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Welcome, ghost hunters, to the ultimate test of courage and questionable decision-making. You’ve found it—the gnarled, cursed Monkey Paw. This legendary item holds the power to bend reality to your will, offering a tantalizing shortcut to identifying that pesky Poltergeist or a last-ditch effort to escape a charging Revenant. But as any seasoned investigator knows, every wish comes with a price. One player’s salvation is another’s instant, karma-fueled demise.
Whether you're a strategic mastermind trying to clutch a win on Nightmare difficulty or a chaos-loving agent looking to give your friends a good scare, the Monkey Paw has a wish for you. This guide will walk you through the best, the bravest, and the most hilariously foolish wishes you can make. So, take a deep breath, hold the paw tight, and choose your fate wisely.
Strategic Gambles: Wishes for the Brave (or Desperate) Ghost Hunter
For when you're genuinely trying to win and are willing to pay the price. These wishes provide crucial information or a powerful advantage, but the consequences can be severe if you're not prepared.
1. "I wish for knowledge." The perfect wish when you're stuck on that last piece of evidence. It will eliminate one wrong evidence type, but at the cost of your senses—permanently blinding and muffling your vision and hearing for the rest of the investigation.
2. "I wish for sanity." A great team-player move. This sets every player's sanity to a stable 50%. The catch? The ghost gets more active, and everyone's sanity will now drain much faster. Use it, then find that ghost ASAP.
3. "I wish for activity." When the ghost is being shy, this will force its hand. You'll get a massive spike in paranormal activity and interactions, but it will also break the fuse box and lock you inside for two minutes. A good way to force an event or a ghost photo.
4. "I wish the ghost was trapped." The ultimate setup for a quick objective clear. This wish traps the ghost in its favorite room for a full minute. The brutal downside? It also traps *you* in there with it and guarantees a hunt the moment the minute is up.
5. "I wish for [Sun/Rain/Snow/Wind/Fog/Clear Sky]." A surprisingly tactical wish. If you're struggling with a ghost that's affected by weather (like a Hantu in the cold), changing the conditions can reveal its identity. It's a "safer" wish, but it will cost you a chunk of sanity.
6. "I wish to be safe." A clutch wish when you hear that telltale heartbeat. The paw will instantly teleport you to the nearest hiding spot. Just be warned: it also shatters the light in that room and locks the door, leaving you trapped and in the dark for a while.
7. "I wish I was alive." The riskiest wish of all, used to bring a fallen teammate back into the game. There's a 50% chance it works as intended, and a 50% chance it kills you on the spot. Are you feeling lucky?
Agent of Chaos: Wishes to Hilariously Troll Your Teammates
Sometimes, the goal isn't to win; it's to create a memorable story. These wishes are designed to cause maximum panic and laughter for everyone (except maybe the person you're targeting).
1. "I wish to see the ghost." (Wait for your friend to enter the ghost room, then make this wish from the hallway). This will reveal the ghost to them in a terrifying manifestation... before immediately locking them in the room and starting a cursed hunt. Classic.
2. "I wish for activity." (Made while your most jumpy friend is alone in the dark basement). They'll suddenly be bombarded with flying objects, flickering lights, and ghostly whispers while the exit door locks them in. Who needs sanity anyway?
3. "I wish for sanity." (Announce you're using a Smudge Stick, then make this wish). Your friends will thank you for the sanity boost, only to realize a moment later that their sanity is now plummeting faster than ever. The panic is priceless.
4. "I wish for knowledge." (Wait until your team has narrowed it down to two evidence types). Making this wish now won't help much, but it *will* make the rest of the game a blurry, muffled nightmare for you, forcing your team to guide you around like a lost puppy.
5. "I wish the ghost was trapped." (Wait until your friend says, "Okay, I'm going in with the crucifix"). Trap them inside with the ghost and watch from the van monitor as they scream, "You said you had the crucifix!"
6. "I wish to be safe." (Use this while standing right next to a friend). The paw might just open a locker door that smacks them in the face before you hide. It's the little things.
7. "I wish for a sign." (This isn't a real wish, but saying it dramatically before wishing for "activity" adds a certain flair). The "sign" they get will be the front door slamming shut and every object in the house flying at their head.
From the Safety of the Truck: Wishes for the Cautious (or Cowardly)
For the ghost hunter who prefers a supporting role... from a safe distance. These wishes are best made from the van or just inside the front door before you've committed to exploring.
1. "I wish for sun." Your team is complaining about the rain, and you're the hero who brings out the sunshine without ever stepping foot inside. A simple, low-risk way to contribute.
2. "I wish for sanity." A great opening move. Give everyone a solid sanity baseline to start with before they even see the ghost. The increased drain won't matter as much at the very beginning of a match.
3. "I wish to leave." The ultimate "nope" button. Did your team walk in and immediately get a ghost event from a Demon? Make this wish to unlock the doors and let everyone flee, even if a hunt has started. The vision penalty is a small price to pay for your life.
4. "I wish for activity." A fantastic way to gather information from the truck. Use this and watch the activity monitor go wild. You can pinpoint the ghost's location without risking life and limb.
5. "I wish for knowledge." Make the wish, get the blurry screen, and then stay in the truck as the team's "person in the chair." You've provided key info, and now you have the perfect excuse to not go inside.
6. "I wish my friend was alive." If a teammate dies early, you can be the hero from the threshold. Just be prepared for that 50/50 coin flip to go badly, ending your run before it even began.
Last-Ditch Efforts & Glorious Fails: Wishes to Make During a Hunt
The ghost is breathing down your neck, your flashlight is flickering, and all hope seems lost. These are the desperate, Hail Mary wishes you make when you have no other choice.
1. "I wish to be safe!" The number one panic wish. When you're caught in the open with no hiding spots, this is your only chance. It might lock you in a room, but it's better than being dead.
2. "I wish to leave!" You're trapped in the back of the asylum, the ghost is hunting, and the front door is a mile away. This wish is your golden ticket. The visual and speed debuff is terrifying during a hunt, but it's your only shot at getting the doors open.
3. "I wish to see the ghost." A truly bold and foolish move. If you're going to die, why not die seeing what's about to kill you? This will trap you and ensure your demise, but it's a heck of a way to go out.
4. "I wish the ghost was trapped." This will *not* stop a hunt that has already started. Instead, it will likely trap you wherever you are, leading to a swift and tragic end. Do not recommend, but it happens in the heat of the moment!
5. "I wish I was faster." (This is not a real wish). Shouting this in a panic will get you nothing but a funny death on the hot mic. The paw doesn't grant wishes for things it can't do, leading to a random, often unhelpful, consequence.
For the Content Creators & Meme Lords: Wishes That Are Just Plain Dumb Fun
These wishes have little to no strategic value. Their only purpose is to create content, make your friends laugh, or see what strange things the game will do.
1. "I wish for a friend." This isn't a real wish, so it triggers a random cursed effect. The irony of asking for a friend and being rewarded with a screaming ghost in your face is peak Phasmophobia comedy.
2. "I wish I was rich." Spoken into the paw, this triggers a twisted "money" effect where your vision is obscured by a dollar-sign filter while something terrible happens.
3. "I wish the ghost would do a TikTok dance." Again, not a real wish. The game will punish your foolishness with a random curse, which is often funnier than if the wish actually worked.
4. "I wish for more light." The paw’s sense of irony is cruel. Wishing for light will almost certainly result in the paw shattering every light around you and plunging you into darkness.
5. "I wish to know what the fox says." Ask a silly question, get a cursed answer. Perfect for a stream when things are getting a little too quiet.
6. "I wish for a pony." The ultimate nonsense wish. The paw will likely respond by locking the doors, starting a hunt, or killing you. But just imagine if, for one second, you thought a pony might appear.
7. "I wish this game wasn't scary." A wish that is guaranteed to backfire in the most spectacular way possible. The paw will take this as a personal challenge.
### A Final Word of Advice
The Monkey Paw is one of the most dynamic and exciting items in Phasmophobia. The best way to use it is to know what you want from your investigation. Are you there for a serious win or a hilarious memory? Don’t be afraid to experiment! The most important part is to personalize your wish to the moment. The paw feeds on your intentions, so whether you’re a hero, a trickster, or a fool, make your wish count. Good luck, and try not to die.