Armless Detective is a story-driven mystery game where you play a detective who lost both arms in a factory accident and now solves crimes using a magic hat full of gadgets. Each case drops you into a new location, asks you to find a set of clues, and then challenges you to name the right suspect. This guide walks you through the gadgets, how clues work across every case, multiplayer rules, and how to earn coins and cosmetics.
In shortKnowing which gadget finds which clue type will stop you from wasting time searching with the wrong tool.
Every tool lives in your magic hat. In solo play you carry all five; in multiplayer you pick one or a few, and your teammates take the rest — except the File, which everyone always gets.
Gadget
What it finds / does
Magnifying Glass
Finds hair strands and bobby pins
Blacklight
Reveals fingerprints and graffiti
Magnet
Pulls in money and diamonds; also removes sinks in the Bathroom
Grabby Arm
Interacts with mouse holes, pillows, diaries, and thermometer stickers
File
Shows the full hint list and links suspects to their matching clues — everyone gets this
In shortClues only mean something once you check them with the right tool, so work through every interactive object before you name a suspect.
Each case gives you a fixed set of hints to find. Open your File first to see exactly which hints apply to the current case, then work through the location systematically.
Open the Fileread which hints you need to find before you touch anything else
Sweep with the Blacklightlook for glowing fingerprints on surfaces and for graffiti on walls or mirrors
Use the Magnifying Glasscheck floors, toilet seats, and surfaces for rainbow hair strands or bobby pins
Use the Magnetdrag it around the room to pull out money or diamonds; if only tix appear, the Poor hint is active
Use the Grabby Arminteract with mouse holes, pillows, diaries, and thermometer stickers to trigger those hints
Cross-reference the Filematch every confirmed hint to the suspect it points at, then make your accusation
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The Bathroom case walkthrough
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In shortThe Bathroom introduces the supply closet key mechanic, which is central to two of its seven hints, so find the key early.
The Bathroom is the third case and the first to use a key. Seven hints are in play here: Hair, Mice, Ransacked, Hidden Evidence, Lost Shoe, Graffiti, and Arson.
Check for a burning toiletif one is on fire, the Arson hint is confirmed immediately
Shine the Blacklight on the mirrorgraffiti only shows up under UV light
Run the Magnifying Glass along the floor and toilet seatsrainbow hair strands are the target
Press the Grabby Arm into every rat holeif squeaking plays and a mouse appears, the Mice hint is active
Check for a stray shoe anywhere in the roomits presence confirms the Lost Shoe hint
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The Cursed Cathedral event stage
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In shortThe Cathedral is the longest and most complex stage, requiring you to solve a separate puzzle before you can even begin investigating.
This Halloween event stage has seven hints and several distinct areas to cover. Complete the steps in order — skipping the maze puzzle locks you out of the Cathedral entirely.
Complete the ball mazedrag the ball to all three points to unlock the Cathedral entrance
Grab the shed key from the hilltop area, then open the shedbare shelves (except the shovel) confirm the Ransacked hint
Take the shovel from the shed and dig up graves on the hilltopan empty grave confirms that hint
Inside the Cathedral, rotate the standing mirrors to line up the ceiling light, then shine your Magnifying Glass on the gema black gem is fake, a red gem is real
Sweep the grounds with the Blacklightghosts that charge you after extended UV exposure confirm the Vengeful Spirit hint; graffiti threats on walls confirm Personal Threat Graffiti
Look for candy or a candy bucket on the ground outside, and check all hiding spots for gadgets buried under objects or pulled from sinks with the Magnet
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Redeem codes and the VIP gamepass
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In shortCodes give free crates or coins with no strings attached, and VIP unlocks a separate set of exclusive cosmetics.
As of October 10, 2026, there are active working codes tracked for this game. Redeem them in-game as soon as possible since codes can expire. The site inserts current codes automatically on this page.
Codes reward Random Crates or small coin amountscheck the codes section of this page for the current active list
The VIP gamepass unlocks the Crown hat, the Golden Bling face, and the full Golden gadget setnone of these drop from crates
The King suit is also VIP-only and cannot be obtained any other way
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Glossary
Glossary
Magic Hat
The detective's main tool, which houses all five gadgets and acts as a replacement for his missing arms.
File
A gadget that shows the current case's hint list and connects each hint to the suspect it matches.
Hint
A piece of evidence tied to a specific suspect; each case has a fixed set that you must check with the correct gadget.
Modifier difficulty
An optional setting that makes a case harder; completing a case with at least +1 modifier earns the Mutated badge.
Candy Corn
The special currency used in the Cursed Cathedral event stage instead of regular coins.
Random Crate
A crate that gives one cosmetic item chosen at random from any available cosmetic type.
Win streak
A count of consecutive correct accusations; reaching five in a row earns the On A Roll badge.
Common questions
FAQ
What happens if I guess the wrong suspect?
You get fired — the game ends that run. The Eyewitness badge is awarded the first time this happens.
Do I need to spend Robux to finish the game?
No. Every case, from the Motel Massacre through the Masterpiece Museum, can be completed without spending anything. The VIP gamepass only adds cosmetic items and does not affect your ability to solve cases.
How does multiplayer change the investigation?
Each player selects one or a few gadgets at the start, so the group must collectively cover all the clue types needed for that case. The File gadget is the only exception — everyone always has it. Coordinate with your team before searching so no hint type gets overlooked.
What is the hardest thing to unlock in the game?
The Ultimate Detective badge requires you to complete the Masterpiece Museum — the final main case — with at least +48 modifier difficulty. The game's own badge description adds "Good luck."
Can I replay cases after I finish them?
The badge descriptions show that suspects can change between runs, since the Suspect Collector badge requires catching every suspect at least once and So We Meet Again rewards correctly guessing the same suspect twice in a row. Replaying cases is the way to chase both of those.
Updated Oct 10, 2026
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