Deathmatch & Team Deathmatch

Excel in Mordhau's Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes, practicing combat mechanics with instant respawns for pure fighting focus and kill counts.

Deathmatch (DM) and Team Deathmatch (TDM) are straightforward modes focused purely on combat. In DM, it's every player for themselves, with the goal of getting the most kills. In TDM, two teams battle to achieve a target number of kills. These modes are excellent for practicing your combat mechanics in a high-intensity, low-consequence environment (due to instant respawns). They are less about objectives and more about raw fighting skill. Use these modes to experiment with new weapons, practice your parry timing, or work on your footwork against multiple opponents. Don't worry too much about dying; focus on learning from each engagement and improving your kill-to-death ratio.