Crucible (PvP)

So my Hunter class has reached level 8 which I believe is sufficient on take on the level 32 Warlocks, Titans and other Hunters because of the normal state of the PvP mode everything is normalized to give low level players a chance. And I have my Golden Gun by my side. First off I will post a couple of my match standings with this character then I will talk about the different kinds of matches in the Crucible because I will mainly be playing Clash as it is my favourite mode.

The crucible is a tough setting for Guardians and I certainly am one who is taken to testing my skills there. As I previously mentioned Clash is my favourite mode so far but lets talk about all the current  match types - Clash, Combined Arms, Control, Rumble, Salvage and Skirmish. But first my match standings from 3 matches -

1st match 3rd place

2nd match 2nd place

3rd match 1st place

Clash

Clash is 6 vs 6 team death match where the winners are determined by which team has the most amount of kills on their team. This is makes the mode very team dependent on teamwork because one player having a score of 5000 could mean nothing if the other team has 2000 points each and the rest of your team can only manage just about 1000 or lower each. At the end of the match you still be commemorated about being the best around but you will lose the match and some valuable points as a result. It's important to move in teams of at least two this is not a game mode for a lone wolf.

Combined Arms

A mode that is not available a lot of the time like Clash is but it is a highly entertaining one. This game mode switches between Clash and Control with one big feature - Vehicles. Yes you read that right in Combined Arms you can summon your Sparrow to fly around the map at high speed or take one of the pikes or interceptors lying around. Pikes are slower than Sparrows but they come with handy guns attached. Interceptors are bigger, bulkier, slower versions of pikes. There are also tactically placed turret guns that players can take over and use.

Control

A team orientated mode where capturing and holding zones gives you extra points for you team. Capturing zones gives you points but the best thing about these zones is that depending on how many zones your team controls your kills will get a points boost but this also applies to the opposing team so losing all the zones will nearly always result in your team losing if you cannot reclaim some of those zones as fast as possible.

Rumble

A lone wolf orientated game mode similar to clash but with 6 players and they are all against each other. No teams. No help. Just you. Against 5 other players. Trying to get the best score.

Salvage

Salvage is a game mode not usually available like Combined Arms. I, whoever, have not gotten a chance to play a salvage match so I cannot comment on what the mode is actually like. From what I've read its basically racing the other team to claim relics.

Skirmish

A mode very similar to Clash but only 3 vs 3 teams are allowed. For Valentine's Day 2015 Bungie also released the Double Skirmish match where it is just 2 vs 2 teams. Both these variations call for more teamwork than that is required in Clash seen as this game mode also has team revivals so you can revive your fallen team mates to help you out and points are awarded for revivals.

Inferno Crucible matches

These matches are much like the originals only difference is radar is gone, your super? Gone. Oh and those sweet gear bonuses you been working your ass off to get? Gone. This is a hardcore player style game mode where everything boils down to your aim and whether or not you hit your target. Inferno Control is set to debut on March 3rd. Inferno Clash on March 31st and finally Inferno Salvage is set to debut with the House of Wolves DLC.