Running a cult is all about loyalty, but what happens when a rogue follower infiltrates your ranks? Spies inCult of the Lambare the silent saboteurs you never see coming, blending in seamlessly while plotting to undermine your cult’s success.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to spot these crafty agents and eliminate the threat before they can do any serious damage. Whether you’re a benevolent leader or have a more… final solution in mind, keeping an eye on your followers is key to maintaining order and faith. Let’s dive into spotting and dealing with those sneaky Spies.

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What Is A Spy?

A Spy is afollowerwhoblends into your cultbut is secretly out tosabotageit. They contribute nothing, and after five days, they’ll slip away,pocketing ten percentofyour gold. Spies appearrandomly— one day, they’ll just be casually strolling around, hoping to go unnoticed.

How To Detect A Spy

Spies can be tricky to identify, but there are some telltale signs to watch out for:

A sneaky but brilliant move is to color-code your followers. Turn everyone pink, for instance, and any spy daring to stroll around in a different hue will stick out like a sore thumb, making them easy to spot.

A screenshot of Cult of the Lamb showing a spy in the game.

What To Do With A Spy

Once you’ve confirmed that a follower is a spy, there’sno way to change their mind. You cannot rehabilitate them through imprisonment, and attempting to do so will lower your cult’s faith. Here are the best ways to deal with spies:

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