Tools
Each time you start a hunt, you will get the basic tools for free. You will only recieve one of each, and if you want more, you will need to buy them. But keep in mind, you can only buy a certain amount of an item each hunt.
In Hand Tools These are ones you must have in hand to use, some can work on the ground, but are too hard to use as such and you are just better off holding them till you have the thing you need.
Ground ToolsThese are ones you can just place on the ground for them to work. For the Research tools you can just check on them every now and then to see if they have been used.
For other tools they will simply do what they do without interference. Some may need to be moved around depending on your needs but you can usually just leave them.
Protection ToolsThese are ones that will protect you from being killed or used to hunt the ghost. Before choosing your protection items it is best to find out the type of ghost you have as some items work against some and others don't. You can also bring in the Plasma Absorber and Withering Light to get some protection as most ghosts hate at least 1.
Also, keep in mind that some items you may need later to weaken the ghost, but you can always buy the items if needed, but keep in mind that all items have a buy limit each hunt.
Permanent Bought ItemsThese are items you buy in the main screen. You will need at least $5,000 to buy each item.
Some are usefull items and some are skins.
$ = Not Basic item - Must be Bought
* = Needs Modifier Active
In Hand Tools
Flash Lights
Just use these to see, you can turn lights on around the locations, however, some ghosts like to turn them off and will go off themselves when a ghost hunts.
Thermometer
This will help detect the temperature of the ghost. When using it, make sure to be pointing it at the ghost as much as possible to get a proper reading, swinging it around will not help.
EMF Sensor
Just like the Thermometer keep this in your hand when the ghosts is around. It will either only light the first three lights on top, all 5 lights on top or will light all 5 on top and the 3 Red lights down the bottom.
UV Flashlight
Just walk around with it to see any footprints or bloodstains the ghost has left. However, after a while and you haven't seen any, then the ghosts has not left any.
Lighter
Just use this to light candles around the area, simply have it out, left click and go near a candle, it will light itself.
Particle Counter
Like the Thermometer and EMF Sensor you follow the ghost around to fill the meter. Once it is 100% it will tell you a number range.
Photo Camera
Simply have this in hand and left click to take a photo. This is mainly for getting extra $ from mini quests you will have in your van.
Video Camera
This is incredibly helpful for finding cursed objects and toys. Left click to turn on the night vision and look around the location. Cursed objects will have a cloud swirling around them. This is also used to get extra $ from mini quests in the van.
Ectoplasm Detector $
You must buy this item each hunt. This will tell you where the ectoplasm is if you have this modifier activated. Simply hold it and follow till the number is 0.
Ectoplasm Collector *
Once you find the ectoplasm simply hold this in your hand and hold left-click. As soon as you start the ghost will attack so either place a Magic Book, Plasma Absorber or Withering Light down to help protect you as you do. Make sure to use the proper one depending on the ghost you have.
Sanity Pills * $
You must buy these items. Simply left-click to eat them to keep your mental health up if you have the Sanity modifier activated.
Ghost Catcher
Once the ghost has been successfully fully weakened, simply left-click at the ghost and it will be captured.
Ground Tools
Ouija Board
Simply place this on the ground and the ghost will eventually move the pointer from side to side slowly, move the pointer around the board quickly or not touch it at all. Usually once all other research is gotten, if it isn't moving you can assume it won't.
Notebook
Simply place this on the ground and the ghost will eventually draw a skull, a person or doodles (scribbles). If you are close when it happens you will hear the ghost draw.
VooDoo Doll
Simply place this on the ground and eventually the ghost will raise it in the air, throw it across the room or not touch it at all. Same as ouija board you can assume the later after other research is gained.
Photo Camera with Tripod/Motion Sensor $
As with the basic camera simply place either one on the ground. If the ghost is within range the camera will take a photo automatically. The Motion Sensor version will face the ghost no matter where placed.
Video Camera with Tripod/Motion Sensor $
As with the basic video camera simply place either on the ground. If the ghost is within range the video camera will shoot it. The Motion Sensor version will face the ghost no matter where placed. You will also see the feed in the van.
Danger Detector $
Simply place this on the ground, when the ghost is nearby it will beep loudly.
Green = No Attack
Orange = Ready to Attack
Red = Attacking
Motion Sensor $
Simply place this on the ground and when the ghost is within range it will face it with a laser light.
Lighting System $
Simply place this on the ground for more light
Ectoplasm Developer * $
Simply place on the ground and you will see the ectoplasm.
Protection Tools
Remember: Not all items work with all ghosts, you must find the ghost type to know which items will work
On Normal mode, all protection items have 3 uses. On Nightmare mode items have 1 use.
Cross
Simply hold this in hand when the ghost attacks you. Has 3 uses.
Incense
Simply hold in hand when the ghost attacks you. Has 3 uses.
Holy Water
Left-click to throw at ghost when in front of you or holding (attacking) you.
Christ Statue
Simply hold this in hand when the ghost attacks you. Has 3 uses.
Salt/Fire Salt/Holy Salt
Left-click to throw at ghost when in front of you or holding (attacking) you.
Holy Fire
Left-click to throw at ghost when in front of you or holding (attacking) you.
Silver/Gold Bomb
Left-click to throw at ghost when in front of you or holding (attacking) you.
Withering Light
Simply place on the ground and when the ghost attacks it will activate. After each use it needs time to recharge. Has 3 uses.
Plasma Absorber
Simply place on the ground and when the ghost attacks it will activate. After each use it needs time to recharge Has 3 uses.
Magic Book
Simply place this on the ground. If the ghost is near it will raise in the air, if the ghost stays it will activate.
Flask with Vesuvius Ashes
Left-click to throw at ghost when in front of you or holding (attacking) you.
Permanent Bought Items
To buy these, when in the main menu, click on the Shop button at the top right of the screen. Then simply select which menu you want, then the item you want. You will keep these items even if you die.
Bracers
These help protect you against dragging and cost $5,000 at base price.
Skins
Simply asthetic items, at writing this there is only 1 skin to buy and costs $5,000.
Cargo Drone
This item help you buy having a light with you and cost $5,000 at base price.
Found Items
You will find items around the location depending on if they spawn or if you have certain modifiers active.
Cursed Items
Cursed Mirror
This item can be found around the location. It shows you the view from the ghosts eyes. Be careful though as if you use it for a few seconds the ghost will attack you. It can be used multiple times per hunt.
Cursed Toy
This can be found at the location. It is simply there for an extra task for extra $. Simply pick it up and place it in your van. It can either be a Bear, Train or Abacus
Ritual Items
These items are used for the Pentagram modifier. You will not find them without it active.
All items are found in random spots in the location.
Broken Watch
Dreamcatcher
Ritual Mask
Ritual Rose
Dead Mans Skull
Game Modes & Difficulties
Difficulties
Difficulty When Dragged Protection Items Front Door in Attack Electronic Tools Outside Normal Keep Items 3 Uses Unlocked Cannot Break Safe High Drop Items 3 Uses Can Lock Cannot Break Safe Insane Drop Items Many Only 1 Use Can Lock Can Break Not Safe
Basic Game
The basic game is simple.
All you must do is complete the Research to find the Ghost Type, Mood and Age. Once you have found those, weaken the ghost then capture.
I have outlined how to find the Research information.
Once you have done that, click over to the 'Weakening the Ghost' tab and follow the list that shows. Do the list in order to weaken the ghost.
Modifiers
Modifiers are game modes you can activate to make the game more difficult, however they give extra Money and EXP so they are worth it.
Ectoplasm Collection Modifier
This modifier adds the job to collect 'globs' of ectoplasm around the location. There are 3 to collect, 2 are in random locations but the 3rd is only dropped by the ghost when it is scared away.
When you discover the type of ghost you will be given the knowledge of which tool shows you the ectoplasm.
It is up to you how you collect it, before of after weakening etc but remember, the ghost will attack you when you start collecting it. It is best to place down protection items so you can collect it. If you stop collecting, you will lose your progress and have to start again.
What the orbs look like when revealed
Pentagram Modifier
This modifier adds a ritual you must perform after all other weakening processes have been completed. Just complete the Basic Weakneing process like normal, then, as you roam the location, you will find the items needed for the process.
You then perform the ritual and then you can use your Ghost Catcher to capture the ghost.
This is what a pentagram looks like. It will have a red lock in the middle with the Ectoplasm modifier activated also.
Sanity Modifier
This is simply an added difficulty. You simply need to keep and eye on your sanity and make sure to take pills to stay sane.
Once your sanity is 0 your protection items may not work and you will die anyway.
I have had reports from some that the price of pills is not worth it at the moment. I will update accordingly.
Research (Finding The Ghost)
To catch the ghost, you must find the Type of Ghost, Its Age and Mood. Each hunt you will receive all the items needed to find these, you do not need to actually buy items for this.
The only reason to buy items is extra protection, automation or you used something accidentally or need an extra for the weakening process.
Ghost Type
To find the Ghost Type you need to find:
Temperature - Thermometer
EMF Level - EMF Sensor
Footprints - UV Light
Drawings - Notebook
Thermometer options are:
-20 to -10 C or -4 to 14 F
-5 to 5 C or 23 to 41 F
45 to 55 C or 113 to 131 F
Make sure to pay attention to the temps as it will show -0.9 and sometimes you can mistake that for -9.
EMF Sensor options are:
3 - Only the first 3 lights on top will light up
5 - All 5 lights on top will light up
RED3 - All 5 lights on top plus the 3 RED lights at the bottom will light up
Footprint options are:
Doesn't leave Traces - Usually gather the other 2 first and after time you can make this choice
Bloodstains - You will see splatters on the ground
Footprint - You will see a singular footprint on the ground
Notebook options are:
Doodles - You will see the page filled with scribbles
Skull - You will see a skull on the page
Human - You will see a human figure
Ghost Age
To find the age you need to find:
Particles - Particle Counter
Ouija Movement - Ouija Board
Particle Counter options are:
Simply let the counter get to 100%
100 - 500
500 - 1000
Ouija Board options are:
Doesn't interact - Usually gather the other 2 first and after time you can make this choice
Moves from Side to Side - You will see the pointer slowly move from side to side
Moves Randomly - You will see the pointer quickly moving around the board
Ghost Mood
To find the mood you need to find:
Radio Sounds - Radio
VooDoo Movement - VooDoo Doll
Radio options are:
Crying - You will hear a child crying
Growling - You will hear demon like growling
VooDoo Doll options are:
Doesn't Interact -
Throws a Doll - You will see the VooDoo Doll fly across the room or be in a different spot if you don't see it
Raise VooDoo - You will see the VooDoo Doll raising up in the air repeatedly
For the Doesn't Interact options, there are a few things you can do. For the Ghost Type if you find the other 3 then you don't need the Footprints.
For the Ouija Board and VooDoo Doll I simply guess sometimes. I take my time wondering the building looking for toys and the mirror if they have spawned, or completing the extra mini-tasks in the van.
By the time I am finished if they haven't been touched I just assume the Doesn't Interact option.
Once you have found all your research, you can then go to the large device outside your van, input your information and start the device, the ghost will then Materialise.
Weaken And Capture The Ghost
Now that the ghost has been Materialized, you can now weaken it. I will write down the process for Basic and Modifiers. If you have multiple modifiers active, the process is the same you just have to do them in order, as such:
Basic - Simpy Materalise, Weaken then Capture the ghost
Ectoplasm Modifier - Basic process + collect ectoplasm before capture to power Ghost Catcher
Pentagram Modifier - Basic Process + Pentagram ritual before capture
Sanity Modifier - Basic Process however protection items may not work at 0 sanity
Notes
If you have both the Ectoplasm and Pentagram Modifier activated, you must collect the ectoplasm before the pentagram ritual
Basic Weakning
Once you have materialized the ghost, a list will appear in the 'Weakening the Ghost' tab.
Example:
Materalise Ghost
Fire Salt
Turn on 5 Lights
Holy Water
Turn off all lights
Salt
Capture Ghost
Simply follow the list in order to weaken the ghost. For ones such as 'Turn on 5 lights'/'Turn off all lights' etc, you can do these while walking around while completing others.
So if you have turned on 5, then throw Fire Salt at the ghost when you see him, you will see the completion message come up after the fire salt one.
Ectoplasm Weakening
You must complete the Basic Weakening process. However before you can use the Ghost Catcher, you must find the 3 ectoplasm 'globs'. 2 are randomly around the location and the 3rd drops from the ghost when scared away.
It is up to you how you collect it, before of after weakening etc but remember, the ghost will attack you when you start collecting it. It is best to place down protection items such as the Plasma Absorber, Withering Light or the Magic Book so you can collect it. If you stop collecting, you will lose your progress and have to start again.
Once your Ectoplasm Collector is 100%, go back to your van and left-click just below the Ghost Catcher to deposit the ectoplasm. Do this 3 times and your Ghost Catcher is ready.
Pentagram Modifier
You must complete the Basic Weakening process. You must then complete a pentagram ritual before being able to use the Ghost Catcher.
I have made a video showing the process of the ritual at the bottom.
These are the items needed to perform the ritual, they are randomly around the location:
Broken Watch
Dreamcatcher
Ritual Mask
Ritual Rose
Dead Mans Skull
I recommend finding them and placing them all in the room with the pentagram as you collect research info so they are there when your ready.
You can find them easier with a Video Camera as you will see the glow around them on it.
Once you are ready to perform the ritual, use the Ritual Dagger on the pentagram. The ghost will appear in the middle. You will see a glowing circle spawn randomly and move around the pentagram. This will make the ghost attack you if you stand in it so be careful.
The ghost will then try to escape, each time you will see a yellow outline of one of the five items. Pick up the item, go to the spot it is and click E to place the item. The ghost will then be hurt.
Be careful to not step inside the pentagram each time you place an item. And make sure you are quick as you will have 5 tries before having to buy a new Ritual Dagger and starting again.
Once you have completed the ritual the ghost will stay there and you can use the Ghost Catcher to catch it.
Updates And Finding
As I play the game I will update the guide accordingly.
And if anyone knows anything, has any hints or bugs, please let me know so I can adjust it.
Currently Researching
Sanity pill prices - May not be worth playing the modifier at the moment
Seeing if anything can force a ghost to react
Adding In
Adding in photos, gifs and videos
Any extra community finds
Information about locations
Information about individual ghosts
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2910586371
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