How to Light a Candle in Phasmophobia: Fast-Track Guide to Illuminating Your Haunted Adventure

Lighting a candle in Phasmophobia is a straightforward but crucial task, especially if you're completing objectives or trying to protect your sanity during an investigation. To do so, first, ensure you have both a candle and a lighter in your inventory. Equip the lighter and turn it on by pressing the action button (default "right-click" on PC). Next, equip the candle, point at it, and press the action button again to light it. Once lit, you can place the candle on any flat surface or hold it as you move around. Keep in mind that candles can be blown out by ghosts or extinguished if you move too quickly. In a dimly lit space, strategic candle placement can not only help with certain objectives but also elevate the immersive atmosphere of your investigation space—similar to how thoughtful, layered lighting can transform a real-world living room or reading nook. As a designer, when illuminating environments (both virtual and real), I always consider how a single point of warm, ambient light can create comfort, mood, and focus in a space. The same principle can inspire your approach in Phasmophobia for both gameplay goals and immersive enjoyment.

Tips 1:

Place candles in high-traffic areas or choke points for easy relighting and persistent light. If the ghost repeatedly snuffs out your candles, consider using their location as a clue to paranormal activity—much like a well-placed floor lamp illuminates both functionality and focal points in a room. For optimizing your space (digital or physical), thoughtfully evaluating lighting placement can dramatically impact usability and comfort, and tools like a room planner can help you visualize your layouts with accurate lighting effects.

FAQ

Q: What items do I need to light a candle in Phasmophobia?

A: You need both a candle and a lighter in your inventory to light a candle.

Q: Can you light a candle while it’s on the ground?

A: Yes, you can light a placed candle by crouching and using the lighter on it.

Q: Why does my candle keep going out in Phasmophobia?

A: Ghosts can blow out candles, or they may be extinguished if you move too quickly while holding them.

Q: Does lighting a candle help with sanity in Phasmophobia?

A: Yes, standing near a lit candle prevents sanity drain, which is particularly useful during investigations.

Q: Can you carry a lit candle around?

A: Yes, but moving too quickly can sometimes extinguish it, so proceed slowly for best results.