Cipher Tutorials
Master the art of codebreaking using video guides.
Video Guides
How to Solve An Aristocrat
Master the basics of frequency analysis and pattern recognition to crack standard Aristocrat ciphers.
How to Solve A K1/K2 Aristocrat
Learn the keyword alphabet system (K1/K2) and tackle this variation of the Aristocrat.
How to Solve A Porta
Two different methods to solve the Porta cipher. One with a table, and one with a math formula.
Solve Checkerboard Cipher
An introduction to the only new cipher added in the 2025-26 Scioly Codebusters Season.
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How to Solve a Hill Cipher
Dive into the world of matrix multiplication and modular arithmetic to conquer the Hill cipher.
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How to Solve a Nihilist Cipher
Learn to use a Polybius square and to tackle the nihilist cipher.
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How to Solve a Baconian
Learn some tips and tricks to help you solve the Baconian cipher quicker.
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How to Solve an Affine Cipher
A guide to solving this monoalphabetic substitution cipher quickly using modular arithmetic.