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Bro lod is dead. D2r bvb is thriving.

Anyone want to bvb

Might start this thread up soon. Anyone still around ?

WW BvB Barbarian Ladder Rules (East NonLadder)

Joining the Ladder:
• Post in the ladder thread stating you wish to join
• Include your Barbarian’s name
• PM an Admin requesting entry

• You are expected to know and understand all rules before participating
• Failure to follow rules may result in punishment depending on severity

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General Rules:
• Do NOT prebuff
• Do NOT precast
• Do NOT use poison
• Do NOT use slow
• Do NOT enchant
• Do NOT use healing potions
• Do NOT run
• Do NOT TMC
• Do NOT use item charges
• Do NOT use temporary items (ethereal without Zod/rep mod)
• Do NOT use hybrid runewords

• You MUST have enough strength to pick up your body without stash

• If an item casts a % effect (ex: Chilling Armor, Venom), it may be used for that duel only
• You MUST reset before the next duel without the buff active

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Dueling Rules:
• All matches are First to 7 (FT7)
• No win-by-2 required

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Gear Checks:
• Can be requested at ANY time (before or after duel)
• Screenshots may be required (inventory + screen)

• Must be done immediately upon request
• Both players go to town via waypoint and open trade screen

• Going to stash after request = FORFEIT + BAN
• Illegal (BM) gear found = FORFEIT + BAN

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Items / Unperm:
• Unperm items ARE allowed
• Ladder supports GM unperm items for balance

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Challenges:
• You may challenge:
→ +1 or +2 positions above your rank

• MUST post challenge in thread (ex: “Challenge #X”)
• MUST PM opponent immediately
→ No PM = No challenge

• Winner posts results
• Winner gets priority to challenge again

• Scores must be posted as:
→ Win-Loss-Tie (ex: 7-5-1, XX Wins)

• Loser cooldowns:
→ 12 hours before new challenge
→ 24 hours before rematch vs same player

• Winning/defending removes cooldowns

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Gear Changes:
• 1 gear change allowed per match (FT7 set)
• Once changed, you MUST keep that setup

• No switching mid-duel
• Only before/after duels

• Taking longer than 5 minutes = FORFEIT

• Tokens:
→ Allowed between challenges
→ NOT allowed during a match

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Dodge Rule:
• After 3 days with no reply → challenger may invoke dodge

• Result:
→ Challenger = Win
→ Defender = Loss

• 2 consecutive dodges = REMOVAL from ladder

• If both active → ADMIN decides

• AFK >5 min during match = LOSS

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Null Duels:
• After 3 days, Admin may void duel

• Represents:
→ Both players tried, scheduling failed

• No win/loss assigned

• If both active → ADMIN decides

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Miscellaneous Rules:
• Max 2 Barbarians per player
• You cannot challenge yourself

• Both barbs must remain active (can challenge/be challenged)

• Selling/transferring character = LOSS of rank

• Admins may grant up to 48-hour extensions

• Crown titles only count for actual wins/defends
→ Dodges/Nulls do NOT count

• Admins are responsible for enforcement

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Inactivity:
• 14+ days offline = REMOVAL
• 2 consecutive dodges = REMOVAL

• Notify Admin if going on vacation

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Vacation Status:
• Applies if away 4–14 days

• While on vacation:
→ Cannot be challenged
→ Others may challenge around you (+2 rule applies)

• After vacation:
→ You become challengeable again regardless of activity

Sign me up

Tonice / Hercules



Maybe we could have Traditional BvB and AoW? Just a thought.
Players decide style of match or separate ladder for each style.

This post was edited by Tonice on Apr 21 2026 08:32am

Ok we will do this. Standard rules will be the default and players will have the option to agree to an AOW match instead. Great idea. I ll update shortly.

Rules of Engagement

The Art of War BvB - rules:

To be fought in Act 1 Blood Moor (Norm)
FT7
All item's Must be visible this means to Strength bug
No Ladder-only runewords
ATD cap 50
Mana Potions prohibited
Runewords prohibited: Grief, Fortitude, Death, Phoenix
DR Cap @ 45DR
Max run speed 100% (does not include Increased speed skill)
Life Replenish Cap +25
Open Wounds cap 10%
Poison Damage cap 200
Do not use potions.
Do not precast.
Do not use slow.
Do not enchant.
Do not run.
Do not use items that emit auras which affect player vs. player (PVP) and cause physical and/or elemental damage.
Do not emit the holy freeze aura.
Do not cast item/torch charges.
Do not use any Buged items.
Do not use temporary armor or weapons. (Do not use ethereal gear that doesn't have repair/replenish or indestructible.)
You must have enough strength to pick up your body without switching gear.
You must be engaged in combat at all time's, this mean if you happen to run out of mana do not remain stationary.(Conc shifting)

You may change gear twice during a set
Using a token mid-challenge is not allowed.
Dueling should be done in Normal mode.
Draws - If neither player survives a walk back to town, counts as a draw. No point awarded to either player
It can be required that both show gear before a duel if one feels the other may be using ethereal non-repairable gear

Can add me

Balboathegreat / Atrocitus