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

Author : Oliver Mar 14,2025

Unraveling the mysteries of Demonology's elusive ghosts requires keen observation and the right tools. This guide will help you identify the spectral entities haunting your investigations.

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 page meticulously tracks your findings, allowing you to systematically eliminate possibilities until you pinpoint the ghost type. Mark evidence found; cross out evidence not found to efficiently narrow your search.

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
• 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
+ Interacts with items frequently
• 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 at once
+ Disables nearby 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. This process streamlines identification and guides your equipment choices.

How to Collect Each Evidence in Demonology


Each ghost leaves three distinct traces. Use the appropriate equipment to gather evidence:

  • Laser Projector: Reveals ghosts as faint silhouettes.
  • Handprints: Use a blacklight to uncover fingerprints and footprints.
  • Spirit Box: Engage in conversation with the ghost; it may take multiple attempts.
  • EMF Level 5: An EMF reader will light up fully when influenced by certain ghosts.
  • Ghost Orb: A video camera captures ghosts as small white orbs.
  • Freezing Temps: A thermometer detects significant temperature drops.
  • Ghost Writing: A spirit book may be written on by the ghost.

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

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