Surviving Night 4 in Five Nights with Maids requires cutting wasted actions and running a compact monitoring loop from your office console. Developed by Now and published by Saikey Studios on Steam, this monochrome night-watch horror simulation forces you to guard a mansion where security lights, shutter doors, and cameras all pull from a single, depleting power reserve. Night 4 serves as the transition into the high-danger phase of the campaign, where unneeded checks or delayed door resets will drain your reserves before the shift ends at 6 AM.
Night 4 Overview and Shift Changes
Night 4 marks a steep difficulty spike compared to the earlier nights. The mansion's maids move with less predictable timing, leaving minimal room for improvisation. Habits that worked during the introductory shifts, such as cycling through every camera feed or idling on monitors, deplete your shared power supply too quickly.
| Night | Danger Level | Primary Focus | Monitoring Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Introductory | Learn controls and routine | Regular full checks |
| Night 2 | Increasing | Faster reactions | Shorter camera checks |
| Night 3 | Moderate | Information balance | Targeted camera priority |
| Night 4 | High | Cut unnecessary actions | Compact monitoring loop |
| Night 5 | Most demanding | Peak efficiency | Shortest reliable route |
On Night 4, panic-switching between cameras and leaving defenses engaged after threats clear are the most frequent causes of sudden failure. Every defensive movement must function as a deliberate decision.
The 5-Step Night 4 Monitoring Loop
Clearing Night 4 depends on establishing a strict, repeatable five-step loop that gathers actionable movement information and quickly returns your focus to the security room.
- Perform a purposeful camera sweep: Check only the high-value feeds that indicate maid movement toward your office. Avoid scanning rooms confirmed to be empty, and exit the monitor the moment the view stops changing your tactical choice.
- Return frequently to the office view: The office console is your defensive station. Returning between camera sweeps ensures you catch threats approaching the doorway before they force an emergency reaction.
- Confirm suspicious activity with lights: When camera tracking indicates a maid has closed in on the office, pulse the specific security light for that doorway. A short light check consumes far less power than pre-emptively closing a shutter door.
- Deploy the correct shutter door: If the light confirms an immediate threat, lower the shutter on the affected side only. Never lower both shutters simultaneously unless both entrances are directly compromised.
- Reset systems promptly: As soon as the threat clears, raise the shutter and turn off the light. Leaving either system running quietly saps the battery required for the late hours of the shift.
Power Management Rules for Night 4
Power is the central survival mechanic in Five Nights with Maids, shared across camera surveillance, hallway lights, and door shutters. Arriving at the final hours of Night 4 with zero power leaves your office exposed with no defenses.
| System | Safe Habit | Wasteful Habit |
|---|---|---|
| Cameras | Short routes, actionable checks only | Lingering on monitors while idle |
| Security Lights | Brief, single-side checks to verify threats | Leaving illumination running continuously |
| Shutter Doors | Closed strictly for verified threats, reopened quickly | Closing both doors on unverified movement |
| Power Reserve | Shorter checks as the night wears on | Heavy early consumption leaving zero late reserve |
Maintain a clear checkpoint during your run: by the midpoint of Night 4, you should retain enough power to cover routine light confirmations and at least one full shutter deployment. If power levels fall below that threshold, immediately trim your camera sweep to only the most vital hallway feeds.
Common Night 4 Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Most failed attempts on Night 4 stem from small execution errors that compound into total power loss.
| Mistake | Why It Fails the Run | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Leaving lights active after checks | Creates a steady, unnecessary power drain | Toggle off immediately after visual confirmation |
| Shutters left down too long | Rapidly burns power needed for the shift's end | Reopen the door the moment danger recedes |
| Neglecting the office view | Results in unmonitored blind spots and surprise losses | Return to the desk between every camera check |
| Panic-switching cameras | Consumes time and power without useful data | Stick to a fixed, memorized camera order |
| Failing to adapt to position changes | Wastes sweeps on vacant corridors | Drop safe rooms and monitor active corridors |
Mastering the disciplined loops of Night 4 prepares you for the campaign finale on Night 5, as well as the punishing bonus challenge in Night 6, which awards a special reward upon completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective on Night 4 in Five Nights with Maids?
Night 4 requires you to eliminate wasted actions. You must monitor suspicious maid movement using high-value camera feeds, verify office proximity with brief light taps, and block direct breaches with shutters while conserving power until the shift concludes.
Should you keep both shutters closed on Night 4 for safety?
No. Shutters should only be used as emergency barriers on the specific side where a maid is confirmed. Keeping both shutters closed drains power reserves rapidly, causing a complete blackout before morning arrives.
How much power should you have midway through Night 4?
By the midpoint of the shift, ensure you have sufficient battery left to support several light checks and at least one full shutter defense. If reserves are lower, cut out optional camera feeds and focus strictly on rooms adjacent to the office.
