The *Phasmophobia* Primitive Weekly Challenge might feel like stepping back into the Stone Age, minus the dinosaurs and with a lot more screaming. This time around, you’ll be tackling 10 Ridgeview Court without any electronic equipment—yes, even your trusty flashlight is off-limits. But fear not! You’ve still got some tools at your disposal to identify the ghost and complete your investigation using old-school methods and keen observation skills.
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How To Complete The Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
The Primitive Challenge is among the most difficult weekly challenges in *Phasmophobia*, primarily because it strips away nearly all electronic tools. You’ll need to rely on intuition, knowledge of ghost behaviors, and limited alternative items to gather evidence and survive. The map for this challenge is always set to 10 Ridgeview Court—a relatively easy-to-navigate house layout that offers multiple safe zones if things get too spooky. As with all weekly challenges, completing three qualifying investigations will earn full credit toward unlocking rewards.
Tips & Tricks To Complete Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
In the Primitive Challenge, you’re working with a severely restricted loadout. All electronics—including flashlights, cameras, EMF readers, and sanity meds—are unavailable. However, you do start with a full Sanity meter, which gives you a bit of breathing room before the ghost becomes aggressive. Your available tools include:
- Two Tier 3 Ghost Writing Books
- Two Tier 1 UV Glowsticks (used as both light source and UV detection)
- Two Tier 1 Thermometers
- Two Tier 1 Crucifixes (to prevent two hunts if placed correctly)
- Two Tier 1 Incense
- Tier 2 Firelights
Your goal is to identify the ghost type based on behavior and environmental clues rather than traditional evidence. Each ghost in *Phasmophobia* has distinct behavioral patterns that can help you determine its identity. For example, a Wraith rarely touches the ground, while a Banshee tends to target only one person at a time. Observing these behaviors is key when you can’t use electronic detectors.
A major tip is to locate the ghost quickly, especially since darkness accelerates sanity drain. With no fuse box access (due to lack of electronics), lighting must come from your UV glowsticks or firelights. Additionally, you can use the Ouija Board found in the laundry room to ask the ghost about its favorite room. Keep in mind that using the board costs 50% sanity and requires you to say “Goodbye” afterward to avoid triggering a Cursed Hunt. This method works best in co-op play where players can share the burden of sanity loss.
How To Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
To access the Primitive Challenge, choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer mode, then navigate to the Difficulty Settings located above your profile ID. Scroll through the list until you find "Challenge Mode," select it, and apply the changes. Return to the main menu and go to the map selection screen. Manually select 10 Ridgeview Court—the challenge does not auto-select the required location.
Once everything is set, click “Ready Up” and then “Start.” Please note that the loadout is pre-selected and cannot be modified. There’s no cost to begin the challenge, but make sure your team is prepared for a tough, low-tech investigation.
When Does The Weekly Challenge Reset in Phasmophobia?
The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC. Players in North America can begin participating early on Sunday evening at the following times:
- 5:00 PM Pacific Time
- 6:00 PM Mountain Time
- 7:00 PM Central Time
- 8:00 PM Eastern Time
That’s everything you need to know to conquer the Primitive Challenge in *Phasmophobia*. Make sure to brush up on ghost behaviors, work closely with your team, and manage your sanity carefully. Good luck out there!
