The Demonologist Item Guide: How to Use Each Item
How to Use Items in The Demonologist
So, you’ve picked up The Demonologist, the game where ghost hunting gets as terrifying as it is addictive. But unless you’re a seasoned demon-whisperer, staring at that arsenal of tools in your inventory can feel more overwhelming than a spirit in your face.
Don’t sweat it—we’ve got you covered. This guide will break down every item, how to use it, and some tips to ensure you’re not the one screaming for the exit.
Ready to conquer the haunt? Let’s dive in.
How to Use Items in The Demonologist
Here’s the ghost-busting gear you’ll be wielding in The Demonologist:
We’ll take you through each one—what it does, how it works, and why it’ll either save your butt or get you closer to the ghost’s good side (spoiler: don’t aim for the second).
How to Use the EMF Detector
Your Cockroachy Creepy Finder
The EMF Detector is like your early warning system for ghostly activity. This handheld device measures electromagnetic fields, with a scale ranging from 1 to 5.
A level 5 spike usually means the ghost is throwing a tantrum.
When to use it: Right out of the gate. Wander through the map, checking for areas where the EMF spikes. Those are your ghost’s favorite hangout spots.
Pro tip: Keep your cool when it hits 5. Panicking is a great way to become ghost chow. I suggest meditative cockroach watching.
How to Use the Spirit Box
For Them Chatty Ghosts
If you’re dying to know what’s on the ghost’s mind (and maybe dying in general), the Spirit Box is your best bet. This little device lets ghosts speak to you in real-time—if they’re feeling chatty.
When to use it: In dark rooms. Ask the ghost questions and listen closely for eerie one-word responses.
Pro tip: Use specific questions like “Where are you?” or “How old are you?” Just don’t expect a funderful heart-to-heart.
How to Use The Ecto Glass
Because Seeing is Believing
This creepy monocle lets you see ectoplasm splatters left behind by ghosts. Think of it as the ghost’s way of leaving you a trail… or a very gross signature.
When to use it: Scan walls, floors, and objects in the suspected ghost room. Look for those glowy splatters.
Pro tip: Pair it with the UV Flashlight to double-check areas. Sometimes ghosts are messier than toddlers with finger paint.
How to Use The Thermometer
Because Ghost Hunting is Chill
The Thermometer helps you pinpoint freezing temperatures, a dead giveaway of certain ghost types. It’s not flashy, but it’s reliable.
When to use it: Early on, when scoping out potential ghost rooms. Look for temps dropping below freezing.
Pro tip: If you see your breath, congrats! You’ve found the freezer aisle… and probably the ghost.
How to Use The UV Light
Ghost Hunting CSI
The UV Flashlight is your best friend for finding ghost fingerprints. If the ghost has been touching where it shouldn’t, this light will expose the evidence.
When to use it: After a ghost event or when you’ve seen a door move or heard a light switch flick.
Pro tip: Check both sides of doors. Ghosts are weirdly into redecorating.
How to Use the Crucifix
The Ultimate "Nope" Button
The Crucifix is your last line of defense against getting throttled by an angry ghost.
When to use it: Hold onto it for dear life if you’re within hunting range.
Pro tip: Carry it preemptively and don’t drop it – it’s not Phasmophobia! Waiting for a ghost to start hunting is a rookie move since some ghost behavior will change whether or not you can defend yourself.
How to Use The Tripod Camera
Lights, Camera, Ghostly Action
Set up the Video Camera to catch ghosts in the act. You can use it to keep an eye on haunted areas from a (relatively) safe spot.
When to use it: Once you’ve identified the ghost room, plop this bad boy down on a tripod for optimal coverage over your ESG or Easel Canvas.
Pro tip: Care while you’re being a chicken and watching the video feed – your sanity doesn’t feel as comfortable as you may in the tent and you might be in for a “oh damn” moment when you walk back into the house.
How to Use The Photo Camera
Lights, Camera, Ghostly Action
The Photo Camera isn’t just for capturing memories—it’s a crucial tool for earning extra cash.
When to use it: Anytime you’ve got a mission to take a picture of something.
Pro tip: You’re pretty much forced to take a camera into every map in case of potential stage 2 missions. Good times…
How to Use The Candle
Setting the Mood for Terror
Candles provide light without messing up your ghost’s ambiance.
When to use it: In dark rooms or hallways where you want light but don’t want to provoke the ghost.
Pro tip: Relight candles if the ghost decides to blow them out. I’m looking at you, Myling – Rude.
How to Use The Sanity Pills
Chill Pills for Ghost Hunting Thrills
Sanity Pills restore your… well, sanity. Staying sane keeps you alive longer. Pretty straightforward.
When to use it: When your sanity drops below 50%. Lower sanity means you’re more likely to get hunted.
Pro tip: Don’t hoard them. Share with teammates to keep everyone in the game. If you’re playing by yourself, you can generally be a little more casual with use, but I try not to use more than 1 per investigation stage.
How to Use The eSG
Spectral Show-and-Tell
The ESG is a high-tech gadget that forces the ghost to reveal itself for a few seconds. Think of it as your ghostly spotlight.
When to use it: Place it in the ghost’s favorite hangout spots and wait for activity.
Pro tip: Stay close but not too close. Also, they added some voice interaction with this to try and increase engagement so try saying “Show yourself” a bunch of times before writing this off.
How to Use The Easel Canvas
Ghostly Art Exhibit
This eerie canvas lets ghosts channel their inner Picasso. If a ghost is present, it might leave a drawing.
When to use it: Set it up in high-activity areas where ghost sightings are frequent.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on it—ghosts work fast, and you don’t want to miss the masterpiece.
How to Use The Fulu
Warding Charm Extraordinaire
The Fulu charm takes spirits and cranks their interaction rates up to 11.
When to use it: When you’re having trouble getting some evidence, this could be helpful to try and get that ESG or UV that you’ve been waiting for the last 25 minutes.
Pro tip: Don’t rely on it too much—you’ll dull your investigatory edge just normally trying to find evidence and could increase sanity drain with interactions and events.
How to Use The Sledgehammer
For...Breaking and Entering?
The Sledgehammer is your go-to for smashing through cracked walls…or more specifically wall.
When to use it: After you have found the cracked wall during the mission on Cyclone Street.
Pro tip: At this point this is literally ONLY relevant in Cyclone Street, on the second stage IF you have the mission to break the wall and burn the bag.
There is no other point in the game where you can use this and it’s not 100% chance that you’re going to get this quest…so there’s that.
How to Use The Salt Barrier
The Supernatural Barrier Standard
This classic ghost-hunting tool creates a circle of salt that ghosts can’t cross. Great for securing areas and giving off those Sam Winchester vibes.
When to use it: At choke points or around key locations.
Pro tip: Lay it down strategically—salt is limited, so make it count.
How to Use The Pocket Watch
When Time's Up
The Pocket Watch is a passive item that, well….tells the time.
That’s it.
When to use it: Really only useful during the Bedlam Exorcist or while hunting a Yokai since they identify as “time sensitive”.
Pro tip: It’s a watch. There’s really no other revelations here, sorry!
Use Your Demonologist Items Wisely
With this guide in hand, you’re ready to dive into The Demonologist with confidence. Master these items, and you’ll go from ghost bait to paranormal pro in no time.
Got any wild ghost-hunting stories or item tips we missed? Drop them in the comments below—we’d love to hear them (for funsies, of course).
Now get out there and show those ghosts who’s boss!
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Xander
February 4, 2025
I can’t find much stuff for Demonologist online so thanks!
Ayefkay
February 6, 2025
No worries at all Xander, glad it helped! I’ll try to come out with some more stuff soon, but I’m hoping they come up with another update sooner than later.
Oreos Please
February 6, 2025
I was wondering what the sledgehammer did tbh
Ayefkay
February 6, 2025
Yeahhh, the sledgehammer’s usage is honestly a bit underwhelming but it’s still kinda cool that they’re trying some new stuff. Who knows, maybe they’ll go back and give the other maps some stuff you can do with it later on?
Thanks for dropping by Oreos!