There are a variety of special roles in Among Us for crewmates and imposters including the Engineer role. Similar to the imposters in Among Us, players that use the Engineer role can utilize vents. This ability has a few advantages and disadvantages during a round, so players should become familiar with when to use the Engineer’s skill and how to play this role.
There are four new roles in Among Us for players to try out, including a few different types of crewmates. Having these new roles makes it harder for imposters to successfully execute the opposing team. There is also a role that makes it so ghosts can still have an effect on living team members or rivals. The addition of these unique roles enhances the overall gameplay experience in Among Us.
Players using the Engineer have the ability to use vents, but only for a limited time. Engineers can also accidentally run into imposters while in the vents, so using them frequently can be dangerous. Players who constantly use the Engineer’s special ability can also seem suspicious and make other crewmates believe they are an imposter. Additionally, imposters that notice an Engineer using vents may try to direct attention towards them. However, there are a few strategies players can use to properly play as the Engineer.
Playing the Engineer in Among Us
Engineers in Among Us should use the vents to either follow and catch an imposter or quickly traverse the map. Whenever possible, players should enter the vent when no other player is nearby so they aren’t mistaken for an imposter. Otherwise, the Engineer may need to defend themselves in an emergency meeting. Suspicious crewmates are only one of the dangers that Engineers should try to avoid.
Along with accusatory crewmates, the Engineer needs to be cautious of imposters while inside the vents. Since imposters know who’s on their team, it will be easy for them to identify and take out the Engineer. Instead, players should wait until they see an imposter go into a vent and follow them, then catch them when they emerge to kill a crewmate. This is still a risk, but at least the player will know where the imposter is rather than going into a vent and chancing an encounter.
Alternatively, the Engineer can use a vent to escape an imposter if they’re being chased. However, the imposter can follow them into the vent, and the Engineer will only be able to stay inside the ventilation system for 30 seconds. The Engineer role can be tough to play because of the possibility of false accusations, but it is still useful. Players can quickly get around and complete their tasks or track down and catch an imposter. The Engineer is one of several new roles in Among Us.
Among Us is available for PC, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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