Murder Duels Guide: How a match works
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OverviewMurder Duels is a fast-paced first-person dueling game where two players or two teams fight with a knife and a revolver until one side wins five rounds. Matches scale from 1v1 up to 4v4, and each weapon carries its own unique abilities that can swing a fight.
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Murder Duels
How a match works
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To get into a duel, walk onto one of the pads on the field. From that point forward, the first side to win five rounds takes the match. In every round you are given both a knife and a revolver, and both weapons carry unique abilities on top of their basic attacks.
- Step onto a pad
this triggers matchmaking and starts your duel.
- Switch weapons by range
the knife is built for close quarters, while the revolver works at distance and must reload automatically after each shot.
- Use your ability
each weapon has a unique skill that can change the outcome of a round.
- Chase five wins
keep the target number in mind so you always know where the match stands.
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Things to sort out before you do anything else
CheckSome features in Murder Duels are gated behind conditions you need to meet first. Getting these out of the way early means you will not hit an invisible wall later when you want to redeem a code.
- Join the developer's official Roblox group this is one of the two requirements for redeeming codes.
- Reach level 5 through dueling the code-redemption feature does not unlock until you hit this level.
- Win your first match the Winner badge is awarded for your first match victory.
Weapons and how to use them
Table
Every round hands you both weapons. Knives can be tapped for rapid melee hits or held and released to throw. The revolver fires one shot then reloads automatically.
| Knife | close-range weapon; tap for rapid melee hits, or hold and release to throw. |
| Revolver | ranged weapon; fires one shot then reloads automatically. |
| Deagle | a Legendary gun that deals 75 damage at short range but over 100 damage at long range, obtainable from the Recruit Case. |
| Midnight Crossbow | a Legendary gun available from the Midnight Bundle; has a 10% chance to give its Negative Variant. |
How to redeem a code
StepCodes give out coins and cases. Two gating conditions must both be met first, or the code will not go through. Each code can only be used once per account and can expire.
- Join the developer's official Roblox group
without this, redemption will not work regardless of your level.
- Reach level 5 in-game
duel until you hit this level; it is the second required condition.
- Open the Shop
find it in the game's interface.
- Scroll to the Codes section
it sits at the bottom of the Shop menu.
- Type the code exactly and press Redeem
capitalisation matters, so double-check each character before confirming.
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Badges and what they tell you to do
TableEach badge points at a concrete goal.
| Badge | How to earn it |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Join the game for the first time |
| Winner | Win any match |
| Aced | Kill every player on the opposing team by yourself in a single round of a 3v3 or 4v4 |
| Legend | Reach a total streak of 100 or more |
| The Hollow | Complete The Hollow quest |
Shop, bundles, and free play
Tips
The shop is where you spend coins on cases, buy Robux-priced items, or pick up bundles that pair a gun skin, a knife skin, and a kill effect together. Paid options centre on cosmetics rather than combat stats.
- Every game mode
1v1 through 4v4 — is open to all players at no cost.
- Levelling up unlocks new knife and revolver skins automatically, no purchase needed.
- Cases picked up from codes contain skins and items; cases can also be bought with coins, and coins can be bought with Robux.
- Trade Tokens, used in the player trading system, can also be purchased with Robux.
- The Ninja Bundle (1,000 Robux) and Midnight Bundle (1,840 Robux) are currently available; the Megalodon and Mermaid Bundles were removed in Update 6 and are no longer in the shop.
- The Midnight Crossbow is also sold separately for 1,200 Robux outside of the bundle.
- The Founder's Case, which once cost 4,000 coins, became unavailable in Update 7.
- Finishers trigger when you eliminate an opponent and are purely cosmetic
they have no effect on damage or any other combat stat; they come from finisher cases or as a chance drop when you roll a weapon.
Cheating and account safety
WarnThe game's own description makes the cheating policy unambiguous: cheaters are permanently banned and bans are not appealed.
Glossary
Glossary- Pad
- A marked spot on the field that you step on to enter a duel.
- Five wins
- The target score for a match — whichever side hits five round wins first takes the duel.
- Ability / Skill
- A unique special move attached to each weapon.
- Case
- A container that gives you a random skin or item when opened; obtained through codes or purchased with coins.
- Trade
- The in-game feature that lets two players exchange skins they already own.
- Trade Token
- A separate currency purchasable with Robux that is used in the trading system.
- Squad mode
- Team-based play supporting matches up to 4v4.
- Beta
- The game's current development stage, meaning rules and balance can change at any time.
- Coins
- The in-game currency used to buy cases from the shop; also awarded through codes.
- Finisher
- A visual or audio effect that triggers when you eliminate an opponent; purely cosmetic with no effect on combat.
- Streak
- Your running total of wins; reaching 100 or more earns the Legend badge.
- Bundle
- A shop package that combines a gun skin, a knife skin, and a kill effect at a single Robux price.
- Negative Variant
- An alternate visual version of the Midnight Crossbow with a 10% chance of appearing when the weapon is obtained.
Common questions
FAQWhy won't my code redeem?
Two conditions must both be met before a code works: you need to have joined the developer's official Roblox group, and you need to have reached level 5 inside the game. If either condition is missing, the code will not go through. Codes can also expire.
Does spending money make you stronger in fights?
The paid side of Murder Duels is about cosmetics like skins, not combat power. Free players earn coins and skins through level-up rewards and codes.
Can I get skins without buying them?
Yes, in several ways. Skins unlock automatically as your level rises, and cases from codes also contain skins. Trading lets you swap skins with other players, and finishers can drop as a chance reward when you roll a weapon.
Will the game change while I am playing it?
Yes — Murder Duels is in beta, and the developers have said to expect changes.
How do finishers work?
A finisher is a visual or audio effect that plays when you eliminate an opponent. They come from finisher cases or as a chance reward when rolling a weapon. They have no impact on damage or any other combat stat.
What is the hardest badge to get?
The Legend badge requires a total streak of 100 or more. The Aced badge — killing every opponent on the other team by yourself in a single round of a 3v3 or 4v4 — demands a strong individual performance in a team match.
Can I buy the Midnight Crossbow without buying the full Midnight Bundle?
Yes — the Midnight Crossbow can be purchased on its own for 1,200 Robux, while the full Midnight Bundle costs 1,840 Robux and also includes the Midnight Katana and Midnight Flame kill effect. The crossbow has a 10% chance to give its Negative Variant regardless of how it is obtained.
What was in the Founder's Case?
The Founder's Case contained Secret-rarity Seraphim gun and knife skins, Legendary Lightning and Kitty Cone skins for both weapons, Epic Heartbreaker and Inferno skins for both weapons, and several Rare skins including Toxic, Constellation, Diamond, Berry, Graffiti, and Robux. It became unavailable in Update 7 and cannot be obtained now.
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