Duels Machine Guide
Master the high-stakes PvP betting system in Steal a Brainrot. Challenge players, wager brainrots, and prove your skills in intense one-on-one duels.
What is the Duels Machine?
PvP Betting System
Added January 10, 2026The Duels Machine is a PvP-exclusive machine located near the Gears Shop or Coin Shop. It allows two players to wager one Brainrot each in a high-stakes one-on-one duel, where the winner takes both wagers.
Winner Takes All
Claim opponent's Brainrot
Best of 5
First to 3 steals wins
Private Server
No third-party interference
How to Use the Duels Machine
Locate the Machine
Invite Your Opponent
Select Your Wager
Confirm and Lock
Fight in Private Server
Win or Lose
Duel Mechanics & Win Conditions
Battle Arena
- • Private server with only two player bases
- • No third-party interference or spectators
- • Full access to all Rebirth-unlocked Gears
- • Use Slap Hands to stun opponents
- • Deploy defensive items freely
Victory Conditions
- • Steal opponent's wagered Brainrot from their base
- • Return it to your base to score 1 point
- • Best-of-5 format: First to 3 points wins
- • Winner receives loser's Brainrot automatically
- • Loser permanently loses their wager (no penalty otherwise)
Winning Strategies & Best Practices
Betting Principles
- • Only wager what you can afford to lose - hours/days of progress can vanish
- • Match wager values (displayed as income/s) for fairness
- • Consider mutations and traits (e.g., 10B Visits event effects)
- • Avoid betting rare units: Secrets, Brainrot Gods, OG (Strawberry Elephant), Limited Stock
- • Check opponent's display value carefully before confirming
Combat Tactics
- • Practice stealing in public servers before high-stakes duels
- • Master your Rebirth-unlocked Gears for offense and defense
- • Use Slap Hands strategically to stun during critical moments
- • Time your defensive item deployments wisely
- • Scout opponent's Rebirth level and gear before challenging
Safety Tips
- • After winning, immediately leave and rejoin to secure your prize
- • Avoid returning to public server directly (risk of group theft)
- • Invite skilled friends over random globals for reliable matches
- • Use private servers post-duel to prevent theft
- • Don't rush the 5-second confirmation screen
Recommended Brainrots for Duels
These recommendations are based on general Tier Lists (value and rarity). For Duels, "fair matching" is most important.
| Tier | Example Brainrots | Value Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Tier | Strawberry Elephant, Meowl, Dragon Gingerini | $350B–$500B/s | High value, strong traits. Best for high-stakes duels. |
| A Tier | Cooki, Cerberus | $175M–$300B/s | Balanced choice, accessible. |
| B+ Tier | Common Mythic/Secret | $81M–$120M/s | Beginner-friendly, avoid rare units. |
Risks, Scams & Important Warnings
High Risk Warning
- • Losing means permanently losing your wagered Brainrot
- • Hours or days of progress can vanish in minutes
- • No refunds or appeals for lost duels
- • Consider emotional attachment before wagering rare units
Known Scams
- • Giant Potion exploit: Opponents use Giant Potion to become invincible
- • Multiple complaints on X (Twitter) about "game-breaking" advantage
- • Developers need to patch this exploit
- • Avoid dueling suspicious players with unusual gear setups
Additional Precautions
- • Don't rush the confirmation screen - double-check values
- • Only two players participate - no spectators or interruptions
- • Watch YouTube/TikTok videos (search "Duels Machine Scam") to learn about exploits
- • Join the official Discord for latest updates: discord.gg/GCxZdgU9je
Featured: Cerberus Secret Brainrot
Cerberus
Cerberus is a high-value Secret Brainrot introduced during the Duels Event launch on January 10, 2026. This mythological hellhound-inspired character can be obtained through Admin Abuse Lucky Blocks and event spawns.
