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PvE versus PvP: What's the Difference?

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PvE vs PvP What

PvE and PvP game modes in Gundam UC Engage differ dramatically, with the two having different metas, strategies, and sets of rewards. Read on to learn about the difference between the game's PvE and PvP game modes.

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PvE vs. PvP: What's the Difference?

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Story Quest

One of the most obvious differences between the two is how PvP refers to just Arena (and by extension, Elite Arena) whereas PvE refers to essentially everything else, from the Main Quest, Cooperative Battles, events, and more.

Although there are other game modes where players compete against one another, such as Clan Battle, players do not directly fight each other's teams, and instead compete for who performs best against the set PvE stage.

Meta

The-O

Naturally, PvE and PvP both have different metas, though these are not completely different and are actually quite similar.

At the time of writing, the best DPS units for PvE are units that can spam their EX skills, given how all Grade II UR units receive massive EX damage and damage cap buffs exclusively for PvE.

The PvP meta also has EX spammers at the top of the DPS rankings, but for different reasons. These units do not deal as much damage in Arena, but are still extremely valuable given how EX skill damage completely bypasses defensive statuses like Absolute Evade and Perfect Guard, which are very common in PvP.

The best defensive mobile suits are also very similar across PvE and PvP, but with key differences.

For example, both the Gundam F91 (Full Power) and The-O (Purple) are great across both PvE and PvP, but these tend to last much longer in PvE where counterpicks are far less common.

On the other hand, there are a few outliers, such as the Alex (Chobham Armor), which is extremely dominant in PvP due to its ability to reflect EX damage back at attackers. In PvE, however, this MS is not as effective given how EX spammers and heavy hitters are not nearly as common as opponents.

Team Comps

Team Formation

While the mobile suit meta across the two game modes is quite similar, it is the team comps that are a lot more noticeably different.

Strong PvE teams tend to have one Armored unit, debuffers, buffers, and a couple of top-tier DPS units.

In PvP, however, it is much more matchup dependent, given how each team you face comes with a different set of strengths to be wary of and weaknesses to exploit.

While debuffers are pretty much must-have picks in PvE, they are more of situational picks in PvP and are used only to counter certain units whose buffs need to be neutralized with debuffs.

Gundam F91 EX Skill

Running just one tank works well in PvE, given how these tanks are easier to keep alive, and they are better at protecting their team since most PvE stages target the player's highest HP unit.

On the other hand, Arena is loaded with plenty of tank busters, and players can actually win when the timer expires, and their HP is higher than their opponents'. That said, players can field as many defensive units as they want, as long as it makes sense for the situation.

Rewards

Event Rewards

PvP rewards are limited to just Arena Medals, Diamonds, Recycle Pts, and an extremely rare Title for players who end a season at Rank #1 of Elite Arena.

Purely in terms of rewards, PvE is the better option as this is where most resources can be earned. Depending on the content, these can be everything from Diamonds, Gears, Gacha Tickets, Modules, Recycle Pts., Custom Tickets, Titles, mobile suits, pilots, fragments, pieces, and more.

Which Game Mode Should You Play

Players Should Play Both PvE and PvP Modes

Game Modes

Although the rewards in PvE are generally better than those in PvP, players should not focus on just one and should do all the content available to them to maximize rewards and account growth.

PvP battles do not cost any AP, and there are only 6 each day, so there is really no excuse to skip them.

List of All PvE and PvP Game Modes

All PvE and PvP Game Modes

All Gundam UCE PvE Game Modes
Story Mode Amuro and Char Mode Phantom Ace Fragment Quests
Material Quests Mobile Suit Alteration Plan Master Battle Mock Battle
Cooperative Battle Clan Battle Story Events Blitz Mission
Raid Battle Special Operation Battle Rush Total War
Mission Battle Combat Power Augmentation Operation Challenge Battle Encirclement Breakthrough Battles
All Gundam UCE PvP Game Modes
Arena

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Arena (PvP) Guides
BeginnerArena Beginner's Guide (PvP)
What is the Current Meta? - Gundam UCEArena Guide How to Get Started With the Arena - Gundam UCEHow to Get Started With the Arena?
Why Do I Keep Losing at the Arena? How to Win at the Arena
Most Common Arena MSs and Counters Best Arena (PvP) Teams
Top Ranked Arena Teams and Counters PvP Team Building Guide
Arena Defense Team Building Guide What to Grind for in the Arena
Elite Arena Guide Arena Strategy Guide (Season 96)
Beginners' Guides
BeginnerBeginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks
Reroll Guide How to Get Diamonds
Panel Missions Guide How to Strengthen Your Mobile Suits Guide
Combat System Explained Haro Coin Farm Guide
How to Get Started With the Arena? Clan Guide
Raid Battle Guide Mobile Suit Categories Explained
How to Transcend Units for Free Beginner's Trial Guide
Other Beginners' Guides
Beginner Mistakes to Avoid - Gundam UCEBeginner Mistakes to Avoid Daily Tasks Checklist - Gundam UCEDaily Tasks Checklist
Research Guide Gacha Guide
Gacha Guide UR Selector Ticket Guide
Mobile Suit Stats Explained Pilot Stats Explained
Deployment Guide How To Rank Up and Unlock All Content Quickly
Fragment Quest Guide How to Get Skip Tickets
How to Get VIP Points Haro Pass (VIP Pass) Perks and Benefits
How to Farm Coins Guide How to Get More AP
How to Farm and Use Blueprints and Character Pieces Recycle Points Guide
Engage Link Guide Mock Battle Guide
How to Raise Your Player Rank Fast How To Farm UR Custom Tickets
Haro Pass PRO Perks and Benefits Best Healer Mobile Suits
Combat Power Augmentation Operation Guide Best PvE Team Comps
Coin Guide Unit Categories Guide
What SR Units Should You Grade Up Best Mobile Suits to Get From the 2nd Anniversary Selector Ticket
PvE versus PvP: What's the Difference?
Intermediate Guides
Intermediate Guide - Gundam UCEIntermediate Guide
How To Pair Pilots and Mobile Suits - Gundam UCEHow To Pair Pilots and Mobile Suits Team Building Guide - Gundam UCETeam Building Guide
Returning Players Guide What Upgrade Should I Do First?
Transcendence Guide Potential Unleashed Guide
Unit Enhancement Guide Unit Alteration Guide
How to Get Grand Coins How to Get Unit Enhancement Points
Modules Guide Skill Rate Level Up Guide
What To Buy at the Shop Clan Battle Guide
Master Battle Guide Status Effects Guide
Canon Mobile Suits and Pilots Guide Best Cooperative Battle Teams
How To Clear Coop Quest III Should I Make an Alt Account?
How To Get Gears? Grade Up Guide
Other Intermediate Guides
Best Pilots to Get From Total War Crit Rework Guide
Best SR and R Mobile Suits How To Spot Cheaters? (And What To Do)
What UR Units Should You Grade Up
Game Mechanics
Title Guide Account Linking Guide
How to Send an SOS How to Make Friends and the Benefits of Having Them
Will the Level Cap Go Up? How to Switch Navigators
What is Assault Status What to Do if Gundam UCE Is Not Loading
Best Game Settings and Options How to Customize Your Player Profile
How to Contact Support Glossary of Terms
How to Set Up Your MS Support Team
Mobile Suit Guides
How to Counter the Zeong What is the Best Nu Gundam?
How Good is the Zock? How Good is the Zeong?
How to Counter the Yellow Sazabi How to Counter the Gundam GP02A
How to Counter the Zeta Gundam How to Counter The-O
How to Counter the Penelope How to Counter the Gyan
How Good is the Gyan? What is the Best Sazabi?
What is the Best Nu Gundam? How Good Is The-O (Purple)?
How Good Is The Quin Mantha How Good Is The Nu Gundam HWS?
How Good Is The Gundam F91 (Full Power)? How Good Is The Methuss?
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