Demon

Lore & Background

In the lore of this world, not all spirits are merely echoes of the past. The Demon suggests a corruption beyond death, an entity that thrives on fear and violence rather than memory. While other ghosts may be confused or trapped, this one seems to possess intent, actively seeking out those who intrude upon its domain. Its origins remain shrouded in mystery, but investigators often speculate it is tied to darker rituals or locations of intense suffering. The entity does not seem bound by the same limitations as human spirits, displaying a supernatural awareness that allows it to bypass standard safety measures like light sources during attacks.

In Their Own Story

The flashlight beam trembles in Elias's grip as the temperature plummets. The air grows heavy, smelling faintly of sulfur and old dust. Suddenly, the radio crackles with static before cutting out completely. A voice, deep and guttural, echoes from the hallway behind them, promising that they are seen. There is no warning flicker, no gradual tension—only immediate pursuit as the shadows lengthen into a shape.

Reader's Guide

The Demon is characterized by its aggressive hunting mechanics, initiating chases frequently when team sanity drops below fifty percent. Unlike other entities, it does not require a light source to begin an attack, meaning darkness offers little protection against its wrath. Investigators must identify this ghost using three specific pieces of evidence. Typically, the Spirit Box is essential for communication, often yielding responses that hint at hostility. Look for movement in the D.O.T.S Projector and messages within the Ghost Writing Book to confirm identity. Behavioral quirks include rapid hunting without warning signs like flickering lights or heavy breathing sounds preceding the event. To survive, maintain high sanity levels using pills and keep light sources active on teammates. If the entity begins a hunt unexpectedly, prioritize finding a hiding spot immediately rather than attempting to gather more data.

Did You Know?

• Phasmophobia features twenty-nine different ghosts, each of which behaves differently and provides unique clues.
• 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.
• The Ouija Board was the first Cursed Possession in Phasmophobia, being present in early alpha and the initial release.
• As of November 2025, there are seven possible pieces of ghost evidence.
• The Monkey Paw item was added in update 0.8.1.0.