AcornStory -- Chaos Brings PvP to MapleStory!

Since this is only about 1/3 of the whole thing...


In Team Mode, players will be separated into “Red” and “Blue” teams. The object is to defeat members of the opposing team. The team that defeats the most members of the opposing team is the winner!

• The collected team scores are shown next to the timer.

• Individual scores and rankings are shown in a window in the upper right.

• Each team member’s health is also displayed. Use this to assist one another.

• Each player is awarded Battle Points and Battle EXP based on their individual scores with a bonus for the winning team.

Battle Mode Gameplay

While fighting against other players, you’ll note a number of gameplay differences from normal PvE.


• There is no lasting negative to being killed in PvP. Within 3 seconds you will be revived in a safe area where you are free to reenter the battle.

• Consumable items such as potions and foods cannot be used. During the game though, special Battle Mode potions will randomly pop up on the battlefield. The effects of these items will begin as soon as a player picks them up.

• Every once in a while, the player with the highest score will be named “Champion” and a star will appear above his or her head.
o Players who defeat the Champion in one minute or less will receive extra Battle EXP and Battle Points.
o Champions who survive for more than one minute will also receive bonuses.
o If the Champion is killed five times, he or she will be revived with a “Rage” buff that raises their Attack and Defense rating for two minutes.


PvP Rewards

Battle Experience

Battle Experience Points are granted at the end of a PvP battle. Like regular experience, Battle Experience accumulates and periodically contributes to a rise in your Battle Rank. Battle Rank offers a variety of benefits and is completely separate from your character’s level.

Battle Points

Battle Points are exchanged for Gallant Emblems through the BP Exchanger in Battle Square. You can use Gallant Emblems to purchase exclusive items from Larson, another NPC in Battle Square.


These items include a variety of accessories as well as a Mystery Scroll that turns into a random scroll when you use it and a Mystery Recipe that turns into a random crafting recipe when you use it. Gallant Emblems are also used as ingredients for some crafting recipes.


Battlefield Wisdom

There are two important concepts to understand about MapleStory PvP as you get started: First, it’s voluntary, and second, you should expect the unexpected.

Voluntary PvP

Unlike other games that have so-called “open PvP” worlds, PvP in MapleStory is completely voluntary. The majority of Maple World is a PvE environment where players cannot attack one another, so there’s never any need to worry about getting involved in PvP without warning. You can only start a PvP session by speaking with NPC Crawson.

Expect the Unexpected

Your first few PvP sessions may come as a bit of a shock if you’re not used to this mode, but the most effective way to get acclimatized to PvP is to expect the unexpected.

• Fighting players is nothing like fighting monsters. Players will move in unpredictable patterns. If they’re damaged, they may retreat to heal up and attack again. They may be working with partners who will heal and support them.

• Players are just as smart and powerful as you are. If you’re used to taking on monsters that get by with one or two attacks, it can be a little intimidating to face off against an enemy that has as many powers as you do and knows how to use them.

• PvP is faster than PvE. Very often the victor in a PvP match is the one who keeps the coolest head, uses their powers properly, and takes advantage of mistakes made by their opponent. Don’t be surprised or discouraged if you lose your first few PvP matches.