Murder Rivals Game Glossary

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Roles

TermDefinition
InnocentThe default role for most players. Survive until the timer expires, collect coins, and avoid the Murderer. Can become Hero by picking up a dropped gun.
SheriffOne player per round armed with a gun. Must identify and shoot the Murderer. Shooting an Innocent kills both players.
MurdererOne player per round armed with a knife. Must eliminate all other players before time runs out.
HeroAn Innocent who picks up the Sheriff's dropped gun. Functions like the Sheriff for the remainder of the round.

Game Modes

TermDefinition
Standard ModeClassic murder mystery with one Murderer, one Sheriff, and Innocents.
Assassin ModeEach player receives a secret target to eliminate.
Ghost ModeSpecial mode with ghost mechanics and unique rules.
Duel ModeOne-versus-one combat between players.
Five-Minute ModeAccelerated rounds with a five-minute timer.
Trade ServerDedicated server for item trading, sign boards, and coin purchases without gameplay interruption.

Economy & Items

TermDefinition
CoinIn-game currency earned during rounds (max 50 per round, 75 with VIP). Used in Trade Server and Season Shop.
Sign BoardTrade Server item listing board where players post items for sale or trade.
Sale BoothCoin-based marketplace added in 2025 where players list items at set prices with a 5% transaction fee.
Season PassTiered reward track unlocking cosmetics and bonuses each season (currently Season 8).
Season ShopRotating shop featuring past and current seasonal items.
Godly / DivineHigh-tier rarity classifications for knives and guns in the item hierarchy.

Gameplay Terms

TermDefinition
Fever TimeEnd-of-round phase when remaining time is low and pressure increases.
CampingMurderer guarding the dropped gun to prevent Hero pickup - considered bad etiquette.
Team KillSheriff shooting an Innocent, resulting in both deaths.
Tough SkillMurderer passive that allows surviving one gunshot before dying on the second hit.
Knife ThrowMurderer ranged attack using the E key (PC) to throw the equipped knife.
Map VotePre-round voting system where players choose the next map.

Rank Badges

Classic rank ladder: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Master, Rainbow, Rainbow X. Material tiers (2025+): Wood, Metal, Silver, Gold, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Prism, Cosmic, Divine.