Phasmophobia: How To Complete Ranger Challenge

Completing the Ranger Challenge in Phasmophobia can be pretty difficult, but familiarizing yourself with the designated maps and the challenge's rules can definitely help out. You'll need to explore the game's haunted campsites, including Camp Woodwind and Maple Lodge, to discover the ghosts lurking inside - and you'll also need to make it out alive.  Here's your guide to completing the Ranger Challenge in Phasmophobia.

Ranger Challenge Guide

Phasmophobia's Ranger Challenge requires you to head out to one of the game's two campsites - Camp Woodwind or Maple Lodge Campsite - and to find and identify the ghosts lurking there 50 times. You'll also need to survive each time for it to count.

To help you out, you might consider playing with friends - this definitely makes it a lot easier to identify the ghost and seek out evidence!

Camp Woodwind Map

Although you can play the Ranger challenge on two different maps, we recommend that you complete it on Camp Woodwind instead of the Maple Lodge Campsite maps. The former is considered a small map while Maple Lodge is medium, so it'll be easier for you to find the ghosts on the former.

However, since Camp Woodwind is a smaller map, it's also harder to run from the ghost. You'll want to carefully familiarize yourself with the map's layout so you know not only where the ghost rooms are, but the hiding spots, too.

Ghost Rooms

Camp Woodwind is a little bit different from other Phasmophobia maps in that it's mostly outdoors, so the ghost rooms aren't clearly separated. There are 11 distinct ghost rooms in Woodwind:

• Yellow Tent
• White Tent
• Blue Tent
• Red Tent
• Bathroom
• Kids' Area
• Lovers' Bench
• Picnic Area
• Campfire
• Games Tent
• Food Tent

Hiding Spots

There are seven different hiding spots on Camp Woodwind. If you're playing on a higher difficulty that limits hiding spots, some of those might not be available for you. Here's all the hiding spots you'll probably want to familiarize yourself with before starting the challenge:

• Campfire, behind barrels on your right, right after entering the map
  
• Campfire, behind coolers in the center of the map
• Picnic Area, behind cooler boxes next to White Tent
• Yellow Tent, behind sleeping bags inside
• Kids' Area, small orange tent
• Kids' Area, small cyan tent
• Food Tent, behind a table

Ranger Challenge Equipment

Completing the Ranger Challenge is easier when you bring along the right equipment. Aim for bringing Tier III items if you have them; if not, it's a good idea to bring the best items you've got on hand. If you're playing with friends, you might consider using a high-level friends' loadout to complete the challenge more quickly.

Of course, you'll want to bring with you the standard ghost-hunting gear - including DOTS, a Ghost Writing Book, a UV Light, a Spirit Box, a Video Camera, and a Thermometer.

But you'll also want to make sure you have 2 Crucifixes on hand, as well as some Incense and a Lighter. This ensures that not only will you be able to find the ghost with your base loadout, you'll have the tools to protect yourself and survive, getting progress toward the challenge. Being well-prepared is key to surviving in Camp Woodwind and making it out.

Difficulty Level

You can complete the Ranger Challenge on any difficulty level, so feel free to experiment. You can always start out on Amateur, and, as you get to know the map, switch over to Intermediate or Professional for future matches. Finding the ghost and surviving may be easier on Amateur if you struggle with hunts.

Ranger Challenge Rewards

You'll finish the Ranger Challenge as soon as you identify your 50th ghost on Woodwind or Maple Lodge and survive. Upon completing the Lighthouse Keeper challenge, you'll earn yourself the Ranger ID badge! Now that you've added this badge to your kit, you might consider completing the Sunny Meadows challenge - which is a little harder - or the similarly difficult Point Hope challenge.