Okay, so you've found yourself in a Phasmophobia hunt and you suspect a Yokai. You know, those 'angry old people' ghosts who pretend they can't hear you until you're practically breathing down their neck? It's a frustrating ghost to deal with, especially when you're trying to figure out its type under pressure. But don't worry, I've got some personal tips and tricks that have saved my hide more times than I can count when you're trying to figure out "HOW TO TEST FOR A YOKAI DURING A HUNT IN PHASMOPHOBIA!!" First off, let's talk about their unique hearing. This is the absolute core of identifying a Yokai. Unlike "MOST GHOSTS WILL HEAR YOU" from a good "7.5-10 METERS OF DETECTION RANGE," a Yokai is notoriously deaf... unless you're right next to it. The game mechanics highlight this perfectly: "A YOKAI WON'T SENSE WITHIN 2.5 METERS." This is your golden ticket! When I'm in a hunt and suspect a Yokai, I'll deliberately try to get its attention using the global mic. I'll spam it, yelling for it. If it "IGNORED" me completely while other ghosts would have instantly reacted, that's a huge sign pointing to a Yokai. Other ghosts are quick to react to sound from a distance, but the Yokai? Not so much unless you're practically holding the mic to its ear. Now, this doesn't mean you should go running at it during a hunt! That's a surefire way to become ghost food. Instead, use this knowledge to your advantage. If you're hiding and the ghost seems to be ignoring your calls even when you know it's relatively close but not right on top of you, start considering the Yokai. Its limited hearing range means it relies more on line-of-sight during a hunt, making it less likely to wander directly to your hiding spot based on sound alone, unless it sees you or you make noise within that tiny 2.5-meter radius. The game also gives a fantastic warning: "!!DON'T BE A DINGUS!! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INCENSE AND A LIGHTER BEFORE YOKAI TESTING." This isn't just good advice; it's essential. Incense is your best friend against a Yokai during a hunt. If you've narrowed it down to a Yokai and you're trying to gather that last piece of evidence, having incense ready allows you to break line of sight, burn it, and get a precious few seconds of safety. Knowing its movement patterns and limited sound detection helps you plan your incense usage more effectively. For example, if it's patrolling a corridor, you can wait for it to pass, light incense, and then quickly duck into a room to check for Ghost Orbs or hit the Spirit Box. Speaking of evidence, for those "yokai phasmophobia evidence" searches, remember the Yokai's specific traits: Spirit Box, Ghost Orb, and D.O.T.S. Projector. Getting Spirit Box can be tricky because of its hearing, but if you're close enough (within that 2.5-meter range or during an event where it's passive), you might get a response. Ghost Orbs are often easier to spot from a distance with a night vision camera. The D.O.T.S. projector, when placed strategically in a high-traffic area, can reveal its silhouette even if it doesn't hear you walk by. My final tip? Always have an escape plan. The Yokai's deafness can be a blessing and a curse. It might ignore your distant calls, but if it spots you, it's relentless. Learn to use its unique detection range to your advantage, combining careful movement with strategic sound tests. Mastering the Yokai hunt isn’t just about knowing its evidence; it's about understanding its limitations and using them to your benefit to survive another day.