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

by Chloe Mar 15,2025

In the shadowy world of Demonology, ghosts are notoriously elusive, leaving behind minimal traces of their presence. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to identify these spectral entities. The key to unlocking these mysteries lies in mastering the art of evidence gathering and analysis.

How to Identify Ghosts in Demonology


Evidence page of the Journal
Evidence page of the Journal

The cornerstone of ghost identification in Demonology is your in-game journal's evidence page. This meticulously organized page tracks your findings, allowing you to systematically eliminate possibilities until you pinpoint the ghost type. Each evidence type, when clicked, helps narrow down the options. Conversely, you can unselect evidence if your initial findings prove 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+ Depletes 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
• Remains in one room
**Entity**Spirit Box evidenceHandprints evidenceLaser Projector evidence+ Can teleport
– Rarely throws items
• Difficult 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+ Frequently breaks glass• 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 well-lit areas
• Weak to light
**Revenant**Ghost writing evidenceEMF Level 5 evidenceFreezing Temps evidence+ Very low hunt cooldown
– Rests after a kill
• Extremely aggressive

Diligent record-keeping is crucial. After successfully gathering evidence, immediately log it in your journal. Cross out any evidence that contradicts potential ghost types to streamline your investigation and focus your efforts on the most likely suspects.

How to Collect Evidence in Demonology


Each ghost leaves behind three distinct pieces of evidence. Utilize the appropriate equipment to gather these clues and identify the ghost type. There are seven evidence types in total:

  • Laser Projector: Use to detect faint silhouettes of ghosts.
  • Handprints: Use a blacklight to reveal fingerprints, handprints, or footprints.
  • Spirit Box: Use to communicate with nearby ghosts. Persistence is key; they may not respond immediately.
  • EMF Level 5: Use an EMF reader; a full lamp activation indicates a ghost's presence.
  • Ghost Orb: Use a video camera to capture small white orbs.
  • Freezing Temps: Use a thermometer to detect unusually low temperatures.
  • Ghost Writing: Leave a spirit book; the ghost may write in it.

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