If you're ready to face one of the most terrifying experiences in *Phasmophobia*, the Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is calling your name. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you survive and thrive through this intense ordeal.

How to Complete the Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

Survival of the Fittest stands out as one of the most challenging experiences in *Phasmophobia* due to the severe limitations it imposes on players. You're tasked with identifying the ghost at **42 Edgefield Road** without the comfort of traditional evidence or the safety net of sanity.

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The claustrophobic setting of 42 Edgefield Road, with its narrow hallways and blind corners, makes this challenge even more daunting. You'll need to be extra vigilant in tracking and evading the ghost.

Tips & Tricks to Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon entering 42 Edgefield Road, you'll find yourself without the usual evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books, DOTs Projectors, and even Video Cameras. Your equipment loadout will be drastically limited, forcing you to rely on alternative methods to identify the ghost.

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You'll need to focus on the ghost's unique behavior traits, movement speed, and ghost model. Utilize the tools provided, such as the Parabolic Microphone to detect specific ghost sounds, or Salt to see if you're dealing with a Wraith. Lighting three Firelights in a row might reveal an Onyro. For those struggling, consult our full cheat sheet on No Evidence ghost behaviors.

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The challenge starts with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, making you immediately vulnerable to ghost hunts. Sanity can't be restored, even with the two Sanity Medications provided. Despite the limited tools, the ghost will exhibit high activity, making frequent events a double-edged sword—scary but useful for identification. Remember, the ghost's favorite room remains constant, despite its ability to roam.

Most doors in the house are partially open, complicating ghost location detection. However, the functional fuse box and available hiding spots (nine in total) provide some advantages. The fuse box starts on, which is a rare benefit in these challenges.

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You'll have access to the Monkey Paw, a risky Cursed Possession. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can burn out incorrect evidence and ghost types in your Journal, aiding your identification efforts. However, this wish comes at a steep price: temporary blindness and deafness, followed by a Cursed Hunt starting near you. This strategy works best in groups, where one player can act as a sacrifice.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

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To access Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab. Scroll to find Challenge Mode, apply it, and then choose 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. Remember, you need to complete the challenge three times at the designated location to earn the full $5,000 reward. Correctly identifying the ghost during each investigation is all that's required.

When Does the Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at midnight UTC, but North American players can start 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 challenge before the server reset to receive credit.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.