I also started PVP late… due to losing 50% of my matches when i started.
The pvp in this game is nothing to be afraid of, nor is the ranking system, there is no way to fall below the base, as i’m sure you already know.
As you’re around my level, if your luck is the same as mine was… try this… SunWeaver Build I guarentee you it will win atleast 95% of your matches, my personal testing lead to 1 loss in 200, due to no blue matches vs a bone dragon.
I’ve only been playing for a few months. Steam has me clocked @ 840 hours… But… I leave my computer on all day long and gems is open when my computer is on. I didn’t start defending until recently… and my losses come from builds before my current.
Here’s my win ratio: