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This guide covers the essential equipment used in Phasmophobia for ghost investigations. Learn about starter, optional, and truck equipment, their uses, prices, and how they contribute to identifying ghosts and completing objectives.
Mechanics: Equipment can be bought and sold in the shop. Players lose mission equipment upon death, but not starter equipment. Electronic equipment is disrupted by ghosts and can attract them during hunts. Equipment types include Starter, Optional, and Truck equipment.
Starter Equipment: Always provided at the start of an investigation.
- D.O.T.S. Projector ($65, Max 2): Detects D.O.T.S. Projector evidence.
- EMF Reader ($45, Max 2): Detects EMF presence, used for EMF Level 5 evidence.
- Flashlight ($30, Max 4): Provides basic light.
- Ghost Writing Book ($40, Max 2): Used to obtain Ghost Writing evidence.
- Spirit Box ($50, Max 2): Used for ghost communication.
- Thermometer ($30, Max 2): Detects local temperature, useful for Freezing Temperatures.
- UV Light ($35, Max 2): Reveals fingerprints and footprints.
- Video Camera ($50, Max 4): Relays video feed to the truck, used for Ghost Orbs and recordings.
Optional Equipment: Must be purchased from the shop.
- Crucifix ($30, Max 2): Prevents ghost hunts in a radius.
- Firelight ($15, Max 4): Used for objectives and light.
- Head Gear ($60, Max 4): Functions as a camera, flashlight, or night-vision goggles depending on tier.
- Igniter ($10, Max 4): Lights firelights and incense.
- Incense ($15, Max 4): Temporarily prevents hunts or blinds ghosts.
- Motion Sensor ($100, Max 4): Detects movement and signals the truck.
- Parabolic Microphone ($50, Max 2): Listens for paranormal sounds.
- Photo Camera ($40, Max 3): Takes photos for rewards.
- Salt ($15, Max 3): Leaves footprints when interacted with by ghosts.
- Sanity Medication ($20, Max 4): Restores sanity.
- Sound Recorder ($30, Max 2): Records paranormal sounds for rewards.
- Sound Sensor ($80, Max 4): Detects sounds and relays data to the truck.
- Tripod (Price not specified, Max not specified): Used in conjunction with the Video Camera.
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