In Phasmophobia, ghost hunters can utilize various equipment to detect the type of ghost present or achieve their objectives. These helpful tools can be purchased with the in-game currency earned through successful gameplay. Additionally, following the Ascension update, players can now access three different tiers of equipment, which significantly expands the available options and improves the usefulness of the base equipment. Here are all equipment tiers in Phasmophobia in an easy-to-read guide so you know exactly what a specific piece of equipment can do based on its tier and if it is worth upgrading.
All Item Tiers in Phasmophobia
Depending on the type of ghost hunt you find yourself in will dictate the type of equipment and tier you want to use. Click on the link below to be taken to a specific item:
- Crucifix
- D.O.T.S. Projector
- EMF Reader
- Firelight
- Flashlight
- Ghost Writing Book
- Headgear
- Igniter
- Incense
- Motion Sensor
- Parabolic Microphone
- Photo Camera
- Salt
- Sanity Medication
- Sound Sensor
- Spirit Box
- Thermometer
- Tripod
- UV Light
- Video Camera
Crucifix
The Crucifix prevents ghosts from hunting in a specific radius:
- Tier 1: 3 Meter Range | 2 Uses | Placeable | Consumable
- Tier 2: 4 Meter Range | 2 Uses | Placeable | Consumable
- Tier 3: Prevents One Cursed Hunt | 4 Meter Range | 2 Uses | Placeable | Consumable
D.O.T.S. Projector
The D.O.T.S. Projector collects evidence based on a field of green lights:
- Tier 1: Narrow Spotlight | 5 Meter Range | Handheld | Electronic
- Tier 2: Area Light | 2.5 Meter Range | Placeable | Electronic
- Tier 3: Wide Spotlight | 7 Meter Range | Placeable | Scanning | Electronic
EMF Reader
The EMF Reader helps determines a ghost type based on EMF levels:
- Tier 1: 1.7 Meter Range | Low Accuracy | Electronic
- Tier 2: 1.7 Meter Range | High Accuracy | Audio Indicator | Electronic
- Tier 3: 3.5 Meter Range | High Accuracy | Audio Indicator | Display Screen | Distance Indicator | Directional Indicator | Electronic
Firelight
Firelight is used to provide light and for optional objectives:
- Tier 1: 2 Meter Range | 3 Minute Duration | 33% Sanity Drain Reduction | Placeable | Consumable
- Tier 2: 2 Meter Range | 5 Minute Duration | 50% Sanity Drain Reduction | Placeable | Consumable
- Tier 3: 2 Meter Range | 66% Sanity Drain Reduction Waterproof | Placeable | Consumable
Flashlight
The Flashlight is used as a source of light:
- Tier 1: Narrow Spotlight | Low Intensity | Electronic
- Tier 2: Narrow Spotlight | Medium Intensity | Electronic
- Tier 3: Wide Spotlight | High Intensity | Electronic
Ghost Writing Book
The Ghost Writing book is used to get Ghost Writing from ghosts:
- Tier 1: 3 Meter Range | Low Interaction Rate
- Tier 2: 4 Meter Range | Medium Interaction Rate
- Tier 3: 5 Meter Range | High Interaction Rate
Head Gear
Head Gear can be equipped to your head and provide a camera feed like a normal Video Camera:
- Tier 1: Head Slot | Medium Image Quality | Medium Paranormal Interference | Electronic
- Tier 2: Head Slot | Low Intensity | Narrow Spotlight | Electronic
- Tier 3: Head Slot | Night Vision | Medium Paranormal Interference | Electronic
Igniter
The Igniter is used to light Incense and Firelight:
- Tier 1: 10 Second Duration | 10 Uses | Consumable
- Tier 2: 5 Minute Duration | Consumable
- Tier 3: 10 Minute Duration | Waterproof | Consumable
Incense
Incense is used to prevent a ghost from hunting or to escape a hunt:
- Tier 1: 3 Meter Range | 5 Second Duration | Consumable
- Tier 2: 4 Meter Range | 6 Second Duration | Slows Ghost During Hunts | Consumable
- Tier 3: 5 Meter Range | 7 Second Duration | Halts Ghost During Hunts
Motion Sensor
The Motion Sensor detects a ghost’s movement in a specific area and can’t be sent to the Van:
- Tier 1: Line Sensor Shape | Light Indicator | Placeable | Electronic
- Tier 2: Line and Cone Sensor Shape | Light Indicator | Audio Indicator | Placeable | Electronic
- Tier 3: Circle Sensor Shape | Scanning | Light Indicator | Audio Indicator | Placeable | Electronic
Parabolic Microphone
The Parabolic Microphone is used to listen or sounds in a specific range:
- Tier 1: 20 Meter Range
- Tier 2: 30 Meter Range | Display Screen | Electronic
- Tier 3: 30 Meter Range | Display Screen | Distance Indicator | Directional Indicator | Electronic
Photo Camera
The Photo Camera takes photos of ghosts and evidence for additional rewards:
- Tier 1: High Time Between Photos
- Tier 2: Medium Time Between PHotos | Display Screen | Medium Paranormal Interference | Electronic
- Tier 3: Low Time Between Photos | Display Screen | Medium Paranormal Interference | Electronic
Related: What to do if Your Level says Hacker Detected in Phasmophobia
Salt
Salt can be used for ghosts to leave footprints:
- Tier 1: 2 Uses | Consumable
- Tier 2: 3 Uses | Consumable
- Tier 3: 3 Uses | Slows Ghost During Hunts | Consumable
Sanity Medication
You can use Sanity Medication to restore your sanity levels (based on difficulty):
- Tier 1: 38 Second Sanity Restoration Speed | Consumable
- Tier 2: 28 Second Sanity Restoration Speed | Consumable
- Tier 3: 10 Secon Sanity Restoration Speed | 10 Second Sprint Boost | Consumable
Sound Sensor
The Sound Sensor will detect inaudible sounds and relays its findings to the Van:
- Tier 1: Ranges 5 and 10 | Circle Sensor Shape | Placeable | Electronic
- Tier 2: Ranges 5, 10, and 15 | Circle Sensor Shape | Placeable | Electronic
- Tier 3: Ranges 5, 10, and 15 | Circle, Cone, and Side Sensor Shapes | Placeable | Electronic
Spirit Box
The Spirit Box is used to communicate with a ghost by asking questions:
- Tier 1: 3 Meter Range | Low Audio Quality | Low Response Rate | Electronic
- Tier 2: 4 Meter Range | Medium Audio Quality | Medium Response Rate | Display Screen | Electronic
- Tier 3: 5 Meter Range | High Audio Quality | High Response Rate | Electronic
Thermometer
The Thermometer shows the temperature of a room and can be used to detect Freezing Temperatures:
- Tier 1: Medium Accuracy | Low Sample Speed
- Tier 2: High Accuracy | Medium Sample Speed | Electronic
- Tier 3: High Accuracy | High Sample Speed | Electronic
Tripod
The Tripod can have Video Cameras mounted to it and will help prevent ghosts from throwing it:
- Tier 1: Placeable | Medium Knockdown Chance
- Tier 2: Placeable| Rotation Control | Medium Knockdown Chance
- Tier 3: Placeable | Rotation Control | Low Knockdown Chance
UV Light
The UV Light can reveal Ghost footprints and fingerprints:
- Tier 1: 60 Second Duration | 10 UV Charge Time | Area Light
- Tier 2: 5 UV Charge Time | Narrow Spotlight | Electronic
- Tier 3: 1.5 UV Charge Time | Wide Spotlight | Electronic
Video Camera
The Video Camera creates a video feed sent to the van’s computer. In addition, it can be used to detect Ghost Orbs:
- Tier 1: Low Image Quality | High Paranormal Interference | Electronic | High Knockdown Chance
- Tier 2: Medium Image Quality | Medium Paranormal Interference | Electronic | High Knockdown Chance
- Tier 3: High Image Quality | Low Paranormal Interference | Electronic | High Knockdown Chance
Author’s Note: I wrote this guide while playing Phasmophobia on my Lenovo gaming laptop.
