Embarking on the *Phasmophobia* Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge can be one of the most intense experiences the game has to offer. Here's your comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving through this terrifying ordeal.
How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia
The Survival of the Fittest challenge stands out as one of the most grueling trials in *Phasmophobia* due to the lack of traditional evidence and the absence of sanity protection. Your mission is to correctly identify the ghost at **42 Edgefield Road**, a claustrophobic house-style map notorious for its narrow hallways and blind corners, making ghost tracking and evasion a daunting task.
Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia
Upon arrival at 42 Edgefield Road, you'll find yourself without the usual evidence-gathering tools such as Ghost Writing Books, DOTS Projectors, and even Video Cameras. To succeed, you'll need to focus on the ghost's unique behaviors, movement patterns, and visual cues.
Utilize the provided tools like the Parabolic Microphone to listen for specific ghost sounds, such as the Banshee's scream or the Myling's frequent noises. Place Salt on the floor to check for Wraith activity, and light three Firelights in a row to potentially reveal an Onyro. If you're struggling, refer to our detailed No Evidence ghost behavior cheat sheet.
You'll start with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, making you instantly susceptible to ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be restored, even with the provided Sanity Medications. Expect high ghost activity and frequent events, which, while terrifying, can aid in identifying the ghost's behavior. Remember, the ghost's favorite room remains constant, despite its ability to roam.
Most doors will be partially open, complicating ghost location detection. However, the fuse box will be functional and on, providing a rare advantage. All nine hiding spots at 42 Edgefield Road are available, offering ample opportunities to hide during hunts.
The challenge provides a single Cursed Possession, the **Monkey Paw**. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect evidence and ghost types in your Journal, increasing your chances of correctly identifying the ghost. However, this wish comes at a high cost: temporary blindness and deafness, followed by a Cursed Hunt. This strategy is best suited for groups, where one player can act as a sacrifice.
How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
To access Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab above your character ID. Scroll to find Challenge Mode, select 'Apply', and then choose 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board to your left. Remember, to earn the full $5,000 reward, you must complete the challenge three times, correctly identifying the ghost each time.
When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?
The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can start the new challenge on Sunday evening at:
- 5:00 pm Pacific Time
- 6:00 pm Mountain Time
- 7:00 pm Central Time
- 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Ensure you complete your current challenge before the server reset to receive credit.
*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.
