The Deogen Phasmophobia ghost type made its debut as part of the 0.6.3.0 update in June 13, 2022.
However beware as the Deogen can receive short bursts of speed due to how its AI is programmed. Once a Deogen has been properly identified, players should look for places to loop around it when it starts a hunt. However there is a risk as player’s can easily contract the Curse from the Moroi if they’re wrong. The Spirit Box is the fastest way to do this with its unique interaction with the equipment. Pack a Smudge Stick in anticipation if necessary.įirst, players have to identify that they’re dealing with a Deogen. However like any other ghosts, players can find themselves trapped and unable to get away from it. The Deogen Phasmophobia ghost type is extremely weak in ghost hunts as players can easily circle around it. It can even be slower than the player’s walking speed. The Deogen does have decent speed when it’s far away from players but slows down as it gets closer. This actually ties into its lore that says it’s difficult for it to physically manifest. The Deogen is slow to make up for it’s ability to sense where players are at all times. If the Spirit Box gives you grunts, you know you’re dealing with a Deogen. The Deogen has a unique interaction with the equipment in that it can respond in grunting instead of answering questions. How to Identify a Deogen in Phasmophobia?īy using the Spirit Box, players will be able to quickly determine if they’re dealing with a Deogen or not. Even with a low Sanity threshold for it to start a Ghost Hunt, players may believe themselves able to hide if they mistake the Deogen for something else. The Deogen can be deadly to players early in the game who do not identify what they’re dealing with.
Players who are hiding in lockers or behind doors will quickly be out of the game. Deogen will target a player at the start of a hunt and will follow them where they are. This makes hiding from a Deogen impossible. The Deogen can sense players regardless of how far they are away.
The Deogen in Phasmophobia is a ghost that gives an added challenge to players, especially ones used to hiding from Ghost Hunts.