournament date. Attending plenty of challenges before the tournament is also very helpful because it gives players a chance to practise their skills in a competitive setting. When it comes to Duelling, players should come prepared with [[Talents{{!}}talents]] pre-selected.&nbsp;




== Arena Tokens ==
Arena Tokens are the currency rewarded to players who participate in challenges or tournaments. At each challenge or tournament, players can receive between five to 18 Arena Tokens; this amount is dependent on how well the player does. The table below shows what players can purchase using Arena Tokens. The shop gets refreshed every so often with new items in rotation, so some items listed below may not be available. Annual Arena Banners and Season MVP Trophy collectables are also available for purchase when in season.
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! style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Reward
! style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Description
! style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Cost (Arena Tokens)
{{!}}- style="height: 28px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 28px;" {{!}} 25 Gold
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 28px;" {{!}} N/A
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 28px;" {{!}} 1
{{!}}- style="height: 78px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 78px;" {{!}} XP (Amount given depends on player’s level)
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 78px;" {{!}} Trade in Arena Tokens for [[Levelling{{!}}Experience]]. The amount of experience you receive is dependent on your current level.
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 78px;" {{!}} 10
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} The Duelist’s Scarf
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Show off your advanced dueling skills in style with this royal purple headwear; perfect to sport in the arena, as it is dyed with the 'Arena Colour'.<br>
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 90
{{!}}- style="height: 28px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 28px;" {{!}} The Flier’s Scarf
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 28px;" {{!}} Show off your advanced flying skills in style with this beautiful gold head piece; perfect to wear while flying, as it is dyed in a 'Winner's Colour'.
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 28px;" {{!}} 90
{{!}}- style="height: 28px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 28px;" {{!}} The Star Racer's Scarf<br>
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 28px;" {{!}} Show off your advanced star racing skills in style with this sandy-coloured bandana; Perfect to wear amongst the dunes of Mes Endra, as it is dyed the colour of the desert.<br>
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 28px;" {{!}} 90
{{!}}- style="height: 28px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 28px;" {{!}} The Sledding Scarf<br>
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 28px;" {{!}} Show off your advanced sledding skills in style with this subtle blue headwear; perfect to wear for the winter season.<br>
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 28px;" {{!}} 90
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} The Rafting Scarf<br>
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Show off your advanced rafting skills in style with this ocean blue head piece; perfect to wear while exploring the seas.<br>
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 90
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} The Good Sportsmanship Scarf
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}}
Show off your vast arena abilities in style with this jade coloured head piece; perfect to embrace your good sportsmanship skills.
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 90
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Pink Flower Crown
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Show off your fashion style with this beautiful flower crown, in the sweet colour of pink!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 200
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Purple Flower Crown
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Show off your fashion style with this beautiful flower crown, in the stunning colour of purple, which is the 'Arena' colour!&nbsp;
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 200
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} White Flower Crown
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Show off your fashion style with this beautiful flower crown, in the angelic colour of white!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 200
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Purple Feather Brimmed Hat
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Show off your wizarding fashion style with this feather brimmed hat, in the colour of purple, the 'Arena' colour!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 200
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Violimillio
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Discharge a short-ranged spark, damaging contacted targets.
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 150
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Crown Flare
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Magically conjure a firework that bursts into a glorious crown to prove your skills.
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 150
{{!}}- style="height: 23px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 23px;" {{!}} Broom Dart Spell
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 23px;" {{!}} Conjure a yellow swirl that summons a broom that you can control!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 23px;" {{!}} 150
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Interwizard Scenery
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Train and prepare yourself for upcoming competitions in this Interwizard themed scenery!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 300
{{!}}- style="height: 28px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 28px;" {{!}} Arena Crown Death Effect
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 28px;" {{!}} Explode with a crown flare when you die!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 28px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} The Champion’s Staff
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Refine your dueling skills and stay on top, as a champion, with this purple and gold trophy staff.
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 200
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Mage Wand Appearance
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Show off your advanced dueling skills with the Mage Wand and fight your way to victory!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 250
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Arena Master's Wand Appearance
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Show off your advanced dueling skills with the Arena Master's Wand and fight your way to victory!<br>
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 200
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Target D'Lighter
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Conjures orbs in random locations that can be used as targets to conjure orbs again to cast a projectile to change difficulty.
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 125
{{!}}- style="height: 74px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 74px;" {{!}} Get Good Emote
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 74px;" {{!}} With this emote, you can be honest with your fellow witches and wizards and tell them they need to improve their skills!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 74px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Headshot Emote
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Show off your incredible dueling skills by using this emote with your friends!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 46px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 46px;" {{!}} Broom Whoosh Emote
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 46px;" {{!}} Show off your incredible flying skills by using this emote with your friends!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 46px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 46px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 46px;" {{!}} Ask to Team Emote
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 46px;" {{!}} Ask others to join forces with you on an unstoppable team with this emote!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 46px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 23px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 23px;" {{!}} Hit the Slopes Emote
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 23px;" {{!}} Ask others to hit the slopes with you for some sledding with this emote!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 23px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 46px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 46px;" {{!}} Construct a Star Racer Emote
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 46px;" {{!}} Construct the best Star Racer known to humanity with your friends using this emote!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 46px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 23px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 23px;" {{!}} Raft Capsize Emote
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 23px;" {{!}} Try to escape the shark-infested waters with your friends Raft with this emote!
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 23px;" {{!}} 100
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Arena Raven Banner
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} N/A
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 50
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Arena Serpent Banner
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} N/A
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 50
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Arena Honeybadger Banner
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} N/A&nbsp;
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 50
{{!}}- style="height: 28px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 28px;" {{!}} Arena Griffin Banner
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 28px;" {{!}} N/A&nbsp;
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 28px;" {{!}} 50
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 25.045%; height: 51px;" {{!}} Arena Hogsworth Banner
{{!}} style="width: 57.2973%; height: 51px;" {{!}} N/A&nbsp;
{{!}} style="width: 17.6577%; height: 51px;" {{!}} 50
{{!}}}



== Seasons ==
Throughout the year, there are four different seasons hosted by the Arena team. Each season lasts three months. This is a time for players to earn Arena Score and compete for the Season Champions for Flying, Duelling, and MVP. In order to earn Arena Score, players must place in the top 4 at challenges. There are three different categories: Flying, Duelling, and Overall. The Arena Score earned for Flying and Duelling add up during the season and turns into the player’s Arena Score. The Overall category is a combination of Arena Score earned from Flying and Duelling challenges. Those who become the Season Champion for Flying and Duelling can earn a special temporary prefix, 15k Gold, 7 USD Potterworld store gift card, collectable with a custom spell, and Arena wand effects. The individual who becomes the Season MVP will win a temporary prefix, 18k Gold, 9 USD Potterworld store gift card, their name on an MVP trophy collectable that has special effects, and the Arena wand effects. Before store gift cards and MVP trophies, Season Champions won Potter Points and a collectable with a custom spell.

Additionally, there is also an Arena Exclusives Shop. There are special rewards that can be bought with Arena Score. The table below shows the rewards that can be earned from Arena Score. The shop gets refreshed every so often with new items in rotation, so some items listed below may not be available from time to time.

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! style="width: 152px; height: 74px;" {{!}} Reward
! style="width: 856.016px; height: 74px;" {{!}} Description
! style="width: 121.984px; height: 74px;" {{!}} Cost (Arena Score)
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 152px; height: 51px;" {{!}} Trophy Handbag
{{!}} style="width: 856.016px; height: 51px;" {{!}} A magically enchanted handbag made to be bigger than it is on the outside!
{{!}} style="width: 121.984px; height: 51px;" {{!}} 25
{{!}}- style="height: 97px;"
{{!}} style="width: 152px; height: 97px;" {{!}} Champion’s Scarf
{{!}} style="width: 856.016px; height: 97px;" {{!}} For only the best of competitors. Whether it be dueling or flying, this head piece showcases the talent and hard work that goes into becoming a Potterworld champion.
{{!}} style="width: 121.984px; height: 97px;" {{!}} 25
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 152px; height: 51px;" {{!}} John Cena Jukebox
{{!}} style="width: 856.016px; height: 51px;" {{!}} Play the song of a true winner to showcase all your victories!<br>CLICK to use.
{{!}} style="width: 121.984px; height: 51px;" {{!}} 15
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 152px; height: 51px;" {{!}} Arena Scarf
{{!}} style="width: 856.016px; height: 51px;" {{!}} A scarf to show off your Arena accomplishments!
{{!}} style="width: 121.984px; height: 51px;" {{!}} 35
{{!}}- 
{{!}} style="width: 152px;" {{!}} The Arena Sceptre
{{!}} style="width: 856.016px;" {{!}} Refine your dueling skills and stay on top, as a champion, with this magical purple orbed sceptre.
{{!}} style="width: 121.984px;" {{!}} 55
{{!}}- style="height: 51px;"
{{!}} style="width: 152px; height: 51px;" {{!}} The Valkyrie Crown
{{!}} style="width: 856.016px; height: 51px;" {{!}} Show off your fashion style with this eye-catching warrior crown, in all of its golden glory!
{{!}} style="width: 121.984px; height: 51px;" {{!}} 65
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Each season starts with a Season Release, which is when 3 or 4 new maps are released. These would be used at the tournaments and challenges. Halfway through the season, the Arena team may release more maps or a new type of challenge. All of these are announced in more detail on the PotterworldMC website.&nbsp;