Welcome to the updated beginner’s guide for Phasmophobia! Whether you’re new to ghost hunting or returning after a break, this guide covers everything you need to start strong—equipment use, evidence gathering, ghost behavior, and survival strategies.

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🔧 Understanding the Equipment

1. Setup Timer
   • Starts when you enter the house.
   • Gives a grace period before hunts begin (duration depends on difficulty). Use this time to explore safely.
2. Ghost Info Board (Truck)
   • Displays the ghost’s name, response type (Everyone/Alone), and optional objectives.
3. Basic Starter Tools
   • Flashlight – Essential for visibility.
   • EMF Reader – Detects ghost interactions. EMF Level 5 is a key evidence type.
   • UV Light – Reveals fingerprints and footprints.
   • Video Camera – Captures ghost orbs and D.O.T.S. activity.
   • Spirit Box – Communicates with ghosts via voice.
4. Controls to Know
   • G – Drop items.
   • F – Place items carefully (e.g., D.O.T.S., cameras).
   • Right-click – Activate tools like Spirit Box and EMF Reader.

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📍 Finding the Ghost Room

1. Temperature Clues
   • Turn on the breaker early—rooms will gradually warm.
   • Use a thermometer to find rooms under 10°C or 0°C (freezing).
2. EMF and Sounds
   • Place the EMF reader in rooms with object movement or strange sounds.
3. Physical Interactions
   • Look for signs like thrown items, doors moving, or dirty sink water.

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🔎 Collecting Evidence

1. Ghost Writing Book
   • Place it in active areas and check regularly.
2. Fingerprints
   • Use UV light on doors, windows, and switches after interactions.
   • Take photos for bonus cash.
3. Spirit Box
   • Use in the dark, standing within 3 meters of the ghost.
   • Try phrases like:
     • “Where are you?”
     • “Can you speak?”
     • “Are you here?”
4. Freezing Temperatures
   • Look for visible cold breath or use a thermometer for sub-zero readings.
5. D.O.T.S. Projector
   • Watch closely for the ghost’s silhouette passing through the light grid.
6. Ghost Orbs
   • Use a night-vision camera in the ghost room and observe from the truck.

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👻 Ghost Identification

Once you’ve found three pieces of evidence, open your Journal (J) and enter them under the Evidence tab to reveal the ghost type.

🧪 Example Combinations

• Poltergeist: Spirit Box + Fingerprints + Ghost Writing
• Demon: Freezing Temps + Ghost Writing + Spirit Box
• Myling: EMF Level 5 + Fingerprints + Ghost Writing

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🧠 Ghost Behavior & Quick Traits

1. Poltergeist
   • Throws multiple items at once.
   • Easily detectable in cluttered rooms.
2. Demon
   • Hunts more frequently and at higher sanity.
   • Strong ghost-writing activity.
3. Myling
   • Quieter footsteps when hunting.
   • Frequent paranormal sounds via Parabolic Mic.

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⚠️ Tips for Survival

1. Hiding Techniques
   • Break line of sight and hide in closets, lockers, or behind furniture.
   • Close doors fully and hold them shut during hunts.
2. Electronics
   • Turn off flashlights and any electronics while hiding. They attract the ghost.
3. Photos for Extra Money
   • Capture:
     • Fingerprints
     • Ghost writing
     • Cursed possessions
     • Ghost sightings (during events)
     • Summoning Circles or Monkey Paw
4. Efficient Setup
   • Move all needed equipment into the ghost room early to minimize exposure and maximize data collection.

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✅ Finishing the Investigation

1. Confirm the Ghost
   • Use all gathered evidence and behavior cues to finalize your guess.
   • If missing a clue, rule out ghosts logically based on their abilities.
2. Log Your Findings
   • Use the journal to select your ghost type before leaving.
3. Optional Objectives
   • Complete bonus tasks for extra rewards (e.g., witness ghost events, photo evidence, motion sensors).
4. Leave Safely
   • Once satisfied, head back to the truck to end the contract.

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🧾 Final Thoughts

Phasmophobia can be terrifying at first, but once you learn the tools, ghost behaviors, and how to work with your team, the experience becomes thrilling and rewarding. This guide is just the beginning—keep learning and experimenting with tools, evidence, and strategies.

If this guide helped, feel free to like, subscribe, and share your ghost-hunting stories in the comments. Good luck—and happy hunting! 👻