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Night 3 Strategy in FNAF 3

Sep 7, 2025

Overview

This guide explains strategies and mechanics for beating Night 3 in Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, focusing on handling Springtrap and the various Phantom animatronics.

General Strategy for Night 3

  • Use the "Springtrap Trap" by keeping Springtrap in Cam 10 as long as possible.
  • Lure Springtrap room by room with audio, starting from his current position toward Cam 10.
  • Seal Cam 14's vent to prevent Springtrap from accessing the office directly.

Phantom Animatronics Behavior & Counters

  • Only Phantom Foxy can spawn before 1 AM; others (Phantom Freddy, Chica, BB, Mangle) become active later.
  • Phantom Foxy appears after long or rapid monitor use; counter by slowly panning left in the office and briefly checking for him.
  • Phantom BB only appears on Cams 1, 7, 9, and 10; switching cams, closing the monitor, toggling the map, or refreshing the current cam can avoid his jump scare.
  • Phantom Mangle is limited to Cam 4; avoid this cam entirely.
  • Phantom Chica is limited to Cam 7; only check this cam if necessary.
  • Phantom animatronic jump scare reaction times decrease by 0.1 seconds each night, starting at 1.0 seconds on Night 1 and down to 0.5 seconds on Night 6.
  • Aggressive mode does not affect reaction times.

Dealing with Phantom Freddy

  • Phantom Freddy occasionally walks past the window; do not look directly at him to avoid a jump scare.
  • If you hear a static sound cue, it could indicate Phantom Freddy or Springtrap nearby; put down the monitor and check for Freddy.
  • The cue grows louder as Springtrap gets closer, helping track his position.

Additional Tips & Recap

  • Don’t stare at Phantom Freddy; only glance to check his presence.
  • Be ready to quickly exit camera view if BB or Mangle appears.
  • Avoid unnecessary checks of Cams 4 and 7 to limit run-ins with Mangle and Chica.
  • Focus on keeping Springtrap in Cam 10; if he escapes, only Cam 14 vent needs sealing.
  • Phantom Puppet activates only on Night 4.

Recommendations / Advice

  • Practice fast camera reaction to reduce risk from phantom animatronics.
  • Use audio strategically and seal vents preemptively only if Springtrap escapes Cam 10.
  • Monitor sound cues to anticipate threats and avoid unnecessary jump scares.

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