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How to Beat Onryo
Phasmophobia

How to Beat Onryo

Learn the most effective strategies and tips for identifying and surviving encounters with the Onryo ghost in Phasmophobia. Discover its unique behaviors and weaknesses to complete your investigations successfully.

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How to Beat Onryo

Learn the most effective strategies and tips for identifying and surviving encounters with the Onryo ghost in Phasmophobia. Discover its unique behaviors and weaknesses to complete your investigations successfully.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Gather your equipment: Spirit Box, Ghost Writing Book, D.O.T.S. Projector, EMF Reader, Thermometer, Video Camera, and Flashlight.
  2. 2
    Enter the location and begin searching for evidence.
  3. 3
    Use the Spirit Box to ask questions and listen for responses.
  4. 4
    Place the Ghost Writing Book in areas where the ghost is active.
  5. 5
    Set up the D.O.T.S. Projector and look for its distinctive light patterns.
  6. 6
    Monitor the Thermometer for drops in temperature, indicating Freezing Temperatures.
  7. 7
    Use the Video Camera to detect Ghost Orbs.
  8. 8
    If you suspect an Onryo, be cautious with candles. Extinguishing them can trigger a hunt.
  9. 9
    If a hunt begins, use a Crucifix or Incense to deter the ghost, or hide.
Tips
  • The Onryo's primary ability is to extinguish flames, which can initiate a hunt.
  • If you see the Onryo extinguish a candle, it's a strong indicator.
  • Be extra careful with candles during hunts; do not light them.
  • The Onryo is weakened by extinguishing flames. This means if it extinguishes a candle, it becomes more dangerous, but if you extinguish flames (e.g., by picking up a lit candle), it is weakened.
  • Use the Spirit Box to ask "Are you angry?" or "Did you just extinguish a flame?"
  • If you get Ghost Writing and Freezing Temperatures, it could be an Onryo.
  • If you get D.O.T.S. and Ghost Orbs, it could be an Onryo.
  • If you get EMF Level 5 and Ghost Writing, it could be an Onryo.

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