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

by Jacob Mar 22,2025

Unraveling the mysteries of Demonology's elusive ghosts requires keen observation and the right tools. These spectral beings leave subtle traces, making identification a challenge, but this guide will equip you with the knowledge to solve these paranormal puzzles. Learn how to pinpoint the type of ghost haunting your investigation using the evidence you gather.

How to Identify Ghosts in Demonology


Evidence page of the Journal
Evidence page of the Journal

The key to identifying ghosts lies within your in-game journal's evidence page. This crucial tool tracks your findings, allowing you to systematically eliminate possibilities until you've identified the ghost type. Simply click on an evidence type to mark it; click again to remove it if it proves incorrect.

Below is a comprehensive list of ghost types, their corresponding evidence, strengths, weaknesses, and helpful notes:

Ghost TypeEvidenceStrengths and WeaknessesNotes
**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**+ Hunts frequently• Extremely aggressive
**Specter**+ Throws items frequently
– Rarely roams unless hunting
• Stays in one room
**Entity**+ Can teleport
– Rarely throws items
• Hard to detect
**Skinwalker**+ May appear as a ghost orb
+ Frequent item interaction
• Roams extensively
**Banshee**+ Breaks glass frequently• Mostly docile
**Wendigo**+ Hunts more frequently
– Prefers hunting groups
• Very aggressive
**Nightmare**+ Causes hallucinations
– Weak to light
• Mostly harmless
**Leviathan**+ Throws multiple items
+ Disables lights
• Very unpredictable
**Oni**+ Sprints while hunting
– Manifests more often
• Aggressive
**Umbra**+ Silent movement
– Slowed in bright light
• Weak to light
**Revenant**+ Very low hunt cooldown
– Rests after a kill
• Extremely aggressive

Remember to diligently record your findings in your journal, crossing out any evidence that doesn't match the ghost's behavior. This process of elimination will significantly narrow down the possibilities and guide your investigation.

How to Collect Evidence in Demonology


Each ghost leaves behind three distinct pieces of evidence. Use the appropriate equipment to collect these clues and identify the ghost type. There are seven evidence types in total:

  • Laser Projector: Use this to reveal faint silhouettes of ghosts passing nearby.
  • Handprints: Employ a blacklight to uncover ghostly fingerprints, handprints, or footprints.
  • Spirit Box: Interact with the spirit box to initiate conversation with the ghost; it may take several attempts.
  • EMF Level 5: Use an EMF reader; a full lamp activation indicates a specific ghost type.
  • Ghost Orb: Use a video camera to capture small, white orbs that represent some ghost types.
  • Freezing Temps: Use a thermometer to detect significantly low temperatures, a telltale sign of certain ghosts.
  • Ghost Writing: Leave a spirit book; some ghosts will write on it.

With this comprehensive guide, you'll be well-equipped to identify any ghost in Demonology. For more Roblox guides, visit the Escapist's Roblox guides hub.

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