D2 Duel
In Dx2 Duel, you can fight other players' teams (controlled by the AI) to gain points and climb a PvP ladder.
Contents
Mechanics
Random Match
Random match rewards winning players with bonus duel points in return for letting the game choose their opponent.
| Class | Random Match Bonus |
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| Bronze 1 | 100％ |
| Bronze 2 | 100％ |
| Bronze 3 | 100％ |
| Silver 1 | 100％ |
| Silver 2 | 100％ |
| Silver 3 | 100％ |
| Gold 1 | 100％ |
| Gold 2 | 100％ |
| Gold 3 | 100％ |
| Diamond 1 | 75％ |
| Diamond 2 | 75％ |
| Diamond 3 | 75％ |
| Legend | 25％ |
Win Streak
| Win Streak | Damage Bonus | HP Bonus | Point Bonus |
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| 1 | +2% | - | - |
| 2 | +2% | +4% | - |
| 3 | +4% | +4% | - |
| 4 | +4% | +4% | +10% |
| 5 | +4% | +8% | +10% |
| 6 | +6% | +8% | +10% |
| 7 | +6% | +8% | +20% |
| 8 | +6% | +12% | +20% |
| 9 | +8% | +12% | +20% |
| 10 | +8% | +12% | +30% |
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Win streaks reset after:
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Basic Tips
Gameplay
Look at Enemy Demon Stats
You can check if the opposing demons have been awakened, look at their skills and unlocked spirit panels, and the HP/atk/def values before you enter a fight. Pick your fights wisely and select the correct demons for each situation.
Checking enemies' agility (Ag) stats is particularly important in selecting which targets to take out first when you are running a team with moderate to high evasion (ex: for a typical enemy team of Rama/Mother Harlot/Guan Yu/Masakado, turn order would typically be that as well. Muting that team and dodging Rama and Mother Harlot means you have free shots at Guan Yu and Masakado if you can continue to mute the enemy team)
Make use of Pass
If you're short of MP, make sure to pass. Getting as much MP around to your demons should be your priority - so try to fit in your actions at 1/2 Press Turn.
Yellow Jack Frost and Pyro Jack are extremely helpful for getting more MP & actions for your main demons.
Target Selection
Pick your targets carefully - take out the most threatening demons on the enemy team first. This also includes demons that may have Samrecarm/Recarmdra.
Beginner Demons
Attackers
| Demon | Skills | Notes |
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  Ose
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A single target Physical attacker that comes with Null Phys and has no weaknesses.
Divine + Ward brands w/ ACC% + PATK%. |
 Baphomet
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A Magic attacker that comes with no weaknesses and has both ST & AoE Almighty magic.
Divine + Ward brands w/ MATK%. |
  Tsukuyomi
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A Magic attacker that has many Resists and -1 MP cost to skills.
Requires Resist Phys from Hanuman, Spell + Ward brands w/ MATK%. |
 Prometheus
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A Magic attacker that has very good ST fire damage and has Infinite Chakra.
It can also have Endure instead of Resist Ice. Spell + Ward brands w/ MATK%. |
  Rangda
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A Magic attacker that has Phys Repel and access to Recarmdra.
It can also have Endure instead of Megido. Divine + Ward brands w/ HP% + MATK%. |
Auto-Buff/Debuff
| Demon | Skills | Notes |
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 Feng Huang
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A healer that comes with Auto-Tarunda.
It can also have Resist Ice or Endure instead of Rakunda/Samrecarm. Divine + Ward brands w/ Evasion% + HP% + MATK%. |
 Gucumatz
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A support that comes with Auto-Tarunda.
It can also have Tetrakarn instead of Rakunda/Samrecarm. Divine + Ward brands w/ Evasion% + HP%. |
 Fenrir
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A support that comes with Auto-Taraka.
It can also have Tetrakarn instead of Makarakarn. Divine + Ward brands w/ Evasion% + HP%. |
 Sandalphon
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A support that comes with Auto-Sukaka. It's good to pair with Physical Attackers.
Divine + Ward brands w/ Evasion% + HP%. | |
 Yatagarasu
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A support that comes with Auto-Sukunda and Speedster. It's good to pair with Physical Attackers, and can also act as one.
It can also have Endure instead of Resist Ice. Divine + Ward brands w/ Evasion% + HP%. |
Supports
| Demon | Skills | Notes |
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 Pyro Jack
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A demon with Tag.
Tag allows your other demons to get more actions. | |
 Jack Frost
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A demon with Tag.
Tag allows your other demons to get more actions. | |
  Kinmamon
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A demon immune to status ailments.
It can also have Meparaladi instead of Memutudi. Life + Shield brands w/ Evasion% + HP%. |
Example Beginner Party
| Support | Support | Physical Attacker | Magical Attacker |
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 Feng Huang
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 Sandalphon
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Ose
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Baphomet
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| Rakunda | Sukunda | Oni-Kagura | Megido |
| Resist Ice | Megido | Endure | Endure |
Advanced PVP Guide
High Tier Parties
Main Article: PVP Team Guide
Strong parties are built by gathering Top Tier Demons (see Tier List) who synergize. Here an example of such Top Tier Party:
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For more information please refer to PVP Team Guide that indexes the different Mid to High Tier Parties
Recommended Liberators
Eileen
Low chance to Pass for free. Has a chance to give press turns whenever you hit max amount of random hits.
Meat Balloon
Gives increased damage the more members of your party dies. Also can proc Rakukaja from taking magic damage, and Tarunda from getting hit by a crit. Chance to get an extra press turn when at least one allied demon is down and chance to proc "full-heal endure" on your last member sometimes pull you out of a losing spot.
Kangaroo Boxer
Gives increased damage per demon killed. Going first grants your demons increased critical chance, and if your team is slower than the enemy, there's still a chance of going first.
Templar Dragon
Charge + Concentrate becomes a lot more effective with her, and healing done is increased for your demons.
Shionyan
For use with status ailment infliction teams. Also not bad with +10 Ma stat and low chance to gain 1mp every turn.
Duel Rewards
| Class | Reward |
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| Legend (4300) | 700 Gems + 5 MP element magic L (makes the skill cost -1 MP) |
| Diamond 3 (4000) | 550 Gems + 5 MP element magic L (makes the skill cost -1 MP) |
| Diamond 2 (3700) | 450 Gems + 5 MP element magic L (makes the skill cost -1 MP) |
| Diamond 1 (3400) | 350 Gems + 5 MP element magic L (makes the skill cost -1 MP) |
| Gold 3 (3100) | 300 Gems + 5 MP element magic |
| Gold 2 (2900) | 250 Gems + 5 MP element magic |
| Gold 1 (2700) | 200 Gems + 5 MP element magic |
| Silver 3 (2500) | 175 Gems |
| Silver 2 (2400) | 150 Gems |
| Silver 1 (2300) | 125 Gems |
| Bronze 3 (2200) | 100 Gems |
| Bronze 2 (2100) | 75 Gems |
| Bronze 1 (0~2099) | 50 Gems |
| Rank | Reward |
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| Top 100 | 500 Gems |
| Top 500 | 400 Gems |
| Top 1000 | 300 Gems |
| Top 2500 | 200 Gems |
| Top 5000 | 150 Gems |
| Top 10000 | 100 Gems |
Resources
Guide by Conzie @ https://www.reddit.com/r/Dx2SMTLiberation/comments/9gpl0d/teambuilding_for_pvp_on_a_budget/
See also
- Beginner's Guide
- Formulas
- Tier List
- Skill List
- PVP Team Guide for a more advanced guide on PVP
