Trying to figure out all the Phasmophobia ghost types to help in your hunting? Each type of ghost has three pieces of evidence that will give away its identity, so you’ll need all your tools at your disposal to narrow your search. Pay close attention to which kinds of evidence each ghost will exhibit, as well as the strengths and weaknesses for each one that may help point you in the right direction even if you can’t gather all the evidence you need.
That’s why I’ve listed every Phasmophobia ghost type as a reference, for when your in-game journal gets too cumbersome. I’ve put together a table if you want the key details at a glance without the need to scroll.
Phasmophobia’s latest update has added two new ghosts once again, bringing the new total up to 16. You’ve also got the new DOTS Projector evidence type. Phasmo has shaken up the evidence types for all the ghosts in the game, which we’ve updated for you here. Sorry to the pros in the room who’d memorized certain combos! Here are all 16 ghost types in Phasmophobia so far, and how to identify them.
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Phasmophobia ghost types table
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| Ghost Type | EMF-5 | Freezing | Spirit Box | Ghost Writing | Ghost Orbs | Prints | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom | Row 0 – Cell 1 | Row 0 – Cell 2 | ✅ | Row 0 – Cell 4 | Row 0 – Cell 5 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Banshee | Row 1 – Cell 1 | Row 1 – Cell 2 | Row 1 – Cell 3 | Row 1 – Cell 4 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Jinn | ✅ | ✅ | Row 2 – Cell 3 | Row 2 – Cell 4 | Row 2 – Cell 5 | ✅ | Row 2 – Cell 7 |
| Revenant | Row 3 – Cell 1 | ✅ | Row 3 – Cell 3 | ✅ | ✅ | Row 3 – Cell 6 | Row 3 – Cell 7 |
| Shade | ✅ | ✅ | Row 4 – Cell 3 | ✅ | Row 4 – Cell 5 | Row 4 – Cell 6 | Row 4 – Cell 7 |
| Oni | ✅ | ✅ | Row 5 – Cell 3 | Row 5 – Cell 4 | Row 5 – Cell 5 | Row 5 – Cell 6 | ✅ |
| Wraith | ✅ | Row 6 – Cell 2 | ✅ | Row 6 – Cell 4 | Row 6 – Cell 5 | Row 6 – Cell 6 | ✅ |
| Mare | Row 7 – Cell 1 | Row 7 – Cell 2 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Row 7 – Cell 6 | Row 7 – Cell 7 |
| Demon | Row 8 – Cell 1 | ✅ | Row 8 – Cell 3 | ✅ | Row 8 – Cell 5 | ✅ | Row 8 – Cell 7 |
| Yurei | Row 9 – Cell 1 | ✅ | Row 9 – Cell 3 | Row 9 – Cell 4 | ✅ | Row 9 – Cell 6 | ✅ |
| Poltergeist | Row 10 – Cell 1 | Row 10 – Cell 2 | ✅ | ✅ | Row 10 – Cell 5 | ✅ | Row 10 – Cell 7 |
| Spirit | ✅ | Row 11 – Cell 2 | ✅ | ✅ | Row 11 – Cell 5 | Row 11 – Cell 6 | Row 11 – Cell 7 |
| Yokai | Row 12 – Cell 1 | Row 12 – Cell 2 | ✅ | Row 12 – Cell 4 | ✅ | Row 12 – Cell 6 | ✅ |
| Hantu | Row 13 – Cell 1 | ✅ | Row 13 – Cell 3 | Row 13 – Cell 4 | ✅ | ✅ | Row 13 – Cell 7 |
| Goryo | ✅ | Row 14 – Cell 2 | Row 14 – Cell 3 | Row 14 – Cell 4 | Row 14 – Cell 5 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Myling | ✅ | Row 15 – Cell 2 | Row 15 – Cell 3 | ✅ | Row 15 – Cell 5 | ✅ | Row 15 – Cell 7 |
New Phasmophobia ghosts
Goryo
Evidence:
- EMF Level 5
- Fingerprints
- DOTS Projector
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: A Goryo will usually only show itself on camera if there are no people nearby
- Weakness: They are rarely seen far from their place of death
Myling
Evidence:
- EMF Level 5
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Writing
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Known to be quieter when hunting
- Weakness: More frequently make paranormal sounds
All Phasmophobia ghost types
Hantu
Evidence:
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Orb
- Freezing Temperatures
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Lower temperatures can cause the Hantu to move at faster speeds.
- Weakness: A Hantu will move slower in warm areas.
Yokai
Evidence:
- Spirit Box
- Ghost Orb
- DOTS Projector
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Talking near a Yokai will anger it and increase its chance of attacking.
- Weakness: When hunting, a Yokai can only hear voices close to it.
Spirit
Evidence:
- EMF Level 5
- Spirit Box
- Ghost Writing
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Weakness: Smudge Sticks will stop it from attacking for a long period of time.
Wraith
Evidence:
- EMF Level 5
- Spirit Box
- DOTS Projector
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Can’t be tracked by footsteps
- Weakness: Toxic reaction to salt
Phantom
Evidence:
- Spirit Box
- Fingerprints
- DOTS Projector
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Sanity drops considerably when looking at a Phantom
- Weakness: Taking a photo of a Phantom will make it temporarily disappear
Poltergeist
Evidence:
- Spirit Box
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Writing
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Throws a huge amount of objects at once
- Weakness: Ineffective in an empty room
Banshee
Evidence:
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Orbs
- DOTS Projector
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Only targets one person at a time
- Weakness: Fear the Crucifix and are less aggressive near one
Jinn
Evidence:
- EMF Level 5
- Fingerprints
- Freezing Temperatures
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Travels at a faster speed if victim is far away
- Weakness: Turning off power source will prevent the Jinn from using its ability
Mare
Evidence:
- Spirit Box
- Ghost Orbs
- Ghost Writing
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Increased chance to attack in the dark
- Weakness: Turning the lights on lowers its chance to attack
Revenant
Evidence:
- Ghost Orbs
- Ghost Writing
- Freezing Temperatures
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Travels significantly faster when hunting a victim
- Weakness: Hiding from a Revenant causes it to move very slowly
Shade
Evidence:
- EMF Level 5
- Ghost Writing
- Freezing Temperatures
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Shy, making it difficult to locate
- Weakness: Will not enter hunting mode with multiple people nearby
Demon
Evidence:
- Fingerprints
- Ghost Writing
- Freezing Temperatures
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Attack more often than any other ghost
- Weakness: Asking as Demon successful Ouija board questions won’t lower your sanity
Yurei
Evidence:
- Ghost Orb
- Freezing Temperatures
- DOTS Projector
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Have a stronger effect on your sanity
- Weakness: Using Smudge Sticks on a Yurei’s room will prevent it from wandering for a long time
Oni
Evidence:
- EMF Level 5
- Freezing Temperatures
- DOTS Projector
Strengths/Weaknesses:
- Strength: Can move objects and are more active with people nearby
- Weakness: Is easy to find and identify due to being very active
Ghost models: Do they matter?
There are ten total ghost models, or bodies, in Phasmophobia’s Early Access version so far. They do not correspond to a specific ghost type, so unfortunately seeing a ghost won’t help you figure out what type it is. Those ghost children with toothy faces sure are horrifying though.
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