How To Identify Dayan In Phasmophobia

Learning to identify specific ghost types in Phasmophobia is essential for successful investigations. This guide will teach you how to recognize a Dayan ghost by observing its unique behavioral patterns and collecting the correct evidence during hunts.

Dayan Ghost Evidence

When investigating a Dayan, you need to collect three specific pieces of evidence to confirm its identity:

EMF Level 5

Ghost Orbs

Spirit Balls

Identifying Dayan Behavior During Hunts

Movement Patterns While Stationary

When you’re standing still during a hunt, the Dayan will display normal ghost footstep sounds and regular movement patterns. This is similar to most other ghost types in the game.

Movement Patterns While Running

The key identifier for a Dayan emerges when you’re hiding—particularly in a cupboard or other hiding place—and you perform sprint movements. When you start running while hiding, the Dayan’s behavior becomes noticeably different. The ghost will become extremely fast and aggressive, moving like a lizard at high speed. You can hear the footstep sounds change dramatically, becoming more rapid and intense.

This aggressive acceleration and the distinctive sound change in its footsteps are the telltale signs that you’re dealing with a Dayan in Phasmophobia.

Summary

To identify a Dayan ghost, focus on collecting EMF Level 5, Ghost Orbs, and Spirit Balls as evidence. During hunts, pay close attention to how the ghost reacts when you sprint in hiding spots—a Dayan will accelerate to extreme speeds with noticeably altered footstep sounds, moving aggressively like a lizard. This distinctive behavior change is your confirmation of a Dayan encounter.

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