Scuba Guides source note. This lesson is based on the older Scuba Guides and the supplied source archive. It is an independent community clarity rewrite, not an official GunZ publication; mechanics are not verified for the current Steam/remaster client.
Lesson content
The rules of gladiator are community run, and made to instill a sense of respect and fair play between ourselves to make the fights more enjoyable. These are the rules of our community.
Bow before fighting.
Use a Rusty, Lightweight, or Similar low damage sword.
Keep your HP/AP capped to 150 total.
Don’t flip
Core Tenets of Gladiator
There are a few rules you should follow in gladiator to be the best you can. Gladiator is one part technical skill, and one part mental skill. Following these tenets will help you become more polished as a gladiator.
Control Yourself
The first concept is to be in control of yourself. This means you dictate what you’re going to be doing, not someone else. This is a brief list of what you need to always be in control of at all times during a fight regarding yourself. If you cannot control these, your opponent will happily do so for you.
Your Movements
Your Massives
Your Slashes
Your Zone
Control Your Opponent
Once you can control yourself, you need to learn how to control your opponent. This requires attacking and defending at the correct time. Below is a brief list of what you need to control to gain dominance in the fight.
Your Opponents Movement
Your Opponents Attack Range
Your Opponents Defense
Think
It may sound obvious, however gladiator is both simple and deep at the same time. The best gladiator games you’ll experience are like a fast paced game of chess. You and your opponent will always be doing small things to try and take over the advantage. Always think about what you’re doing, or at least what you’re going to do. If you get stomped, watch and learn your opponent, and pick up on what he’s doing. Once you do that, think about how to counter it or seal it. Don’t be afraid to ask either, they’ll typically be happy to share exactly how they whipped you.
Lose The Ego
Gunz is a very egocentric game, due to its competitive nature. However no one wants to bother playing with someone with their head rammed ten feet up their rear and believe themselves to be the best. Gladiator skills are still being found, and if you don’t play nice you’ll probably find your only source of information into this niche mode to be this guide. Be friendly, and people will gladly teach you what they know, and point out places they think you can improve. Gladiators are typically very eager to expand the player base and share their knowledge. Approach the community with humility and respect; people are more likely to help you improve.
Female Characters Have an Advantage
While not a tenant, I feel it’s important to note this here. Throughout every aspect of GunZ, with the exception of D-Style (And even then, they have advantages), the female model has various advantages over the male character. In gladiator specifically, their Ground Slashes come out slightly faster, they can use Slash and Jump evade, plus they have an easier time using Dash Evade. Furthermore, their ground massives also have a built in spin, making it harder to dodge their massives through easy visual means. It’s not necessary to use a female to become an amazing gladiator, but do note that you will lock yourself out of being able to utilize various glitches that will help you in a fight.