Mastering Phasmophobia’s No Evidence Challenge

Phasmophobia’s Challenge Mode pushes players to their limits with unique modifiers that alter standard ghost-hunting dynamics. Among these, the No Evidence Challenge stands out as one of the most demanding, requiring players to pinpoint the ghost type without relying on the usual trio of evidence like EMF, spirit box responses, or ghost orbs. Set exclusively on Grafton Farmhouse, this trial demands sharp observation, strategic equipment use, and deep knowledge of ghost behaviors.

Understanding Challenge Mode Basics

Challenge Mode rotates weekly, offering varied difficulties from beginner-friendly to nightmare-level insanity. The No Evidence variant strips away direct evidence, forcing reliance on indirect clues such as hunt patterns, unique abilities, and environmental interactions. Success here not only tests skill but rewards with substantial cash and XP—completing it three times nets $5,000 and 5,000 XP.

Key modifiers include:

• Sanity Pill restoration: Reduced to 25%, making sanity management critical.
• Favorite room changes: Medium frequency, adding unpredictability.
• Event frequency: High, increasing ghostly manifestations.
• Grace period: Shortened to 2 seconds during hunts.
• Kills extend hunts: Low, but still risky.
• Evidence given: Zero—the core twist.
• Doors starting open: High, easing initial access but heightening vulnerability.
• Hiding places: Low, limiting escape options.
• Fuse box visibility: Off on map, requiring manual search.
• Cursed Possession: Haunted Mirror, which can trigger visions or hunts.

These settings create a high-pressure environment where every decision counts. Grafton Farmhouse’s sprawling layout amplifies the challenge, with its multiple floors and distant fuse box demanding efficient movement.

Essential Loadout and Setup

Equipment selection is pivotal since evidence tools like UV light or video camera are useless here. Focus on items that provoke reactions, track hunts, and monitor sanity. A proven loadout includes:

Start with custom difficulty: Base on Insanity preset, then disable evidence. Turn on all lights en route to the fuse box for visibility. Prioritize breaker activation to illuminate key areas, reducing hunt risks in darkness.

Step-by-Step Investigation Strategy

Begin by locating the ghost room using thermometers for cold spots and sound sensors for activity. Once identified, set up a testing perimeter.

1. Initial Setup: Place sound and motion sensors around the room. Activate lights and search for the bone later to avoid early distractions.
2. Oreo Test: Position three incenses near a crucifix inside the ghost room. Ignite them to bait a hunt—if the crucifix flares without a hunt starting, it confirms certain ghost types based on reaction timing.
3. Sanity Monitoring: Use parabolic mic for whispers. Track passive drain in lit rooms to detect curses.
4. Hunt Analysis: Note speed, line-of-sight behavior, and interactions with smudges.

Rotate equipment loads: Bring in incenses first for defense, then testing tools. This minimizes deaths and maximizes data collection.

Ghost Identification Without Evidence

Each ghost has distinct traits exploitable in No Evidence. Here’s a breakdown:

Moroi

Trigger curse via parabolic mic whisper. Sanity drains double even in lit rooms. Test: Get whisper, enter lit room sans pills—rapid drop confirms Moroi. Pills cure it.

Banshee

Targets one player relentlessly. Use motion sensors on players; isolated hunts on one person mark it. Ignores others during chases.

Revenant

Lightning-fast when chasing, slow when idle. During hunt, run to hiding spot—if it slows outside line-of-sight, it’s Revenant.

Shade

Shy: Rarely interacts or hunts in groups. Solo tests provoke more activity.

Phantom

Disappears in photos (test with phone if allowed), drains sanity on sight. Frequent events, no shadow in dark.

Demon

Hunts at high sanity (>70%). Smudge-blind: Less affected by incense, continues hunts through smoke.

Yurei

Drains team sanity sharply on interaction. Crucifix test: Burns faster outside room.

Oni

Active at high sanity, drains faster in groups. Visible during events more often.

Yokai

Excellent hearing: Hunts from talking. Muffled outside 2.5m talk range.

Hantu

Speed varies with temperature: Faster in cold. Test in unpowered cold rooms.

Goryo

EMF only visible through video, but observe D.O.T.S. flicker patterns indirectly via hunts.

Myling

Quieter hunts: Footsteps fade faster. Parabolic picks up more sounds.

Onryo

Flame limit: Three flames extinguish to hunt. Test with firelights.

Twin

Two interactions close together, decoy hunts.

Obake

6-finger handprints (if any prints appear), shape-shifts during events.

Raiju

Fast around electronics. Hunt speed boosts near active devices.

The Mimic

Copies others but leaves inconsistent trails. Last resort if behaviors overlap.

Mara

Teleports to door knocks. High door interactions.

Thaye

Ages over time: Starts fast/strong, slows. Sanity drain decreases.

Deogen

Always knows player location, slows near you, speeds far away.

Thirlby

Door bangs from afar, invisible post-interaction briefly.

Use a decision tree: Rule out via contradictions. E.g., if smudge fully stops hunt, eliminate Demon.

Advanced Tips for Perfect Runs

– Team Coordination: Assign roles—one monitors sanity, another handles hunts.
– Bone Hunting: Delay until room confirmed; use for optional objectives.
– Mirror Management: Haunted Mirror reveals rooms but risks hunts—use sparingly.
– Efficiency: Aim for under 20-minute clears. Practice on normal modes first.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Wasting slots on evidence gear.
• Ignoring sanity—curses kill investigations.
• Grouping too much; test solo for shy ghosts.
• Not timing hunts precisely for speed ghosts.

FAQ

What map is No Evidence on?

Grafton Farmhouse only.

Do I need to survive to win?

No, just identify the ghost.

What’s the best first item?

Incense for safety, then parabolic mic.

Can I play multiplayer?

Yes, but coordinate to avoid sanity drain issues.

How often does it rotate?

Weekly in Challenge Mode.

Practice and Progression

Build skills via custom games mimicking settings. Watch runs for visual cues. With practice, No Evidence becomes a showcase of mastery, turning frustration into triumph.