All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful tools for ghost identification, but wielding them requires caution. This guide details the mechanics of each Cursed Object, highlighting their benefits and risks.

What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

The Devil Tarot Card in Phasmophobia

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Cursed Objects (also known as "Cursed Possessions") are randomly generated items in Phasmophobia, appearing on various maps depending on game mode and settings. Activation requires locating and interacting with them within the location.

Unlike standard in-van equipment, Cursed Objects offer advantages at a cost. Their abilities, such as pinpointing the ghost's favorite room or providing party buffs, are offset by significant drawbacks. These can include rapid sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected "cursed" hunt encounters. Strategic use is crucial; sometimes, avoiding them is the best option. Note that Cursed Objects don't appear at all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How Cursed Objects Function in Phasmophobia

Using a Cursed Object in Phasmophobia

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Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and negative consequences. A common effect is substantial sanity reduction for the user. Proximity to the user during activation significantly increases the chance of a "cursed hunt."

Cursed hunts mirror regular hunts but disregard sanity levels and can occur immediately after a regular hunt. Their extended duration (20 seconds longer) presents greater challenges during escape or hiding, especially at higher difficulty levels.

Below is a table detailing each Cursed Object's function:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten random cards offering buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. The "Death" card can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Facilitates direct communication with the ghost. Specific questions ("Hide and Seek") or shattering the board triggers a Cursed Hunt.
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 via pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes influencing the ghost or environment. Some wishes severely hinder the player.

Top Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia

Certain Cursed Objects offer higher reward-to-risk ratios:

Haunted Mirror

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The Haunted Mirror is generally the safest, efficiently revealing the ghost's favorite room. This accelerates evidence gathering, particularly on larger maps. Limit usage to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

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A reliable option, the Ouija Board directly reveals the ghost's location and, importantly, the bone's location for "Perfect Investigation" bonuses.

Voodoo Doll

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Useful for triggering ghost interactions when evidence gathering is slow. Avoid the heart pin to prevent a Cursed Hunt.

This concludes our guide to Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Remember that availability depends on game mode and difficulty. Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.