How to Get & Use the Music Box in Phasmophobia

Mastering the Phasmophobia Music Box: A Guide to Location, Use, and Hunt Triggers

Phasmophobia challenges players to identify ghost types and escape with their lives. The game's frequent updates introduce new elements, including the intriguing Music Box. This guide details how to acquire and effectively utilize this crucial item.

Table of Contents

Obtaining the Music Box
Utilizing the Music Box
Triggering a Hunt with the Music Box

Obtaining the Music Box

Like other cursed objects in Phasmophobia, the Music Box has a 1/7 chance of appearing on any given map. Its spawn is entirely random; there's no guaranteed method to secure one. Only a single Music Box can spawn per playthrough. Once located, interact with it to pick it up and activate it with another interaction.

Utilizing the Music Box

Several strategies revolve around the Music Box. Upon activation, it plays a melody. If a ghost is within a 20-meter radius, it will "sing along," revealing its approximate location. Proximity matters; within five meters, the ghost will actively move towards the Music Box. You can strategically place the activated Music Box on the ground to lure the ghost. The song's conclusion automatically deactivates the Box. Note that holding the activated Music Box depletes your sanity.

Triggering a Hunt with the Music Box

The Music Box can initiate either a cursed or standard hunt, depending on specific circumstances:

Throwing the active Music Box (not placing it down).
Reaching 0% sanity while holding the active Music Box.
The ghost approaching the Music Box for over five seconds.
The ghost's proximity to the player holding the active Music Box.

For optimal Music Box usage, consider bringing supplementary tools like Smudge Sticks. These provide a survival advantage during hunts, allowing for ghost identification or objective completion.

This concludes our guide on acquiring and utilizing the Music Box in Phasmophobia. For further game tips and strategies, including information on prestiging, consult additional resources.