FragPunk: All Game Modes, Explained

FragPunk is a 5v5 hero shooter that uses a unique Shard Card system to add a fun twist to the tried and true team-based gameplay. While the core experience revolves around teamwork and strategy, the game also offers a variety of exciting game modes for those who want something different.

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If you’re looking for chaotic arcade-style action, FragPunk won’t disappoint you. From fighting against Parasites to going up 1v1 against opponents, the game offers plenty of variety in its game modes. This guide will break down all the available game modes so that you can find the one that best fits your playstyle.

Shard Clash Game Mode In FragPunk

This is the standard game mode where you play as a team of five Lancers. There’s an attacking side and a defending side. The objective of the attacking side is to plant the Converter and protect it until the timer runs out. The defending side’s job is to defuse the Converter.

The game is played as a best of seven around the target sites. Each team will have a chance to inject Shard Points to unlock Shard Cards at the beginning of each round. If the game ends in a tie in the seventh round, the game will go into a 1v1 duel mode.

There are three variations of this game mode that you can play:

Game Mode	Description
Standard	Casual game mode where the normal rules apply.
Advanced Standard	Casual game mode where Advanced rules apply. Each team must elect a Card Captain who makes decisions about the team’s Shard Cards. The game has a rule-making phase where each team’s Card Captains will take turns banning and picking cards.
Ranked	This is the ranked matchmaking system in FragPunk. The Ranked Shard Clash is played as a best of 11. Players under Diamond rank will play the Standard Shard Clash rules, while players above Diamond rank will follow the rules of the Advanced Shard Clash. In ranked matches, both teams will draw Shard Cards from the same pool. It’s not affected by player progression.

Both Advanced Standard and Ranked Shard Clash will unlock at level 30.

Arcade Game Modes In FragPunk

If you don’t want to play the Shard Clash game mode in FragPunk, there are a bunch of other Arcade options that you can try. From the in-game Lobby, click Play and switch over to the Arcade section to see all your options.

The arcade section in FragPunk has five games that you can try out. The first two (Battle and Arcade Rotations) cycle out every 72 hours, while the last three are permanent.

You can check all the upcoming games in Battle and Arcade Rotations by right-clicking on the Game Mode.

Game Mode	Description
Battle Rotation	It features modes such as Team Deathmatch (Random /Standard), Glunite Grab, & Free For All in specific maps.
Arcade Rotation	It features modes such as Mirror Clash, Sniper Deathmatch, Capture the Core, Chaos Clash, One Shot, etc.
Outbreak	A unique game mode where players go up against Infected Parasites. One hit from the Parasite, and you also transform into one of them, hunting down other survivors. The Infected side wins by transforming all Survivors, and the Survivors win by running out the timer. The skills of the Lancers are enhanced in this game mode.
Duel Master	Duel Master is a 1v1 game mode where players take turns going up against one another. The player that gets defeated loses a life. When a player loses all of their lives, they are eliminated. The last man standing wins the game. Make sure you’ve set up your sensitivity perfectly to gain an edge over your opponents.
Scrimmage	This is the standard Deathmatch where you go up against other players in a complete free-for-all setup. There are no rules, no timers, and no shard cards. Just you, your hero, and your weapons against the rest. You respawn instantly after dying. Killing an enemy hero drops health pickups that restore your health. There are no penalties for leaving the match.

FragPunk‘s massive variety of games makes it a fun experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you’re in it for those serious 5v5 battles where you can dominate your opponents with your superior aiming skills or for a more relaxed gaming session with quirky game modes with parasites and duels, there’s always something for everyone.