I dropped the EMF reader as the lights snapped off in the Tanglewood basement. You felt the hunt brush past your ankle and realized that a wasted run just set you back. I stared at the event board and knew fifty clean investigations would demand patience and care.
Progress since the March 3 update is visible on the event board. How to get the Entangled Terror ID Card and Badge in Phasmophobia
Here’s the blunt fact: the Entangled Terror trial wants 50 successful investigations on the 6 Tanglewood Drive map. That means you must complete a contract at that exact map, correctly identify the ghost, survive to the end, and repeat the process fifty times. Progress started after the March 3, 2026 update — any runs from before that date don’t count, so you’ll need fresh plays to move the counter.
How many investigations count toward Entangled Terror?
A run only counts when the contract finishes with a correct ghost identification and at least one team member survive to the end. If you guess wrong or the team wipes, that session doesn’t register. Treat each run like currency: wasted runs cost time you can’t reclaim.
You save real time by memorizing a map’s choke points. Phasmophobia Entangled Terror challenge tips
The challenge is designed to be slow-burning. I recommend a few habits that cut friction and keep your progress steady.
Do previous 6 Tanglewood Drive runs count?
No — only runs after the March 3 update count. If you played before then, those investigations won’t register for this event. Track your runs on the event board or via the Steam overlay and double-check the date stamp before you queue.
One short reconnaissance run can save ten frantic ones. Spend time learning the map
Start with a custom match and flip on the friendly ghost setting so you can roam without fear. Walk every staircase, mark where cameras and safe rooms sit, and note where cursed possessions spawn. After a handful of runs, the layout reads like an open book under your feet.
The group that speaks first usually wins. Play with friends
You cover more ground with two or three people. I prefer a steady duo: one player gathers evidence while the other watches for hunts and calls out anomalies. Use Discord or Steam voice to keep chatter tight; Reddit’s Phasmophobia community and Kinetic Games’ patch notes are great for staying current on behavior quirks and map changes.
A missed ghost orb can cost you a run. Rely on hard evidence
For this challenge, only official evidence counts. You must collect all three pieces before you hand in the ID. If you guess on witness reports or circumstantial behavior, you risk an invalid run. Play safe: confirm EMF, Spirit Box, freezing temps, DOTS projector, UV, ghost writing, or orbs depending on the ghost.
| Ghost | Evidence #1 | Evidence #2 | Evidence #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit | EMF Level Five | Spirit Box | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Moroi | Spirit Box | Ghost Writing | Freezing Temperatures |
| Deogen | Spirit Box | Ghost Writing | DOTS Projector |
| Thaye | Ghost Orbs | Ghost Writing | DOTS Projector |
Some objects give answers in exchange for risk. Try out some Cursed Possessions
If evidence is stubborn, consider using safer cursed objects like the Ouija Board or Haunted Mirror. They often force a response you can record. But treat them like a loaded dice: they can hand you the answer or hand you a catastrophic hunt.
Pacing beats panic. Take your time
This trial is permanent and meant to be a slow goal. I split the fifty runs into manageable daily blocks so progression felt steady instead of punitive. Play sessions that leave you calm and accurate — a corrected ID beats three rushed ones.
Completion delivers a small reward that signals you stuck with it. Entangled Terror challenge reward in Phasmophobia
Finish all fifty valid investigations and you receive the Suburbanite ID Card and Badge — a cosmetic set for your namecard featuring 6 Tanglewood Drive’s exterior and a small gnome badge. They’re exclusive to this trial, so the only way to get them is to complete the event requirements.
Two quick notes from the field. Entangled Terror ID Card and Badge appearance in Phasmophobia
The card shows the house exterior as the background and places a tiny gnome in the badge slot, with the title Suburbanite across the top. Community posts on Reddit and screenshots on Steam will give you early looks; I watched the Phasmophobia subreddit and Kinetic Games’ Twitter for verification.
If you need tools, use Steam overlays for session timestamps and Discord for tight comms. I track runs in a simple Google Sheet and cross-check screenshots to avoid disputes; if you prefer mobile, the subreddit’s pinned guides and the official Discord channels can help you confirm odd behaviors quickly.
Will you turn Tanglewood into your proving ground and finish all fifty runs before the next big update reshuffles the event board?