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title: "What is a Minecraft PvP/Faction server?"
product: scandicraft
language: en
url: /en/gameplay/discover/pvp-faction
canonical_url: "https://www.scandicraft-pvp.com/en/gameplay/discover/pvp-faction"
last_updated: 2026-10-23
type: article
prerequisites:
  - /en/gameplay/discover
related:
  - /en/gameplay/discover/minecraft-vs-scandicraft
  - /en/gameplay/discover/gameplay-changes
  - /en/gameplay/discover/mods
summary: "What a Minecraft PvP/Faction server is: claimed territory, always-on PvP, raids and faction life. The mode explained without jargon."
---

# What is a Minecraft PvP/Faction server?

A Minecraft PvP/Faction server is a multiplayer server where players group into clans — factions — claim land, protect a base and fight each other. ScandiCraft takes that formula and adds its own content on top.

![ScandiPvP's base and territory: shelter, obsidian and a claim visible on the map.](/gameplay/media/discover-pvp-faction.webp)

[ScandiPvP's base and territory: shelter, obsidian and a claim visible on the map.](/gameplay/media/discover-pvp-faction.mp4)

- PvP: players can attack each other. Faction: they group into clans that hold territory.
- Everything revolves around one cycle: gather, gear up, fight, conquer, and start over stronger.
- This is not a mini-game: a season lasts, and what you build matters over time.

## PvP: players can attack each other

Outside protected zones, any player can attack you and you can attack them. That is the main difference with a plain survival server: the map is never entirely safe.

## Faction: you do not play alone

A faction brings players together under one name and one territory. It has members, roles, a private chat and declared enemies.

## Territory: you take ground

Your faction places claims on plots of land. Inside them, others cannot break your blocks or open your chests. That is what makes a base defensible.

## Economy: fighting is not the only priority

Gathering, producing and trading give your playtime value. A farmer or a trader contributes as much to a faction as a strong fighter.

## Conquest: the map changes hands

Rivalries, raids and seasons move the borders. A dominant faction stays exposed to costs and risks.

## Frequently asked questions about PvP/Factions

**How is a PvP/Faction server different from a survival server?**

On a survival server you build in peace. On a PvP/Faction server your base can be attacked and your gear can be lost. The game becomes a competition between groups, not just a building project.

**Do I need a lot of people to start a faction?**

No. A small, organised faction holds up very well. Size helps, but coordination, claim placement and preparation matter more.

**Can I be attacked while I am offline?**

Logging out does not guarantee that your base is safe. Check the Raid rules for block resistance and the claim rules for territory protection. Any raid windows remain to be announced.

**Is PvP/Factions only for experienced players?**

No. ScandiCraft balance rules explicitly require that new players and new factions can step into the gameplay loop.

## Related links

- [Minecraft or ScandiCraft: everything that changes](https://www.scandicraft-pvp.com/en/gameplay/discover/minecraft-vs-scandicraft)
- [Changes to Minecraft gameplay](https://www.scandicraft-pvp.com/en/gameplay/discover/gameplay-changes)
- [The ScandiCraft mods](https://www.scandicraft-pvp.com/en/gameplay/discover/mods)