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Game modes explained: Practice, Duels, FFA and Simulator

Compare all four Unstable SMP FFA modes with the real menu, a visual controls reference and a clear route from practice to player battles.

11/13/2026 Unstable Wiki Editors Last updated: 11/13/2026 3 min read

Choose the activity, then choose the kit

The main menu contains four separate routes. They serve different practice goals, so decide what you want to do before selecting a character.

Choose a mode from the main menu: FFA, Practice Dummy, Duels or Simulator.
Choose a mode from the main menu: FFA, Practice Dummy, Duels or Simulator.ItzVexo · 0:31 ↗
  1. FFA: enter an open player battle.
  2. Practice Dummy: learn the kit without a live opponent.
  3. Duels: focus on one opponent.
  4. Simulator: fight an army.
Mode Opponent Best starting goal
Practice Dummy Stationary dummy Learn inputs and item changes
Duels One player Track a moving opponent
FFA Other players in an open battle Choose engagements and escape routes
Simulator An army of soldiers Manage sustained pressure alone or with a squad

Practice Dummy: remove the distractions

Use the dummy when a movement sequence or item swap is new. Learn the sword rhythm, then add movement. It is also the place to rehearse the Elytra mace sequence before a player starts dodging.

A stationary Practice Dummy gives you a clear target for spacing and attack timing.
A stationary Practice Dummy gives you a clear target for spacing and attack timing.Hyunn · 0:49 ↗
  1. Read the dummy health display as you repeat the same attack.
  2. Keep the crosshair on the target instead of watching your hands.

Duels: test one idea

A duel gives you one opponent to follow. Keep the kit fixed and focus on a single goal: strafing, descending attacks or a recovery sequence. The controls help lists Y to accept and N to decline a request.

FFA: read the space around the fight

In FFA, another player can enter an exchange already in progress. Look beyond the opponent in front of you. Keep an escape route in mind and avoid using every movement item just to start a fight.

Simulator: prepare for an army

The official description supports solo play or a squad of up to ten against up to 100 soldiers that fight back and heal. The Simulator guide explains the army selection screen and a simple way to practise under that pressure.

A useful progression

  1. Learn the kit and controls in Practice.
  2. Take the same kit into a duel.
  3. Try FFA when you can recover after an exchange.
  4. Use Simulator for army combat, with a clear target and regroup plan.

You can also go straight to the activity you enjoy. This progression is a learning route, not an unlock requirement.

Sources

Checked 2026-11-13 · sources below

Game identity and mode limits: official Roblox experience. Screenshots link directly to the creator and the displayed video moment. Step sequences and practice drills are written by the wiki editors.

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