Guide to Identifying the 3 New Ghost Types in Phasmophobia

The 2025 Winter’s Jest Event has introduced an exciting update to Phasmophobia, adding three new spectral entities: Obambo, Dayan, and Gallu. With these additions, players now encounter a total of 27 unique ghosts, each showcasing distinct traits, abilities, and vulnerabilities. To successfully identify and interact with these new phantoms, players must utilize specific evidence-gathering tools.

Notably, two of the newly introduced ghosts are associated with the Spirit Box evidence. This enhancement boosts the relevance of this tool, alongside the EMF Level 5 and Ultraviolet evidence, improving the overall gameplay experience as players dive into the eerie atmosphere of Phasmophobia.

Ability

Evidence
EMF Level 5	Ultraviolet	Spirit Box

Strength: Employing protective equipment can provoke the Gallu, reducing the effectiveness of said equipment.
Weakness: This enraged state eventually exhausts the Gallu, making protective measures more potent against it.

The Gallu is particularly aggressive, showing a strong disdain for the use of items like crucifixes. Players who drop these items in the ghost room may trigger a haunting, during which the effectiveness of the crucifix could be compromised. However, keen observers may notice that the Gallu tires over time, slowing down as it becomes less of a threat. If the ghost traverses salt or interferes with a crucifix while in this sluggish state, it is likely to be identified as a Gallu.

Ribs

Evidence
Ghost Writing	Ultraviolet	D. O.T. S Projector

Strength: The Obambo is aggressive and initiates hunts rapidly.
Weakness: When calm, the Obambo is noticeably slower and easier to observe.

Dayan

Phasmophobia - Ghost Entry - Dayan

Evidence
EMF Level 5	Ghost Orb	Spirit Box

Strength: Dayan gains strength when players come too close, creating a ‘dance’ effect.
Weakness: The Dayan becomes weaker when players are stationary nearby.

The Dayan presents itself as one of the less aggressive ghosts, exhibiting a marked decrease in speed when players remain still within a 10-meter radius. This transition makes it crucial for players to constantly move to avoid provoking the ghost unnecessarily. Additionally, identifying the Dayan can be based on its gender, as it—alongside Banshees—features only female names and models as stipulated in the latest game update.

In conclusion, the recent update in Phasmophobia not only diversifies the ghostly adversaries players must face but also enhances the game mechanics through improved evidence collection. The inclusion of these new entities allows for fresh strategies and challenges, ensuring enduring engagement for the player community.

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