How to identify an Obake in Phasmophobia

Correctly identifying the ghost in Phasmophobia is no easy task, especially with so many unique ones to choose from. One of the many ghosts you might be trying to identify is the Obake, a terrifying shapeshifter with a special ability.

If you think you’re dealing with an Obake, knowing all of the evidence and signs to watch out for is crucial in determining with certainty whether or not it’s the ghost that’s present. Here’s how to identify an Obake in Phasmophobia.

All Obake Evidence in Phasmophobia

To identify an Obake, you need to observe EMF Level Five, Ultraviolet, and Ghost Orbs. Every Obake you come across will always have only these three specific types of evidence and no other additional ones.

Obake behaviors, patterns, and clues in Phasmophobia

In addition to the official evidence you can use to identify this ghost, there are some additional behaviors, patterns, and clues specific to only the Obake. These can help you identify this ghost a lot quicker if you’re lucky enough to spot one of them.

• Obakes are the only ghosts who can sometimes leave behind unique Ultraviolet prints. They don’t always do it, but they are the only ghost capable of doing so. This ability manifests in three distinct ways:
  • As a full handprint with an extra finger on any surface where handprints can appear, like doors and windows.
  • As two fingerprints on either side of light switches, lamps, and remotes.
  • As five fingerprints on computer keyboards and cell doors on the Prison map.
• During a hunt, the Obake is the only ghost who will briefly flicker to a different ghost model.
  • This model will always be the same gender as their regular form.
  • This shift happens multiple times in every hunt.
  • The first shift always happens on the ghost’s 12th flicker.
  • Players who are deceased cannot see this flicker.
• Although the description for the Obake claims it is “capable of taking on many forms,” the only time you will ever see this ghost change is during a hunt.
• Obakes have a 75 percent chance of leaving behind Ultraviolet evidence each time they interact with a surface.

Tips for identifying an Obake in Phasmophobia

Identifying an Obake isn’t always easy, depending on how willing they are to show their evidence and other patterns, so here are some helpful tips to make the process easier.

Use Salt

If you’re struggling to catch Ultraviolet evidence, throw down some Salt to make it easier. Ghosts usually only have a chance of leaving Ultraviolet evidence around surfaces, but it becomes a guarantee when you put down Salt.

With Salt placed, all ghosts with Ultraviolet as their evidence will always leave footprints behind after walking through it. You need to check the ground quickly after they walk through, but you will always get footprints here if it’s an Obake or any other type of ghost.

Look for UV evidence often

Ultraviolet evidence is the easiest way to identify an Obake, so make sure you’re checking for it very frequently. Regularly use your Ultraviolet light to check doors, windows, keyboards, light switches, and all other surfaces around you. The prints left behind by ghosts don’t stay there forever, so acting quickly and checking regularly is crucial.

Try to keep an EMF Reader on all the time

Since EMF readings are random, EMF Level Five is one of the hardest types of evidence to catch. If you suspect an Obake, keep your EMF Reader turned on in your hand as much as possible.

This is a lot easier to do if you’re playing with an additional ghost hunter so one can solely focus on checking for EMF while the other works on catching other types of evidence. If you’re alone, just be sure to always default to the EMF Reader when you’re not placing other equipment or checking other types of evidence.

Place lots of Cameras

You can only catch Ghost Orbs on camera, so make sure you place down a few of them once you know where the ghost room is. Be sure to check these cameras frequently and consider heading into the map with a handheld one to double-check whether or not orbs are present. It’s also important to rule out other evidence to ensure you’re not dealing with The Mimic presenting fake Ghost Orbs here.

Others Asked

How do I identify ghosts in Phasmophobia using evidence?

You use various tools to uncover evidence fitting the ghost's characteristics or traits. You can identify ghosts using three types of evidence, such as DOTS Projector, EMF readings, Fingerprints, Freezing Temperatures, Ghost Orbs, Ghost Writing, and the Spirit Box.

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What is a strategy for narrowing down the list of potential ghosts in Phasmophobia?

Start with the most common evidence items like Ultraviolet and Spirit Box, which are linked to 11 ghosts, and rule out or confirm them as evidence. Then, refer to the cheat sheet to note down ghosts based on the presence or absence of this evidence. Repeat this process with more common evidence items until you have all three pieces of evidence, gradually narrowing down the list of potential ghosts.

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How do I identify a ghost using the DOTS Projector in Phasmophobia?

To identify a ghost using the DOTS Projector, place the projector near where the ghost is active. You may see their silhouette appear when they interact with it.

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