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How to Use Every Item in PhasmophobiaBy hi-imdaisy, Adam Bankhurst, Skelvin, +7 moreUpdated: Mar 30, 2025 1:18pm UTC

This page is part of IGN's Phasmophobia Wiki guide and details everything you need to know about how to use every available item in the game.

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• Equipment Overview
  • Crucifix
  • D.O.T.S Projector
  • EMF Reader
  • Firelight
  • Flashlight
  • Ghost Writing Book
  • Head Gear
  • Igniter
  • Incense
  • Motion Sensor
  • Parabolic Microphone
  • Photo Camera
  • Salt
  • Sanity Medication
  • Sound Sensor
  • Spirit Box
  • Thermometer
  • Tripod
  • UV Light
  • Video Camera
• Cursed Possessions
  • Haunted Mirror
  • Monkey Paw
  • Music Box
  • Ouija Board
  • Summoning Circle
  • Tarot Cards
  • Voodoo Doll
• Miscellaneous
  • Bones

Equipment Overview

Having an item in your arsenal won't do you any good in Phasmophobia if you don't know how to use them. Use this page to quickly familiarize yourself with all of Phasmophobia's items and how to use them.

Can't afford the items you need? Head over to How to Make Money in Phasmophobia to learn more about your options for earning an income.

Firelight

Price in Item Shop: $15Maximum Amount: 4

You will need an Igniter to use a Firelight, and once you do, you will get a more consistent light source that can be more reliable than a Flashlight in certain situations. When a Ghost starts getting active or is hunting, it can make your Flashlight flicker. A firelight will not be affected nor will it attract the ghost, so it is a good alternative to have.

Have a usable igniter in your inventory, then right click while holding the firelight.

Crucifix

Price in Item Shop: $30Maximum Amount: 2

A Crucifix should be placed in the room a Ghost is haunting to prevent it from going into its hunting phase. One of the most important things to note is that it must be near the Ghost to be effective, so if the Ghost is haunting a larger room, you may need to bring multiple with you. Crucifix are also more effective against a Demon.

EMF Reader

Price in Item Shop: $45Maximum Amount: 2

By using an EMF Reader, you will be able to tell when a specific type of Ghost is nearby. The levels will fluctuate as more Ghost activity is occurring, but only an EMF Level 5 reading counts as Evidence and a sign that the Ghost you are hunting is either a Goryo, Jinn, Myling, Obake, Oni, Raiju, Shade, Spirit, The Twins or a Wraith.

Flashlight

Price in Item Shop: $30Maximum Amount: 4

The Flashlight is a tool that should always be with you, as the locations you explore will always be dark at one point or another. Sure, some of the lights may be on, but once a Ghost becomes active, it can get dark very quickly.

Ghost Writing Book

Price in Item Shop: $40Maximum Amount: 2

By placing a Ghost Writing Book by pressing F, you can encourage a Ghost to write inside of it. Of course, only certain types of Ghosts will take you up on it. Additionally, when Ghost Activity is higher, there will be a higher chance for the Ghost to write in the book.

Head Gear

Price in Item Shop: $60Maximum Amount: 4

The Head Gear has a specific function depending on tier: it can act as a secondary video feed, allowing teammates to see Ghost Orbs, act as a head mounted flashlight, or act as night vision goggles for the player.

Additionally, a Head Mounted Camera does not take up an inventory slot, so it allows you to carry more items and still hopefully catch some ghost activity in action.

Igniter

Price in Item Shop: $10Maximum Amount: 4

Sure, an Igniter can provide a little extra light, but, as mentioned above, its main purpose is to light Incense and Firelights.

Motion Sensor

Price in Item Shop: $100Maximum Amount: 4

The Motion Sensor is great for helping identify where a Ghost is hiding. All you have to do is place it in a room, and if a Ghost passes by it, you will get an alert both on the sensor and in the truck.

Parabolic Microphone

Price in Item Shop: $50Maximum Amount: 2

The portable Parabolic Microphone can help you identify Ghosts through walls and at a greater distance, and gives a bit more flexibility than the other sensors.

Photo Camera

Price in Item Shop: $40Maximum Amount: 3

The Photo Camera is on of the best tools to help you earn money in Phasmophobia. By taking pictures of paranormal activities and unfortunate events on a job, you will be able to earn money that will let you buy more equipment.

Salt

Price in Item Shop: $15Maximum Amount: 3

Salt can cause some Ghosts to leave behind footprints, which can then be seen by a [[UV Light]. A Wraith will not step in salt nor leave footprints.

Sanity Medication

Price in Item Shop: $20Maximum Amount: 4

As you and your teammate's sanities drop, ghosts can get more active and enter a hunting phase. These pills can help raise your Sanity level, which will make the Ghost less likely to attack you. This is especially valuable on higher difficulties.

Incense

Price in Item Shop: $15Maximum Amount: 4

Incense, once lit, will help temporarily cleanse a room of paranormal activity. This can be useful if you are trying to accomplish optional objectives or need a break from being too scared. You will need an Igniter to light incense, and you can do that by having a usable igniter in your inventory, then right clicking while holding the incense.

Sound Sensor

Price in Item Shop: $80Maximum Amount: 4

The Sound Sensor is a device that you can place around a location to help identify what room a Ghost may be haunting. Once placed, you will get notifications in the truck if something weird is going on.

Spirit Box

Price in Item Shop: $50Maximum Amount: 2

To use a Spirit Box, you must be nearby the Ghost in its current room and the lights must be off. Then, you will be able to speak to the Ghost and ask it questions from three different categories - Difficulty, Location, and Age. 50% of the time, Ghosts will be shy and will only respond on the Spirit Box if there is only one player nearby. Not all Ghosts will respond, but if they do, you have found another piece of evidence.

Thermometer

Price in Item Shop: $30Maximum Amount: 2

While all Ghosts will make the temperature in a location drop, only certain Ghosts will cause it to drop to Freezing Temperatures of 0°C/32°F and lower. These temperatures can be tracked by a Thermometer, and once it drops to freezing, you will have another piece of evidence to determine what type of Ghost is hunting you.

Tripod

Price in Item Shop: $25Maximum Amount: 4

Sometimes, it's better to put a Video Camera on a Tripod than to put it on the ground. This will give you better height and a different angle to try and capture some Ghost Orbs.

UV Light

Price in Item Shop: $35Maximum Amount: 2

When certain Ghosts interact with items, spaces, or salt in a location, they will leave behind footprints and fingerprints. By using the UV Light, you will be able to see them and narrow down just what type of Ghost you're looking for.

Video Camera

Price in Item Shop: $50Maximum Amount: 4

When you place Video Cameras in a room or are using a Head Gear with the lights off, players who are viewing the video feeds in the truck with night vision on may see Ghost Orbs floating about.

You can place a Video Camera on a surface while its on, so you don't need to hold it at all times. You can swing your mouse to rotate the Video Camera, and press F to place it on the ground. It automatically starts recording if placed properly.

To view the video footage, go back to the Truck (or ask one of your team members to), and check the computer monitor near the back. Clicking on the keyboard will toggle night vision and clicking on the arrows on the screen will let you go through all available cameras placed.

Cursed Possessions

Throughout each location you'll be able to find certain items that will help you and your teammates complete optional objectives for reward money.

Ouija Board

The Ouija Board is an item that can not be purchased, but one that may be found at a location. It allows players to communicate with the Ghost, while also draining their sanity.

When players click on it, it will start to glow and that means the Ghost is listening. You can ask it any of the questions included on our Voice Command guide, and if the Ghost recognizes it, this will cause the planchette on the board to move and the Ghost will spell out their answer.

Voodoo Doll

You can find and photograph the Voodoo Doll to earn a small amount of reward money at the end of a successful investigation.

Bones

The Bone is an item you cannot purchase but can find on every map. During each investigation, a human bone will randomly spawn somewhere on the map. If you can find this bone, be sure to take a photo of it as doing completes an optional objective and earns you some additional reward money.

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