Quick Guide
Learn the basics of Victory Valley
IMPORTANT: Disable View Bobbing
Before queuing, disable View Bobbing in your Minecraft settings. Without this, the in-game minimap will be essentially unreadable and difficult to use.
Go to: Minecraft Settings → Video Settings → View Bobbing → OFF
Queuing for a Match
Available game modes:
5v5
Standard 10-player mode with full map and structures
2v2
Smaller 4-player focused matches
ARAM
All Random All Mid - 10-player chaotic matches
Champion Select
Pick your champion and universal ability before each match.
Pick Your Champion
Only 12 champions are free each week (rotating). You can pick any champion that is:
- ✓ Currently free in rotation
- ✓ Unlocked (purchased in the Lobby)
- ✓ Not already picked by another player
Choose Your Universal Ability
Universal abilities are powerful skills shared across all champions. Pick one that fits your playstyle.
Pro Tip: To see detailed information about champion abilities and passives before champion select, visit victoryvalley.net/champions
In-Game Controls
Essential keybindings:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3 | Champion abilities |
| F | Universal ability |
| Shift+F | Toggle minimap visibility |
| 4 | Use health potion |
| 5 | Use mana potion |
| 6 | Place ward |
| 7 | Open shop |
| 8 | Recall to spawn |
Tip: Hover over your abilities and weapon in-game to see detailed descriptions and passive effects.
Recall: Channeling time is 8 seconds • Interrupted by moving, taking damage, or attacking • Teleports you back to spawn
Communication
Team Chat (Default)
Normal chat messages are only visible to your team. Just type your message and press Enter.
All Chat
To talk to everyone (both teams), start your message with /a
Example: /a gg
Death & Respawn
When you die, you must wait to respawn. While dead, you can left-click toward friendly towers to view the game from different perspectives.
Death Timer Formula
10 seconds + 1 second per minute of game time
The Shop System
How to Access the Shop
- • Right-click any alive friendly tower
- • Type /shop command
- • Press 7 on your keyboard
Buying & Upgrading Items
- • Items have 5 levels (Level 1 → Level 5) - each upgrade increases item stats
- • To upgrade: Left-click the item in your inventory
- • To sell: Right-click the item (50% gold refund)
- • Maximum inventory: 5 items equipped at once
- • Hover over items to see stats, effects, and passives
Vision & Stealth
Wards
Wards reveal areas of the map:
- Vision Ward - Reveals nearby area
- True Sight Ward - Reveals stealthed enemies and invisible units
Bush Stealth
Stand in a bush while out of combat for 3 seconds to become invisible to enemies. Useful for ambushes and escaping.
Jungle Bosses
Neutral monsters that provide team advantages:
Dravok the Soul Shepherd
Team-Wide Buff
Killing Dravok grants a powerful buff to your entire team.
Magnus the Hoardlord
Random Item Drop
- • Drops a random item for the team
- • Item power scales with game time
- • Only one teammate can claim it
- • Communicate quickly!
Winning the Game
Objective: Destroy the Enemy Stronghold
To win, destroy the enemy team's Stronghold (main base). However, strongholds are heavily protected by Beacons and 2 Stronghold Towers.
The Beacon System
Destroy a Beacon
Each team has beacons protecting their stronghold. You must destroy at least one beacon before you can damage the stronghold or its towers. Beacons act as shields.
Vote for Pixguards
When your team destroys a beacon, you gain access to powerful Pixguards. Your team votes on which of 4 Pixguard types will spawn in that lane. Pixguards push the lane automatically.
Beacon Restoration
Destroyed beacons restore after 5 minutes. When a beacon restores, Pixguards stop spawning in that lane. You may need to destroy beacons multiple times in long games.
Destroy the Stronghold
With beacons down and Pixguards pushing, attack the enemy stronghold. First team to destroy it wins the game!
Other Important Information
Surrender
If your team wants to give up, you can surrender by typing:
/surrender
Server Rules
Community standards and consequences for violations
General Rules
Basic conduct
General Rules
Basic conduct
Penalties
Rule violations
Penalties
Rule violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about Victory Valley
What exactly is Victory Valley? Is it like League of Legends in Minecraft?
Victory Valley is a competitive Minecraft MOBA server that brings classic MOBA gameplay to Minecraft. You pick champions, farm gold, buy items, and work to destroy the enemy stronghold - similar to League of Legends or Dota. The unique aspect is everything happens in Minecraft with custom 3D models and abilities. We offer both 5v5 strategic matches and faster-paced 2v2 duos combat.
Where are the servers hosted?
Victory Valley runs on UltraServers hardware in the United States.
Using our UltraServers referral link directly supports the server's upkeep.
Should I start with 5v5 or 2v2 matches?
5v5 is our main game mode offering the full strategic MOBA experience with three lanes and jungle. If you're new to MOBAs, you might want to try 2v2 first - games are faster (8-20 minutes vs 15-45 minutes), more action-packed, and easier to learn without managing complex lane assignments. Once you're comfortable with the basics, jump into 5v5 for the complete Victory Valley experience. Both modes have separate rankings, so learning one won't affect your progress in the other.
Do I need to purchase champions or is it free to play?
Victory Valley is free to play with a rotation of free champions available to try without any cost. The free rotation is updated manually to ensure variety. If you find a champion you enjoy, you can unlock them permanently using Victory Points (VP) earned through gameplay, wins, and completing objectives. VP can also be purchased in our shop to speed up champion unlocks if desired.
What Minecraft version do I need?
You'll need Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.10 or newer. The custom champions, abilities, and 3D models require the latest features to function properly. Older versions may have compatibility issues or missing visual elements. We recommend staying updated to the latest version for the best experience.
How does the ranking system work?
We use a tier-based ranking system with League Points (LP). You start in Coal and progress through Iron, Gold, Emerald, Diamond, Warden, up to Dragon tier. Each tier (except Dragon) has four divisions (IV to I). You gain or lose LP based on match outcomes, and the system matches you with players of similar skill levels. 5v5 and 2v2 have completely separate rankings, so you can excel in one mode while still learning the other without affecting your progress.
What happens when a teammate disconnects?
The match continues unless teams become severely unbalanced (such as 2v5 in 5v5 mode). Players who disconnect receive queue bans and still gain or lose LP based on their team's final outcome. Currently there's no reconnect feature, but we hope to implement one in the future. We recommend ensuring you have a stable internet connection before entering ranked matches.
How does surrendering work in matches?
Surrender rules vary by game mode. In 5v5, all players must agree before 15 minutes, then 75% agreement is required afterward. In 2v2, both players must agree to surrender (available after 3 minutes). There's a 3-minute cooldown between surrender attempts to prevent spam. Use the /surrender command to initiate a surrender vote.
What are wards and why are they important?
Wards provide crucial map vision to prevent surprise attacks. Vision Wards last 3 minutes and remain invisible unless detected by True Sight. True Sight Wards last 2 minutes but can reveal enemy wards and stealthed champions. Strategic ward placement in bushes and key areas is essential for map control and preventing ganks.
I'm new to MOBAs - will I struggle initially?
The ranking system will quickly match you with other beginners, so you won't be stuck playing against veterans. Your first few games might be challenging while the system determines your skill level, but after that you'll face similarly skilled opponents. Don't be discouraged by early losses - the ranking system is designed to find your appropriate skill level quickly and place you in the right tier and division.
How do I report issues or problematic players?
You can report toxic behavior, bugs, or cheaters through our Discord server or the in-game reporting system. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and employ robust anti-cheat measures. The community helps maintain a positive environment, and we take all reports seriously with appropriate action.
How does the referral program work?
Invite friends! When two players join using your name as their referrer, you unlock the [VIP] rank at no cost. For the referral to count you need to be online in the lobby when they hop on the server, and they simply type your in-game name the first time they join. After both referrals are recorded, the system grants you VIP automatically.