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All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Author : Grace Feb 21,2025

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful advantages in ghost identification, but wield them unwisely, and you'll face severe consequences. This guide details each object's mechanics and risks, helping you decide when to use them strategically.

What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

The Devil Tarot Card in Phasmophobia

Screenshot by The Escapist

Cursed Objects (or "Cursed Possessions") are randomly generated items in Phasmophobia, appearing across various maps based on game mode and settings. Activating them within the location unlocks their abilities.

Unlike standard equipment, Cursed Objects provide "cheat-like" advantages with significant drawbacks. Locating the ghost's favorite area or boosting your team comes at a cost: substantial sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected "cursed" hunts. Use them cautiously; sometimes, avoiding them is the better strategy. Note that Cursed Objects won't appear at all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How Cursed Objects Function in Phasmophobia

Cursed Object in Use

Screenshot by The Escapist

Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and debilitating effects. A common consequence is a dramatic sanity decrease for the user. Proximity to the user during activation significantly increases the chance of a "cursed hunt."

Cursed hunts mirror regular hunts but ignore sanity levels and can occur immediately after a previous hunt. They last 20 seconds longer, making escape more challenging depending on difficulty.

Below is a breakdown of each Cursed Object:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten random cards offering buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. The "Death" card triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Direct communication with the ghost. Questions like "Hide and Seek" or shattering the board trigger Cursed Hunts.
Haunted Mirror	Reveals the ghost's favorite room. Shattering the mirror initiates a Cursed Hunt.
Music Box	Reveals the ghost's location via a special event. Prolonged use triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Summoning Circle	Summons and traps the ghost. Always triggers a Cursed Hunt unless a Tier 3 Crucifix is present.
Voodoo Doll	Forces ghost interactions by pushing pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes influencing the ghost or environment. Some wishes severely hinder the player.

Best Cursed Objects to Use

The optimal Cursed Objects depend on game mode and difficulty.

Haunted Mirror

Screenshot via The Escapist

The Haunted Mirror is the safest, offering high reward with minimal risk. It quickly reveals the ghost's location, streamlining evidence gathering. Limit use to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

Screenshot by The Escapist

A reliable option, the Ouija Board pinpoints the ghost's location and can reveal the bone's location for "Perfect Investigation" bonuses.

Voodoo Doll

Screenshot via The Escapist

Useful for triggering ghost interactions for evidence, but avoid the heart pin to prevent Cursed Hunts.

This concludes our guide to Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Consult The Escapist for further Phasmophobia updates and guides.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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