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

by Amelia Mar 21,2025

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. Simply click on an evidence type to mark it; click again to remove it if you find it inconclusive.

Here's a breakdown of each ghost type, its unique evidence, and its strengths and weaknesses:

Ghost TypeEvidenceStrengths and WeaknessesNotes
**Spirit**Handprints evidenceGhost writing evidenceSpirit Box evidence• None• Generally harmless
**Wraith**EMF Level 5 evidenceSpirit Box evidenceLaser Projector evidence+ Depletes hunter energy
– Cannot cross salt lines
• Aggressive
**Ghoul**Spirit Box evidenceFreezing Temps evidenceGhost orb evidence+ Easily provoked by sounds
– 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+ Slightly alters room temperature
– 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
– Almost never 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 hunting 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 killing a hunter
• Extremely aggressive

Remember to diligently record evidence in your journal, crossing out any that prove inconsistent. This focused approach streamlines the identification process.

How to Collect Evidence in Demonology


Each ghost leaves behind three distinct traces. Utilize the appropriate equipment to gather evidence and narrow down your suspects. Seven evidence types exist:

  • Laser Projector: Reveals ghosts as faint silhouettes.
  • Handprints: Use a blacklight to uncover ghostly imprints.
  • Spirit Box: Engage in conversation with the ghost using this device.
  • EMF Level 5: Detect ghostly presence with an EMF reader; a full lamp activation indicates a specific type.
  • Ghost Orb: Capture ghostly orbs on video.
  • Freezing Temps: Use a thermometer to detect significant temperature drops.
  • Ghost Writing: Observe the ghost's scribblings in a spirit book.

Mastering these techniques empowers you to confidently identify any ghost in Demonology. For more Roblox guides, visit the Escapist's Roblox guides hub.