by xannytoes

Bodyguard

Bodyguard

The Bodyguard is one of the two Town Protective roles, alongside the Doctor. Rather than healing people back to health however, the Bodyguard will kill anyone who attempts to murder his target, even at the cost of his own life.

General information:

  • The Bodyguard chooses one person to protect each night.
  • If that person is attacked, you and the attacker will die instead.
  • Even if the attacker has ‘night-immunity’, they will still die.
  • The Bodyguard has one bullet-proof vest, which they can choose to equip whenever they please. They cannot die the night they equip the bullet-proof vest.

Strategy:

  • The Bodyguard is one of the few roles capable of killing roles with night immunity. This means they can take down the biggest threats to the Town, including the Arsonist, Serial Killer and Godfather.
  • The most efficient strategy is to wait at least one night before protecting other players. This will allow to protect the more important roles.
  • If you are aware of the Doctor’s identity, you can team up with them. As long as the Doctor keeps healing you, you can’t die!
  • If you keep quiet about your role for the duration of the match, the Bodyguard can be invaluable in a late-game scenario. If an important role has been revealed (E.G. Sheriff, Investigator, Mayor), the Mafia will most likely target them.
  • Make sure you write down who you protected in your will. Whilst this information isn’t particularly helpful, it can help the Town keep track of who you were keeping safe.

How to Win:

  • Bodyguards were coded to die. A careful Bodyguard isn’t going to save anyone. Make use of your role and save your fellow Town members from death. Aim to take out one of the tougher roles and to protect the Town’s most vital.
  • It goes without saying, but Bodyguards win with the Town. All the more reason to keep your people alive.