Ghost (Classic)

Yeah, I think it's about time I left...

The Ghost is the ultimate enemy in Spelunky. It is not killable, and will kill you instantly if it touches you. Fortunately, it is possible to make it through the entire game without ever seeing one.

Statistics

Health: Infinite (Unkillable)

Damage: Infinite (Instant kill)

Size: Very Large (2x2)

Special: Passes through walls.

Strategy

There are only two instances where it is possible for the Ghost to spawn. The first happens when the timer on a level goes over 2 minutes and 30 seconds. At 2 minutes, you're given a warning: "A chill runs up your spine! Let's get out of here!", and at 2 minutes and 30 seconds the Ghost spawns. You have two options at that point: run to the exit and leave.. or die. The Ghost cannot spawn this way on the first level of Area 1, or on the game's final level. It will also not spawn if you have the Hedjet in your inventory.

The other instance in which the Ghost can spawn is on the Restless Dead level. Picking up that level's idol will immediately cause the ghost to spawn.

The ghost will also spawn if you cheat at craps.

Special

For the daring and agile, if the ghost passes over gems, it turns them into diamonds of higher value than what you would normally get for picking them up.