Mastering Do As I Command Challenge

The Do As I Command challenge stands out in Phasmophobia’s Challenge Mode as a test of patience and ingenuity, pitting players against ghosts that exhibit unusually low activity. Players must complete the contract on Sunny Meadows three times, correctly identifying the ghost each time to earn rewards like $5,000 and experience points.

Understanding Challenge Mode Basics

Challenge Mode refreshes every Sunday, offering unique contracts with modified ghost behaviors and limited equipment. Unlike standard investigations, these tasks demand players fulfill objectives under constrained conditions, often repeating the contract multiple times for full completion. Success requires not just evidence collection but accurate ghost identification without optional objectives, though they boost scores for prestiging.

This mode varies in difficulty, from straightforward setups to nightmare scenarios. Do As I Command falls on the milder side, emphasizing strategy over survival panic due to comprehensive Tier 3 loadouts and special aids.

Key Challenge Parameters

• Location: Sunny Meadows (standard version only; restricted variant excluded).
• Ghost Behavior: Reduced interactions, making evidence scarce without provocation.
• Equipment: Full Tier 3 kit, including functional fuse box for power.
• Special Feature: All seven cursed possessions available in the chapel area.
• Completion Goal: Three successful contracts with correct ghost guesses before weekly reset.

The fuse box’s usability simplifies early setup, allowing lights and crucial tools like the D.O.T.S. Projector to operate smoothly. This accessibility contrasts with harsher challenges lacking such basics.

Essential Equipment Breakdown

Players receive a complete Tier 3 arsenal, ensuring no tool shortages. Here’s a quick overview:

Drop flashlights on the floor to monitor footsteps via flickering, a low-risk way to track ghost movement without constant exposure.

Leveraging Cursed Possessions Effectively

The highlight is access to every cursed possession clustered in the chapel, enabling aggressive evidence hunting. Each carries risks like sanity drain or hunts, but rewards quick insights into elusive spirits.

• Haunted Mirror: Reveals ghost room rapidly; monitor sanity to avoid prolonged stares.
• Ouija Board: Pinpoints location and triggers events; ask ‘Where are you?’ safely at high sanity.
• Voodoo Doll: Forces interactions for EMF or fingerprints; poke pins strategically.
• Monkey Paw: Grants wishes for evidence, but counter curses carefully.
• Summoning Circle: Draws ghost with chants; use post-fuse box activation.
• Tarot Cards: Sanity management or hunts for activity spikes.
• Music Box: Lures ghost but risks immediate hunts.

Combine tools: Use Ouija for room intel, then Voodoo for evidence while sanity holds.

Step-by-Step Strategy for Success

1. Initial Setup: Enter Sunny Meadows, flip the fuse box immediately for power. Head to chapel for cursed items inventory.
2. Ghost Room Hunt: Deploy Haunted Mirror or Ouija Board. Tier 3 thermometer spots cold fast; check doors for EMF.
3. Evidence Collection: Place gear in ghost room, drop flashlight, exit briefly. Re-enter for low-sanity tests if needed.
4. Provocation Phase: Use Voodoo Doll or Summoning Circle to force responses. Monitor video for orbs, UV for prints.
5. Identification: Cross-reference three evidences; journal confirms type.
6. Repeat Safely: Exit cleanly, restart contract. Non-consecutive runs allowed.

For low activity, zero sanity investigations amplify interactions. Flashlight drops aid footstep detection via blinks.

Common Pitfalls and Fixes

Sunny Meadows’ size intimidates, but cursed aids mitigate this. Avoid overusing Monkey Paw wishes without sanity pills. Cursed hunts demand smudge sticks ready. If ghost ignores Spirit Box, pivot to D.O.T.S. or UV.

Ghost-Specific Tips

Any ghost type possible, but low activity favors hunters like Moroi or Revenants. For Mimics, watch fake evidences. Banshees show on mirrors. Tailor cursed use: Dolls excel vs. quiet Types like Hantu.

Rewards and Prestige Benefits

Three completions yield $5,000 base plus investigation points. Optional objectives multiply scores for prestige levels, unlocking cosmetics and leaderboards.

Advanced Techniques

Loop ghosts using chapel proximity. Drop multiple flashlights for persistent monitoring. Test at varying sanities: high for safe Ouija, low for desperate evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the restricted Sunny Meadows?

No, only standard Sunny Meadows qualifies.

Are optional objectives required?

No, but they boost points.

What if I fail a guess?

That run doesn’t count; restart needed.

Do runs need to be consecutive?

No, anytime before reset.

Which cursed item is safest?

Haunted Mirror for location without heavy risks.

Community Insights

Players praise the challenge’s fairness, with YouTube guides showcasing flashlight tricks and Ouija efficiency. Weekly rotations like this keep gameplay fresh.