Town of Salem 2: Veteran Role Guide & How to Master

As a Veteran, you are a key figure in the Town Killing (TK) category. You don’t possess inherent attack or defense immunities. However, you have the unique power to go on Alert, during which you deal a Powerful Attack to all visitors and gain Basic Defense for the night. Astral visits do not affect you. With this role, you walk a fine line between defending the town and inadvertently causing harm to well-intended visitors.

Understanding the Veteran Role:
As a Veteran, your power lies in the ability to go on Alert. While on Alert, you deal a Powerful Attack to all visitors. This includes both beneficial town roles and harmful roles, so use this power judiciously.

Choosing When to Alert:
The timing of your Alerts is critical. You only have three uses, so it’s essential to use them strategically. Early game Alerts can catch evildoers off guard, but later game Alerts can be critical in defending against attacks once your role is known.

Understanding the Risks:
While your Alert ability is powerful, it can inadvertently harm beneficial town roles. It’s important to communicate effectively with your town and potentially coordinate Alerts to minimize these risks.

Communicating with the Town:
While your role primarily revolves around defense, don’t underestimate the power of communication. Share important information with the town, such as the number of players you’ve shot, to help piece together role claims and suspicious behavior.

Protecting Yourself:
The Veteran role can become a target for evil roles. Use your Alerts wisely to protect yourself from attacks. Remember, you gain Basic Defense the night you’re on Alert.

Keeping a log of your actions each night can prove extremely beneficial. Here is a simple game log template you can use:

D1: Observations:
N1: Alert Status:
D2: Observations / Alert Results:
N2: Alert Status / Result:
D3: Observations / Alert Status (if changed):
N3: Alert Status / Result:

Continue this pattern for each subsequent day and night. Update your observations with crucial information from other players, voting patterns, and other notable occurrences.

Understanding the Role:
To convincingly pose as a Veteran, you need to fully understand the role’s mechanics. Know when to claim you’ve gone on Alert and when to share that you’ve shot someone.

Creating a Believable Story:
Create credible results for your Alerts. Make sure they align with the events unfolding in the game.

Adapting to Game Events:
Adjust your claims based on the game’s events. If a player you claimed to have shot during an Alert survives or another player is killed, have a plausible explanation ready.

Maintaining Consistency:
Ensure your claims remain consistent throughout the game. If your Alert claims contradict known facts or other players’ statements, your cover may be blown.

With this guide at your disposal, you’re well-equipped to master the Veteran role, protect the town, and identify and eliminate threats effectively. Good luck, and may your aim always be true!