GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next SEVERANCE session
Our independent guide breaks down Severance’s core experiences, offering observations that help you adapt to each mode, equipment set and teamwork dynamic. By comparing AI‑driven hauntings with player‑controlled ones, you can refine your approach without relying on undocumented shortcuts.
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Mode Comparison
Play one round in Ghost AI mode and another in Ghost Player mode. Record how the entity reacts to door locks and sanity drops, then adjust investigative pacing based on those observations.
- Try each mode to see which style of tension fits your group.
- Observe how evidence appears differently under AI and player control.
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Tool Synergy
Use an EMF meter and a possession doll together in the same location. Note which tool registers activity first and prioritize that order in future hunts.
- Experiment with door‑locking patterns to shape investigator movement.
- Consider timing scares after investigators have used equipment.
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Sanity Management
Track your sanity while moving alone versus in a group. Observe whether the AI or player ghost targets isolated investigators and plan to stay together when possible.
- Watch how the AI reacts after each piece of equipment is used.
- Coordinate sanity‑draining actions to reduce AI pressure.
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Communication Drills
Run a short session where only one player reports evidence verbally while others focus on movement. Compare identification speed to a session where evidence is shared visually.
- Combine multiple tools to cross‑verify ghost activity.
- Pay attention to possession doll reactions while tracking and provoking the entity.
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Input Comparison
Play identical scenarios using full controller support and then keyboard‑only input. Compare reaction times for locking doors and throwing objects, noting any comfort differences that affect performance.
- Assign a player to log evidence in real time.
- Use concise call‑outs for door locks and scare events.
