How To Complete Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

The *Phasmophobia* Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is a thrilling yet terrifying experience for ghost hunters. Here's a detailed guide to help you survive and conquer this daunting task.

How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

Survival of the Fittest stands out as one of the most challenging experiences in *Phasmophobia* to date. This challenge requires you to identify the ghost at **42 Edgefield Road** without relying on traditional evidence or the safety net of sanity.

Survival of the Fittest challenge description in Phasmophobia

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The claustrophobic setting of 42 Edgefield Road, with its narrow hallways and blind corners, adds to the difficulty of tracking and evading the ghost.

Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon entering 42 Edgefield Road, you'll face several unique challenges. Traditional evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books and DOTs Projectors are unavailable, leaving you to rely on the ghost's behavior and a limited equipment loadout.

Survival of the Fittest equipment loadout in Phasmophobia

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Use the Parabolic Microphone to identify the unique sounds of ghosts like the Banshee or Myling. Place Salt on the floor to detect Wraiths, and light three Firelights in succession to possibly reveal an Onyro. For a detailed guide on ghost behaviors without evidence, refer to our comprehensive cheat sheet.

You start with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, making you an immediate target for ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be restored, so you must navigate the challenge under constant threat. However, the ghost's high activity and frequent events can aid in identifying its unique traits. Remember, the ghost's favorite room remains constant, which can be a strategic advantage.

Survival of the Fittest sanity monitor in Phasmophobia

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Most doors will be partially open, complicating ghost location detection. However, the functional fuse box starting on can be a significant advantage. Nine hiding spots are available throughout the house, offering ample opportunities to evade the ghost during hunts.

Crucifix burns in Phasmophobia

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The Monkey Paw, your only Cursed Possession for this challenge, can be used to "wish for knowledge," eliminating incorrect evidence and ghost types in your Journal. This can be a game-changer, but be cautious; it will blind and deafen you and trigger a Cursed Hunt. This strategy is best for groups, where one player can act as a sacrifice.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

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To access Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer, then select the Difficulty tab above your character ID. Scroll to find Challenge Mode and select 'Apply'. Remember to manually select 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board to ensure you're in the correct location for the challenge.

To earn the full $5,000 reward, you must complete the challenge three times, successfully identifying the ghost each time.

When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets on Monday at Midnight UTC. For players in North America, the new challenge begins 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 the challenge before the server reset to receive credit.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.