How to capture unique evidence in Phasmophobia

Gathering evidence is a crucial gameplay aspect for correctly identifying the ghost in Phasmophobia. Some tasks specifically call for unique evidence, though, which is a special version of this feature. Unique media is also a lot more rewarding than regular evidence, so if you're seeking lots of XP and cash, gathering it is a good way to gather both. It can be decently tricky to obtain, so here's how to capture unique evidence in Phasmophobia. Table of contents What is unique media in Phasmophobia? How to get unique evidence in Phasmophobia Unique media in Phasmophobia What is unique media in Phasmophobia? Screenshot by Destructoid Unique media is the first instance of any capturable moment, event, object, evidence, or other such assets in Phasmophobia. It's a bit tough to define since it includes just about everything, but also has some specific requirements depending on the type of media you're trying to capture. The best way to understand this feature is to look for moments that highlight ghost activity or unusual features. Anything involving the ghost can be captured as unique media, so focusing on finding and interacting with them is by far the easiest way to capture unique evidence. Certain special items not directly related to the ghost, like Cursed Possessions and Bones, also count, so your goal is to look for anything that feels noteworthy and out of the ordinary. How to get unique evidence in Phasmophobia You can capture unique media evidence using the Sound Recorder, Video Camera, or Photo Camera to catch various types of evidence for the first time. The crucial part of this system is that only the first instance of evidence captured counts as unique. All copies of the same evidence are labeled as duplicates instead of unique and are less rewarding. Unique media in Phasmophobia Screenshot by Destructoid Here are examples of instances where you can capture unique media in Phasmophobia. We've listed as many as we could think of, but there are likely many more beyond this list since there are plenty of special situations you may run into while playing. For all of these events, you must be capturing them for the first time in the contract for them to count as unique. Disturbed Salt Ghost Orbs Thrown object Singing ghost event Hunting ghost Physical ghost DOTS ghost Shadow ghost Door movement UV prints EMF reading Cursed Possessions Bone Ghost triggering Crucifix Ghost interacting with the environment A light source shattering Ghost blowing out a Firelight Spirit Box responses Parabolic Microphone noises Ghost writing Ghost whispers Paranormal sounds Motion sensor going off To gather most types of unique evidence, you need to know how to record audio and video evidence. You also may want to learn how to complete the On Record challenge and what Horror 2.0 is in Phasmophobia. The post How to capture unique evidence in Phasmophobia appeared first on Destructoid.

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How to capture unique evidence in Phasmophobia

Gathering evidence is a crucial gameplay aspect for correctly identifying the ghost in Phasmophobia. Some tasks specifically call for unique evidence, though, which is a special version of this feature.

Unique media is also a lot more rewarding than regular evidence, so if you're seeking lots of XP and cash, gathering it is a good way to gather both. It can be decently tricky to obtain, so here's how to capture unique evidence in Phasmophobia.

What is unique media in Phasmophobia?

Unique sound evidence in Phasmophobia
Screenshot by Destructoid

Unique media is the first instance of any capturable moment, event, object, evidence, or other such assets in Phasmophobia. It's a bit tough to define since it includes just about everything, but also has some specific requirements depending on the type of media you're trying to capture.

The best way to understand this feature is to look for moments that highlight ghost activity or unusual features. Anything involving the ghost can be captured as unique media, so focusing on finding and interacting with them is by far the easiest way to capture unique evidence. Certain special items not directly related to the ghost, like Cursed Possessions and Bones, also count, so your goal is to look for anything that feels noteworthy and out of the ordinary.

How to get unique evidence in Phasmophobia

You can capture unique media evidence using the Sound Recorder, Video Camera, or Photo Camera to catch various types of evidence for the first time. The crucial part of this system is that only the first instance of evidence captured counts as unique. All copies of the same evidence are labeled as duplicates instead of unique and are less rewarding.

Unique media in Phasmophobia

Capturing translucent ghost video evidence in Phasmophobia
Screenshot by Destructoid

Here are examples of instances where you can capture unique media in Phasmophobia. We've listed as many as we could think of, but there are likely many more beyond this list since there are plenty of special situations you may run into while playing. For all of these events, you must be capturing them for the first time in the contract for them to count as unique.

  • Disturbed Salt
  • Ghost Orbs
  • Thrown object
  • Singing ghost event
  • Hunting ghost
  • Physical ghost
  • DOTS ghost
  • Shadow ghost
  • Door movement
  • UV prints
  • EMF reading
  • Cursed Possessions
  • Bone
  • Ghost triggering Crucifix
  • Ghost interacting with the environment
  • A light source shattering
  • Ghost blowing out a Firelight
  • Spirit Box responses
  • Parabolic Microphone noises
  • Ghost writing
  • Ghost whispers
  • Paranormal sounds
  • Motion sensor going off

To gather most types of unique evidence, you need to know how to record audio and video evidence. You also may want to learn how to complete the On Record challenge and what Horror 2.0 is in Phasmophobia.

The post How to capture unique evidence in Phasmophobia appeared first on Destructoid.