With the map rework of 13 Willow Street that arrived on July 21, 2026, a special new trial you can tackle for an exclusive reward arrived in Phasmophobia. This challenge is called Artist’s Retreat, and it’s quite a lengthy task to check off.
Challenges like this one are some of the most difficult missions to get done, as they take a lot of time, patience, and precision to complete. If you’re struggling to navigate through this trial, here’s how to complete the Artist’s Retreat challenge in Phasmophobia.
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Phasmophobia Artist’s Retreat challenge tips
- Start by learning the map
- Focus on official evidence
- Play with friends
- Be careful with Cursed Possessions
- Play on easy mode
- Don’t rush it
- Artist’s Retreat challenge reward in Phasmophobia
- Artist’s Retreat ID Card and Badge appearance in Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia Artist’s Retreat challenge
To successfully complete the Artist’s Retreat challenge in Phasmophobia, you need to have a total of 50 successful investigations on the new and improved 13 Willow Street map. To make this happen, you must:
- Choose 13 Willow Street as your location.
- Correctly identify the ghost.
- Survive until the end of the contract.
- Repeat this process 50 times.
Phasmophobia Artist’s Retreat challenge tips
It’s quite a daunting task to work through since it’s designed to test your skills and take a long time to check off, so here are some key tips and tricks to help you through it.
Start by learning the map
A crucial part of success in this trial is knowing where to go when things get tough, so start by learning the layout of the reworked 13 Willow Street map. The base shell of this location is the same, but there are enough alterations that it’s still a good idea to spend some time exploring before you dive in.
Take your time finding the best hiding spots, spawn locations for the fuse box, looping spots, and other such important details. The easiest way to do so is by creating a custom match with the friendly ghost option turned on.
Focus on official evidence
All ghosts have an array of official, concrete evidence and unofficial behaviors, clues, and patterns you can watch out for. For the best odds of success in this trial, try to focus on official evidence, as this is the only way to guarantee with certainty you choose the right ghost. Here’s a breakdown of the official evidence for every ghost type you may encounter.
| Ghost | Evidence #1 | Evidence #2 | Evidence #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit | EMF Level Five | Spirit Box | Ghost Writing |
| Aswang | DOTS Projector | Freezing Temperatures | Ghost Writing |
| Wraith | EMF Level Five | Spirit Box | DOTS Projector |
| Phantom | Spirit Box | Ultraviolet | DOTS Projector |
| Poltergeist | Spirit Box | Ultraviolet | Ghost Writing |
| Banshee | Ultraviolet | Ghost Orbs | DOTS Projector |
| Jinn | EMF Level Five | Ultraviolet | Freezing Temperatures |
| Kormos | Ghost Orbs | Ultraviolet | Spirit Box |
| Mare | Spirit Box | Ghost Orbs | Ghost Writing |
| Revenant | Ghost Orbs | Ghost Writing | Freezing Temperatures |
| Shade | EMF Level Five | Ghost Writing | Freezing Temperatures |
| Demon | Ultraviolet | Ghost Writing | Freezing Temperatures |
| Yurei | Ghost Orbs | Freezing Temperatures | DOTS Projector |
| Obambo | Ultraviolet | Ghost Writing | DOTS Projector |
| Oni | EMF Level Five | Freezing Temperatures | DOTS Projector |
| Yokai | Spirit Box | Ghost Orbs | DOTS Projector |
| Hantu | Ultraviolet | Ghost Orbs | Freezing Temperatures |
| Goryo | EMF Level Five | Ultraviolet | DOTS Projector |
| Myling | EMF Level Five | Ultraviolet | Ghost Writing |
| Onryo | Spirit Box | Ghost Orbs | Freezing Temperatures |
| Gallu | EMF Level Five | Ultraviolet | Spirit Box |
| The Twins | EMF Level Five | Spirit Box | Freezing Temperatures |
| Raiju | EMF Level Five | Ghost Orbs | DOTS Projector |
| Obake | EMF Level Five | Ultraviolet | Ghost Orbs |
| The Mimic | Spirit Box | Ultraviolet | Freezing Temperatures |
| Dayan | EMF Level Five | Spirit Box | Ghost Orbs |
| Moroi | Spirit Box | Ghost Writing | Freezing Temperatures |
| Deogen | Spirit Box | Ghost Writing | DOTS Projector |
| Thaye | Ghost Orbs | Ghost Writing | DOTS Projector |
| Deildegast | Ghost Writing | EMF Level Five | DOTS Projector |
Play with friends
All ghost hunts are a lot easier when you aren’t working through them alone, so consider tackling this challenge with others. Having fellow ghost hunters at your side means you can explore more quickly, use more equipment at once, and it makes it much easier to watch and listen for clues.
Be careful with Cursed Possessions
Cursed Objects are quite dangerous, so you should generally be wary of using them in this trial, as it’s easy to end up the victim of an untimely ghost hunt if you’re not careful. Some of these tools are a lot safer to use than others, though, and can make investigating much easier, so there may be times where you do feel compelled to call upon them. If you do, exercise caution and be prepared for a potential ghost hunt.
Regardless of whether or not you plan to use them, it’s a good idea to check all 13 Willow Street Cursed Possession locations in each contract you tackle here just in case an item you want to use happens to be available.
Play on easy mode
Any difficulty level counts for this trial, so consider only playing Amateur contracts to get it done. This is the overall easiest difficulty level, which means you’ll have the best odds of succeeding in each round.
Don’t rush it
The Artist’s Retreat challenge is a permanent trial on the event board, so take your time with it and don’t feel the need to rush through it. This mission is meant to be more of a long-term goal you chip away at over time as opposed to one you swiftly complete in just a few days.
Artist’s Retreat challenge reward in Phasmophobia
Successfully completing the entire Artist’s Retreat challenge unlocks the Sun Seeker ID Card and Badge items as a reward. This set is exclusive to checking off this trial, so if you want this customization option, you need to fully finish it.
Artist’s Retreat ID Card and Badge appearance in Phasmophobia
The Sun Seeker ID Card you earn for completing the Artist’s Retreat trial features the landscape you can see out of some of the 13 Willow Street windows of the back patio area. The Badge is a flamingo floatie you can spot from the bedroom window, which is sitting outside by the empty pool.
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