Among Us Complete Guide: Impostor and Crewmate Strategies

Game Introduction

Among Us is a social deduction game developed by InnerSloth, where players work together to complete tasks or secretly eliminate crewmates as Impostors. This guide will help you master both roles and increase your win rate.

Crewmate Guide

Objectives

• Complete Tasks: Finish all tasks to win
• Identify Impostors: Find and vote out Impostors
• Survive: Avoid being killed by Impostors

Tasks

Common Tasks

• Card Swipe: Swipe card through reader
• Fix Wiring: Connect colored wires
• Empty Garbage: Empty garbage into chute
• Download Data: Download data from computer
• Upload Data: Upload data to computer
• Calibrate Distributor: Align center dot

Long Tasks

• Submit Scan: Stand on scanner for scan
• Divert Power: Move power to different areas
• Refuel Engines: Fill fuel tanks
• Prime Shields: Activate shields in sequence
• Clean O2 Filter: Remove leaves from filter

Short Tasks

• Clear Asteroids: Shoot asteroids with cannon
• Fix Lights: Flip switches to restore lights
• Reset Reactor: Press buttons in sequence
• Unlock Manifolds: Rotate manifolds to correct position
• Fix Communications: Align satellite dish

Crewmate Strategies

Task Management

• Prioritize Tasks: Focus on common tasks first
• Task Pathing: Plan efficient routes
• Group Tasks: Do tasks with others for safety
• Task Proof: Use visual tasks as proof of innocence

Impostor Detection

• Behavior Analysis: Watch for suspicious behavior
• Alibi Checking: Verify where players were
• Sabotage Reactions: See who reacts to sabotages
• Vent Usage: Watch for players using vents
• Kill Patterns: Look for kill patterns

Emergency Meetings

• Report Bodies: Report bodies immediately
• Call Meetings: Call meetings if suspicious
• Communication: Share information clearly
• Evidence Gathering: Present evidence
• Vote Wisely: Vote based on evidence

Safety Tips

• Stay with Groups: Avoid being alone
• Watch Vents: Keep an eye on vent locations
• Use Cameras: Check security cameras
• Respond to Sabotages: Fix sabotages quickly
• Trust but Verify: Trust teammates but verify their actions

Impostor Guide

Objectives

• Eliminate Crewmates: Kill crewmates until Impostors outnumber crewmates
• Sabotage: Use sabotages to create chaos
• Avoid Detection: Don’t get voted out

Sabotages

• Lights: Reduce crewmate vision
• O2: Deplete oxygen, crewmates must fix
• Reactor: Overload reactor, crewmates must fix
• Communications: Disable tasks and minimap
• Doors: Lock doors to trap crewmates

Impostor Strategies

Killing Strategies

• Isolation Kills: Kill crewmates when alone
• Vent Kills: Use vents to quickly move and kill
• Sabotage Kills: Use sabotages to create isolation
• Double Kills: Kill two crewmates in quick succession
• Kill Timing: Kill when others are occupied

Vent Usage

• Vent Pathing: Learn vent layouts
• Vent Escapes: Use vents to escape after kills
• Vent Ambushes: Use vents to ambush crewmates
• Vent Cooldowns: Watch vent cooldowns

Deception

• Fake Tasks: Pretend to do tasks
• Alibi Creation: Create false alibis
• Buddy System: Partner with crewmates
• Accusations: Accuse other players
• Emergency Meetings: Use meetings to defend yourself

Sabotage Strategies

• Lights First: Sabotage lights to reduce vision
• O2/Reactor: Use to force crewmates to split up
• Doors: Use to trap crewmates
• Communications: Use to disable task progress

Map Guides

The Skeld

• Key Areas: Cafeteria, Admin, Security, Electrical, MedBay, Upper Engine, Lower Engine, Storage, Shield, Weapons, Navigation, Communications
• Vent Connections: Cafeteria → Admin → Security → Electrical → MedBay → Upper Engine → Lower Engine → Storage → Shield → Weapons → Navigation → Communications
• Impostor Tips: Use Electrical vent to ambush, sabotage lights often
• Crewmate Tips: Use Admin map to track movement, check Security cameras

Mira HQ

• Key Areas: Cafeteria, Admin, Reactor, Laboratory, MedBay, Comms, Storage, Greenhouse, Office
• Vent Connections: Cafeteria → Admin → Reactor → Laboratory → MedBay → Comms → Storage → Greenhouse → Office
• Impostor Tips: Use Reactor vent to ambush, sabotage O2 often
• Crewmate Tips: Use Admin map to track movement, check Laboratory scanner

Polus

• Key Areas: Admin, Cafeteria, Electrical, O2, MedBay, Laboratory, Storage, Weapons, Navigation, Communications, Specimen Room, Outside
• Vent Connections: Admin → Cafeteria → Electrical → O2 → MedBay → Laboratory → Storage → Weapons → Navigation → Communications
• Impostor Tips: Use Outside to ambush, sabotage Reactor often
• Crewmate Tips: Use Admin map to track movement, check Laboratory scanner

Airship

• Key Areas: Cockpit, Lounge, Kitchen, Medical, Records, Engine Room, Shields, Weapons, Vault, Meeting Room
• Vent Connections: Cockpit → Lounge → Kitchen → Medical → Records → Engine Room → Shields → Weapons → Vault
• Impostor Tips: Use Lounge vent to ambush, sabotage Communications often
• Crewmate Tips: Use Meeting Room map to track movement, check Medical scanner

Tips for Both Roles

Communication

• Be Clear: Communicate information clearly
• Be Concise: Keep messages short and to the point
• Be Honest: Tell the truth as Crewmate
• Be Deceptive: Lie strategically as Impostor

Observation

• Watch Movements: Track player movements
• Listen to Voices: Pay attention to voice cues
• Notice Details: Watch for small details
• Remember Events: Keep track of what happens

Psychology

• Trust Building: Build trust with other players
• Emotional Control: Stay calm under pressure
• Bluffing: Bluff effectively as Impostor
• Reading Others: Read other players’ intentions

Advanced Tips

• Playstyles: Adapt your playstyle to the group
• Map Knowledge: Learn map layouts and vent connections
• Task Knowledge: Know task locations and times
• Sabotage Timing: Time sabotages for maximum effect
• Vote Management: Manage votes to your advantage

Conclusion

Among Us is a game of strategy, deception, and observation. With the guidance of this guide, you’ll be able to master both Crewmate and Impostor roles, increasing your win rate and having more fun. Remember, practice makes perfect, and every game is a learning opportunity!