Among Us has introduced the new Viper role in update 17.0, adding a fresh layer of tension for both impostors and crew mates. With its unique acid mechanic, this role changes how players approach kills, body discovery, and sabotage setups right from the start.

Viper Role Abilities and Kill Mechanics

The Viper role gives impostors the power to dissolve bodies using a deadly acid. When a Viper kills a crew mate, the corpse goes through three distinct stages of dissolution:

  1. Slightly dissolved

  2. Reduced to visible bones

  3. Completely gone

While the acid is active, anyone nearby can see it, revealing that a Viper is in play. The speed of body dissolution can be adjusted in the lobby settings, adding flexibility based on map size and player preferences. Longer dissolve times favor crew mates by giving them more information, while shorter timers make hiding evidence much easier.

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Best Strategies for Playing the Viper Role

To make the most of the Viper role, timing and positioning are critical. Kill in low-traffic or isolated areas to reduce the chances of detection while the body dissolves. Smart sabotage usage boosts the role’s strength:

  • Door sabotages block paths to fresh kills.

  • Critical sabotages like lights and reactors distract crew mates, pulling them away from dissolving bodies.

When eliminated, Viper impostors can still contribute by using sabotage as a ghost to hide evidence or redirect attention. The role thrives when paired with coordinated impostor strategies and strong map awareness.

Counters and Weaknesses of the Viper Role

While powerful, the Viper role isn’t unbeatable. The biggest counter is the noise maker, a role that triggers alarms upon death. Since the alarm draws players to the scene immediately, fully dissolving a noise maker’s body becomes nearly impossible.

Crew mates also gain strategic advantages by tracking dissolve stages. Observing a partially dissolved body can help deduce the timing of kills and identify suspicious players nearby. Combining this with security tools like cameras or admin logs can quickly expose a careless Viper.

Tips for Crew Mates Facing the Viper

Surviving against the Viper role requires careful observation and strong communication:

  • Call out dissolve stages when reporting a body to narrow down suspects.

  • Stick to groups to minimize isolated kills.

  • Use sabotages against impostors by intentionally triggering emergency meetings when suspicious activity is spotted.

Crew mates who stay alert to visual clues and work together can turn the Viper’s acid ability into a liability rather than a strength.

For more Among Us role guides, check out our detailed blog on the Detective role here.