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

by Ethan Mar 21,2025

Unraveling the mysteries of Demonology's elusive ghosts requires keen observation and the right tools. This guide will help you master the art of ghost identification.

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. Clicking on an evidence type helps narrow down the options; clicking again removes it if you discover it's incorrect.

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

Ghost TypeEvidenceStrengths and WeaknessesNotes
**Spirit**Handprints evidenceGhost writing evidenceSpirit Box evidence• None• Generally harmless
**Wraith**EMF Level 5 evidenceSpirit Box evidenceLaser Projector evidence+ Drains hunter energy
– Cannot cross salt lines
• Aggressive
**Ghoul**Spirit Box evidenceFreezing Temps evidenceGhost orb evidence+ Easily provoked by sound
– Cannot disable electronics
• Mostly non-aggressive
**Phantom**EMF Level 5 evidenceHandprints evidenceGhost orb evidence+ Very fast
– Does not hunt in groups
• Mostly timid
**Shadow**EMF Level 5 evidenceGhost writing evidenceLaser Projector evidence+ Minor temperature alteration
– Less active in bright light
• Very docile
**Demon**EMF Level 5 evidenceHandprints evidenceFreezing Temps evidence+ Hunts frequently• Extremely aggressive
**Specter**EMF Level 5 evidenceFreezing Temps evidenceLaser Projector evidence+ Throws items frequently
– Rarely roams unless hunting
• Stays in one room
**Entity**Spirit Box evidenceHandprints evidenceLaser Projector evidence+ Can teleport
– Rarely throws items
• Hard to detect
**Skinwalker**Freezing Temps evidenceGhost writing evidenceSpirit Box evidence+ May appear as a ghost orb
+ Interacts with items frequently
• Roams extensively
**Banshee**Ghost orb evidenceHandprints evidenceFreezing Temps evidence+ Breaks glass frequently• Mostly docile
**Wendigo**Ghost orb evidenceGhost writing evidenceLaser Projector evidence+ Hunts more frequently
– Prefers to hunt groups
• Very aggressive
**Nightmare**EMF Level 5 evidenceSpirit Box evidenceGhost orb evidence+ Causes hallucinations
– Weak to light
• Mostly harmless
**Leviathan**Ghost orb evidenceGhost writing evidenceHandprints evidence+ Throws multiple items at once
+ Disables nearby lights
• Very unpredictable
**Oni**Laser Projector evidenceSpirit Box evidenceFreezing Temps evidence+ Sprints while hunting
– Manifests more often
• Aggressive
**Umbra**Ghost orb evidenceLaser Projector evidenceHandprints evidence+ Silent movement
– Slowed in bright light
• Weak to light
**Revenant**Ghost writing evidenceEMF Level 5 evidenceFreezing Temps evidence+ Very low hunt cooldown
– Rests after a kill
• Extremely aggressive

Remember to diligently record your findings in your journal, striking out any evidence that doesn't match. This streamlined approach will significantly accelerate your identification process.

How to Collect Each Evidence in Demonology


Each ghost leaves behind three distinct traces. Use the appropriate equipment to gather evidence and solve the mystery. Here’s how to collect each evidence type:

  • Laser Projector: Place the projector; ghosts appear as silhouettes when nearby.
  • Handprints: Use a blacklight to reveal fingerprints or handprints.
  • Spirit Box: Use the spirit box and ask questions; the ghost may respond.
  • EMF Level 5: An EMF reader will detect nearby ghosts; a full reading indicates a specific type.
  • Ghost Orb: A video camera can capture some ghosts as white orbs.
  • Freezing Temps: A thermometer will register significantly lower temperatures near a ghost.
  • Ghost Writing: A spirit book may be written on by the ghost.

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