How to Identify Ghosts in Demonology – All Ghost and Evidence Types

Unmasking the Elusive: A Demonology Ghost Identification Guide

Ghosts in Demonology are notoriously difficult to pinpoint, leaving minimal traces. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to effectively identify them.

A preview of the evidence journal page in Demonology with explanations for the parts of it

Evidence page of the Journal

The key to identifying ghosts lies within your in-game journal's evidence page. This page tracks your findings, allowing you to systematically eliminate possibilities until you've identified the ghost type. Mark evidence found and cross out evidence not found to streamline the process.

Ghost Types, Evidence, Strengths, and Weaknesses:

Ghost Type	Strengths and Weaknesses	Notes
Spirit	• None	• Generally harmless
Wraith	+ Drains hunter energy – Cannot cross salt lines	• Aggressive
Ghoul	+ Easily provoked by sound – Cannot disable electronics	• Mostly non-aggressive
Phantom	+ Very fast – Does not hunt in groups	• Mostly timid
Shadow	+ Minor temperature alteration – Less active in bright light	• Very docile
Demon	+ Frequent hunts	• Extremely aggressive
Specter	+ Frequent item throwing – Rarely roams unless hunting	• Remains in one room
Entity	+ Teleportation – Rarely throws items	• Difficult to detect
Skinwalker	+ May appear as a Ghost Orb + Frequent item interaction	• Roams extensively
Banshee	+ Frequent glass breaking	• Mostly docile
Wendigo	+ More likely to hunt – Prefers hunting groups	• Very aggressive
Nightmare	+ Causes hallucinations – Weak to light	• Mostly harmless
Leviathan	+ Throws multiple items + Disables nearby lights	• Very unpredictable
Oni	+ Sprints while hunting – Manifests more often	• Aggressive
Umbra	+ Silent movement – Slowed in bright light	• Weak to light
Revenant	+ Very short hunt cooldown – Rests after a kill	• Extremely aggressive

Evidence Collection:

Each ghost leaves three distinct traces. Use the appropriate equipment to gather evidence:

Laser Projector: Detects ghosts as silhouettes.
Handprints: Use a blacklight to reveal fingerprints or footprints.
Spirit Box: Interact with the ghost through dialogue.
EMF Level 5: An EMF reader will fully illuminate for certain ghosts.
Ghost Orb: A video camera reveals ghosts as white orbs.
Freezing Temps: A thermometer detects significant temperature drops.
Ghost Writing: A spirit book may be written on by the ghost.

By diligently recording evidence and utilizing this guide, you'll master ghost identification in Demonology. For more Roblox guides, visit the Escapist's Roblox guides hub.