Midnight Moving Crew Haunting Mechanics Guide: Ghost Types, Detection, and Prevention Items
In Midnight Moving Crew, dealing with the paranormal requires rigorous investigation alongside heavy furniture hauling. Following major updates, houses are haunted by distinct entity classifications rather than a generic supernatural threat. Movers must master 4 detection tools, log sensor readings onto their clipboard, and deploy 3 consecrated prevention items to prevent lethal hunts from terminating the crew. For foundational setup advice, read our beginner guide, and consult our contracts walkthrough guide for property navigation strategies.
Ghost Classifications and Defensive Relics
Each contract assigns crews to clear properties haunted by 1 of 6 entity types: Banshee, Poltergeist, Wraith, Revenant, Demon, or Specter. To survive lethal attacks during hunts, teams must deploy the appropriate prevention item. Relics produce a protective aura that prevents specific entities from killing workers within its boundary. Crucially, relics can be dropped onto the floor near high-traffic packing zones to maintain passive area protection while movers load furniture with both hands.
| Entity Classification | Primary Counter Relic | Warded Secondary Entity | Defensive Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banshee |  Ancient Bible |
Poltergeist | Blocks lethal attacks within proximity radius when held or placed on floor |
| Poltergeist | Ancient Bible |
Banshee | Suppresses violent item throwing and lethal strikes during active hunts |
| Wraith |  holy water |
Revenant | Consecrated vial neutralizes lethal charges from floating entities |
| Revenant | holy water |
Wraith | Halts relentless aggression in hallways when dropped near loading points |
| Demon |  Holy Cross |
Specter | Prevents lethal manifestations from aggressive infernal entities |
| Specter | Holy Cross |
Demon | Wards active packing zones against swift spectral ambush strikes |
Paranormal Detection Equipment Operation
To pinpoint the entity haunting a residence, crews utilize 4 dedicated detection instruments. The EMF Reader registers electromagnetic activity, playing a steady audio tone when pinpointing genuine readings and beeping when readings reach 20 plus. The 
Thermometer monitors temperature drops, detecting intense freezing cold down to -6 degrees in haunted chambers. The 
Geiger Counter detects radioactive spikes emitted by specific entities. Finally, the 
Decibel Meter captures anomalous acoustic energy, tracking sharp audio spikes from 22 decibels up to 94 decibels when ghosts interact with household objects.
Hunt Audio Warnings and Light Switch Resets
Hostile hunts trigger when players hear a distinct start cue paired with rapid heartbeat sound effects. During a hunt, residential doors lock and all room light switches instantly flip off. Rather than running back to the main breaker, players only need to flick wall switches back on after the hunt ends. When caught without a defensive relic, movers must sprint into closets to break line of sight. Surviving the shift allows reviewing the End Shift Report, which reveals transported cargo, contract damage, and the exact ghost type encountered.