Your main mission in Phasmophobia is to identify what type of Ghost is haunting the location you are in. Each Ghost is linked to three types of Evidence - EMF Level 5, Fingerprints, Freezing Temperatures, Ghost Orb, Ghost Writing, and Spirit Box - and these are key to figuring out which Ghost is present.

As you confirm each type of Evidence, make sure to record it in your Journal. As you enter the Evidence types, it will automatically narrow down the Ghost Types, making it easier to determine which one it is.

We've made a handy table that can help you determine exactly which Ghost may be haunting a particular location.

A banshee is a natural hunter and will attack anything. It has been known to single out and stalks its prey before making a killing blow.
A banshee will only target one person at a time.
Banshees fear the crucifix and will be less aggressive when near one.

The evidence to identify a banshee.
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- Fingerprints
- Ghost orbs

A demon is one of the worst ghosts you can encounter in Phasmophobia and is known to attack its victims without a reason.
Demons will initiate hunts more often than ant other ghost.
Asking a demon successful questions on the Ouija Board won't lower the users sanity.


The evidence to identify a Demon
- Fingerprints
- Freezing Temperatures
- Ghost Writing

The only way to see a Goryo is to veiw it through a video camera as it passes through a D.O.T.S. Projector.
A Goryo will usually only show itself on camera if there are no people nearby.
They are rarely seen far from their place of death.



The evidence to identify a Goryo
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- EMF Level 5
- Fingerprints

Found in hotter climates, a Hantu is a rare ghost that is known to attack more often in the cold weather.
Lower temperature allow the Hantu to move at faster speeds.
Hantus move slower in warmer areas.



The evidence to identify a Hantu
- Fingerprints
- Freezing Temperatures
- Ghost Orbs

A Jinn is a territorial ghost that will attack when it feels threatened. It can also travel at a very high speeds.
A Jinn will travel at a faster speed if its victim is far away.
Turning off the locations power source will prevent the Jinn from using its ability.



The evidence to identify a Jinn
- EMF Level 5
- Fingerprints
- Spirit Box

A Mare is the source of all nightmares, which makes it most powerful in the dark.
A mare will have an increased chance to attack in the dark.
Turning the lights on around the Mare will lower its chance to attack



The evidence to identify a Mare
- Ghost Orb
- Ghost Writing
- Spirit Box

A Myling is a very vocal and active ghost. They are rumored to be quiet when hunting their prey.
A Myling is known to be quieter when hunting.
Mylings more frequently make paranormal sounds.



The evidence to identify a Myling
- EMF Level 5
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Writing

Obake are terrifying shape-shifters, capable of taking on many forms. They have been seen taking humanoid shapes to attract their prey.
When interacting with the environment, an Obake will rarely leave a trace.
Sometimes this ghost will shapeshift, leaving behind unique evidence.



The evidence to identify a Obake
- EMF Level 5
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Orb

Oni, which are a cousin to the Demon, possess extreme strength and are known to become much more active around their prey.
Oni are much more active when people are nearby and have been seen to move objects at great speed.
Being more active will make the Oni easier to find and identify.



The evidence to identify a Oni
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- EMF Level 5
- Freezing Temperature

The Onryo is often referred to as "The Wrathful Spirit." It steals souls from dying victims' bodies to seek revenge. This ghost has been known to fear any form of fire, and will do anything to be far from it.
Extinguishing a flame can cause an Onryo to attack.
When threatened, ghost will be less likely to hunt.



The evidence to identify a Onryo
- Freezing Temperatures
- Ghost Orb
- Spirit Box

A Phantom is a ghost that can posses the living, inducing fear into those around it. They are most commonly summoned from Ouija Boards.
Looking at a Phantom will drop your sanity considerably faster.
Taking a photo of the Phantom will make it temporarily disappear.



The evidence to identify a Phantom
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- Fingerprints
- Spirit Box

The Poltergeist is one of the most famous ghosts and also happens to be a very noisy ghost that can manipulate objects around it to spread fear into its victims.
A Poltergeist can throw multiple objects at once.
A Poltergeist is virtually ineffective in an empty room that has no objects to manipulate.



The evidence to identify a Poltergeist
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Writing
- Spirit Box

A Raiju is a demon that thrives on electrical current. While generally calm, they can become agitated when overwhelmed with power.
A Raiju can siphon power from nearby electrical devices, making it move faster.
Raiju are constantly disrupting electronic equipment, making it easier to track when attacking.




The evidence to identify a Raiju
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- EMF Level 5
- Ghost Orb

A Revenant is a violent Ghost that will attack indiscriminately. Their speed can be decieving, as they are slow while dormant. However, as soon as they hunt they can move incredibly fast.
A Revenant will travel at a significantly faster speed when hunting their prey.
Hiding from a Revenant will cause it to move very slowly.



The evidence to identify a Revenant
- Freezing Temperature
- Ghost Orb
- Ghost Writing

A Shade is known to be a shy ghost and evidence suggests that it will tend to stop all paranormal activity if there are multiple people in the vicinity.
Being shy means a Shade can be harder to find than other ghosts.
If there are multiple people nearby a Shade, the ghost will not enter hunting mode.



The evidence to identify a Shade
- EMF Level 5
- Freezing Temperature
- Ghost Writing

Spirits are very common ghosts. They are very powerful but passive, only attacking when they need to. They defend their place of death to the utmost degree, killing anyone that is caught overstaying their welcome.
A Spirit can be temporarily stopped by burning Smudge Sticks near them.


The evidence to identify a Spirit
- EMF Level 5
- Ghost Writing
- Spirit Box

These ghosts have been reported to mimic each other's actions. They alternate their attacks to confuse their prey.
Either Twin can be angered and initiate an attack on their prey.
The Twins will often interact with the environment at the same time.


The evidence to identify a The Twins
- EMF Level 5
- Freezing Temperature
- Spirit Box

A Wraith is one of the most dangerous ghost in Phasmophobia. It is also the only known ghost that has the ability of flight and has been known to travel through walls.
Wraiths almost never touch the ground, therefore it can not be tracked by footsteps.\
Wraiths have a toxic reaction to salt.


The evidence to identify a Wraith
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- EMF Level 5
- Spirit Box

Yokai are best known as a common ghost that are attracted to human voices. Typically, Yokai can be found haunting family homes.
Talking near a yokai will anger it and increase the chance of an attack.
Yokai can only hear voices close to it when hunting.


The evidence to identify a Yokai
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- Ghost Orb
- Spirit Box

A Yurei is a ghost that has returned to the physical world, usually for the purpose of revenge of hated.
Yurei's Tend to have a stronger effect on people's sanity.
Smudging the Yurei's room will trap it temporarily, reducing how much it wanders.



The evidence to identify a Yurei
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- Freezing Temperature
- Ghost Orb