The Yokai ghost is the specific ghost known to hunt at 80% sanity in Phasmophobia.
Understanding Ghost Hunt Sanity Thresholds
In Phasmophobia, ghosts typically initiate a hunt when the average sanity of players drops to 50% or below. However, some ghosts possess unique abilities that alter this standard threshold, making them more dangerous or predictable under certain conditions. The Yokai is one such ghost with a distinct hunting threshold.
The Yokai's Unique Hunting Condition
The Yokai will initiate a hunt when the average team sanity reaches 80% or lower, provided that at least one player uses voice chat nearby. This makes the Yokai particularly challenging for teams that rely heavily on in-game voice communication, as it can trigger hunts much earlier than most other ghost types. If no one is using voice chat near the ghost, its hunt threshold reverts to the standard 50%.
Other Non-Standard Hunt Thresholds
While most ghosts adhere to the 50% sanity threshold, a few others also have special conditions or modified thresholds:
| Ghost | Condition | Hunt Sanity Threshold (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Yokai | At least one player uses voice chat nearby | 80 |
| Thaye | Final threshold (Age 10) | 15 |
| The Mimic | Inherits hunt thresholds & abilities of currently-mimicked ghost | Varies |
| All other ghosts/ Standard | Always | 50 |
Understanding these specific thresholds and conditions is crucial for identifying ghost types and surviving investigations in Phasmophobia. For example, if a hunt begins at a high sanity level while players are talking, it's a strong indicator of a Yokai.
