Updated 25 October 2026. Facts on this page come from minecraft.wiki, community sites named in the text and the live Artemis PvP server; sources are listed at the bottom.
Bedrock PvP Game Modes: MidFight, Sumo, Bridge
Bedrock competitive PvP is mostly spam-click combat with no attack cooldown, centred on The Hive. Its main duel modes are MidFight (unenchanted diamond, no crits), Sumo (knock the opponent off a platform, no health damage), SkyWars duels, BedWars and Bridge. Crossplay kits follow Java rules on Geyser servers.
What are the main Bedrock PvP modes?
| Mode | How it plays (minecraft.wiki Bedrock PvP guide) |
|---|---|
| MidFight | Pure sword combat in full unenchanted diamond; crits are off and the sword does half a heart per hit; from The Hive community |
| Sumo | Knock the opponent off a platform; nobody takes health damage, so positioning and knockback are everything |
| SkyWars (duel) | 1v1 on opposing islands with a fixed kit; crits off; redstone ores give absorption hearts, other ores restock items |
| BedWars | Protect your bed, destroy theirs; buy gear with iron, gold, diamonds and emeralds; The Hive runs modes from Solos up to Mega (two teams of 12) |
| Bridge | Based on Hypixel's The Bridge: cross a long bridge and jump into the enemy goal to score |
The guide notes knockback differs between servers and modes, sometimes enough to decide fights.
What is crossplay PvP?
Crossplay PvP means Java-style kits played by Bedrock players on Java servers through the Geyser proxy. The guide lists Sword, Axe, SMP, Pot, UHC and Vanilla kits there, and notes they follow Java combat rules, so they may not match normal Bedrock mechanics.
Why does knockback differ between Bedrock modes?
The Bedrock guide explains that servers tune knockback per mode. Some, like The Hive and CubeCraft, make normal hits and sprint hits push the same amount, and some modes lift players so high that spam-clicking knocks an airborne opponent out of combo range; there, players slow down to about 2 clicks per second to keep them close. Learn the knockback of the mode you play before copying techniques from another one.
What skills carry across modes?
Aim consistency and steady click speed are the two core Bedrock skills, plus movement like A/D taps and counter-strafing. Technique list: Bedrock PvP techniques. Bedrock overview: Bedrock Edition PvP. Java minigames: The Bridge.
Can Bedrock players PvP on ArtemisPvP?
Yes: Java and Bedrock players can both join ArtemisPvP. See how to join and Duels.
Frequently asked questions
What is MidFight in Minecraft Bedrock?
A Bedrock PvP mode of pure sword combat in unenchanted diamond gear with crits turned off.
What is Sumo PvP?
A mode where you win by knocking the opponent off a platform; nobody takes health damage.
Sources
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