4.6. Map-Specific Tasks
Each map in Among Us – The Skeld, Mira HQ, Polus, and The Airship – features a unique set of tasks that Crewmates must complete to win the game. Understanding these map-specific tasks is crucial for both efficient gameplay and for Impostors to know which tasks to fake convincingly. The variety of tasks adds replayability and strategic depth to each location.
Tasks are divided into short, common, and long categories. Short tasks are quick to complete, common tasks are found on all maps (though their locations may differ), and long tasks require multiple steps or take a sificant amount of time. Impostors must be aware of these distinctions to effectively mimic Crewmate activity.
The Skeld:
- Short Tasks: Swipe Card (Admin), Fix Wiring (various locations), Insert Keys (Engine Room), Stabilize Steering (Navigation).
- Common Tasks: Fix Wiring, Swipe Card, Fuel Engines (Engine Room).
- Long Tasks: Download Data (Communications/Admin), Upload Data (Communications/Admin), Empty Garbage (Storage/O2), Prime Shields (Shields), Clear Asteroids (Weapons).
- Visual Tasks: Clear Asteroids, Empty Garbage, Prime Shields.
Mira HQ:
- Short Tasks: Calibrate Distributor (various locations), Unlock Manifolds (various locations), Start Fans (various locations), Upload Data (Communications).
- Common Tasks: Fix Wiring, Unlock Manifolds, Upload Data.
- Long Tasks: Inspect Sample (MedBay), Submit Scan (MedBay), Divert Power (various locations), Fuel Engines (Launchpad).
- Visual Tasks: Submit Scan.
Polus:
- Short Tasks: Start Fans (various locations), Fix Wiring (various locations), Swipe Card (Admin).
- Common Tasks: Fix Wiring, Swipe Card, Fuel Engines (Engine Room).
- Long Tasks: Empty Garbage (Storage), Al Engine Output (Engine Room), Monitor Tree (Specimen Room), Analyze Sample (Specimen Room), Calibrate Distributor (Laboratory), Divert Power (Laboratory), Activate Shields (Security).
- Visual Tasks: Empty Garbage, Submit Scan (Specimen Room).
The Airship:
- Short Tasks: Fix Wiring (various locations), Chart Course (Cockpit), Upload Data (Communications), Empty Garbage (Storage).
- Common Tasks: Fix Wiring, Upload Data, Empty Garbage.
- Long Tasks: Fuel Engines (Engine Room), Divert Power (various locations), Calibrate Distributor (various locations), Sort Cargo (Vault), Inspect Sample (Medical Bay), Submit Scan (Medical Bay), Activate Shields (Security).
- Visual Tasks: Submit Scan, Empty Garbage.
Impostor Strategy with Tasks:
- Know Task Locations: Impostors must know where tasks are to fake them convincingly.
- Mimic Task Durations: Understand how long each task takes.
- Avoid Visual Tasks: Never fake a visual task unless absolutely necessary and you are certain no one is watching.
- Use Task Locations for Kills: Isolated task locations can be prime spots for Impostor kills.
- Sabotage to Disrupt Tasks: Sabotages can prevent Crewmates from completing tasks or draw them away from critical areas.
Crewmate Strategy with Tasks:
- Prioritize Long Tasks: These contribute the most to the task win condition.
- Be Aware of Visual Tasks: Use them to confirm innocence and identify allies.
- Group for Tasks: Sometimes grouping for tasks in dangerous areas can be safer.
- Report Suspicious Behavior at Task Locations: If someone is faking a task poorly, report it.
By familiarizing yourself with the specific tasks on each map, you gain a sificant advantage. This knowledge allows for more efficient task completion as a Crewmate and more convincing deception as an Impostor, ultimately leading to a better overall gameplay experience.