Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful advantages but come with significant risks. This guide details how each object functions and which are safest to utilize.

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What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects (or "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 equipment, Cursed Objects offer gameplay advantages at a cost.

Using these objects—to pinpoint the ghost's room, for instance, or enhance your team's abilities—always involves a trade-off. Expect significant sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected "cursed" hunts. Strategic use is crucial; sometimes, avoiding them is the better option. Note that Cursed Objects won't spawn 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 drawbacks. A common effect is substantial sanity reduction for the user. Proximity to the user increases the likelihood of a "cursed hunt" immediately following activation.

Cursed hunts mirror regular hunts but ignore sanity levels and can occur even after a recent hunt. They last 20 seconds longer, making escape more challenging, especially at higher difficulty levels.

Below is a table detailing each Cursed Object:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten cards offering various buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. The "Death" card, for example, can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Direct communication with the ghost. Questions like "Hide and Seek" can trigger a Cursed Hunt, as can shattering the board.
Haunted Mirror	Reveals the ghost's favored 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 affecting the ghost or environment. Some wishes can severely hinder the player.

Best Cursed Objects to Use

The optimal Cursed Objects depend on game mode and difficulty.

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is the safest and most beneficial Cursed Object. It quickly reveals the ghost's location, streamlining evidence gathering. However, limit use to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

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

Voodoo Doll

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

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.