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DESTROY THE CORE

DTC

Objective-Based Warfare

Destroy The Core is an intense objective-based game mode that combines combat with strategic gameplay. Each team has one or more volcanic cores to defend while attempting to destroy the enemy's cores. Break through the enemy defenses, damage their core until the lava leaks out, and claim victory!

How to Win

Instant Victory

Destroy all enemy cores to immediately win the match! Once a team loses all their cores, they are eliminated.

Time-Based Victory

If time runs out, the team with the most cores remaining wins. If teams are tied on core count, the match ends in a draw.

Core Mechanics

Cores are volcanic structures filled with molten lava. To destroy a core, you must break through multiple damage stages:

1
Attack the core material to deal damage
2
Progress through damage stages as you break blocks
3
Continue attacking until the final stage is reached
4
Lava leaks out when the core is destroyed!

The game monitors for lava leaks - once lava escapes beyond a certain distance from the core, it's considered destroyed.

DEFEND

Your team's core locations

DESTROY!

Enemy core locations

Game Rules

30 Minute Matches

Games last up to 30 minutes, or until all enemy cores are destroyed.

Building & Breaking

Build defenses and break through obstacles. Some regions may be protected.

No Self-Damage

You cannot damage your own team's core. Friendly cores are protected from teammates.

Kit Selection

Choose from multiple kits after respawning to suit your playstyle.

Respawn Rules

Players respawn at their team's spawn as long as at least one core survives. If all your team's cores are destroyed, you cannot respawn!

Tips for Success

  • Balance offense and defense - don't leave your core unguarded
  • Use building to create defensive walls around your core
  • Coordinate attacks on enemy cores with teammates for maximum pressure
  • Watch for damage stage announcements to know when a core is close to breaking
  • Choose your kit based on whether you want to attack, defend, or build
  • Keep track of time - if you're ahead on cores, play defensively as time runs low
Teams
Team Mode
Cores
Win Condition
Yes
Building
30 min
Duration