Embarking on the *Phasmophobia* Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is a daunting yet exhilarating experience. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to not only survive but thrive through this spine-chilling ordeal.
How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia
Survival of the Fittest stands as one of the most challenging tasks in *Phasmophobia* to date. It strips away the player's usual tools, forcing you to identify the ghost without traditional evidence or sanity's safeguard. This challenge unfolds at **42 Edgefield Road**, a house-style map known for its tight spaces and blind corners, complicating the task of tracking and evading the ghostly presence.
Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia
Arriving at 42 Edgefield Road, you'll find yourself without the usual evidence-gathering equipment like Ghost Writing Books and DOTS Projectors. Instead, you'll have to rely on the ghost's unique behaviors, movement patterns, and specific tools at your disposal.
Use the Parabolic Microphone to listen for distinctive screams, which can help identify a Banshee or a Myling. Lay down Salt to see if you're facing a Wraith, and light three Firelights to possibly reveal an Onryo. For a comprehensive guide, refer to our no-evidence ghost behavior cheat sheet.
Starting with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, you're immediately at risk of ghost hunts, and sanity cannot be restored despite the two Sanity Medications provided. The ghost will be highly active, making ghost events frequent, which you can use to your advantage in detecting its behavior. Note that the ghost's favorite room remains constant, despite its ability to roam.
Most doors will be partially open, making it harder to pinpoint the ghost's location. However, the fuse box will be functional and on, and all nine hiding spots at 42 Edgefield Road will be available for safety during hunts.
The challenge provides one Cursed Possession: the Monkey Paw. Using it to "wish for knowledge" will eliminate incorrect evidence and ghost types from your Journal, improving your chances of correctly identifying the ghost. However, this wish comes at a high cost, blinding and deafening you and triggering a Cursed Hunt nearby. It's best used in a group, where one player can act as a decoy.
How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
To dive into Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose Singleplayer or Multiplayer to initiate a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab. Scroll to find Challenge Mode and hit 'Apply'. Remember to manually select 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. Completing the investigation three times, with the correct ghost identification each time, earns you the full $5,000 reward.
When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?
The Weekly Challenge refreshes every Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can start early on Sunday evening at the following times:
- 5:00 pm Pacific Time
- 6:00 pm Mountain Time
- 7:00 pm Central Time
- 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Ensure you complete your challenge before the server reset to receive credit.
*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.
