Phasmophobia: Guide to Finding Bones and the Upcoming Conduit System
In Phasmophobia, collecting bones is vital for achieving a perfect investigation and earning extra cash and experience points. Each contract features one randomly spawned bone, which, when found and photographed, contributes to player progression and unlocks the "Bone Collector" achievement upon collecting all 21 unique types. Looking ahead, developer Kinetic Games has announced that bones will be replaced by a new collectible system called "conduits" with the game's 1.0 release in 2027. These conduits, described as unique items linked to ghost lore, will offer a different collectible experience.
Collecting bones in Phasmophobia is a key objective for players aiming for a perfect investigation. Finding a bone provides cash and experience point rewards, which are crucial for achieving Prestige levels within the game. The rewards vary by map size: smaller maps like Tanglewood offer $25 and 25 XP, medium maps like Point Hope yield $35 and 35 XP, and larger maps such as Sunny Meadows provide $50 and 50 XP.
Photographing a bone before collecting it grants additional media cash and experience. There are 21 distinct bone types available in Phasmophobia. Each contract features one randomly selected bone. Players can track their collection in the bone trophy cabinet in their lobby, with collecting all unique bone types unlocking the "Bone Collector" achievement.
Bones spawn randomly within the investigation area in an accessible location for both players and ghosts; they will not appear inside closed containers. Typical spawn points include floors or furniture surfaces, though they can sometimes appear in less obvious spots like behind doors or in bathtubs. Players can manually search rooms or utilize in-game tools to assist their hunt.
One method to locate bones is to ask the Ouija board, which will reveal the room where the bone is located, though this action drains 20% of the player's Sanity. Alternatively, a deceased player can visually locate the bone and communicate its position to the team.
Developer Kinetic Games has confirmed that bones will be replaced by a new collectible system known as "conduits" when Phasmophobia's 1.0 version is released in 2027. Conduits are intended to introduce new lore about ghosts and the game world. These items will be unique to specific ghost models and may appear as everyday objects, such as burned letters, lockets, watches, smashed lightbulbs, or children’s bracelets.
According to GameSpot, the developer has not yet detailed how these conduits will function or the specific rewards associated with finding them.
