Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide explores the mechanics and effectiveness of Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia, helping you leverage their power while mitigating risks. Each object offers unique advantages but carries potential drawbacks, including sanity loss and triggered Cursed Hunts.

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What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects (or "Cursed Possessions") are randomly spawned items in Phasmophobia, impacting gameplay with both benefits and significant risks. Their activation requires locating and interacting with them within the map.

Unlike standard equipment, Cursed Objects offer strategic advantages, but always at a cost. These "cheats" can reveal ghost locations, enhance team capabilities, but often result in substantial sanity loss, temporary impairments (like blindness), or unexpected Cursed Hunts. Strategic use is key; sometimes, avoiding them is the wiser choice. Note that Cursed Objects don't appear at all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How Cursed Objects Function in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and negative consequences. A common effect is a significant sanity drop for the user. Proximity to the user during activation increases the likelihood of a Cursed Hunt.

Cursed Hunts are similar to regular hunts but ignore sanity levels and can occur even after a recent hunt, lasting 20 seconds longer. This makes escape more challenging, depending on difficulty settings.

The following table details each Cursed Object's function:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten cards offering buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. "Death" can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	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 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 via pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes influencing the ghost or environment. Some wishes severely impair the player.

Best Cursed Objects to Use

Choosing the right Cursed Object depends on game mode and difficulty. Some are safer and more beneficial than others.

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is generally the safest, offering a significant advantage with minimal risk. It quickly reveals the ghost's location, optimizing investigation time. However, prolonged use lowers sanity and shattering it triggers a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

A reliable option, the Ouija Board directly reveals the ghost's location and, importantly, the bone's location, aiding in achieving a "Perfect Investigation."

Voodoo Doll

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

This guide covers all Phasmophobia Cursed Objects. Consult The Escapist for further updates and guides.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.