Crucifix Protection

Lore & Background

The mechanics suggest that not all spirits respect this symbol equally, though the in-game reality is absolute: if placed within the correct distance of the ghost's location during a hunt, the attack stops. It stands as the only reliable method to prevent immediate death once a hunt has begun without fleeing, making it a cornerstone of any serious investigator's strategy for surviving the night.

In Their Own Story

The hallway light flickered and died, plunging the corridor into suffocating darkness. The air grew freezing instantly, and the heavy sound of dragging feet echoed from the room ahead. Sarah scrambled to her knees, fumbling in her bag as the temperature plummeted further. She slapped the wooden cross onto the floorboards just as the ghost's shadow began to loom at the doorway. A sudden silence fell over the house; the footsteps stopped mid-stride, and the oppressive pressure lifted. The hunt was broken.

Reader's Guide

Before entering a haunted location, ensure you have equipped a Crucifix in your inventory, ideally alongside a flashlight for visibility during placement. Upon identifying the ghost room through evidence gathering or paranormal activity, place the artifact on the floor within the suspected area to maximize its effectiveness. When a hunt begins, indicated by lights flickering and the temperature dropping, immediately check if you are near the Crucifix. If the ghost is close enough to your placed item, it will stop hunting instantly, allowing you to breathe or move to safety without fear of being caught in a direct line of sight. If the ghost does not stop after initiating the hunt, it means the entity is too far from your Crucifix or has ignored it due to specific mechanics. In this scenario, do not waste time; sprint to a safe zone outside the house or hide in a closet while waiting for the hunt timer to expire naturally.

Did You Know?

• The Crucifix is the only reliable method to prevent immediate death once a hunt has begun without fleeing.
• The artifact must be placed on the ground to be effective during a hunt.
• If the ghost is too far from the Crucifix when a hunt starts, the item will not stop the attack.
• The Crucifix recharges between hunts, making it a reusable defensive tool across multiple encounters.