Survive Weird Mafioso Guide: Basic controls
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OverviewSurvive Weird Mafioso drops you into a map with one big problem: a mafia boss named Mafioso is roaming around looking to collect debts, and you owe him. This guide covers how to survive him, which shops to use, how to complete Dave's quests, and how to earn the game's badges.
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Basic controls
TableControls differ between PC, console, and mobile. Mobile players get on-screen buttons automatically.
| Sprint (PC) | Left Shift |
| Sprint (Console) | L2 |
| Emote (PC) | G key |
| Emote (Console) | D-pad Down |
| Shift Lock (PC) | Left or Right Control |
| Shift Lock (Console) | B or Circle |
Dealing with Mafioso
TipsMafioso wanders the whole map at a walk speed of 27. His health bar is visible on screen so you can track how much damage you and other players have dealt. There is a hidden way to pay off your debt to him somewhere on the map — doing so makes him stop attacking you and earns you the 'Pay your debt!' badge.
- Buy Guest Gloves from the C00l shop and parry his attack to earn the PARRY badge.
- Mafioso has a visible health bar.
- The Epik Sauce, hidden somewhere hot on the map, can explode players around you — useful for the Epik Mania quest.
The three shops
StepThree shops operate under very different rules.
- C00l shop Always open inside the map. Sells weapons, healing items, death effects, titles, Guest Gloves, the Gun with 5 rounds, and much more.
- Traveller shop Appears near the door on the outskirts of the lobby, close to the Hotdog Vendor. It spawns every 6 to 8 minutes and stays for around 4 to 5 minutes. A yellow message appears in chat when it arrives.
- Admin shop Only developers and above can spawn it, but when they do it appears in every server at once, so you do not need to be in the same server as a dev. Do not ask for it to be spawned; the developers have stated that begging will not make it appear.
Dave's quests
TableDave stands outside near the C00l shop. Talk to him to take on any of these four quests.
| Quest | What you must do | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| AutoBlock1337 | Block or parry Mafioso 25 times without failing a single one | 500 coins |
| Deadly Payment | Deal over 800 total damage to Mafioso using any weapon | Gubby death effect |
| Epik Mania | Explode over 100 total players using the secret Epik Sauce | Epik Sauce variant |
| True Survivor | Survive more than 10 hits from Mafioso in a single life without dying | Heart death effect |
Badges worth going for
CheckSome badges are straightforward; others are deliberately hidden.
- PARRY Parry Mafioso while wearing Guest Gloves (buy them from the C00l shop).
- Pay your debt! Find the hidden way to pay off your debt to Mafioso.
- Time for some BANG! Fire the Gun with 5 rounds all 5 times without a misfire or explosion; unlocks the math math math (bang) emote.
- 1 in 0.1 Shedletsky's Land all 3 slashes without missing; unlocks the Shedletsky emote.
- Seals collector Find all 6 plush seals hidden around the map; unlocks the seal death effect.
- True Princess (JK) Unlocks the pretty emote.
- Tragic Ending Unlocks the snap emote.
- Taunt Stun Mafioso and laugh at him; unlocks the mannrobics emote.
- Teh Epik Sauce Find the hidden Epik Sauce item (kept hidden intentionally); rewards you the Epik Sauce tool.
- Strongest Beg Snow for admin three times, click the fan arts, then reach the statue; rewards the admin glove.
NPCs and what they do for you
TipsSeveral NPCs wander or stand in fixed spots around the map.
- Jane offers players information or a defensive gear item; her dialogue branches depending on what you choose to ask.
- Builderman is outside and gives you coin rewards for completing his tasks.
- Dave (the NPC near the C00l shop) hands out the four quests described above.
- Joe roams the outdoor area cycling through 15 random lines of dialogue; he cannot give quests or items at this time.
- The Hotdog Vendor has scripted dialogue and sells nothing.
SWM Royale
WarnSWM Royale is a battle royale mode built into the game, but it is only launched by the developers — it does not start automatically. Winning earns you the SWM Royale Win badge. The True Power Glove, available in the Admin shop, is also connected to the royale mode.
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Glossary
Glossary- Mafioso
- The main threat of the game, real name Don Sonnellino — a mafia boss who roams the map at walk speed 27 hunting players who owe him debt.
- Parry
- Blocking Mafioso's attack at the right moment using Guest Gloves, which are sold in the C00l shop.
- Death effect
- A cosmetic animation that plays when your character is defeated; earned through shops, badges, and quests.
- Epik Sauce
- A secret item hidden somewhere on the map that explodes players nearby; required for the Epik Mania quest.
- SWM Royale
- A battle royale event mode that only developers can start, with a badge awarded to the winner.
- Shift Lock
- A setting that locks your camera direction to your character's facing direction, toggled with Left or Right Control on PC or B/Circle on console.
- Traveller shop
- A timed shop that appears near the lobby's outer door every 6 to 8 minutes and disappears after 4 to 5 minutes, announced by a yellow chat message.
Common questions
FAQHow do I stop Mafioso from chasing me?
There is a hidden mechanic on the map that lets you pay off your debt to him — doing so makes him stop attacking you and earns you the 'Pay your debt!' badge.
I missed the Traveller shop — what do I do?
It respawns every 6 to 8 minutes near the door on the outskirts of the lobby, close to the Hotdog Vendor. Watch for the yellow text in chat, then head straight there because it only stays for about 4 to 5 minutes.
How do I get the Epik Sauce for the Epik Mania quest?
The Epik Sauce is a secret item hidden somewhere the developers describe as 'hot' on the map. You then need to use it to explode a combined total of over 100 players to complete the quest.
What is the Strongest badge and how do I get it?
Beg Snow for admin three times, then click the fan arts, and finally make your way to the statue. Earning it rewards you with the admin glove.
Does the Admin shop ever appear without a developer online?
No — only developers and above can spawn it. However, when it is spawned it appears across every server at once, so you do not need to be in the same server as the developer to have a chance at it.
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