In the Roblox 3v3 competitive combat game Tribes 3v3 (developed by Snick Co.), equipping items requires opening the Loadout menu and allocating gear within a strict 12-point total budget. You can open your loadout setup by clicking the Loadouts button on the lobby screen or by pressing the B key on your keyboard. Every piece of equipment—including weapons, defensive armor, consumable utilities, and ammunition—shares the same 12-point pool.
How to Equip and Unequip Gear in Tribes 3v3
Managing your gear takes place entirely inside the loadout customization interface. Players can configure up to five distinct loadout profiles to swap setups quickly between rounds.
- Open the loadout menu: Click the Loadout button in the lower-left area of the interface, or press B on your keyboard while in the lobby.
- Select your preset slot: Choose one of your five available loadout profile tabs (numbered 1 through 5).
- Clear unwanted slots: Click an equipped item directly or press X on your keyboard to remove items and free up points.
- Add new equipment: Browse your inventory across melee weapons, ranged weapons, shields, throwables, consumables, and armor. Click any unlocked item to assign it to your loadout.
- Allocate ammunition: If you are equipping ranged weapons such as the bow or crossbow, allocate points to arrow bundles. Standard arrows cost 1 point per bundle of 12 arrows, stackable up to 36 arrows total.
- Verify your point cap: Check the numerical counter in the loadout window to ensure your total allocated points do not exceed the 12-point limit.
Documented Point Costs and Budget System
Tribes 3v3 enforces a hard cap of 12 points per loadout build. Equipping higher-tier protection or heavy weapons leaves fewer points for secondary utility, throwables, or ammunition.
| Item Name | Item Category | Point Cost | Documented Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Armor | Armor | 6 | High-tier protection; consumes half of the total 12-point cap. |
| Iron Sword | Melee Weapon | 3 | Standard close-range melee weapon. |
| Hammer | Melee Weapon | 3 | Heavy melee option. |
| Diamond Dagger | Melee Weapon | 2 | Fast, lower-cost melee alternative. |
| Sling / Slingshot | Ranged Weapon | 1 | Low-cost ranged weapon option. |
| Snap Trap | Utility / Trap | 1 | Deployable defensive floor trap. |
| Normal Arrows (12x) | Ammunition | 1 | Standard arrow bundle; holds up to 36 arrows across 3 points. |
| Fire Arrows (6x) | Ammunition | 2 | Special elemental ammunition bundle. |
Note: Armor options also include Leather Armor and Iron Armor. While community walkthroughs document Iron Armor as sitting between Leather and Diamond (6 points) in protection tier, its exact isolated point cost was not confirmed in recorded walkthrough footage. Do not assume its value without checking your in-game counter.
How to Unlock and Upgrade Items
You do not begin with every weapon or utility item available. Gear progression in Tribes 3v3 relies on match completions and shard crafting:
- Post-Match Chests: Finishing a match grants victory drop chests. Opening these chests yields new equipment pieces, items, and shards.
- Optional Store Drops: Players can also purchase gear drops through the store (such as golden drops recorded at 9 Robux).
- Upgrading in Collection: Navigate to the Collection tab on the main screen to inspect your unlocked inventory. When you accumulate enough duplicate item shards, you can trigger an upgrade to increase the item's combat stats, such as weapon damage.
Keybinds and Camera Controls
Tribes 3v3 supports specific keyboard shortcuts to streamline loadout management and combat movement:
- B: Opens and closes the Loadout customization screen.
- V: Toggles between first-person and third-person camera perspectives (mobile users have a dedicated on-screen first-person button).
- X: Switches camera shoulder alignment from left to right during combat, or removes highlighted items inside the loadout screen.
- C: Performs a combat slide to dodge incoming ranged fire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't Tribes 3v3 let me equip another item?
You have likely reached the 12-point loadout ceiling. Check your total points counter at the top of the loadout screen. To equip a new weapon or armor piece, click an existing item or press X to remove it and refund its points.
Do arrows take up loadout points?
Yes. Ranged weapons require you to purchase ammunition within your 12-point budget. Normal arrows cost 1 point for every 12 arrows (up to 36 arrows maximum), while fire arrows cost 2 points for a bundle of 6.
How many loadout presets can I save?
The game provides five separate loadout configuration slots, allowing you to prepare different equipment combinations in advance.
Where do I upgrade my equipped weapons?
Upgrades are handled under the Collection menu rather than the Loadout screen. Collecting item shards from post-match chests allows you to upgrade gear levels to boost their performance stats.
