How to Beat Obake

Learn how to identify and overcome the Obake ghost in Phasmophobia. This guide covers its unique behaviors, weaknesses, and effective strategies for a successful investigation.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Evidence: D.O.T.S., EMF Level 5, Ghost Orbs
• Weakness: Obake fingerprints are unique and can be identified with a UV light.
• Behavior: Can mimic other ghost types, making it hard to identify.

Phases:

1. Initial Phase: The Obake will behave like a standard ghost, making it difficult to distinguish from others. Gather initial evidence using standard equipment like EMF readers, spirit boxes, and ghost writing books.
2. Mimicry Phase: The Obake may start mimicking the behaviors of other ghost types. Pay close attention to the evidence gathered to avoid misidentification.
3. Hunting Phase: The Obake can initiate hunts more frequently than other ghosts, especially when players have low sanity. Be prepared with crucifixes and incense.

Strategy:

• Fingerprint Identification: Use a UV light to check for Obake's distinct fingerprints on doors, light switches, and other interactable objects. This is a key piece of evidence.
• Sanity Management: The Obake can drain sanity quickly. Keep your sanity levels up by using sanity medication and staying in well-lit areas when possible.
• Evidence Gathering: Prioritize collecting all three pieces of evidence. The D.O.T.S. projector is particularly useful for spotting its unique visual manifestations.
• Hunt Preparedness: Always have crucifixes placed in the ghost's common area and be ready to use incense if a hunt begins.
• Avoid Direct Confrontation: Like most ghosts, avoid direct confrontation during hunts. Use hiding spots and the environment to your advantage.