Duel is a really interesting game mode where players dont feel binded by their own teams and can express their skill in a pure way!
Its a 1v1 gamemode with a lot of potential different playstyles, picks and strategies.
From pressure with meta to outplays and out farm with unconvential picks.
It's a place fit for everyone who wants a go at knowing how good they truly are!
My favorite playstyle and my tip is to try and play good clear gods with decent objective shred!
Wether its a hunter or a mage with poly. I always try and take away the enemies freedom and create it my own. Focusing on backing for your own 1st powerspikes is extremely important to start and maintain or map presence.
It's nor black and white on what the most optimal way is since you can get leads by forcing 1v1 fights and keep winning them but you can also just outfarm and secure every objective on the map.
I love the versatility!
A good tip or rule of thumb to follow is always look out for what is available farm to take and compare to how much you want to shut enemy down by killing them. Knowing what is worth and always keeping your options open is what I found the highest rated players do.
Keep it simple, play your favorite gods and most importantly: have fun!
No one can tell you that you suck anymore. You are your own judge. Being aware and self critical is important to improve and better your gameplay and decision making!