Complete Guide: Identifying an Obake Ghost in Phasmophobia

Complete Guide: Identifying an Obake Ghost in Phasmophobia

By Marcus Chen

March 19, 2025 at 02:17 PM

The Obake is a unique shapeshifting ghost in Phasmophobia that can be identified through specific evidence and behavioral patterns.

Required Evidence:

  • EMF Level Five
  • Ultraviolet
  • Ghost Orbs

Unique Characteristics:

  • Can leave distinctive UV prints:
    • Six-fingered handprints on doors and windows
    • Double fingerprints on switches and lamps
    • Five fingerprints on keyboards and cell doors
  • Changes ghost model during hunts (first shift occurs on 12th flicker)
  • 75% chance of leaving UV evidence when interacting with surfaces

Ghost trapped in prison circle

Ghost trapped in prison circle

Tips for Identification:

  1. Use Salt Traps
  • Place salt to force UV footprint evidence
  • Check quickly after ghost walks through
  1. Regular UV Checks
  • Frequently scan doors, windows, and surfaces
  • Act fast as prints fade over time

UV footprints in Phasmophobia game

UV footprints in Phasmophobia game

  1. EMF Reader Strategy
  • Keep EMF Reader active as much as possible
  • Work with teammates to maintain constant monitoring
  1. Camera Placement
  • Set up multiple cameras to catch Ghost Orbs
  • Use handheld camera for verification
  • Rule out Mimic ghost false positives

UV handprint glows on door

UV handprint glows on door

Remember: While the Obake can change forms, this only occurs during hunts and is visible to living players only.

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