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All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

by Daniel Apr 07,2025

In the thrilling world of *Phasmophobia*, mastering the use of Cursed Objects can significantly enhance your ghost-hunting experience. These unique items, also known as "Cursed Possessions," are randomly generated across different maps, depending on your chosen game mode and settings. While the equipment in your van is designed to aid your investigations, Cursed Objects offer powerful shortcuts with a catch. Activating them can lead to immediate benefits like locating the ghost's favorite room or boosting your team, but they come with risks such as rapid sanity loss, temporary blindness, or triggering a surprise "cursed" hunt. It's crucial to use these objects wisely, as they may not spawn at certain difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

What Is a Cursed Object in Phasmophobia?

The Devil Tarot Card in Phasmophobia

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Cursed Objects in *Phasmophobia* are special items that you can find and activate during your investigations. They provide unique abilities that can give you an edge, but they always come with a downside. Using a Cursed Object can drastically reduce your sanity, and in multiplayer, it's wise to keep your distance from the user to avoid being caught in a cursed hunt. These hunts are similar to regular hunts but are longer and can occur regardless of your current sanity level.

How All Cursed Objects Work in Phasmophobia

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There are seven Cursed Objects in *Phasmophobia*, each with its own unique ability and side effects. All of them can significantly impact your sanity. Here's a detailed look at each:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	10 randomly generated cards that each grant a certain buff, debuff, or elicit more ghost activity. Certain cards like "Death" can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Allows direct communication with the ghost by asking questions. Specific questions like "Hide and Seek" can trigger a Cursed Hunt. If the board shatters, a Cursed Hunt will start.
Haunted Mirror	Reveals the ghost's current favorite room/area. If the mirror shatters, a Cursed Hunt will start.
Music Box	Forces the ghost to appear in a special event when played. Using it too long triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Summoning Circle	Summons and traps the ghost inside the circle by lighting candles. Always triggers a Cursed Hunt unless a Tier 3 Crucifix is used.
Voodoo Doll	Forces ghost interactions by pressing pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes that can influence the ghost and environment. Certain wishes can severely impair or trap the player.

Best Cursed Objects to Use in Phasmophobia

Haunted Mirror

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The Haunted Mirror is the safest and most beneficial Cursed Object to use. It reveals the ghost's favorite room, allowing you to quickly set up your equipment and gather evidence. Use it briefly to avoid sanity loss and the risk of triggering a Cursed Hunt if the mirror shatters.

Ouija Board

Ouija Board in Phasmophobia as part of an article about Cursed Objects.

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The Ouija Board, the first Cursed Object introduced, remains reliable. It can directly reveal the ghost's location and the bone's spawn point, aiding in achieving the "Perfect Investigation" bonus. Be cautious with your questions to avoid triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Voodoo Doll

Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia as part of an article about Cursed Objects.

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The Voodoo Doll is useful for forcing ghost interactions, which can help gather evidence. Be careful not to press the heart pin, as it will trigger a Cursed Hunt.

That wraps up how all Cursed Objects work in *Phasmophobia*. For the latest guides and news, including the Phasmophobia 2025 Roadmap & Preview, keep checking The Escapist. *Phasmophobia* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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