Phasmophobia Ghost Guide

Phasmophobia challenges players to hunt supernatural entities in haunted locations, gathering evidence to pinpoint the exact ghost type among 24 distinct varieties. Success hinges on understanding each ghost’s **unique evidence**, **behavioral quirks**, **hunt patterns**, and **hidden abilities**. This guide provides an original, in-depth resource to streamline identification, including strategies for standard contracts and no-evidence challenges. Whether you’re a novice investigator or a veteran hunter, mastering these details elevates your gameplay.

Core Mechanics of Ghost Hunting

Every investigation begins with three pieces of evidence from tools like EMF Level 5, Fingerprints, Freezing Temperatures, Ghost Orbs, Ghost Writing, Spirit Box, and D.O.T.S. Projector. Ghosts also reveal themselves through hunts, interactions, and events. Key factors include hunt thresholds (tied to average sanity), speeds, and responses to items like smudge sticks or crucifixes. In no-evidence modes, rely on behavioral tests, sound cues, and process of elimination.

• Hunt Sanity Thresholds: Most ghosts hunt at 50% average sanity; Demons at 70% or random; Banshees target one player regardless.
• Smudge Effects: Standard ghosts wait 90 seconds post-smudge; Spirits up to 180 seconds.
• Salt Test: Wraiths ignore salt without footprints.

Evidence-Based Identification Chart

Use this table to cross-reference evidence for quick narrowing. Each ghost has exactly three evidences, except in custom modes.

Ghost Type	Evidence 1	Evidence 2	Evidence 3
Spirit	Spirit Box	Fingerprints	Freezing Temps
Wraith	Spirit Box	EMF 5	D.O.T.S.
Phantom	Spirit Box	EMF 5	Freezing Temps
Banshee	Spirit Box	Fingerprints	D.O.T.S.
Jinn	EMF 5	Freezing Temps	Ghost Orbs
Shade	EMF 5	Ghost Writing	Freezing Temps
Ghost	EMF 5	Fingerprints	Ghost Orbs
Yurei	Ghost Orbs	Freezing Temps	D.O.T.S.
Oni	EMF 5	Freezing Temps	D.O.T.S.
Yokai	Spirit Box	Ghost Orbs	D.O.T.S.
Hantu	Freezing Temps	Fingerprints	Ghost Orbs
Goryo	EMF 5	Fingerprints	D.O.T.S.
Myling	EMF 5	Fingerprints	Ghost Writing
Onryo	Freezing Temps	Spirit Box	Ghost Orbs
Twin	Spirit Box	Freezing Temps	Ghost Writing
Obake	EMF 5	Fingerprints	Ghost Orbs
Raiju	EMF 5	Spirit Box	Ghost Orbs
Mimic	Any (fakes one)	Any	Ghost Orbs (always)
Morale	Spirit Box	Ghost Writing	D.O.T.S.
Deogen	Spirit Box	Ghost Writing	D.O.T.S.
Thaye	Ghost Orbs	Ghost Writing	Freezing Temps
Revenant	Ghost Orbs	Freezing Temps	Fingerprints
Nachau	Freezing Temps	Ghost Writing	D.O.T.S.
Demon	Freezing Temps	Fingerprints	Ghost Writing

Individual Ghost Profiles

Spirit: The Classic Haunter

Spirits are baseline ghosts vulnerable to smudging. Test by smudging the ghost room; if no hunt for 180+ seconds, it’s a Spirit. They hunt at standard 50% sanity.

Wraith: Teleporting Phantom

Wraiths phase through salt without footprints and can teleport randomly. Drop salt piles during hunts; no prints confirm it. They never touch doors.

Phantom: Visibility Trickster

Phantoms vanish in photos and blink more during hunts. Snap a photo mid-event; disappearance seals identification.

Banshee: Targeted Screamer

Banshees fixate on one player, identifiable by unique parabolic mic screech. They ignore others during hunts.

Jinn: Speedy Manipulator

Jinns accelerate with breaker on, slowing without power. Turn off breaker; reduced hunt speed confirms.

Shade: Shy Shadow

Shades refuse interactions or hunts if players are nearby. Use summoning circle for shadow form only they produce.

Ghost (Standard): Orb Dweller

Regular ghosts roam widely. Identified via process of elimination after ruling others.

Yurei: Containment Specialist

Yureis drain sanity faster in room and shrink ghost room post-smudge. Crucifixes block them effectively.

Oni: Visible Roarer

Onis manifest loudly, less invisible during hunts. No shadow events; high visibility blinks.

Yokai: Talkative Spirit

Yokais hunt sooner from talking nearby. Spirit Box works only in ghost room.

Hantu: Icy Speeder

Hantus speed up in cold, slow in warmth. Freezer room hunts reveal faster pace.

Goryo: UV Shy

Goryos show D.O.T.S. only through video camera. No roaming visibility.

Myling: Whisperer

Mylings have quieter electronic ghost sounds. Double parabolic responses in 80s.

Onryo: Flame Hunter

Onryos hunt from lit flames (3+). Candles act as crucifixes; blow out to test.

Twin: Double Trouble

Twins have two interaction zones. Decoy hunts from secondary site.

Obake: Fingerprinter

Obakes leave six-fingered prints or unique shapes. Rare shape-changing.

Raiju: Electronics Fan

Raijus speed up near active electronics. Faster hunts with gadgets on.

Mimic: Shapeshifter

Mimics fake evidence, always show orbs. Check fake room for orbs.

Morale: Sound Locator

Morales growl on Spirit Box when looked at. Hunt footsteps loud.

Deogen: Tracker

Deogens always know player positions, slowing near targets. Growly Spirit Box.

Thaye: Aging Entity

Thayes age over time, slowing and weakening. Early hunts fast, late slow.

Revenant: Roamer Chaser

Revenants sprint (3 m/s) when seeing players, crawl otherwise (1 m/s).

Nachau: Sanity Drainer

Nacha drain sanity via web events. Hunt only under 20% sanity.

Demon: Aggressive Fiend

Demons hunt very low or randomly, ignoring smudge partially. Ouija no sanity drain.

No-Evidence Strategies

For custom no-evidence runs, use behavioral tests. Smudge Spirit for 3-min wait; photo Phantom; salt Wraith; parabolic Banshee; breaker Jinn; shadow Shade; etc. Process of elimination for Goryo, Thaye.

• Timeline hunts to track Thaye aging.
• Loop Deogen—slow near you.
• Mimic orbs always appear.

Advanced Tips and Tools

Combine parabolic mics for sounds, video for Goryo, salt lines for Wraith. Practice footstep audio for speeds. Use apps for simulations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I identify a ghost without evidence?

Use hunts, smudges, photos, sounds, and items like candles for Onryo. Rule out via unique traits.

What’s the hardest ghost to ID?

Goryo or Thaye often require elimination or specific setups.

Does the Mimic always fake evidence?

Yes, and it shows orbs regardless.

Can ghosts change rooms?

Most no; Goryo never, others rarely.

Best tools for quick ID?

Parabolic mic, video camera, salt, smudge.