The Primitive weekly challenge in Phasmophobia feels like a step back in time, but unlike ancient humans, you'll face ghosts without modern tools. Can you identify the ghost and complete the investigation using only basic equipment?
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How To Complete The Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia Tips & Tricks To Complete Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia How To Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia When Does The Weekly Challenge Reset in Phasmophobia?How To Complete The Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
The Primitive Challenge ranks among Phasmophobia's toughest weekly tasks. Without electronic tools, you must rely on intuition and ghost behavior knowledge to identify the ghost. This challenge restricts your equipment, forcing you to use minimal resources while navigating the investigation.
This challenge takes place at 10 Ridgeview Court, a house-style map with a straightforward layout for easier navigation and safety. Like all weekly challenges, you must complete three successful investigations to earn full rewards.
Tips & Tricks To Complete Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
Each weekly challenge in Phasmophobia comes with unique rules. For the Primitive Challenge, pay close attention to your limited loadout, as it significantly impacts how you approach the investigation.
Electronics like flashlights, DOTs projectors, and video cameras are unavailable. Your equipment is stripped down to the basics, leaving you without most standard tools for evidence collection.
Sanity medication is also absent, but you begin with full sanity to offer temporary protection against ghost activity. Your loadout includes two Tier 1 Crucifixes to block up to two ghost hunts if placed correctly, Tier 2 Firelights, and a full set of Tier 1 Incense for added defense.
For evidence gathering, your options are slim: two Tier 3 Ghost Writing books, two Tier 1 UV glowsticks (doubling as flashlights), and two Tier 1 thermometers for detecting freezing temperatures.
To succeed, lean on your understanding of ghost behavior. Each ghost in Phasmophobia has unique traits beyond standard evidence. Mastering these distinctions takes practice, but resources like a no-evidence cheat sheet can guide you.
Your top priority is locating the ghost quickly. With no access to the fuse box, darkness accelerates sanity loss. Fortunately, the ghost in this challenge shows heightened activity, making it easier to track.
For a bolder strategy, use the Ouija Board, found in the laundry room near the dining area. Ask the ghost its favorite room to pinpoint its location, but beware: this costs 50% sanity. Always say "Goodbye" to avoid breaking the board and triggering a Cursed Hunt. This approach works best in multiplayer for safety.
How To Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
To start a weekly challenge in Phasmophobia, select Singleplayer or Multiplayer. Then, navigate to Difficulty Settings above your profile ID, scroll to 'Challenge Mode,' and review its description.
Click 'Apply,' return to the main menu, and go to the map selection screen. Choose 10 Ridgeview Court, as the challenge doesn't auto-select the map.
The loadout is pre-set and unchangeable. Once ready, hit 'Ready Up' and 'Start' to begin.
Related: All Weekly Challenges in Phasmophobia, Listed
When Does The Weekly Challenge Reset in Phasmophobia?
Weekly challenges reset every Monday at midnight UTC. North American players can access them Sunday evening at these times:
5:00 pm Pacific Time 6:00 pm Mountain Time 7:00 pm Central Time 8:00 pm Eastern TimeThat wraps up how to conquer the Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia's weekly series. Explore our guides for more tips, including how to unlock all achievements and trophies.
Phasmophobia is available now on PC.
