50 Pro Tips After 1,600 Hours of Phasmophobia

Summary

This video offers 50 expert tips for enhancing gameplay in Phasmophobia, a popular horror game. It covers essential strategies such as using the TV remote to detect ghost presence, identifying ghost types by their behavior, and managing sanity levels. Viewers learn to navigate ghost events, utilize equipment effectively, and employ tactics like the salt trick and smudging to interact with and identify ghosts. The guide also emphasizes the importance of positioning and stealth to avoid ghost detection, providing a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced players looking to refine their skills.

Takeaways

• 📺 The TV remote can be used to determine if a ghost is hunting by the clicking noise it makes.
• 👣 Light switches can indicate whether a ghost is present and hunting based on their movement.
• 🚪 A quick escape trick involves facing through the door without opening it, saving time.
• 🔦 Flashlight flickering doesn't necessarily mean the ghost is tracking you, as it flickers at a 10-meter range, while the ghost can track at 9 meters.
• 👻 Ghost events and haunts have different manifestations, such as lights turning off and ghost models appearing.
• 👣 Fingerprint ghosts can be identified by taking photos of moving doors, with one being the interaction and the other the fingerprint.
• 🔊 Listening to ghost footsteps can help identify the type of ghost during haunts.
• 🔦 Ghosts can track your equipment if it's within 9 meters range, so turn it off when hiding.
• 🕯️ Using candles and glow sticks can help see ghosts better during haunts.
• 🧂 Placing salt in the ghost's wandering path increases the chance of capturing evidence.
• 📸 Taking photos of items thrown around can provide evidence of a poltergeist's presence.

Q & A

What is the significance of the TV remote in Phasmophobia?

The TV remote in Phasmophobia can be used to check if a ghost is hunting or not. If you can use it and hear a clicking noise, the ghost is not hunting. If the clicking noise stops, the ghost is hunting. It can also be used to rule out a Mare if dropped in the ghost's room and the TV turns on.

How can you quickly escape through a door that swings the wrong way?

To quickly escape through a door that swings the wrong way, you can face through them. Hold the door, look down, and move forward. This trick can save time compared to opening the door and walking through it.

What are the differences between ghost events and haunts?

During ghost events, the light turns off in your room, and the ghost is instantly visible and walking towards you. In a Cloud Ghost event, lights turn off and a cloud comes at you instead of a ghost model. During haunts, the front door closes fully, lights flicker, and you hear footsteps after the grace period.

How can you identify a ghost by listening to their footsteps during haunts?

You can identify ghosts by listening to their footsteps during haunts. The video suggests turning off your flashlight or electronics before hiding, as ghosts can track your equipment that you're holding in your hands.

What is the trick to hiding effectively from ghosts?

To hide effectively from ghosts, avoid hiding in plain line of sight. Always break line of sight before hiding, especially when going into a locker or closet, as the ghost can forcefully open it and kill you.

How can you rule out certain ghost types in Phasmophobia?

On professional difficulty and lower, you can rule out ghosts by observing certain conditions. For example, if you don't see orbs in the ghost's room, you can rule out orbs completely in your journal.

What is the purpose of using candles and glow sticks during haunts?

Candles and glow sticks can be placed to help see ghosts better during haunts. They provide additional light in the environment, making it easier to spot the ghost.

How can you increase a ghost's activity in Phasmophobia?

You can increase a ghost's activity by using a smudge stick. It increases the ghost's activity permanently for 90 seconds and prevents the ghost from hunting for the same amount of time.

What is the best way to find the ghost room quickly?

The best way to find the ghost room quickly is by using the EMF reader. It is the most effective tool to determine the ghost's location.

How can you confirm the presence of a Phantom or Banshee ghost?

Both the Phantom and the Banshee will give an EMF2 when they come for you. Having an EMF reader with you will help you confirm if you are dealing with one of these two ghosts.

What should you do if you have a lot of spikes on the Activity Board?

If you have lots of spikes on the Activity Board, you are likely dealing with an EMF5 ghost. Make sure to gather enough evidence to confirm its presence properly.