Teamwork is crucial in Phasmophobia, especially when playing on higher difficulties or larger maps. This guide will show you how to divide responsibilities, coordinate your efforts, and communicate effectively to locate the ghost room and gather evidence with maximum efficiency.

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🧭 Step 1: Assign Roles Before Entering

Discuss roles before the match begins. Dividing responsibilities avoids redundancy and ensures every piece of equipment is used properly. Here’s an example team setup:

• Player 1: Video Camera & Spirit Box – Scan for ghost orbs and Spirit Box responses
• Player 2: EMF Reader – Detect ghost interactions and potential EMF Level 5
• Player 3: Ghost Writing Book & UV Light – Set writing zones and check for fingerprints
• Player 4: Thermometer & D.O.T.S. Projector – Identify the ghost room and set up D.O.T.S. evidence

🎯 Adapt based on player count—duos and trios should focus on core tools first.

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🔍 Step 2: Locate the Ghost Room

The first priority is to find the ghost room. Each player contributes differently:

• Video Camera: Look for ghost orbs—11 out of 24 ghost types use this as evidence.
• EMF Reader: Scan doors, light switches, and objects that the ghost interacts with.
• Thermometer: Monitor for low temps or freezing breath—solid indicators of the ghost room.
• Team Communication: Call out findings immediately to concentrate investigation in that area.

Example:
If orbs are spotted in the foyer, place the Ghost Writing Book, D.O.T.S., and Spirit Box there. Confirm with the thermometer.

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🧪 Step 3: Begin Collecting Evidence

Once the ghost room is identified, collect evidence efficiently using your assigned gear:

📻 Spirit Box

• Turn off lights to prevent interference.
• Check the journal to see if the ghost responds to “everyone” or “alone.”
• Sample questions:
  • “Are you here?”
  • “Where are you?”
  • “Can you speak?”

🔦 UV Light

• Use after interactions (e.g., doors, light switches).
• Be quick—fingerprints fade after a short time.

✍️ Ghost Writing

• Place in the area with the most ghost activity.
• Use two books if possible to increase interaction chances.

📶 EMF Reader

• Place near objects frequently touched by the ghost.
• An EMF Level 5 spike confirms evidence.

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🧠 Step 4: Identify the Ghost

As you gather clues, cross-reference them in the journal to narrow down the ghost type.

🔎 Example:

• Found Ghost Orbs + Ghost Writing = Possible: Revenant, Thaye, or Mare
  • If the ghost turns on a light, it’s not a Mare
  • If freezing temperatures are present, it’s likely a Revenant

⚠️ Mimic Check

• Mimics mimic other ghosts and show fake ghost orbs.
• Always test Spirit Box—if it doesn’t respond, it’s likely not a Mimic.

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🗣️ Step 5: Communication Is Everything

Keep your team informed in real time:

• “It just touched the bathroom door—check for prints.”
• “I saw orbs in the kitchen.”
• “We’re below 50% sanity. Let’s be ready for a hunt.”

Also share:

• Locations of safe hiding spots
• Sanity pill usage and thresholds
• Any ghost behavior patterns observed

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🔦 Step 6: Prepare for Hunts

As sanity drops, ghost hunts begin. Be ready:

• Identify hiding spots early, and rotate if others are used or blocked.
• Use sanity pills to delay hunts if needed.
• Turn off electronic devices during hunts to avoid attracting the ghost.

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⚙️ Extra Efficiency Tips

• Door Strategy:
  • Leave doors open to mark explored rooms, or
  • Close doors to better detect ghost interactions (e.g., movement, touches)
• Budgeting:
  • Early game? Prioritize essentials like a second D.O.T.S. or thermometer.
  • Replace lost gear as a team if a death occurs.
• Multiplayer Sanity Drain:
  • Sanity drops faster with more players.
  • Use lights to slow the drain and keep control longer.

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🔄 Example Team Workflow

1. Locate Ghost Room: Use EMF, thermometer, and orbs
2. Deploy Tools: Set D.O.T.S., UV, and writing book near activity
3. Test Evidence:
   • Check Spirit Box (room empty if ghost responds to “alone”)
   • Scan EMF after door touches
   • Watch for freezing temps or D.O.T.S. visuals
4. Cross-Check Evidence: Watch for Mimic behavior and eliminate fakes
5. Confirm Type: Use journal to finalize based on confirmed evidence
6. Hunt Prep: Share hiding spots, check sanity, and complete optional objectives

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✅ Conclusion

Success in Phasmophobia hinges on solid teamwork. Dividing responsibilities, sharing discoveries, and staying calm under pressure makes all the difference—especially as you move up in difficulty.

With time, your team will become more efficient, identify ghosts faster, and handle hunts like pros.