Hyperosmia in Phasmophobia: Understanding the Moroi's Weakness to Smells

Hyperosmia in Phasmophobia: Understanding the Moroi's Weakness to Smells

By Marcus Chen

February 14, 2025 at 03:10 PM

Hyperosmia is a unique trait in Phasmophobia that affects how the Moroi ghost responds to Incense during hunts. This condition makes the Moroi extremely sensitive to smells, creating a distinct weakness you can use to identify it.

Key Points About Hyperosmia:

  • The Moroi is stunned by Incense for 7.5 seconds (compared to 5 seconds for other ghosts)
  • This extended stun duration is a reliable way to identify the Moroi
  • Works with all Incense tiers, with different effective ranges:
    • Tier I: 3 meters
    • Tier II: 4 meters
    • Tier III: 5 meters

How to Test for Hyperosmia:

  1. Wait for a ghost hunt to begin
  2. Get within range of the ghost based on your Incense tier
  3. Light the Incense and count the stun duration
  4. If the ghost is stunned for 7.5 seconds, it's likely a Moroi

Important Notes:

  • The Mimic can temporarily copy this behavior, so gather additional evidence when possible
  • Moroi's standard evidence includes:
    • Spirit Box
    • Ghost Writing
    • Freezing Temperatures
  • This method is particularly useful in No Evidence and other challenge modes

Burning incense stick in dimly-lit room

Burning incense stick in dimly-lit room

This hyperosmia weakness makes the Moroi one of the most reliably identifiable ghosts during hunts, providing players with a clear strategy for both survival and ghost identification.

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