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Among Us

Visual Tasks & Confirmation

Among Us visual tasks explained. Learn how Crewmates use them for proof and how Impostors avoid them. Get hard clears.

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2.5. Visual Tasks & Confirmation

Visual tasks are a powerful tool for Crewmates in Among Us, offering undeniable proof of innocence. When enabled in game settings, these tasks have a visible animation that other You can witness. Successfully completing a visual task confirms that You performing it is indeed a Crewmate, making them a valuable asset to vouch for.

Visual tasks are a double-edged sword. For Crewmates, they are a way to prove their innocence and gain trust. For Impostors, they are a dangerous obstacle, as faking a visual task is extremely difficult and often leads to immediate suspicion if caught. Understanding which tasks are visual and how they work is paramount for both roles.

Common Visual Tasks:

The specific visual tasks can vary slightly depending on the map, but some are consistently present:

  • MedBay Scan (Polus, The Skeld, Mira HQ): You lies on the scanner, and a green light sweeps over them. This is one of the most recognizable visual tasks.
  • Submit Scan (Polus): Similar to MedBay Scan, a player stands on a platform and a scan animation plays.
  • Prime Shields (The Skeld): You activates a console, and the shields on the ship light up.
  • Empty Garbage/Chute (The Skeld, Polus): You pulls a lever, and garbage or waste is ejected from the ship.
  • Clear Asteroids (The Skeld): You shoots asteroids from a console, and they are visibly destroyed on the screen.

How to Use Visual Tasks as a Crewmate:

  1. Perform them early: If you have a visual task, try to complete it as soon as possible, especially if you are in a group.
  2. Ask others to watch: If you're alone and have a visual task, you can try to lure another player to watch you.
  3. Vouch for others: If you see someone complete a visual task, remember it and be ready to defend them if they are accused. This is known as a "hard clear."
  4. Be aware of Impostor fakes: Impostors might stand at a visual task location, but they won't trigger the animation. If someone stands at MedBay for too long without the scan, or at Shields without them lighting up, they are likely faking.

How Impostors can exploit or avoid Visual Tasks:

  • Avoid them: The safest bet for an Impostor is to avoid faking visual tasks altogether.
  • Sabotage: If you need to be near a visual task location, try to do so during a sabotage when players are distracted.
  • Blame others: If you are caught faking, try to immediately blame someone else or create chaos to deflect suspicion.
  • Know the timings: Understand how long each visual task takes to perform. Standing at the console for too short or too long can be a giveaway.

Game Settings Impact:

The option to enable or disable visual tasks is a crucial game setting. When enabled, it sificantly changes the dynamic of the game, making it easier for Crewmates to confirm each other's identities. When disabled, Impostors have more freedom to blend in, and Crewmates must rely more heavily on deduction and trust.

Confirmation Strategy:

A "hard clear" is when a player is definitively proven innocent, usually through a visual task. If you see someone complete a visual task, remember their color. If they are later accused, you can confidently state, "I saw [Player Color] do MedBay Scan, they are safe." This can save an innocent player and help identify the Impostor faster.

Mastering the use and recognition of visual tasks is a fundamental skill for any successful Among Us player. They provide a clear path to identifying allies and exposing the hidden threats.