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# Create a duel

Open **Lobby → Create Duel**.

![Create Duel form with Kingmaker, Portfolio Duel, and Funded Duel mode options](/files/4n7x5r6ds88QF5IvdAR3)

*The fields below the mode selector change based on the selected game mode.*

## Configuration

The creation form includes:

* **Mode**
* **Name**
* **Number of Players** — 2 to 10
* **Duration**
* **Entry Amount**
* **Max Drawdown** — Kingmaker only
* **Make Duel Private**

## Durations

Kingmaker and Portfolio Duel offer durations from 30 minutes through longer Pro Mode periods shown in the form. Funded Duel uses short durations shown by its mode selector.

Long Kingmaker durations display **PRO MODE ACTIVATED**.

## Public and private

* Public duels appear in the Public Lobby.
* Private duels are invite-only.

Custom duels created from the Quick Match flow are private and must be filled through an invite code.

## Reward preview

The form shows:

* **Starting Capital** and Dynamic Reward for Kingmaker.
* **Reward Total** for Portfolio Duel and Funded Duel.

Reward previews are gross values before applicable settlement fees. Read the [Fee schedule](/fees-and-rewards/fee-schedule.md).

Portfolio Duel and Funded Duel use a non-custodial smart contract. Kingmaker uses a dedicated non-custodial smart-contract vault for each participant. Read [Non-custodial smart contracts](/duels/smart-contract-escrow-and-vaults.md) before creating a paid duel.


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