How can you spot a Wraith?

How can you spot a Wraith?

In the game Phasmophobia, facing a Wraith can be a daunting task. Before we dive into the depths of spotting a Wraith, let’s define who they are. According to the game’s manual, a Wraith is the restless and vengeful spirit of a deceased mortal. They still retain fragments of their human memories and resent anyone enjoying physical existence.

Distinguishing a Wraith from other spirits

Phasmophobia has a whole cast of spirits, many of which share similar haunting habits. However, they are all distinct, exhibiting different behaviors. There are no guarantees when ghost-hunting, but it’s crucial to be in tune with your environment

  • Mirrors : A Wraith are particularly fond of mirrors – in fact, they’ve been known to break them in distress. Be cautious to observe your surroundings for anything that seems out of line with the rest of your environment.
  • Salting the circle: Sometimes, Wraiths just pass through salt markers without issue. Creating a salt circle can encourage Wraiths to drop by for a visit to show their displeasure *Wraiths will start distorting with frustration when encountering salt – don’t confuse this temporary behavior with other spirits; keep a sharp eye**

The classic signs they’re near

While identifying Wraiths is largely reliant on instinct, watching out for these common hallmarks will significantly improve spotting one:

  • Footsteps and faint noises echo when Wraiths cross an area, leaving echoes or subtle movements behind while keeping an ear out*
  • A faint hiss and crackling noise preceding an apparition’s first sighting (usually disconcerting, yet useful indicators of impending activity);
  • Shadows cast through lights flickering in quick, brief movements as spirit forces interfere with lightbulbs

Unintuitive clues to spot A Wraith

It’ll serve you well to broaden your awareness beyond these apparent red flags:

  • Rummaging sounds and shifting debris might be signs left by Wraiths frantically searching for something!

In-house indicators of a Wraith

If you’re spending an extended period within proximity of a suspected Wraith: