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All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Author：Kristen Update：Mar 03,2025

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Guide to Utilizing These Risky Tools

This guide delves into the mechanics and strategic use of Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia, offering insights into their benefits and drawbacks. These unique items, randomly spawning across maps (depending on game mode and settings), offer powerful advantages but come with significant risks.

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What are Cursed Objects?
How Cursed Objects Function
Top Cursed Objects for Investigations
Haunted Mirror
Ouija Board
Voodoo Doll

What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

The Devil Tarot Card in Phasmophobia

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Cursed Objects, also known as "Cursed Possessions," are special items in Phasmophobia. Unlike standard equipment, they provide game-altering abilities at a cost. Their use often results in sanity loss, temporary impairments, or the triggering of a "Cursed Hunt," a more challenging and prolonged ghost hunt. Cursed Objects are not available in all game modes or difficulty levels.

How Cursed Objects Work

Cursed Object in Use

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Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and negative consequences. A common effect is a significant sanity drain for the user, often triggering a Cursed Hunt. These hunts ignore sanity levels and last 20 seconds longer than regular hunts.

Here's a breakdown of each Cursed Object:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten cards with varying effects, including buffs, debuffs, and increased ghost activity. Some cards (like "Death") can initiate a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Direct communication with the ghost. Certain questions or shattering the board can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Haunted Mirror	Reveals the ghost's favorite room. Shattering the mirror triggers 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. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes influencing the ghost or environment. Some wishes have severe negative consequences.

Top Cursed Objects for Investigations

The optimal Cursed Object depends on the game mode and difficulty. However, some generally offer higher reward-to-risk ratios:

Haunted Mirror

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The Haunted Mirror is arguably the safest, quickly revealing the ghost's location. Use it briefly to minimize sanity loss and avoid shattering it.

Ouija Board

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The Ouija Board provides direct communication, helping pinpoint the ghost's location and even the bone's location for "Perfect Investigation" bonuses.

Voodoo Doll

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The Voodoo Doll is useful for triggering ghost interactions when evidence gathering is slow. Avoid the heart pin to prevent a Cursed Hunt.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Remember to weigh the risks and rewards before using them. Check The Escapist for further Phasmophobia updates and guides.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.