Phasmophobia Weapons | Game Guide Vault

EMF Reader

TypeDetection equipment

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DropsPurchased with in-game currency

Upgrade3 tiers (Ascension update)

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Best BuildEssential starting equipment -- detects ghost activity on a 1-5 scale, and an EMF 5 reading is one of the 7 evidence types. Readings of 2-4 confirm ghost interaction without counting as evidence on their own

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Spirit Box

TypeDetection equipment (electronic)

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DropsPurchased with in-game currency

Upgrade3 tiers

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Best BuildA radio device that responds to spoken questions asked while alone in the ghost room -- some ghosts only respond under that specific condition, so clearing the room of teammates first matters

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Thermometer

TypeNon-electronic detection tool

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DropsAvailable from Level 1

Upgrade3 tiers

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Best BuildIconic non-electronic tool for finding the ghost room -- watch for rising temperature as a sign you're getting close. Being non-electronic, it's completely safe to hold during a hunt

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D.O.T.S. Projector

TypeDetection equipment (electronic)

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DropsPurchased with in-game currency

Upgrade3 tiers (Tier 3 can also prevent one Cursed Hunt)

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Best BuildLets you visually see the ghost running past as dots -- Tier 3 additionally prevents one Cursed Hunt, valuable insurance for players tackling harder Cursed Possession runs

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Firelight (Candle/Candelabra/Lantern)

TypeSanity utility

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DropsUnlocked at Level 12 (Tier 1), Level 47 (Tier 2), Level 79 (Tier 3)

Upgrade3 tiers, unlocked by character level

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Best BuildReduces sanity drain when active -- Tier 1 (33% reduction, 3-minute duration, held) is weak on range, but Tier 2 is best placed on the floor rather than held for its full 50% reduction over 5 minutes

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