Arena of Valor
MOBA · 2016 · Tencent Games

Arena of Valor

Tencent's five-versus-five arena brings console-grade polish to handheld MOBA combat. Ten-minute matches, sixty-plus heroes and a ranking ladder that rewards patient map play over flashy kills. Our role-pick chart pairs…

8.4/10editor scoreMulti-player

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Tencent’s five-versus-five arena brings console-grade polish to handheld MOBA combat. Ten-minute matches, sixty-plus heroes and a ranking ladder that rewards patient map play over flashy kills. Our role-pick chart pairs every lane with two beginner-friendly heroes, so your first ranked season in the Malaysian queue starts with wins instead of confusion.

We scored Arena of Valor at 8.4 on three things: pacing over the first ten hours, the real cost of competing, and server stability in Malaysia.

What we tested

The headline Multi-player mode was tested in 30 to 45 minute sessions, the same pattern our readers use on phones. Arena of Valor sits in MOBA and is refreshed whenever a major patch shifts the balance.

How to play here

Click or tap a card to flip a cover, find the matching pair, and finish all eight pairs in as few moves as possible. Your record is stored in the browser only.

Frequently asked

Is Arena of Valor free?

The Multi-player mode defines the base experience. The real cost of competing usually shows up after the first few hours.

Can I play without a download?

The cover matching game above runs in the browser. The original title still installs from an app store.

What genre?

MOBA, scoring 8.4 out of 10 in our database.

Who made it?

Tencent Games, released 2016.

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