Elden Ring PvP Guide: Builds, Etiquette, and Meta in 2025
Elden Ring's PvP scene has continued to evolve in Elden Ring Items 2025 thanks to major balance patches, DLC updates, and a passionate competitive community. From duel arenas to chaotic invasions, the PvP experience in the Lands Between is as thrilling as ever—if you know what you're doing.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to dominate in PvP: viable builds, community etiquette, and the current PvP meta as of 2025.
Getting Started: PvP Basics
PvP in Elden Ring can occur in several forms:
Invasions: Enter another player's world to defeat them. Can happen solo or in co-op sessions.
Duels: Arranged fights via Red Summon Signs, typically in Colosseums or designated community spots.
Colosseums: Arena-based combat introduced in updates. Offer 1v1, team deathmatch, and free-for-all modes.
To participate, you’ll need items like:
Duelist’s Furled Finger (for duels)
Festering Bloody Finger (for invasions)
Taunter’s Tongue (to invite invaders)
Colosseum access (unlocked at elden ring items buy online various locations)
