diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/game.dm b/code/__HELPERS/game.dm
index d510078414b..4cb444fb21f 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/game.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/game.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,3 @@
-///Time before being allowed to select a new cult leader again
-#define CULT_POLL_WAIT (240 SECONDS)
-
 /// Returns either the error landmark or the location of the room. Needless to say, if this is used, it means things have gone awry.
 #define GET_ERROR_ROOM ((locate(/obj/effect/landmark/error) in GLOB.landmarks_list) || locate(4,4,1))
 
diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm
index 862b3307b4f..f560b07e149 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/dynamic/dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm
@@ -364,6 +364,11 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(revolutionary_win, FALSE)
 		M.add_antag_datum(new_cultist)
 		GLOB.pre_setup_antags -= M
 	main_cult.setup_objectives()
+	var/datum/mind/most_experienced = get_most_experienced(assigned, antag_flag)
+	if(!most_experienced)
+		most_experienced = assigned[1]
+	var/datum/antagonist/cult/leader = most_experienced.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
+	leader.make_cult_leader()
 	return TRUE
 
 /datum/dynamic_ruleset/roundstart/bloodcult/round_result()
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_comms.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_comms.dm
index 2dd0191d0ee..cf81acfcf10 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_comms.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_comms.dm
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 	var/span = "cult italic"
 	var/datum/antagonist/cult/cult_datum = user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
 	if(cult_datum.is_cult_leader())
-		span = "cultlarge"
+		span = "cult_large"
 		title = "Master"
 	else if(!ishuman(user))
 		title = "Construct"
@@ -89,115 +89,6 @@
 			var/link = FOLLOW_LINK(player_list, user)
 			to_chat(player_list, "[link] [my_message]")
 
-/datum/action/innate/cult/mastervote
-	name = "Assert Leadership"
-	button_icon_state = "cultvote"
-	// So you can use it while your hands are cuffed or you are bucked
-	// If you want to assert your leadership while handcuffed to a chair, be my guest
-	check_flags = AB_CHECK_INCAPACITATED|AB_CHECK_CONSCIOUS|AB_CHECK_HANDS_BLOCKED
-
-/datum/action/innate/cult/mastervote/IsAvailable(feedback = FALSE)
-	if(!owner || !owner.mind)
-		return FALSE
-	var/datum/antagonist/cult/mind_cult_datum = owner.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
-	if(!mind_cult_datum || mind_cult_datum.cult_team.cult_leader_datum || mind_cult_datum.cult_team.cult_vote_called || !ishuman(owner))
-		return FALSE
-	return ..()
-
-/datum/action/innate/cult/mastervote/Activate()
-	var/choice = tgui_alert(owner, "The mantle of leadership is heavy. Success in this role requires an expert level of communication and experience. Are you sure?",, list("Yes", "No"))
-	if(choice == "Yes" && IsAvailable())
-		var/datum/antagonist/cult/mind_cult_datum = owner.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
-		start_poll_cultists_for_leader(owner, mind_cult_datum.cult_team)
-
-///Start the poll for Cult Leaeder.
-/proc/start_poll_cultists_for_leader(mob/living/nominee, datum/team/cult/team)
-	if(world.time < CULT_POLL_WAIT)
-		to_chat(nominee, "It would be premature to select a leader while everyone is still settling in, try again in [DisplayTimeText(CULT_POLL_WAIT-world.time)].")
-		return
-	team.cult_vote_called = TRUE
-	for(var/datum/mind/team_member as anything in team.members)
-		if(!team_member.current)
-			continue
-		team_member.current.update_mob_action_buttons()
-		if(team_member.current.incapacitated)
-			continue
-		SEND_SOUND(team_member.current, 'sound/effects/hallucinations/im_here1.ogg')
-		to_chat(team_member.current, span_cult_large("Acolyte [nominee] has asserted that [nominee.p_theyre()] worthy of leading the cult. A vote will be called shortly."))
-
-	addtimer(CALLBACK(GLOBAL_PROC, GLOBAL_PROC_REF(poll_cultists_for_leader), nominee, team), 10 SECONDS)
-
-///Polls all Cultists on whether the person putting themselves forward should be made the Cult Leader, if they can actually be such.
-/proc/poll_cultists_for_leader(mob/living/nominee, datum/team/cult/team)
-	if(QDELETED(nominee) || nominee.incapacitated)
-		team.cult_vote_called = FALSE
-		for(var/datum/mind/team_member as anything in team.members)
-			if(!team_member.current)
-				continue
-			team_member.current.update_mob_action_buttons()
-			if(team_member.current.incapacitated)
-				continue
-			to_chat(team_member.current,span_cult_large("[nominee] has died in the process of attempting to start a vote!"))
-		return FALSE
-	var/list/mob/living/asked_cultists = list()
-	for(var/datum/mind/team_member as anything in team.members)
-		if(!team_member.current || team_member.current == nominee || team_member.current.incapacitated)
-			continue
-		SEND_SOUND(team_member.current, 'sound/effects/magic/exit_blood.ogg')
-		asked_cultists += team_member.current
-
-	var/list/yes_voters = SSpolling.poll_candidates(
-		question = "[span_notice(nominee.name)] seeks to lead your cult, do you support [nominee.p_them()]?",
-		poll_time = 30 SECONDS,
-		group = asked_cultists,
-		alert_pic = nominee,
-		role_name_text = "cult master nomination",
-		custom_response_messages = list(
-			POLL_RESPONSE_SIGNUP = "You have pledged your allegience to [nominee].",
-			POLL_RESPONSE_ALREADY_SIGNED = "You have already pledged your allegience!",
-			POLL_RESPONSE_NOT_SIGNED = "You aren't nominated for this.",
-			POLL_RESPONSE_TOO_LATE_TO_UNREGISTER = "It's too late to unregister yourself, voting has already begun!",
-			POLL_RESPONSE_UNREGISTERED = "You have been removed your pledge to [nominee].",
-		chat_text_border_icon = mutable_appearance('icons/effects/effects.dmi', "cult_master_logo")
-		)
-	)
-	if(QDELETED(nominee) || nominee.incapacitated)
-		team.cult_vote_called = FALSE
-		for(var/datum/mind/team_member as anything in team.members)
-			if(!team_member.current)
-				continue
-			team_member.current.update_mob_action_buttons()
-			if(team_member.current.incapacitated)
-				continue
-			to_chat(team_member.current,span_cult_large("[nominee] has died in the process of attempting to win the cult's support!"))
-		return FALSE
-	if(!nominee.mind)
-		team.cult_vote_called = FALSE
-		for(var/datum/mind/team_member as anything in team.members)
-			if(!team_member.current)
-				continue
-			team_member.current.update_mob_action_buttons()
-			if(team_member.current.incapacitated)
-				continue
-			to_chat(team_member.current,span_cult_large("[nominee] has gone catatonic in the process of attempting to win the cult's support!"))
-		return FALSE
-	if(LAZYLEN(yes_voters) <= LAZYLEN(asked_cultists) * 0.5)
-		team.cult_vote_called = FALSE
-		for(var/datum/mind/team_member as anything in team.members)
-			if(!team_member.current)
-				continue
-			team_member.current.update_mob_action_buttons()
-			if(team_member.current.incapacitated)
-				continue
-			to_chat(team_member.current, span_cult_large("[nominee] could not win the cult's support and shall continue to serve as an acolyte."))
-		return FALSE
-
-	team.cult_vote_called = FALSE
-	var/datum/antagonist/cult/cult_datum = nominee.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
-	if(!cult_datum.make_cult_leader())
-		CRASH("[cult_datum.owner.current] was supposed to turn into the leader, but they didn't for some reason. This isn't supposed to happen unless an Admin messed with it.")
-	return TRUE
-
 /datum/action/innate/cult/master/IsAvailable(feedback = FALSE)
 	if(!owner.mind || GLOB.cult_narsie)
 		return FALSE
@@ -206,6 +97,63 @@
 		return FALSE
 	return ..()
 
+/datum/action/innate/cult/master/pass_role
+	name = "Pass the Mantle"
+	desc = "Pass the Master role onto another willing cultist. This can only be done once!"
+	button_icon_state = "cultvote"
+	check_flags = AB_CHECK_INCAPACITATED|AB_CHECK_CONSCIOUS|AB_CHECK_HANDS_BLOCKED
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/master/pass_role/IsAvailable(feedback = FALSE)
+	. = ..()
+	if (!.)
+		return
+	var/datum/antagonist/cult/mind_cult_datum = owner.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
+	if(!mind_cult_datum || mind_cult_datum.cult_team.leader_passed_on)
+		return FALSE
+
+/datum/action/innate/cult/master/pass_role/Activate()
+	var/list/choices = list()
+	var/datum/antagonist/cult/owner_datum = owner.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
+	for(var/datum/mind/team_member as anything in owner_datum.cult_team.members)
+		if(!team_member.current || !ishuman(team_member.current) || team_member.current == owner || team_member.current.stat == DEAD)
+			continue
+
+		choices[team_member.current.real_name] = team_member
+
+	var/new_master = tgui_input_list(owner, "Select another cult member to pass the cult's Master role onto.", "Pass the Mantle", choices)
+	if (!new_master || !IsAvailable())
+		return
+
+	var/confirmation = tgui_alert(owner, "Are you sure that you want to make [new_master] the new Master? This can only be done once!", "Pass the Mantle", list("Yes", "No"))
+	if (confirmation != "Yes" || !IsAvailable())
+		return
+
+	var/datum/mind/master_mind = choices[new_master]
+	var/mob/living/carbon/human/master = master_mind.current
+	if (!master || master.stat == DEAD || !master.client)
+		to_chat(owner, span_cult("[new_master] can no longer take on the role of a Master."))
+		return
+
+	var/datum/antagonist/cult/target_datum = master_mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
+	if(!target_datum || owner_datum.cult_team != target_datum?.cult_team)
+		to_chat(owner, span_cult("[new_master] can no longer take on the role of a Master."))
+		return
+
+	SEND_SOUND(master, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg', volume = 33))
+	confirmation = tgui_alert(master, "[owner.real_name] is offering their role as the cult's Master to you! Do you wish to accept it?", "Take the Mantle", list("Yes", "No"))
+
+	if (confirmation != "Yes")
+		to_chat(owner, span_cult("[new_master] has declined your offer."))
+		return
+
+	if (!IsAvailable() || !master_mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult) || !master.client)
+		to_chat(owner, span_cult("[new_master] can no longer take on the role of a Master."))
+		return
+
+	target_datum.cult_team.leader_passed_on = TRUE
+	owner_datum.demote_from_leader()
+	target_datum.make_cult_leader()
+
 /datum/action/innate/cult/master/finalreck
 	name = "Final Reckoning"
 	desc = "A single-use spell that brings the entire cult to the master's location."
@@ -438,8 +386,7 @@
 
 /datum/action/innate/cult/master/pulse/do_ability(mob/living/clicker, atom/clicked_on)
 	var/atom/throwee = throwee_ref?.resolve()
-
-	if(QDELETED(throwee))
+	if(throwee && QDELING(throwee))
 		to_chat(clicker, span_cult("You lost your target!"))
 		throwee = null
 		throwee_ref = null
@@ -483,19 +430,17 @@
 
 		return TRUE
 
-	else
-		if(isliving(clicked_on))
-			var/mob/living/living_clicked = clicked_on
-			if(!IS_CULTIST(living_clicked))
-				return FALSE
-			SEND_SOUND(clicker, sound('sound/items/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg'))
-			to_chat(clicker, span_cult_bold("You reach through the veil with your mind's eye and seize [clicked_on]! <b>Click anywhere nearby to teleport [clicked_on.p_them()]!</b>"))
-			throwee_ref = WEAKREF(clicked_on)
-			return TRUE
-
-		if(istype(clicked_on, /obj/structure/destructible/cult))
-			to_chat(clicker, span_cult_bold("You reach through the veil with your mind's eye and lift [clicked_on]! <b>Click anywhere nearby to teleport it!</b>"))
-			throwee_ref = WEAKREF(clicked_on)
-			return TRUE
+	if(isliving(clicked_on))
+		var/mob/living/living_clicked = clicked_on
+		if(!IS_CULTIST(living_clicked))
+			return FALSE
+		SEND_SOUND(clicker, sound('sound/items/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg'))
+		to_chat(clicker, span_cult_bold("You reach through the veil with your mind's eye and seize [clicked_on]! <b>Click anywhere nearby to teleport [clicked_on.p_them()]!</b>"))
+		throwee_ref = WEAKREF(clicked_on)
+		return TRUE
 
+	if(istype(clicked_on, /obj/structure/destructible/cult))
+		to_chat(clicker, span_cult_bold("You reach through the veil with your mind's eye and lift [clicked_on]! <b>Click anywhere nearby to teleport it!</b>"))
+		throwee_ref = WEAKREF(clicked_on)
+		return TRUE
 	return FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cult_team.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cult_team.dm
index 8606a6f82d9..130683a9046 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cult_team.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cult_team.dm
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
 	///Timer for the blood mark expiration
 	var/blood_target_reset_timer
 
-	///Has a vote been called for a leader?
-	var/cult_vote_called = FALSE
+	///Has the cult leader passed on their responsibilities to someone else?
+	var/leader_passed_on = FALSE
 	///The cult leader
 	var/datum/antagonist/cult/cult_leader_datum
 	///Has the mass teleport been used yet?
@@ -161,12 +161,15 @@
 	for(var/datum/mind/cultist as anything in members)
 		if(!cultist.current)
 			continue
+
 		if(cultist.current.stat == DEAD || !cultist.current.client)
 			continue
 
 		to_chat(cultist.current, span_bold(span_cult_large("[marker] has marked [blood_target] in \the [target_area] as the cult's top priority, get there immediately!")))
 		SEND_SOUND(cultist.current, sound(SFX_HALLUCINATION_OVER_HERE, 0, 1, 75))
 		cultist.current.client.images += blood_target_image
+		if (cultist.current.hud_used)
+			new /atom/movable/screen/navigate_arrow(null, cultist.current.hud_used, get_turf(new_target), COLOR_CULT_RED)
 
 	if(duration != INFINITY)
 		blood_target_reset_timer = addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(unset_blood_target)), duration, TIMER_STOPPABLE)
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cultist.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cultist.dm
index 433c9ebedbe..eaa5150808c 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cultist.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/datums/cultist.dm
@@ -9,9 +9,6 @@
 	antag_hud_name = "cult"
 	stinger_sound = 'sound/music/antag/bloodcult/bloodcult_gain.ogg'
 
-	///The vote ability Cultists have to elect someone to be the leader.
-	var/datum/action/innate/cult/mastervote/vote_ability
-
 	///Boolean on whether the starting equipment should be given to their inventory.
 	var/give_equipment = FALSE
 	///Reference to the Blood cult team they are part of.
@@ -35,9 +32,6 @@
 
 	var/datum/action/innate/cult/comm/communion = new(owner)
 	communion.Grant(current)
-	if(isnull(cult_team.cult_leader_datum))
-		vote_ability = new(owner)
-		vote_ability.Grant(current)
 	if(ishuman(current))
 		var/datum/action/innate/cult/blood_magic/magic = new(owner)
 		magic.Grant(current)
@@ -50,8 +44,6 @@
 		to_chat(owner.current, span_userdanger("An unfamiliar white light flashes through your mind, cleansing the taint of the Geometer and all your memories as her servant."))
 		owner.current.log_message("has renounced the cult of Nar'Sie!", LOG_ATTACK, color=COLOR_CULT_RED)
 
-	if(vote_ability)
-		QDEL_NULL(vote_ability)
 	for(var/datum/action/innate/cult/cult_buttons in owner.current.actions)
 		qdel(cult_buttons)
 
@@ -185,8 +177,8 @@
 /datum/antagonist/cult/proc/make_cult_leader()
 	if(cult_team.cult_leader_datum)
 		return FALSE
-	cult_team.cult_leader_datum = src
 
+	cult_team.cult_leader_datum = src
 	antag_hud_name = "cultmaster"
 	add_team_hud(owner.current)
 	RegisterSignal(owner.current, COMSIG_MOB_STATCHANGE, PROC_REF(deathrattle))
@@ -198,13 +190,15 @@
 	var/datum/action/innate/cult/master/pulse/throwing = new
 	bloodmark.Grant(owner.current)
 	throwing.Grant(owner.current)
+	if(!cult_team.leader_passed_on)
+		var/datum/action/innate/cult/master/pass_role/pass_role = new
+		pass_role.Grant(owner.current)
 	owner.current.update_mob_action_buttons()
 
 	for(var/datum/mind/cult_mind as anything in cult_team.members)
-		var/datum/antagonist/cult/cult_datum = cult_mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
-		cult_datum.vote_ability.Remove(cult_mind.current)
-		to_chat(cult_mind.current, span_cult_large("[owner.current] has won the cult's support and is now their master. \
-			Follow [owner.current.p_their()] orders to the best of your ability!"))
+		if (cult_mind != owner)
+			to_chat(cult_mind.current, span_cult_large("[owner.current] is your cult's Master! \
+				Follow [owner.current.p_their()] orders to the best of your ability!"))
 
 	to_chat(owner.current, span_cult_large("<span class='warningplain'>You are the cult's Master</span>. \
 		As the cult's Master, you have a unique title and loud voice when communicating, are capable of marking \
@@ -215,7 +209,6 @@
 	return TRUE
 
 ///Admin-only helper to demote someone from Cult leader, taking away their HUD, abilities, and deathrattle
-///And gives all cultists from their team back their ability to vote for a new leader.
 /datum/antagonist/cult/proc/demote_from_leader()
 	if(!cult_team.cult_leader_datum)
 		return FALSE
@@ -234,13 +227,11 @@
 	var/datum/action/innate/cult/master/pulse/throwing = locate() in owner.current.actions
 	if(throwing)
 		throwing.Remove(owner.current)
+	var/datum/action/innate/cult/master/pass_role/pass_role = locate() in owner.current.actions
+	if(pass_role)
+		pass_role.Remove(owner.current)
 	owner.current.update_mob_action_buttons()
-	for(var/datum/mind/cult_mind as anything in cult_team.members)
-		var/datum/antagonist/cult/cult_datum = cult_mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult)
-		cult_datum.vote_ability.Grant(cult_mind.current)
-
-	to_chat(owner.current, span_cult_large("You have been demoted from being the cult's Master, you are now an acolyte once more!"))
-
+	to_chat(owner.current, span_cult_large("You have been demoted from being the cult's Master, you are now a mere acolyte!"))
 	return TRUE
 
 ///If dead (and Narsie isn't summoned), will alert all Cultists of their death, sending their location out.
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/heretic_living_heart.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/heretic_living_heart.dm
index a79831d9dc6..443ea0603fd 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/heretic_living_heart.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/heretic/heretic_living_heart.dm
@@ -180,26 +180,6 @@
 	StartCooldown()
 	return TRUE
 
-/datum/action/cooldown/track_target/proc/make_navigate_arrow(turf/tracked_turf, arrow_color)
-	var/datum/hud/user_hud = owner.hud_used
-	if(!user_hud)
-		return
-	var/atom/movable/screen/heretic_arrow/arrow = new /atom/movable/screen/heretic_arrow(null, user_hud)
-	animate(arrow, transform = matrix(dir2angle(get_dir(owner, tracked_turf)), MATRIX_ROTATE), 0.2 SECONDS)
-	arrow.screen_loc = around_player
-	arrow.color = arrow_color
-	user_hud.infodisplay += arrow
-	user_hud.show_hud(user_hud.hud_version)
-	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(end_effect), user_hud, arrow), 1.6 SECONDS)
-
-/datum/action/cooldown/track_target/proc/end_effect(datum/hud/user_hud, atom/movable/screen/heretic_arrow/arrow)
-	arrow.icon_state = "heretic_arrow_disappear"
-	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(null_arrow), user_hud, arrow), 0.4 SECONDS)
-
-/datum/action/cooldown/track_target/proc/null_arrow(datum/hud/user_hud, atom/movable/screen/heretic_arrow/arrow)
-	user_hud.infodisplay -= arrow
-	user_hud.show_hud(user_hud.hud_version)
-
 /// Callback for the radial to ensure it's closed when not allowed.
 /datum/action/cooldown/track_target/proc/check_menu()
 	if(QDELETED(src))
@@ -268,7 +248,8 @@
 				balloon_message = "very far!"
 				arrow_color = COLOR_RED
 
-		make_navigate_arrow(their_turf, arrow_color)
+		if(owner.hud_used)
+			new /atom/movable/screen/navigate_arrow(null, owner.hud_used, their_turf, arrow_color)
 
 	if(ismob(tracked_thing))
 		var/mob/tracked_mob = tracked_thing
@@ -277,9 +258,32 @@
 
 	return balloon_message
 
-/atom/movable/screen/heretic_arrow
+/atom/movable/screen/navigate_arrow
 	icon = 'icons/effects/96x96.dmi'
-	name = "heretic arrow"
-	icon_state = "heretic_arrow_appear"
+	name = "farsight arrow"
+	icon_state = "navigate_arrow_appear"
 	pixel_x = -32
 	pixel_y = -32
+	mouse_opacity = MOUSE_OPACITY_TRANSPARENT
+
+/atom/movable/screen/navigate_arrow/Initialize(mapload, datum/hud/hud_owner, turf/tracked_turf, arrow_color)
+	. = ..()
+	var/mob/owner = get_mob()
+	if (owner)
+		animate(src, transform = matrix(get_angle(owner, tracked_turf), MATRIX_ROTATE), 0.2 SECONDS)
+	screen_loc = around_player
+	color = arrow_color
+	if (hud)
+		hud.infodisplay += src
+		hud.show_hud(hud.hud_version)
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(end_effect)), 1.6 SECONDS)
+
+/atom/movable/screen/navigate_arrow/proc/end_effect()
+	icon_state = "navigate_arrow_disappear"
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(null_arrow)), 0.4 SECONDS)
+
+/atom/movable/screen/navigate_arrow/proc/null_arrow()
+	if (hud)
+		hud.infodisplay -= src
+		hud.show_hud(hud.hud_version)
+	qdel(src)
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