How to Get & Use the Music Box in Phasmophobia

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

Phasmophobia challenges players to identify ghost types and escape with their lives. The game's updates have introduced new tools, including the coveted Music Box. This guide details how to acquire and utilize this valuable item.

Locating the Music Box

Like other cursed objects, the Music Box has a 1/7 chance of appearing on any given map. Its spawn is random; there's no guaranteed method to find it. Only one Music Box can spawn per game. Once located, interact with it to activate its unique properties.

Utilizing the Music Box

The Music Box offers several strategic advantages. Upon activation, it plays a melody. A ghost within 20 meters will "sing along," revealing its approximate position. Proximity matters: a ghost within 5 meters will approach the Box. You can strategically place the activated Box on the ground to lure the ghost. The Box automatically stops playing and closes after the song concludes. Note that holding the activated Box depletes your sanity.

Triggering Hunts with the Music Box

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

• Throwing the active Box: Throwing the Music Box while it's playing triggers a cursed hunt.
• Zero Sanity: Reaching 0% sanity while holding the active Music Box initiates a cursed hunt.
• Prolonged Ghost Approach: If the ghost walks towards the Music Box for over five seconds, a cursed hunt begins.
• Ghost Proximity: A ghost near the player holding the active Music Box can also trigger a hunt.

For optimal use, consider bringing supplementary equipment, such as Smudge Sticks, to mitigate the risks associated with a triggered hunt. This allows for continued ghost identification or objective completion.

This comprehensive guide covers acquiring and effectively using the Music Box in Phasmophobia. Remember to consult other resources for additional game tips and strategies, including information on prestiging.