How to change difficulty in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia’s early levels start you off simple with some humble hauntings to let you learn the ropes. However, there are deadlier spirits out there that you can face if you want a higher difficulty in Phasmophobia. In this guide we’ll explain how to unlock the more challenging ghost hunts and change difficulty in Phasmophobia.

How to change difficulty in Phasmophobia

 
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Difficulty in Phasmophobia is determined by the hunt you’re taking on. That means there’s no menu option to bump up the challenge. Instead, you’ll need to unlock the higher difficulties by leveling up. To unlock Intermediate you need to reach level 10. To unlock Professional you need to reach level 15. Once you’ve made it to a high enough level, all you’ll need to do is take on hunts at that difficulty level. 

Each hunt has its own difficulty level which you can’t manually adjust. Sometimes you’ll be given lower difficulty hunts even once you’ve made it past the level boundaries, so don’t expect every level to be brutally tough. If you’re not happy with the level of your assigned hunt, just leave the room and make a new lobby until you get what you want.

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The rewards you earn for beating missions at higher difficulty levels are much better. That said, the risks are greater also. Here’s what each level offers and causes:

Amateur:

Intermediate:

Professional

And that’s all we know about how to change difficulty in Phasmophobia. Good luck on those tougher hunts, as more and more ghosts will prove to be deadly threats. Eager for more spooky guides? Our Phasmophobia hub page will sort you out.