Phasmophobia is Kinetic Games' cooperative ghost hunting horror game where 1-4 players investigate haunted locations to identify ghost types using paranormal equipment. The game uses voice recognition — ghosts can hear you through your microphone, respond to questions, and hunt based on sound. With 24 ghost types each having unique behaviors and evidence, every investigation is a puzzle of observation and deduction while managing the terror of being hunted by an increasingly aggressive entity.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Tanglewood Street House
Key resources: Learn basic investigation skills, quick evidence gathering Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Spirit Box upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bleasdale Farmhouse
Key resources: Multi-floor investigation experience, moderate difficulty Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Spirit Box upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Brownstone High School
Key resources: Large map experience, advanced investigation skills Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Spirit Box upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Sunny Meadows
Key resources: Most challenging investigation, highest difficulty content Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for EMF Reader max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Point Hope
Key resources: Multi-building investigation, outdoor ghost behavior Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for EMF Reader max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Tanglewood Street House — Bleasdale Farmhouse)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Spirit Box once accessible
Mid Game (Brownstone High School)
- Push Spirit Box to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for EMF Reader
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Sunny Meadows — Point Hope)
- Max out EMF Reader — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Brownstone High School farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Always check ghost room temperature first — freezing temperatures (below 3°C) are one of the easiest evidence types to confirm. Use the thermometer in each room.
- Farm Brownstone High School during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Phasmophobia Guides
- Phasmophobia Phasmophobia Overview
- Phasmophobia Best Builds
- Phasmophobia Tier List
- Phasmophobia Walkthrough
- Phasmophobia Beginner's Guide
- Phasmophobia Tips & Tricks
- Phasmophobia Weapons Guide
- Phasmophobia Combat Guide
- Phasmophobia Boss Guide
- Phasmophobia Maps & Locations
- Phasmophobia Classes & Characters
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