If you’re an avid ghost hunter in Phasmophobia, you’ll be thrilled to know that the game offers a plethora of achievements and trophies that put your skills to the test. Unlocking these achievements not only adds to the fun but also rewards you with the prestigious Achievement Hunter ID Card and Badge for your character. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to unlock all achievements in Phasmophobia.
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Phasmophobia boasts a total of 54 achievements and 55 trophies, including a Platinum trophy for PS5 players. To unlock them, you'll need to navigate through various aspects of the game, from basic training to tackling the toughest challenges. Playing with friends can significantly ease the process, as they can help with setting up equipment, confirming ghost identities, and triggering specific ghost behaviors necessary for certain achievements.
Below is a detailed list of all current achievements in the game, along with the best strategies to unlock each one.
| Achievement/Trophy | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| No More Training Wheels | Complete the training section by navigating to the "Training" tab in the Main Menu and following each step until completion. |
| Rookie | Complete 10 Contracts. Simply select a map, enter the location, guess a ghost type, and exit via the van. Accuracy isn't required for completion. |
| Professional | Complete 50 Contracts using the same method as for the Rookie achievement. |
| Boss | Complete 100 Contracts following the same process as for Rookie and Professional. |
| Extra Mile | Complete 50 optional objectives, which are available at the start of each contract and marked with red checkmarks upon completion. |
| Dedicated | Complete 30 daily tasks listed in the Main Menu, which refresh every 24 hours. |
| Devoted | Complete 10 weekly tasks, which appear in the Main Menu and refresh every Sunday. |
| Challenger Approaching | Complete a Weekly Challenge Mode from the Main Menu, which offers a preset loadout and unique ghost behaviors. Complete it three times within the same week to unlock this achievement and earn the full $5,000 reward. |
| Rise to the Challenge | Complete the Weekly Challenge Mode 5 times, ensuring you complete it three times per week to count towards the achievement. |
| Taking All Challenges | Complete the Weekly Challenge Mode 10 times, maintaining the same three completions per week requirement. |
| Chump Change | Spend $1 on equipment via the Equipment Manager screen after earning money from contracts. |
| Fat Stack | Spend $10,000 on equipment using the same method as for Chump Change. |
| Cash Cow | Spend $50,000 on equipment, continuing the spending pattern from Chump Change and Fat Stack. |
| Break The Bank | Spend $100,000 on equipment, following the same spending process. |
| Bare Essentials | Unlock all tier one equipment by reaching Level 16 and purchasing all optional equipment available at that level. |
| Tools of the Trade | Unlock all tier two equipment by reaching Level 49 and upgrading all equipment to this tier. |
| Fully Loaded | Unlock all tier three equipment by reaching Level 90 and upgrading all equipment to this tier. |
| Director | Create a custom difficulty through the Main Menu under 'Choose a Contract' and 'Difficulty', then select 'Custom' and apply your settings. |
| Bronze Hunter | Obtain the Bronze Apocalypse Trophy by completing the Apocalypse Challenge at Sunny Meadows Institution in Singleplayer. Complete all 3 optional objectives, take a ghost photo, correctly identify the ghost, and survive the investigation. Alternatively, use the default 'Insanity' difficulty. |
| Silver Hunter | Obtain the Silver Apocalypse Trophy by completing the same tasks as for Bronze Hunter at Sunny Meadows Institution in Singleplayer. |
| Gold Hunter | Obtain the Gold Apocalypse Trophy by completing the same tasks as for Bronze and Silver Hunter at Sunny Meadows Institution in Singleplayer. Completing Gold first will automatically unlock Bronze and Silver. |
| Banshee Discovered | Successfully identify your first Banshee and survive. Look for Ultraviolet, Ghost Orbs, and DOTs evidence, and note their unique behaviors like screaming into the Parabolic Microphone. |
| Demon Discovered | Successfully identify your first Demon and survive. Identify Ultraviolet, Ghost Writing, and Freezing Temperatures, and be aware of their ability to hunt at any sanity level. |
| Deogen Discovered | Successfully identify your first Deogen and survive. Look for Spirit Box, Ghost Writing, and DOTs evidence, and listen for heavy breathing in the Parabolic Microphone. |
| Goryo Discovered | Successfully identify your first Goryo and survive. Identify EMF5, Ultraviolet, and DOTs, noting their tendency to stay close to their favorite room during hunts. |
| Hantu Discovered | Successfully identify your first Hantu and survive. Look for Ultraviolet, Ghost Orbs, and Freezing Temperatures, and be aware of their increased speed in colder temperatures during hunts. |
| Jinn Discovered | Successfully identify your first Jinn and survive. Identify EMF5, Ultraviolet, and Freezing Temperatures, and note their increased speed during hunts when the breaker is on. |
| Mare Discovered | Successfully identify your first Mare and survive. Look for Spirit Box, Ghost Orbs, and Ghost Writing, and be aware of their tendency to turn off lights and wander in dark rooms. |
| Moroi Discovered | Successfully identify your first Moroi and survive. Identify Spirit Box, Ghost Writing, and Freezing Temperatures, and be cautious of the sanity-draining curse they can place on players. |
| Myling Discovered | Successfully identify your first Myling and survive. Look for EMF5, Ultraviolet, and Ghost Writing, and note their quiet nature making them harder to detect by sound. |
| Obake Discovered | Successfully identify your first Obake and survive. Identify EMF5, Ultraviolet, and Ghost Orbs, and be aware of their abnormal ultraviolet prints and changing ghost models during hunts. |
| Oni Discovered | Successfully identify your first Oni and survive. Look for EMF5, Freezing Temperatures, and DOTs, and note their increased visibility and sanity drain during ghost events. |
| Onryo Discovered | Successfully identify your first Onryo and survive. Identify Spirit Box, Ghost Orbs, and Freezing Temperatures, and test them by lighting three Firelights in their favorite area to trigger a hunt. |
| Phantom Discovered | Successfully identify your first Phantom and survive. Look for Spirit Box, Ultraviolet, and DOTs, and note their invisibility in photos. |
| Poltergeist Discovered | Successfully identify your first Poltergeist and survive. Identify Spirit Box, Ultraviolet, and Ghost Writing, and be prepared for their excessive throwing of objects. |
| Raiju Discovered | Successfully identify your first Raiju and survive. Look for EMF5, Ghost Orbs, and DOTs, and note their increased speed near electronic equipment during hunts. |
| Revenant Discovered | Successfully identify your first Revenant and survive. Identify Ghost Orbs, Ghost Writing, and Freezing Temperatures, and be aware of their slow movement until they detect a player. |
| Shade Discovered | Successfully identify your first Shade and survive. Look for EMF5, Ghost Writing, and Freezing Temperatures, and note their reluctance to hunt or event when players are in their favorite room. |
| Spirit Discovered | Successfully identify your first Spirit and survive. Identify EMF5, Spirit Box, and Ghost Writing, and be aware of their longer cooldown when Incensed. |
| Thaye Discovered | Successfully identify your first Thaye and survive. Look for Ghost Orbs, Ghost Writing, and DOTs, and note their aging ghost model as player sanity drops. |
| The Mimic Discovered | Successfully identify your first Mimic and survive. Identify Spirit Box, Ultraviolet, Freezing Temperatures, and Ghost Orbs, noting their unique four pieces of evidence and changing behaviors. |
| The Twins Discovered | Successfully identify your first Twins and survive. Look for EMF5, Spirit Box, and Freezing Temperatures, and be prepared for their double activities and varying hunt speeds. |
| Wraith Discovered | Successfully identify your first Wraith and survive. Identify EMF5, Spirit Box, and DOTs, and note their lack of interaction with salt. |
| Yokai Discovered | Successfully identify your first Yokai and survive. Look for Spirit Box, Ghost Orbs, and DOTs, and be aware of their heightened audio detection and ability to hunt at higher sanity levels. |
| Yurei Discovered | Successfully identify your first Yurei and survive. Identify Ghost Orbs, Freezing Temperatures, and DOTs, and note their frequent door interactions and ability to close the entrance door. |
| I | Reach Prestige I by hitting Level 100 and choosing to Prestige from the Main Menu. Be aware that this resets your level and equipment. |
| II | Reach Prestige II by repeating the Prestige process at Level 100, resetting your level and equipment again. |
| III | Reach Prestige III by Prestiging once more at Level 100, again resetting your level and equipment. |
| Work Experience (Hidden) | Complete your first contract in either Singleplayer or Multiplayer by selecting a ghost and exiting the map via the van, not by selecting 'Leave Game' in the Journal. |
| Flawless Execution (Hidden) | Complete a perfect investigation by fulfilling all three optional objectives, taking nine 3-star photos, collecting the bone, and correctly identifying the ghost. |
| They’re Here (Hidden) | Witness a Poltergeist ability by grouping multiple items and waiting for the ghost to throw them simultaneously. |
| Escape Artist (Hidden) | Escape a Revenant during a hunt, using tier 2 or 3 Incense to stall the ghost while you make your escape. |
| The Bait (Hidden) | Get killed by a Banshee in multiplayer after successfully identifying it, lowering your sanity, and waiting in the ghost’s location for a hunt. |
| Doom Slayed (Hidden) | Get killed by a Demon ability within the first minute of entering the map, relying on luck as Demons can hunt at any sanity level. |
| Paranormal Perfectionist (PS5 Platinum Trophy) | Obtain all trophies in the game. |
That wraps up our guide on how to unlock all achievements in Phasmophobia. For more tips, tricks, and the latest updates, be sure to check out The Escapist's guides and news on Phasmophobia, including the Phasmophobia No Evidence Cheat Sheet.
Phasmophobia is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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