Oni

Lore & Background

Legends suggest that an Oni's rage is insatiable. Once it senses a victim with low sanity or perceives them as prey during a hunt, it abandons all subtlety. Its movements are swift and relentless, often closing distances faster than other spirits. This makes it one of the most dangerous entities to face in close quarters, requiring investigators to maintain their composure while gathering evidence before the demon strikes.

In Their Own Story

The rain hammered against the windowpane of the abandoned farmhouse, matching the frantic beating of my heart. The thermometer on the wall plummeted, frost creeping across the glass like spiderwebs. I whispered into the Spirit Box, 'Are you here?' A guttural roar erupted from the hallway, vibrating through the floorboards. Before I could grab my EMF reader, a shadow surged forward—a towering figure with glowing eyes and curved horns. It didn't wait for me to run; it was already there, a blur of fury in the dark.

Reader's Guide

The Oni draws its origin from ancient Japanese tales of horned demons, translated into the game as a spirit that prioritizes aggression over subtlety. To identify an Oni, investigators must look for a specific combination of evidence: Spirit Box activity, Freezing Temperatures, and D.O.T.S. Projector footprints. Behaviorally, the Oni is distinct because it can initiate a hunt even if the player's sanity is not critically low, provided they are near the ghost room or have disturbed it significantly. During these hunts, the Oni moves with exceptional speed, making escape difficult without a clear path to safety. It may also perform 'glitch' movements where it appears to teleport short distances during chases. To confirm an Oni haunting, players should monitor temperature drops and use the D.O.T.S. projector in dark rooms to catch its silhouette. If the ghost frequently hunts early or moves unusually fast, and these three pieces of evidence are present, the entity is almost certainly an Oni.

Did You Know?

• The Oni is one of the twenty-nine different ghosts featured in Phasmophobia.
• The Oni can initiate a hunt when sanity is higher than other ghosts, due to its aggressive nature.
• The Oni's evidence includes Spirit Box, Freezing Temperatures, and D.O.T.S. Projector.
• The Oni is known for its exceptional speed during hunts, making it a dangerous entity in close quarters.
• The Oni's behavior is tied to its Japanese folklore origins as a horned demon of immense strength.