The *Survival of the Fittest* Weekly Challenge in *Phasmophobia* is a chilling test of your ghost-hunting skills. To emerge victorious, you'll need to master the art of ghost identification without traditional evidence or sanity. Here's how to conquer this daunting challenge:
How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia
The *Survival of the Fittest* challenge pushes players to their limits at **42 Edgefield Road**, a claustrophobic map where every corner could hide the ghost. With no traditional evidence to rely on, you'll need to use the ghost's behavior and unique traits to identify it correctly.
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Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia
Upon arrival at 42 Edgefield Road, you'll find yourself without standard evidence-gathering tools. Instead, focus on the ghost's unique behaviors:
- Use the Parabolic Microphone to listen for specific ghost sounds like the Banshee's scream or the Myling's frequent noises.
- Place Salt on the floor to see if it's a Wraith.
- Light three Firelights in succession to potentially reveal an Onryo.
For more detailed insights, check our comprehensive guide on No Evidence ghost behaviors.
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Starting with zero sanity and only five seconds of setup time, you'll be immediately vulnerable to ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be restored, even with the provided Sanity Medications. However, the ghost will exhibit high activity, making it easier to observe its behaviors. Remember, the ghost's favorite room will remain constant throughout the challenge.
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While most doors will be partially open, making it harder to pinpoint the ghost's location, the fuse box will be functional and on, providing a rare advantage. You'll have access to nine hiding spots to evade hunts.
The challenge includes one Cursed Possession: the **Monkey Paw**. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect ghost types and evidences in your Journal, but it comes at a high cost. It will temporarily blind and deafen you, triggering a Cursed Hunt nearby. This strategy is best used in groups where one player can act as a decoy.
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How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
To tackle the *Survival of the Fittest* challenge, access Challenge Mode via the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose Singleplayer or Multiplayer, then navigate to the Difficulty tab and select Challenge Mode. Remember to manually select 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. Completing the challenge three times is necessary to earn the full $5,000 reward.
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When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?
The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can start early on Sunday evening:
- 5:00 pm Pacific Time
- 6:00 pm Mountain Time
- 7:00 pm Central Time
- 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Ensure you complete your challenges before the server reset to receive credit.
*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.
