Prestige in Phasmophobia: Everything You Need to Know

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Leveling and Prestiging in Phasmophobia explained

Co-authored by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Fact Checked

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• How to Prestige
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• All Prestige ID Card Designs
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• FAQ

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Curious about the Prestige mechanic in Phasmophobia? If you want a bigger challenge or if you enjoy grinding for cosmetics, you can Prestige every time you hit 100 levels. While you get a new ID card, you will lose all your money and equipment as if you started back at level 1! Here's how to Prestige in Phasmophobia, whether you're using Steam, PlayStation 5, or Xbox.

Prestige Mechanic in Phasmophobia

Prestige in Phasmophobia is a game mechanic that resets your money, level, and equipment in exchange for 100 levels. With every 100 levels, you can gain 1 Prestige. With every Prestige, you'll receive a special ID card and badge that can be seen in-game.

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Section 1 of 4:

What is Prestige in Phasmophobia?

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   Prestige resets everything in exchange for new badges and ID cards. Once a player hits level 100, the player can "Prestige" to reset their level to 1 and remove all money, equipment, and upgrades. In exchange, the player receives a brand new badge and title for the ID Card visible in the lobby. Players who Prestige will need to go through the leveling system again from level 1, but will get to keep all map locations and difficulty settings.

   • Prestige is an optional game mechanic for players who want the challenge that comes with starting over from scratch and want new badge/ID card cosmetics.
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Section 2 of 4:

How to Prestige in Phasmophobia

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   Launch Phasmophobia. If you want to Prestige your account in Phasmophobia, you can do so from the pre-game lobby.

   • You must reach level 100 to Prestige. If you aren't here yet, you'll need to go on investigations to level up!
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   Interact with the bulletin board. This is where you can select Single Player or Multiplayer game modes along with other settings.
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   Select Prestige underneath your ID badge. This will open a new note with information about the Prestige mechanic.
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   Select Prestige. This is the piece of tape on the bottom-right. You should see a preview of your current ID card and the next ID card.

   • Once you press the button, your level will be reset to 1 and you'll lose your current money, equipment, and upgrades. However, you'll receive the new badge and a roman numeral next to your current level.
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All Prestige ID Card Designs

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   Prestige 1 to 4. These badges appear on the lobby's bulletin board and on the player's left shoulder in-game.

   • Prestige 1 (I) - Recruit
   • Prestige 2 (II) - Investigator
   • Prestige 3 (III) - Pvt. Investigator
   • Prestige 4 (IV) - Detective
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   Prestige 5 to 8. These badges appear on the lobby's bulletin board and on the player's left shoulder in-game.

   • Prestige 5 (V) - Technician
   • Prestige 6 (VI) - Specialist
   • Prestige 7 (VII) - Analyst
   • Prestige 8 (VIII) - Agent
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   Prestige 9 to 12. These badges appear on the lobby's bulletin board and on the player's left shoulder in-game.

   • Prestige 9 (IX) - Operator
   • Prestige 10 (X) - Commissioner
   • Prestige 11 (XI) - Commissioner (Animated)
   • Prestige 12 (XII) - Commissioner (Animated)
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   Prestige 13 to 16. These badges appear on the lobby's bulletin board and on the player's left shoulder in-game.

   • Prestige 13 (XIII) - Commissioner (Animated)
   • Prestige 14 (XIV) - Commissioner (Animated)
   • Prestige 15 (XV) - Commissioner (Animated)
   • Prestige 16 (XVI) - Commissioner (Animated)
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   Prestige 17 to 20. These badges appear on the lobby's bulletin board and on the player's left shoulder in-game.

   • Prestige 17 (XVII) - Commissioner (Animated)
   • Prestige 18 (XVIII) - Commissioner (Animated)
   • Prestige 19 (XVX) - Commissioner (Animated)
   • Prestige 20 (XX) - Commissioner (Animated)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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   What does Prestiging do in Phasmophobia? Prestige in Phasmophobia allows you to unlock special Prestige Badges every time you gain 100 levels. This is an optional feature, so you can level up past 100 if you don't want to reset your money, equipment, and upgrades.
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   What level do you Prestige in Phasmophobia? You can Prestige when you hit level 100 in Phasmophobia. To upgrade your Prestige, continue to level to 100 and hit the Prestige button in the pre-game screen.
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   How many Prestiges are in Phasmophobia? Currently, there are a maximum of 20 Prestige levels you can achieve and 20 Prestige Badges to earn.
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   What are the Phasmophobia Prestige rewards? When you Prestige in Phasmophobia, you get a special Prestige Badge for your Prestige, along with a badge that can be seen on your character's left shoulder in-game.
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   How do I reach Prestige 3 in Phasmophobia? To reach Prestige 3 in Phasmophobia, you'll need to accumulate at least 300 levels total. When you hit level 100 for the first time, you can advance to Prestige 1. Then, hit level 100 at Prestige 1 to advance to level 1 Prestige 2. Lastly, earn another 100 levels to advance to Prestige 3.
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