PvP (Player Versus Player) is a game play style that pits one player’s skill against another’s. In most cases, it is a battle to the death with the winner reaping the spoils of victory. In World of Warcraft, victory results in PvP Ranks (Titles) which ultimately allow players access to other rewards such as special items.

Patch 2.0.1 Honor System revisions

Current honor totals have been reset; however players may still display their highest lifetime rank title (accessible from character sheet) from the "old Honor System".

The final honor calculation was on December 5 and everyone’s rank was updated accordingly so that players who achieve a new rank for that week have the opportunity to display the title they have earned on their character. Please note, however, that no new PvP rewards will be unlocked for purchase with this final “old Honor System” calculation, regardless of any increase in rank.

Honor points earned each day may now be spent as a form of currency, rather than a method of 'ranking'. One can check their PvP tab of your character sheet to see your honor information. Please note that PvP rewards are no longer unique.

Marks of Honor earned from battlegrounds are no longer turned in for reputation or honor. They are now used in addition to honor points in order to purchase rewards.

Two New Arenas are now available in three different modes: 2v2, 3v3, and 5v5 matches Players may queue up at Goblin NPC's in Stormwind, Ironforge, Orgrimmar, Undercity, and Gadgetzan

Please note that Skirmishes are the only type of arena combat available for players until they reach level 70. You will not gain points for winning matches like you would in the ranked matches at level 70. Skirmishes are set up to be a way for players to have fun as well as practice for when they are ready to do ranked matches.

How do I earn honor points?

Players gain honor by helping to defeat players of the opposite faction (Horde/Alliance), or by vanquishing special target NPCs in the game that award players honor points.