Okay, fellow ghost hunters! Let's talk about the most unsettling encounters in Phasmophobia: those elusive "stalker ghosts." We've all had those moments where a ghost just seems to be always around, following us, making us second-guess every step, especially when you're trying a no-evidence run. It's incredibly frustrating when you know something is constantly near you but can't pinpoint what it is, right? I used to struggle big time with telling them apart, often mixing up a Phantom with a Wraith, leading to some very short and scary investigations! Through a lot of trial and error (and a few jump scares!), I’ve picked up on their subtle differences that the game doesn't explicitly tell you in the journal. So, what ghosts are we talking about when we say "stalker ghosts"? Based on my experience and observations, the primary culprits are the Phantom, Banshee, and Wraith. These three have distinct ways of staying close to players, but knowing how they do it is the key to telling them apart. Let's break down how I learned to tell 'em apart, even in the most intense situations. First up, let's look at the Phantom. This ghost is a master of subtler stalking. When a Phantom roams and targets a player, it wanders towards you. What’s crucial here is that *it interacts with objects along its path*. And get this – it leaves an EMF 2 behind after it has wandered. So, if you notice an EMF 2 reading in a spot where you just saw an interaction, or where you instinctively felt something moved past, it’s a strong indicator. I've found that the trick is to trace its path; if you find disturbed objects and EMF 2 readings as if it walked through an area towards you, you're likely dealing with a Phantom. It literally physically walks, and will trigger motion sensors on its way to you. Next, we have the Banshee. This one is perhaps the most straightforward stalker in terms of its direct player focus. A Banshee wanders and stalks a player, much like a Phantom. However, here's the kicker: they don't leave an EMF 2 when they are doing their stalking wander towards you. This is a huge differentiator! You can often just see them trigger motion sensors as they walk towards you. If you're constantly feeling like something is following you, and you're seeing motion sensors light up but getting no EMF readings from its movement trail, it's highly probable you've got a Banshee on your hands. They are often the ones that feel like they are constantly in your personal space without leaving a direct evidence trail of their presence. Finally, the Wraith. This ghost can be confusing because it *also leaves an EMF 2*. But the crucial difference between a Wraith and a Phantom or Banshee lies in how it moves. A Wraith doesn't wander or walk towards you; it teleports to you. This is a game-changer for identification. If you suddenly get an EMF 2 reading right next to you, and you didn't see the ghost physically move to that spot or trigger any motion sensors on a path, it's almost certainly a Wraith. They appear and leave an EMF, but they just don't ever walk. This means they won't trigger motion sensors by physically moving through them in the same way a Phantom or Banshee would. They literally just appear and then leave that EMF2 behind, making them very distinct once you know what to look for. So, to quickly summarize my 'no evidence' cheat sheet for these stalkers: Phantom: Wanders, interacts with objects, leaves EMF2 *along its path*, triggers motion sensors by walking. Banshee: Wanders, no EMF2 when stalking a player, triggers motion sensors by walking. Wraith: *Teleports*, leaves EMF2, but does not walk (so no motion sensor triggers from its 'stalk'). Mastering these subtle movement and evidence cues has made my Phasmophobia hunts so much more efficient and, dare I say, less terrifying! Knowing these distinctions can truly save your sanity and help you nail those difficult no-evidence challenges. Happy hunting, and remember to always stay observant!