L's Investigation Team Guide: Leading the Hunt for Kira
Last Updated: November 19, 2024
Congratulations on becoming L, the most crucial player in DEATH NOTE Killer Within. As L, you hold immense power but also carry great responsibility. Your performance can make or break the Investigation team's success.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the intricacies of leading the investigation, protecting yourself, and ultimately bringing Kira to justice. Remember, as L, your survival is paramount - if you fall, Team Kira claims instant victory.
Role Overview:
Difficulty: ★★★★★
Team: Investigation (Leader)
Objective: Identify and arrest Kira while staying alive
Win Conditions: Arrest Kira or achieve Investigation Progress victory
Core Abilities & Resources
Vindicating Evidence
Your starting command card that spawns a blue NPC. The first Investigator to reach them will be publicly revealed as trustworthy.
- Team Kira cannot see or interact with this NPC
- You cannot claim it yourself - use this limitation strategically
- Watch who ignores the opportunity - they might be Team Kira
- Be aware that Kira can cancel this by eliminating the Collaborator
Command Cards
Special abilities that help identify trustworthy team members and progress the investigation. Each card serves a unique purpose:
- Use them consistently to maintain investigation momentum
- Time their deployment based on team needs
- Consider them as tools for both verification and misdirection
Essential Strategies
1. Personal Safety Protocol
- Maintain strict distance control - never let unverified players get close
- Avoid participating in Team Kira's command cards - they're often traps
- Only allow verified Investigators near you, and even then, be cautious
- Position yourself near escape routes during meetings
- Consider every approach as potentially hostile
2. Strategic Command Card Usage
- Plan Vindicating Evidence deployment carefully - timing is crucial
- Move away from NPC spawn areas to avoid suspicion
- Monitor player reactions to verification opportunities
- Use cards to create controlled scenarios for observation
- Track who consistently avoids verification attempts
3. Investigation Management
- Organize Joint Investigations between verified and suspect players
- Create situations that force Team Kira to make mistakes
- Keep mental notes of suspicious behavior patterns
- Build a network of trusted investigators gradually
Advanced Communication Guide
Early Game Strategies:
Document Protection Excuse
"My task is to keep documents safe, please maintain distance."
Best used in the first few minutes when tasks are still unknown
Protocol Adherence
"I'm following strict investigation protocols for everyone's safety."
Establishes professional authority without revealing role
Late Game Tactics:
Security Concern
"I've been around too many people already, maintaining distance for safety."
More believable after several rounds of interaction
Investigation Focus
"Let's focus on the evidence we have rather than personal interactions."
Redirects attention to game objectives
Critical Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Proximity Errors: Never risk your ID being stolen
Even a moment of carelessness can end the game for your team
❌ Command Card Mismanagement: Each card is crucial for investigation progress
Timing and strategic deployment can make or break your investigation
❌ Role Revelation: Stay discreet about being L
Your anonymity is your strongest defense against Team Kira
❌ Trust Miscalculation: Verify before trusting
Even seemingly trustworthy players might be Team Kira in disguise
Advanced Tactics
💡 Behavioral Analysis:
Watch for inconsistent reactions to verification opportunities and command card events
💡 Strategic Verification:
Use verified members to conduct risky investigations and gather intelligence
💡 Information Control:
Maintain multiple theories and share information selectively to identify information leaks
Emergency Protocols
When things go wrong, follow these emergency procedures:
ID Theft Suspicion
- Immediately distance yourself
- Alert trusted investigators
- Consider calling emergency meeting
Team Kira Trap
- Avoid panic responses
- Use prepared excuses
- Redirect attention elsewhere