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How to Beat Shade
Phasmophobia

How to Beat Shade

Learn the most effective strategies and essential equipment to identify and survive encounters with the elusive Shade ghost in Phasmophobia. This guide covers its unique behaviors and weaknesses.

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How to Beat Shade

Learn the most effective strategies and essential equipment to identify and survive encounters with the elusive Shade ghost in Phasmophobia. This guide covers its unique behaviors and weaknesses.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Shade is a ghost that is less active when players are nearby and more active when players are alone.
  2. 2
    It is less likely to hunt when multiple players are in the room with it.
  3. 3
    The Shade will not hunt if there are two or more players in the same room.
  4. 4
    The Shade's activity is reduced when players are in the same room.
  5. 5
    The Shade's activity is increased when players are alone.
Tips
  • Use the Spirit Box, Ghost Writing Book, or EMF Reader to gather evidence.
  • The Shade is less likely to hunt when multiple players are in the room, so stick together.
  • If you are alone, be extra cautious as the Shade is more likely to hunt.
  • Use a Crucifix to prevent hunts.
  • Incense can temporarily stop hunts.

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