Banshee
Her mournful wail signals the hunt before death claims another soul.
The Banshee is one of the twenty-nine different ghosts in Phasmophobia, each of which behaves differently and provides unique clues. As a spectral entity encountered by investigators, it is distinguished by its vocal nature before aggression begins. Unlike other entities that rely on stealth, the Banshee communicates through sound, offering a chilling warning of its intent. It serves as one of the many challenges investigators face when exploring haunted locations, requiring specific evidence collection to identify correctly before it initiates a hunt.
- Entity Type
- Ghost
Lore & Background
The source does not provide any lore or mythological background for the Banshee. It only states that Phasmophobia features twenty-nine different ghosts, each of which behaves differently and provides unique clues. No information is given about the Banshee's origin, connection to Celtic folklore, or any narrative backstory.
In Their Own Story
The source does not contain any narrative or story about the Banshee. It only describes general gameplay mechanics, such as how ghosts hunt when sanity is low enough and how exit doors lock during a hunt. No specific moments, quotes, or turning points involving the Banshee are provided.
Reader's Guide
The Banshee is one of the twenty-nine different ghosts in Phasmophobia, each of which behaves differently and provides unique clues. To confirm the presence of a Banshee, players must utilize various pieces of equipment to identify the three pieces of evidence unique to the type of ghost they are dealing with. As of November 2025, there are seven possible pieces of ghost evidence. The source does not specify which evidence types are associated with the Banshee. During a hunt, all exit doors are locked so players must outrun and/or hide from the ghost until the end of the hunt. Depending on the ghost type's strengths and weaknesses, it may be able to hunt when sanity is higher or lower. The source does not describe any specific vocal warning system or scream for the Banshee.
Did You Know?
- Phasmophobia features twenty-nine different ghosts, each of which behaves differently and provides unique clues.
- As of November 2025, there are seven possible pieces of ghost evidence.
- During the hunting phase, all exit doors are locked so players must outrun and/or hide from the ghost until the end of the hunt.
- Depending on the ghost type's strengths and weaknesses, it may be able to hunt when sanity is higher or lower.
- On Nightmare difficulty and higher, the ghost will only show two or lower pieces of evidence, forcing players to use the ghost's special traits and abilities to determine the correct ghost type.
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