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Shifter

The Shifter is a Neutral role capable of stealing another player's role. Instead of keeping their own abilities, the Shifter can permanently exchange roles with another player.

This creates unpredictable gameplay where roles may suddenly change hands.

Ability: Shift​

During a round, the Shifter can select another player as their target.

The swap does not occur immediately.

Instead:

  • The role exchange occurs after the next meeting ends.

When the shift happens:

  • The Shifter receives the target's role
  • The target becomes the new Shifter

Hidden Swap​

The shift is designed to create confusion:

  • The target will not know they were selected.
  • The swap only becomes apparent after the meeting ends.

This allows the Shifter to secretly plan their role change.

Special Mechanics​

The shift will still occur even if either player dies before the meeting:

  • If the Shifter dies, the swap still happens.
  • If the target dies, the swap still happens.

This ensures the ability cannot be prevented once chosen.

Gameplay Strategy​

For the Shifter​

  • Target powerful roles you want to steal.
  • Shift when suspicion on you becomes too high.
  • Use the mechanic to escape a dangerous role or gain a better one.

For Other Players​

  • Role swaps can make behavior suddenly change.
  • If someone begins acting very differently after a meeting, a Shifter may be involved.

Summary​

AttributeValue
AlignmentNeutral
AbilityRole Swap
ActivationDuring round
Effect TimeAfter next meeting
ResultTarget becomes the new Shifter

The Shifter introduces chaos by allowing roles to move between players unexpectedly.