In Tribes 3v3 on Roblox, you get items primarily by completing 3v3 matches and opening victory chests that drop gear pieces and shards. You can also acquire equipment through preset starter classes, unlock specific items by saving up required shard counts, upgrade items inside the Collection tab, or purchase optional golden drops with Robux.
This guide covers the official Roblox experience Tribes 3v3 [soon??] created by Snick Co. (universe 10768498581, place 72169370437173). It does not apply to the standalone PC release TRIBES 3: Rivals by Prophecy Games, which uses entirely separate classes, jetpack mechanics, and progression.
Match Chests and Victory Drops
The main gameplay route to acquiring new gear in Tribes 3v3 is participating in standard 3v3 matches. Whenever a match concludes, the game presents an end-of-match screen featuring a chest or victory drop.
Opening these post-match chests awards direct equipment, ammunition, and crafting currency. Documented match drops and victory rewards observed across player sessions include:
- Melee weapons such as the hammer, iron sword, battle axe, spear, and diamond dagger
- Ranged weapons like the bow, crossbow, musket, slingshot, throwing knives, and chakram
- Utility items including snap traps, smoke bombs, bandages, and healing flasks
- Armor tiers including leather armor, iron armor, and diamond armor
- Item-specific shards used to forge or upgrade gear
Victory drops appear automatically at the end of matches. While winning matches and securing eliminations yields progression and Glory for your tribe, simply finishing matches grants access to the standard reward chests.
Unlocking Gear With Item Shards
Locked weapons, tools, and armor pieces require shards before you can equip them in custom loadouts. Shards are awarded directly from the post-match chests upon finishing games.
- Finish a 3v3 match to trigger the post-match reward screen.
- Collect the shards granted by the match drop (for example, recorded post-match rewards have yielded amounts such as 18 shards depending on match performance).
- Check the loadout or inventory menu to view the unlock requirement for locked equipment. For example, unlocking leather armor requires 10 leather armor shards.
- Once you accumulate the required quantity of shards for an item, that gear piece permanently unlocks for your loadout slots.
If you are a new player who has not unlocked individual items yet, you can use pre-built loadout archetypes such as the All-Rounder or Archer to play with basic bows, swords, and armor immediately without spending shards upfront.
Upgrading Items in the Collection Menu
Getting items is only the first step of progression; existing items can also be enhanced. Inside the main menu, navigate to the Collection tab to view your full roster of acquired weapons and utility tools.
- Upgrading an item raises its base combat stats, such as weapon damage.
- Items display an "Upgrade ready" indicator once you have collected enough duplicate drops or material shards from match chests.
- Upgrading items like throwing knives or the hammer allows them to deal higher damage values during rounds, though equipment with limited uses (like throwing knives or ammunition) still retains usage caps per match.
Robux Golden Drops
Beyond standard free match chests, Tribes 3v3 includes an optional paid avenue for obtaining gear directly from the store and match-end screens.
- Players can purchase a Golden Drop for 9 Robux.
- Golden Drops immediately grant weapon unlocks, consumable tools, and high-tier gear pieces without waiting for standard shard accumulation.
- Documented items obtained directly from 9-Robux golden drops include the crossbow, hammer, snap trap, and healing flask.
While golden drops provide faster access to powerful items like the crossbow, all standard gear pieces and their corresponding shards can also be obtained through standard gameplay match drops.
Equipping Items Under the 12-Point Loadout Budget
Unlocking an item does not mean you can carry every powerful weapon at once. Tribes 3v3 enforces a strict 12-point budget across your entire build. Every weapon, piece of armor, ammunition stack, and utility item costs a specific number of points.
| Item / Category | Point Cost | Documented Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Armor | 6 points | Consumes half of the total 12-point loadout budget |
| Iron Sword | 3 points | Optional close-range melee weapon |
| Hammer | 3 points | Heavy melee weapon; costs 3 loadout points |
| Diamond Dagger | 2 points | Lightweight close-range melee weapon |
| Sling / Slingshot | 1 point | Budget ranged harass option |
| Snap Trap | 1 point | Deployable utility trap |
| Arrows | 1 point per 12 arrows | Ammunition purchase; can scale up to 36 arrows for 3 points |
| Leather Armor | Point cost unconfirmed | Requires 10 shards to craft; point cost not isolated in public footage |
| Iron Armor | Point cost unconfirmed | Sits between leather and diamond armor; point cost not isolated |
Because points are tightly constrained, acquiring high-tier items like diamond armor requires heavy trade-offs. Spending 6 points on diamond armor leaves only 6 points for your weapons, utility tools, and arrows, making budget management just as critical as unlocking the items themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get items in Tribes 3v3 using promo codes?
Currently, there are no confirmed working promo codes for Tribes 3v3. Neither the developer Snick Co. nor verified in-game redemption menus have published active reward strings. Items must be obtained through gameplay chests, shards, or golden drops.
How do you get Glory along with match items?
Glory is awarded by winning competitive matches in Tribes 3v3. Players accumulate Glory to boost their rank and contribute to their tribe leaderboard standing.
What is the fastest way to get new weapons without Robux?
Queue into 3v3 matches continuously and focus on securing round wins. Each completed match provides an end-of-game chest containing shards and gear drops. Accumulating shards allows you to craft permanent weapon unlocks in your loadout menu.
