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Locust Murder Mystery Guide: The three roles and their goals
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OverviewLocust Murder Mystery is an asymmetric hide-and-seek game developed by 1One Studio, where up to 25 players are split across three roles: Locust, Guardian, and Hider. Each role has a completely different goal, so understanding yours the moment a match starts is the key to winning. This guide walks you through how each role works and what you need to do to earn every badge.
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Contents
01
The three roles and their goals
TableIn short
Every role plays differently, so the first thing to do at the start of any match is check which role you got.
Matches pit one Locust against a group of Hiders, with Guardians in between protecting the Hiders. Copying what another role's player is doing will get you nowhere — each role needs its own approach.
| Locust | hunt down every Hider and eliminate them before anyone escapes |
| Guardian | protect the Hiders by tracking the Locust and stunning it |
| Hider | hide, run, and outlast the Locust until the match ends |
02 Live and upcoming events
Events
Events running now or coming soon. They have fixed dates, so check them first.
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Glossary
Glossary- Locust
- The hunting role in each match, inspired by Doctor Nowhere, whose goal is to eliminate every Hider before anyone escapes.
- Guardian
- The protective role that can stun the Locust, giving Hiders more time to survive.
- Hider
- A player whose only goal is to stay alive by hiding and running from the Locust.
- Stun
- An action only the Guardian can perform that temporarily stops the Locust from acting.
Common questions
FAQHow do I win as a Hider?
You win simply by surviving the match without being eliminated by the Locust. Your first win as a Hider earns the First Win badge.
What is the difference between First Win and First Locust Win?
First Win unlocks the first time you win any match, whether as a Hider or as the Locust. First Locust Win is separate and only unlocks when you win specifically as the Locust. If your first win ever comes while playing the Locust, you earn both badges at once.
Can I unlock gears and emotes just by playing?
Yes — playing the game unlocks gears, emotes, and more over time.
How many players can be in one match?
A single match supports up to 25 players at a time.
Updated Oct 13, 2026
Game updates can change what is on this page. If you spot something, get in touch and let us know.
Game updates can change what is on this page. If you spot something, get in touch and let us know.
