Phasmophobia is a thrilling ghost-hunting experience, but even veteran players can get caught off guard. Whether you’re new or returning, this guide offers 50 essential tips to help you survive, identify ghosts faster, and sharpen your investigative skills.

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🔧 General Gameplay Tips

1. TV Remote Trick
   • If the ghost turns on the TV using a remote, you can rule out a Mare.
   • Test for hunts: if light switches or the remote don’t work, a hunt is in progress.
2. Door Phasing Trick
   • If a door swings inward, hold it, look down, and walk forward to clip through quickly.
3. Know Your Events
   • Physical ghost events show the ghost’s location; airball/cloud events don’t.
4. Sanity Drain Rates
   • Darkness drains sanity:
     • 7.2%/min (small maps)
     • 4.8%/min (medium maps)
     • 3%/min (large maps)
5. Prevent Sanity Drain
   • Carry a lit candle to completely stop sanity loss.
6. Hide Smarter
   • Break line of sight before hiding in lockers or closets.
   • Turn off all electronics (flashlights, cameras) to stay hidden.
7. Use Hallways Wisely
   • Break line of sight with doors and furniture during hunts.
8. Lighting Strategy
   • Turn off lights in the ghost room to provoke more activity.

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🕵️‍♂️ Ghost Identification Tips

9. Double-Photo Trick
   • Photograph a door after interaction, then again for fingerprints—two rewards.
10. Salt Footprints
    • No footprints in salt? It’s likely a Wraith.
11. Ghost Strengths
    • Oni: Throws objects farther.
    • Poltergeist: Throws multiple items at once—look for item piles.
12. Onryo vs. Crucifix
    • Light a candle near a crucifix. If the crucifix burns but candle stays lit, it’s not an Onryo.
13. Parabolic Sound
    • Use the mic during hunts to track ghost movement through sound.
14. EMF Hints
    • EMF 2 after teleportation or random object movement could mean Phantom or Banshee.

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🚪 Hunting Tips

15. Proximity Danger
    • Ghosts linger in the last-seen area. Break line of sight and reposition fast.
16. Smudge Stick Usage
    • Smudge during a hunt for 90 seconds of safety.
    • Use near the end of a hunt to test cooldown.
17. Campsite Strategy
    • Use the campfire to block line of sight or kite the ghost.

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🧊 Investigating the Ghost Room

18. Best Locator
    • EMF Reader is a fast and reliable tool to find the ghost room.
19. Thermometer Timing
    • Wait 2 minutes after restoring the breaker before scanning temperatures.
20. Item Piles
    • Drop items in one place—Poltergeists create chaotic messes.
21. Clean Writing Zones
    • Remove clutter from the ghost room to encourage ghost writing.

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📸 Photos and Evidence Tips

22. Get Paid for Photos
    • Take shots of:
      • D.O.T.S. activity
      • Used crucifixes (can get two photos)
      • Ouija board questions
      • Summoning circles (crouch for 3-star)
23. Nightmare Mode Notes
    • Ghosts may throw books without writing in them—don’t be fooled.

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🧠 Sanity and Activity Monitoring

24. EMF 5 Clue
    • If the Activity Board spikes to 4 or 5, EMF 5 is likely.
25. Motion Sensors
    • Great for tracking ghost movement—especially on larger maps.
26. Voice Triggers
    • Speak in-game recognized phrases to boost ghost activity.

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🧩 Advanced Strategy

27. Multi-Player Scaling
    • More players = faster sanity drain. Manage your team’s sanity carefully.
28. Event Farming
    • Stay near the ghost room to increase the odds of ghost events.
29. Parabolic Timer
    • Use it to track intervals between ghost activity or hunts.

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👻 Ghost-Specific Interactions

30. Ouija Photo Farming
    • Photograph every question-response on the Ouija Board for bonus cash.
31. Teddy Bears & Toys
    • If toys teleport or move, snap a photo—they’re signs of paranormal activity.
32. Footstep Recognition
    • Each ghost has unique walking patterns during hunts. Learn to recognize them.

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🧿 Cursed Items & Room Mechanics

33. Ouija Tricks
    • Multiple questions = multiple evidence points. Always say “Goodbye” to close it safely.
34. Door Discipline
    • Close doors after clearing a room to track where the ghost has been.
35. Strategic Salt
    • Place salt near interaction points or while ghost events are active.

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🗺️ Map-Specific Tips

36. Small Maps
    • Lit candles are your best friend—use them to eliminate sanity drain.
37. Large Maps
    • Use sound sensors and motion detectors to narrow down ghost location.
38. Campsite Hunts
    • Use tents and foliage for line-of-sight breaks. Campfire is your best ally.

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🧰 Miscellaneous but Powerful Tips

39. Poltergeist Check
    • Drop extra items in the ghost room. Chaos = likely Poltergeist.
40. Locker Logic
    • Never run directly to a locker—break line of sight first.
41. Light is Protection
    • Turn on lights early to minimize sanity drain—just don’t trip the breaker.
42. Activity Drop-Off
    • Ghosts lose activity over time. Talk, provoke, or smudge to reset activity.
43. Crouch Escape
    • Crouching can reduce visibility and make escape easier during a hunt.
44. Interaction Photos
    • Take multiple photos if items keep moving—each counts for extra rewards.
45. Use Tight Spaces
    • Crouch in narrow areas like between tents or behind barrels to dodge the ghost.

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🎯 Final Winning Habits

46. Hiding Rotation
    • Change hiding spots if the ghost saw where you hid last time.
47. Early Room Setup
    • Move gear into the ghost room ASAP to reduce time outside and conserve sanity.
48. Track Sanity Drain
    • Know your passive drain rate to avoid surprise hunts.
49. Smudge with Purpose
    • Time your smudge to delay hunts and reset cooldowns effectively.
50. Keep Practicing
    • Success in Phasmophobia comes from pattern recognition and confidence. Don’t give up!

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✅ Conclusion

With these 50 pro tips, you’ll be better equipped to investigate, survive, and even thrive in Phasmophobia. Whether you’re ghost-hunting solo or with a squad, mastering these techniques will elevate your game.

Found these tips helpful? Share your own in the comments or with your teammates. Until then, happy hunting! 👻