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Ghost Types & Their Unique Traits
Phasmophobia

Ghost Types & Their Unique Traits

Master Phasmophobia's ghost types! Learn the unique traits, evidence, and behaviors of each phantom to improve your investigations and survive the paranormal.

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Master Phasmophobia's ghost types! Learn the unique traits, evidence, and behaviors of each phantom to improve your investigations and survive the paranormal.

This guide details the various ghost types in Phasmophobia, outlining their unique characteristics and behaviors to aid in identification during investigations. Understanding these traits is crucial for successful ghost hunting and survival.

  • D.O.T.S. Projector — Detects D.O.T.S. Projector evidence.
  • EMF Reader — Detects EMF Level 5 evidence.
  • Flashlight — Provides basic illumination.
  • Ghost Writing Book — Used to obtain Ghost Writing evidence.
  • Spirit Box — Communicates with the ghost through questions.
  • Thermometer — Detects Freezing Temperatures.
  • UV Light — Reveals fingerprints and footprints.
  • Video Camera — Detects Ghost Orbs and allows for recordings.
  • Crucifix — Prevents ghosts from hunting in a radius.
  • Firelight — Used for objectives and provides light.
  • Head Gear — Tier 1: Camera for Ghost Orbs. Tier 2: LED flashlight. Tier 3: Night-vision goggles.
  • Igniter — Lights firelights and incense.
  • Incense — Prevents hunting temporarily or blinds ghosts during a hunt.
  • Motion Sensor — Detects movement and signals the Truck.
  • Parabolic Microphone — Listens for paranormal sounds.
  • Photo Camera — Takes photos for rewards.
  • Salt — Creates salt piles for ghost footprints.
  • Sanity Medication — Restores sanity.
  • Sound Recorder — Records paranormal sounds for rewards.
  • Sound Sensor — Detects sounds and relays data to the Truck.
  • Tripod — Used with Video Camera.

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