GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Phasmophobia session
Our independent guide breaks down Phasmophobia’s core systems so you can refine teamwork, evidence collection, and ghost identification without relying on external upgrades. Follow these exercises to observe patterns, compare approaches, and fine‑tune your group’s performance.
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Tool Allocation
Rotate EMF readers, thermometers, and spirit boxes among teammates each round. Record which tool yields which evidence most reliably and adjust future allocations based on those observations.
- Assign a dedicated support player to watch the truck feed.
- Keep voice chat open so the support player can relay sensor alerts quickly.
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Audio Signature Comparison
Capture ghost vocalizations across different locations. Compare the recordings to identify recurring audio cues that point to specific ghost types, then test predictions in subsequent hunts.
- Pay attention to unique audio cues that each ghost type may emit.
- Use the spirit box early to trigger spoken replies.
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Sanity Management vs. Cursed Items
Track sanity loss when using cursed possessions versus standard tools. Experiment with timing of cursed item activation to balance information gain against the risk of becoming haunted.
- Carry at least one tool for each evidence type.
- Weigh the benefit of a cursed item against its sanity cost before using it.
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Map Familiarity
Sketch each haunted site’s layout before entering. Use the sketch to plan entry routes and key search zones, reducing wandering time and increasing evidence efficiency.
- Study the map layout before entering to plan efficient routes.
- Mark key rooms where evidence is commonly found.
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Custom Difficulty Trials
Create a custom difficulty setting with altered parameters. Play several rounds to see how the changes affect teamwork dynamics and reward outcomes, then refine the settings based on observations.
- Start with the default levels to learn each ghost’s patterns.
- When using custom settings, adjust rewards to match the difficulty changes.
