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 unscathed. The game's frequent updates introduce new elements, including the intriguing Music Box. This guide details how to acquire and utilize this valuable tool.

Locating the Music Box

Like other cursed items, 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 ensure its presence. 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 location. Proximity matters: if the ghost is within 5 meters, it will move toward the Music Box, providing a potent lure. Note that the Music Box automatically stops playing after its song concludes. Holding the active Music Box will also decrease your sanity.

Triggering Hunts with the Music Box

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

• Throwing the active Music Box: Throwing the Box while it's playing will trigger a hunt.
• Zero Sanity: Reaching 0% sanity while holding the active Music Box will trigger a hunt.
• Prolonged Ghost Approach: If the ghost approaches the Music Box for over five seconds, a hunt will begin.
• Ghost Proximity: A ghost's close proximity to the player holding the active Music Box can also initiate a hunt.

For optimal effectiveness, consider using other tools alongside the Music Box. Smudge Sticks, for example, provide a crucial defense mechanism during a hunt, allowing you to continue identifying the ghost or completing objectives.

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