Murder Rivals — How a round works
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OverviewMurder Rivals is a round-based PvP game where you fight other players, survive each duel, and build a collection of hundreds of weapons. This guide covers how rounds work, how to climb the rank ladder, how to get more weapons, and how to stay safe while playing.
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How a round works
StepMurder Rivals puts you into matches against real players every round. Your goal is simple: survive and outlast your opponents. Winning rounds pushes your rank up and opens new weapons for your collection. Every match brings a different set of opponents, so no two rounds play out exactly the same way.
- Join a match enter a round and meet your opponents for that session.
- Fight your duels go head-to-head with other players to test your skill.
- Survive win the round and move on to the next challenge.
- Collect weapons victories and rank milestones unlock new weapons for your collection.
- Repeat face fresh opponents each time and keep building your record.
Getting started as a new player
CheckWhen you first load in, the game walks you through its controls and rules. Work through that guidance before jumping into competitive matches. After that, playing multiple rounds back to back is the fastest way to get comfortable with how duels feel.
- Have you finished the in-game tutorial and read all the guidance it gives you?
- Do you know how to move, switch weapons, and attack without thinking about it?
- Have you played enough rounds to understand the flow of a full match?
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Building your weapon collection
TipsThe game has hundreds of weapons to collect. You pick them up through victories, rank-up milestones, and special events. When you end up with duplicate weapons, the trade system lets you swap them with other players for something new. Staying active during limited-time events is especially useful because those weapons are not always available again.
- Win matches — victories are one of the main ways to unlock weapons.
- Keep pushing your rank up, since hitting rank milestones releases weapons.
- Check for limited-time events and jump in while they are running.
- Use the trade system to turn duplicate weapons into ones you are still missing.
Tactics for winning duels
TipsDifferent weapons have different ranges and attack speeds, so using the right one for the situation matters. Watch what your opponent does rather than reacting after the fact. Positioning is just as important as aim — keeping yourself away from walls and corners gives you options when the fight turns against you.
- Watch your opponent's movement and try to predict what they will do next.
- Know the effective range of each weapon you carry and switch to fit the distance.
- If an enemy closes in fast, move to a weapon that works at close range.
- Avoid backing yourself into walls or corners where you have nowhere to retreat.
- When you are losing a straight fight, try switching to a different weapon instead of continuing the same exchange.
- If several enemies are nearby, work to separate them so you fight one at a time.
When you keep losing
CheckA losing streak almost always has a fixable cause. Go through this list in order before you try anything else.
- Have you revisited the tutorial to make sure your basic controls are correct?
- Is the opponent clearly stronger than you and if so, have you tried a different match lobby?
- Have you tested a different weapon to see if the one you are using is a bad match for your current fights?
- If you have lost several rounds in a row, have you tried stepping away briefly before coming back?
Free-to-play versus paying players
TableWhether or not you spend Robux, the core game is the same. Skill decides who wins each duel, not how much a player has spent. Spending can accelerate how quickly you unlock weapons, but a free player who stays active will reach the same collection over time.
| Weapon collection speed | slower without spending, faster with optional purchases |
| Duel outcomes | decided by player skill either way |
| Rank progression | open to all players through wins |
Staying safe while you play
WarnMurder Rivals is built around fair competition, and the game explicitly bans players who use cheats. Beyond the rules of the game itself, it is important to protect your personal information whenever you are playing online with strangers.
Rank tiers to work toward
SummaryYour rank rises as you win matches. Each tier you reach is recognized by the game with its own badge. The tiers run from the starting rank all the way up to the highest, giving you a clear long-term goal to chase.
- Tier 1 Wood
- Tier 2 Metal
- Tier 3 Silver
- Tier 4 Gold
- Tier 5 Emerald
- Tier 6 Sapphire
- Tier 7 Diamond
- Tier 8 Prism
- Tier 9 Cosmic
- Tier 10 Divine
Glossary
Glossary- Round
- A single match session; winning rounds is how you progress in rank and unlock weapons.
- PvP
- Player versus player — every opponent you fight is a real person, not a computer.
- Rank
- Your standing in the game, which rises as you win matches and unlocks rewards at each new tier.
- Weapon unlock
- Gaining access to a new weapon, which happens through victories, rank milestones, and events.
- Collection
- All the weapons you have earned so far, stored so you can see and use them.
- Trade
- Swapping a weapon you already own with another player, useful for turning duplicates into something new.
- Event
- A limited-time in-game activity that offers weapons or rewards not available during normal play.
Common questions
FAQWhat should I do first when I start playing?
Work through the in-game tutorial so you understand the controls and match rules. After that, play several rounds in a row to get a feel for how duels flow.
What is the fastest way to get more weapons?
Win matches, participate in limited-time events whenever they run, and push your rank up since rank milestones award weapons. Trading away duplicate weapons for ones you are missing also helps.
I keep losing. What should I change?
Start by reviewing your basic controls in the tutorial to make sure nothing is off. Then consider whether the opponents in your current lobby are simply much stronger than you, and try a different match if so. Swapping to a different weapon is also worth testing, since weapons have different ranges and attack speeds.
Can I collect every weapon without spending Robux?
Yes. Winning matches consistently will grow your collection over time. It takes longer than paying for accelerators, but the same weapons are reachable either way.
What happens if I use cheats?
The game bans accounts that use cheats. Play fair and your progress will count for something.
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