Beginner Guide
1. Game Overview
Roblox Murder Mystery 2 (MM2) is a social deduction game created by Nikilis. Players are randomly assigned one of three roles each round — Innocent, Sheriff, or Murderer — and must fulfill their role's objective before the round timer expires.
MM2 is one of Roblox's most-played games, especially popular during holiday events. It features a large, active trading economy built around cosmetic weapon skins of various rarities.
2. The Three Roles
Innocent — The "Stay Alive" Role
- Starts with no weapon.
- Goal: survive, run from the Murderer, and collect coins.
- If the Sheriff is killed, any Innocent can pick up the dropped gun to take down the Murderer.
- Best role for beginners: teaches map layouts, coin routes, and how rounds flow.
- Innocent rounds give the most steady XP because survival time is rewarded.
Sheriff — The "Protector" Role
- The only player who starts with a gun.
- Goal: identify and eliminate the Murderer before all Innocents are killed.
- Critical rule: Shooting an Innocent results in the Sheriff's immediate death.
- Best for players who have already learned map behavior as Innocent.
Murderer — The "Hunter" Role
- The only player equipped with a knife.
- Goal: eliminate every other player before the round timer runs out.
- Can throw the knife (press E on PC or the tap button on mobile).
- More challenging role; beginners should play slowly until they know the maps.
Special/Secret Roles
- Not present in the base game.
- The game sometimes releases seasonal modes with extra mechanics.
3. Core Gameplay Mechanics
Round Flow
- Roles are assigned randomly at the start of each round.
- The round ends when the Murderer eliminates everyone, when the Murderer is killed, or when the timer runs out.
- If the Sheriff dies, their gun drops on the ground for any Innocent to pick up.
Controls
- PC: E to throw knife; gun aiming uses standard Roblox camera controls.
- Mobile: tap button to throw knife.
- Third-person camera: helps see around corners (useful for all roles).
- First-person camera: better for precise aiming (especially as Sheriff).
- Shift lock: recommended for improved aim and movement control.
Coin System
- Coins spawn all over the map during every round.
- Free players can collect up to 40 coins per round.
- Elite Gamepass holders can collect up to 50 coins per round.
- Coins only spawn while players are actively moving; AFK farming does not work.
- Private servers do not spawn coins — only public lobbies do.
- Coins are used to purchase weapon boxes, effects, and pets.
XP & Progression
- XP is gained every round for surviving, killing, saving Innocents, etc.
- Ranks increase over the long term through XP accumulation.
- Innocent role gives the most XP because players survive longer and collect more coins.
- Playing consistently is the main way to level up — MM2 rewards time spent.
Codes Guide
1. Codes
Active Codes (as of December 2025)
There are no currently active codes in MM2. The game has not released a working code in a long time.
When new codes do appear, they almost always come during:
- Christmas updates
- Halloween events
- Major anniversary patches
- Creator partnership promotions
All Expired Codes
These codes previously worked but can no longer be redeemed. They are listed here to help players avoid wasting time on outdated guides.
| Code | Reward |
|---|
| COMB4T2 | Combat II Knife |
| PR1SM | Prism Knife |
| AL3X | Alex Knife |
| C0RL | Corl Knife |
| D3NIS | Denis Knife |
| SK3TCH | Sketchy Knife |
| SUB0 | Sub Knife |
| INF3CT3D | Infected Knife |
| G003Y | Goo Knife |
| R3PT1L3 | Reptile Knife |
| SK00L | Skool Knife |
| PATR1CK | Patrick Knife |
| 2015 | 2015 Knife |
| G1FT3D | Gifted Knife |
| TH3N3XTL3V3L | TNL Knife |
| N30N | Neon Knife |
| HW2017 | Pumpkin Pet |
Some codes came from creator partnerships; others came from seasonal events. Most will not return, though MM2 has occasionally brought back themed items during holiday events.
How to Get Free Items Without Codes
- Open free daily gifts during seasonal events.
- Grind coins and exchange them for crates.
- Trade with other players.
- Join public giveaways in MM2 Discord communities.
- Participate in limited event drops (Halloween, Christmas, anniversary events).
Community Guide
1. Community & Etiquette
- Do not rage or blame other players.
- Do not reveal the Murderer in chat — it ruins the round for everyone.
- Respect players who are still learning.
- MM2's core gameplay has remained stable over years; updates mostly affect weapons and events.
- Checking patch notes helps players understand seasonal changes.
Where to Find Ongoing Tips & Community
- YouTube gameplay breakdowns (especially channels that slow down gameplay and explain decisions)
- MM2 Discord communities (also a source for trading value lists and public giveaways)
- Roblox forums
- Streamers who explain their in-game decisions out loud
FAQ
1. Frequently Asked Questions
What if I get Murderer too early (before I know the map)?
Take your time. Move naturally. Watch how other players behave. You do not need to rush kills — patience is the best strategy.
Should I focus on winning or learning as a beginner?
Learning first. Wins come naturally once you understand player patterns and map layouts.
Is map knowledge really important?
Yes — it is considered the biggest skill advantage in MM2.
Which role gives the most XP?
Innocent, surprisingly. Longer survival = more coins collected = more "survive time XP."
Which role is best for beginners?
Innocent. You learn maps, player behavior, coin routes, and round flow without direct pressure.
Should I watch others or just play?
Both. Watching teaches strategy and positioning; playing builds instinct and reaction speed.
Does platform affect gameplay significantly?
PC is most efficient for aim and movement, but all platforms work fine for learning the game.
Are AFK methods viable for coin farming?
No. Coins only spawn while actively moving, and AFK players are kicked from servers.
What should I do if I feel pressured in a trade?
Walk away. If someone is rushing you, that is a red flag. No item is worth a bad deal.
When are codes released?
Rarely, and usually tied to Christmas updates, Halloween events, anniversary patches, or creator partnerships.
Progression Guide
1. Progression & Improvement Tracking
Track personal improvement by monitoring:
- Survival time per session
- Kill accuracy as Murderer
- Wrong-shot mistakes as Sheriff
- How accurately you predict suspicious player behavior
General Improvement Advice
- Focus on learning before winning — wins come naturally as you read players better.
- Map knowledge is the single biggest advantage in MM2.
- Watching others teaches strategy; playing builds instinct. Do both.
- Don't stress about getting the rarest items immediately — real progression comes from trading and consistent play.
- Most experienced players grind for a long time before landing a high-value Godly.
Settings Guide
1. Settings & Performance Tips
- Shift lock — turn on for better aim and movement precision.
- Graphics — set to Low on devices that lag; it has no impact on gameplay quality.
- Sensitivity — adjust until aiming feels comfortable and consistent.
- Third-person vs. first-person — use both depending on role; third-person for corner-peeking and awareness, first-person for precise shots.
- Platform: PC is the most efficient for farming and aim; mobile and console are viable but slower.
Strategies Guide
1. Strategies & Tips
As an Innocent
- Keep moving at all times — standing still makes you an easy target.
- Don't group up too closely — stay near others for witnesses, but keep distance to avoid area kills.
- Gather coins efficiently — memorize coin spawn layouts on each map to maximize XP safely.
- Don't follow crowds; crowds lead to chaos.
- Use audio cues — knife swings and kills have distinct sounds.
- If someone gets too close, change direction immediately.
- Watch for suspicious behavior, but don't jump to conclusions.
As the Sheriff
- Hide your weapon early in the match — don't walk around with the gun drawn. Act like an Innocent.
- Keep your distance from everyone — space gives reaction time to aim.
- Bait wall campers — fake a push toward a corner, then back up quickly to force a peek.
- Practice aim in open areas, not tight rooms.
- Use third-person camera to peek around corners safely.
- Never rush a shot; a wrong guess removes you from the round and gives the Murderer a free win.
- Watch for players who follow others too closely.
As the Murderer
- Blend in — act like an Innocent for the first minute to avoid suspicion.
- Use map angles — avoid chasing in straight lines (easy target for Sheriff). Use hallways and tight corners instead.
- Master the throw — aim where the player is moving, not where they currently stand.
- Don't swing the knife too soon; wait for good moments.
- Don't camp the dropped gun after a kill — experienced players will punish this.
- Play slowly on unknown maps; let players move naturally and learn who you can catch.
- Never kill someone while another player is directly watching.
Universal Tips
- Memorize map layouts, hiding spots, vents, and long hallways.
- Know which areas are dead ends so you don't trap yourself.
- Turn on shift lock for better aim and movement.
- Set graphics low on devices that lag.
- Adjust sensitivity until aiming is comfortable.
- Do not reveal the Murderer in chat — it ruins the round for everyone.
2. Maps & Map Knowledge
Map knowledge is considered one of the biggest skill advantages in MM2.
Best Maps for Coin Farming
Maps with wide open rooms, long hallways, easy loops, and good visibility are best for farming:
- Factory — coins spawn in predictable areas, easy full routes
- Mansion2 — classic favorite with reliable coin paths
- Office3 — good loop-ability
- Hotel2 — long-time farmer favorite
Small maps with tight rooms make farming slower because the Murderer finds people faster.
General Map Tips
- Every map has "hot zones" where coins appear first — learn these to build efficient routes.
- Track where the Sheriff typically stands on each map.
- Use sound (knife swings, footsteps, kill sounds) to navigate danger without seeing the Murderer.
3. Coins & Farming Guide
Why Coins Matter
Coins are the core free-to-play currency in MM2. They are used for:
- Opening weapon boxes (crates)
- Buying visual effects
- Acquiring pets
- Event exchanges (seasonal tokens, candies, etc.)
Farming Methods That Work
- Stay alive longer as Innocent — more survival time = more coin collection windows.
- Move constantly — coins spawn in waves; keep circling known spawn areas.
- Play on public servers — private servers do not spawn coins.
- Learn your coin route — after a few rounds, you'll know exactly where to start on each map.
- Farm during busy hours — more players = longer rounds = more coin collection time.
- Play as Innocent — it is the most efficient role for pure coin farming.
Coin Farming Rates (Approximate)
- ~35–40 coins per round for consistent farmers (no gamepass)
- ~50 coins per round with Elite Gamepass
- ~400 coins in 10 rounds
- ~1,000 coins in ~25 rounds
What NOT to Do
- AFK farming doesn't work — coins only spawn while moving, and AFK players are kicked.
- Avoid glitches, exploits, or autoclickers — risk of account bans.
- Don't open random crates immediately; save coins for crates with stable trade value.
Does Platform Matter?
- PC: Fastest movement, best camera control, easiest to dodge Murderer.
- Mobile: Slower turning and tighter navigation.
- Console: Stable movement, decent for looping, slower camera.
Gamepasses for Coin Farming
- Elite Gamepass: +10 coins per round; also gives exclusive perks. Useful but not required — free players can still farm very effectively with consistent play.
Trading Guide
1. Trading System
How Trading Works
- Trading takes place inside dedicated trading servers.
- Players swap knives, guns, pets, and item sets directly with other players.
- MM2 has a massive, highly active trading economy centered on cosmetic weapon skins.
- Always use the official in-game trade interface — never trade outside it.
Before Every Trade: Checklist
- Know the value of all items involved.
- Verify the items shown match what you expect (especially Chroma vs. non-Chroma).
- No one is rushing or pressuring you.
- The trade is happening fully inside the official menu.
- You are not giving away your entire high-value stash.
- You are okay with the trade even if values shift later.
How to Avoid Scams
Common scam types:
- Duped item trick — item looks normal but has inflated supply; value drops fast.
- Fake offer trick — promises items in chat but does not put them in the trade window.
- Switcheroo trick — shows one item in chat, swaps to a weaker one in the actual trade window.
- High demand hype — claims value is increasing tomorrow to pressure you into accepting.
- Brand-new account trick — suspicious or fresh accounts offer deals that are too good to be true.
How to protect yourself:
- Check a reliable community value list before trading.
- Never feel rushed — if someone pushes you to accept immediately, it's a red flag.
- Ask for screenshots or proof of similar past trades.
- Always double-check the trade interface before clicking accept.
- Avoid trading high-value items with brand-new or suspicious accounts.
- Pause and trust your instincts — no item is worth being scammed over.
Smart Trading Habits
- Decide whether you are trading for value, aesthetics, or collection — and be clear about it.
- Aim for "value up" trades whenever possible.
- Keep a few strong items as a reserve to maintain trading leverage.
- Don't trade immediately after getting a new item; wait and see how the market moves.
- Sort inventory into "trade soon" and "keep for now" groups.
- Track value trends weekly — MM2's market shifts regularly.
- Always cross-reference community value lists before finalizing any significant trade.
Weapons Guide
1. Weapon Rarities & Tiers
Rarity Tier Order (Low to High)
- Common
- Uncommon
- Rare
- Legendary
- Godly ← most commonly traded premium tier
- Ancient ← above Godly; usually event rewards or special releases
- Unique ← admin-only items
What Is a Godly?
A Godly is a high-rarity weapon — not the rarest in the game, but one of the most valued and recognized for trading. Think of Godlies as "premium" weapons: rare, visually distinctive, and often worth significant trade value.
Godly Tier System (Tier 0–3)
- Tier 0 — Low-tier Godlies; often crafted (e.g., Seers)
- Tier 1–2 — Mid and upper-mid Godlies
- Tier 3 — High-end Godlies (event exclusives, gamepass items, special releases)
Tier does not directly equal value but usually indicates how uncommon or premium an item is.
Types of Godlies
Godlies can be knives, guns, or paired weapon sets from item packs.
2. Full Godly Item List
| Name | Tier | Type | Ways to Obtain |
|---|
| Seer | 0 | Knife | Crafting or Trading |
| Blue Seer | 0 | Knife | Crafting or Trading |
| Red Seer | 0 | Knife | Crafting or Trading |
| Purple Seer | 0 | Knife | Crafting or Trading |
| Orange Seer | 0 | Knife | Crafting or Trading |
| Yellow Seer | 0 | Knife | Crafting or Trading |
| Gemstone | 2 | Knife | Mystery Box 1 — Unbox or Trading |
| Darkbringer | 2 | Gun | Mystery Box 2 — Unbox or Trading |
| Lightbringer | 2 | Gun | Mystery Box 2 — Unbox or Trading |
| Deathshard | 1 | Knife | Knife Box 1 — Unbox or Trading |
| Fang | 1 | Knife | Knife Box 2 — Unbox or Trading |
| Saw | 1 | Knife | Knife Box 3 — Unbox or Trading |
| Slasher | 2 | Knife | Knife Box 4 — Unbox or Trading |
| Tides | 1 | Knife | Knife Box 5 — Unbox or Trading |
| Heat | 2 | Knife | Rainbow Box — Unbox or Trading |
| Luger | 2 | Gun | Gun Box 1 — Unbox or Trading |
| Shark | 2 | Gun | Gun Box 2 — Unbox or Trading |
| Laser | 2 | Gun | Gun Box 3 — Unbox or Trading |
| Eternal | 1 | Knife | Trading only |
| Eternal II | 1 | Knife | Trading only |
| Eternal III | 1 | Knife | Trading only |
| Eternal IV | 1 | Knife | Trading only |
| Eternalcane | 2 | Knife | Trading only |
| Lugercane | 2 | Gun | Christmas Event 2019 (100 Gifts exchange, no longer obtainable this way) or Trading |
| Clockwork | 2 | Knife | Clockwork Item Pack or Trading |
| Pixel | 2 | Knife | 8-Bit Item Pack or Trading |
| Blaster | 2 | Gun | Futuristic Item Pack or Trading |
| Virtual | 2 | Knife | Futuristic Item Pack or Trading |
| Amerilaser | 2 | Gun | American Item Pack or Trading |
| Old Glory | 2 | Knife | American Item Pack or Trading |
| Spider | 1 | Knife | Halloween Event 2015 (Bingo Challenge) or Trading |
| Sugar | 3 | Gun | 2015 Christmas Gun Box — Unbox or Trading |
| Candy | 3 | Knife | 2015 Christmas Knife Box — Unbox or Trading |
| Green Luger | 2 | Gun | Crafted during Christmas Event 2015 or Trading |
| Chill | 1 | Knife | Crafted during Christmas Event 2015 or Trading |
| Red Luger | 2 | Gun | Crafted during Christmas Event 2015 or Trading |
| Handsaw | 1 | Knife | Crafted during Christmas Event 2015 or Trading |
3. Top 10 Most Valuable MM2 Weapons
Ranking based on value, rarity, demand, and trading desirability (as of late 2025):
- Chroma Traveler's Gun — One of the strongest flex guns in the game; rare, Chroma color-cycling effect, highly competitive market.
- Chroma Evergun — High-value event gun; limited because it was reward-based and not always available.
- Traveler's Gun (Non-Chroma) — Upper-tier status item even without the Chroma effect.
- Chroma Evergreen (Knife) — Popular Chroma knife with strong collector appeal; knives show off well in inventory.
- Chroma Vampire's Gun — Rising in value due to limited event availability; fewer copies exist because it's newer.
- Turkey Knife — Seasonal knife with surprisingly strong value due to limited access and recognizable design.
- Chroma Bauble — Popular mid-to-high-tier Chroma gun; considered one of the best "first big Chroma" items for rising traders.
- Chroma Constellation — Stable value and consistent demand; good sweet spot of value and visual appeal.
- Darksword (Knife) — Accessible high-end knife; good stepping stone from mid-tier items to serious gear.
- Darkshot (Gun) — Gun equivalent of Darksword; respectable value and trading demand.
Notes on Valuable Items
- Always verify whether an item is the Chroma or non-Chroma version — they have very different values.
- Seasonal items often become trade-only quickly, so their prices can climb fast after events end.
- Event items can spike in value quickly after availability ends.
- Items that look visually impressive tend to hold demand longer.
4. How to Get Godlies Fast
Method 1: Crafting & Event Rewards (Most Reliable)
- Crafting and seasonal events are the most reliable path to Godlies without depending on pure luck.
- You follow a defined recipe or event path and know exactly what you're working toward.
- Some of the game's strongest Godlies come from event systems.
- Save materials even when you don't know what they're for — events often require them.
- Holiday events (Christmas, Halloween) are especially good for Godly rewards.
- Some recipes require smaller Godlies as components — gather those first.
Method 2: Trading (Most Consistent Long-Term)
- The most consistent method used by experienced players.
- Know which items are trending and which Godlies players actually want.
- Trade items of similar value, then slowly climb to higher-value pieces.
- Aim for small, steady upgrades rather than massive jumps.
- Keep records (screenshots) of your trades to protect against scams.
- If you can spot undervalued items, you can climb faster than average.
Method 3: Opening Crates (Bonus Method Only)
- Godlies can drop from crates, but the odds are very low (often around 1 in hundreds).
- Set a strict spending limit before opening crates.
- Only open crates when you are okay with receiving Legendaries instead.
- Treat unboxed Legendaries as future trading material.
- Watch for special drop events that may slightly boost drop chances.
- Don't rely on crates as a primary strategy.
Method 4: Plan Ahead ("Value Stacking")
- Don't constantly chase whatever is currently trending.
- Make a list: "items I want now" vs. "items I want later."
- Learn which Godlies can be crafted, upgraded, or traded into other Godlies.
- Stack value instead of spending every time you have an opportunity.
- Focus resources on specific goals rather than random items.
Method 5: Stay Updated With Market Changes
- The MM2 economy changes constantly — new Godlies arrive, old ones shift in value, and demand evolves every season.
- Follow update news to know when new Godlies drop.
- Watch community value lists for items becoming more valuable.
- Trade quickly when you see demand rising.
- Pick up undervalued items — they often recover or increase later.