In *Phasmophobia*, mastering the use of Cursed Objects can significantly enhance your ghost-hunting experience, but it's crucial to understand the risks associated with each. These items, known as "Cursed Possessions," are randomly placed across maps depending on your game settings and mode. They offer powerful shortcuts but always come with a dangerous trade-off, such as a steep drop in sanity or triggering a surprise "cursed" hunt. Use them wisely, as they are not available at higher difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.
What Is a Cursed Object in Phasmophobia?
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Cursed Objects in *Phasmophobia* are unique tools that can be found scattered around the game's maps. While your standard equipment helps you investigate safely, these Cursed Objects offer shortcuts that can either benefit or endanger your team. Activating them on the map can lead to immediate benefits like locating the ghost's favorite room or buffing your party, but always at the cost of sanity, temporary blindness, or triggering a cursed hunt.
How All Cursed Objects Work in Phasmophobia
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There are currently seven Cursed Objects in *Phasmophobia*, each with its own unique ability and associated risks. All Cursed Objects can significantly reduce the user's sanity, and it's advisable to keep some distance if you're playing in a group to avoid the immediate trigger of a cursed hunt, which is 20 seconds longer than regular hunts and can occur regardless of your current sanity level.
| Cursed Object | Ability |
|---|---|
| Tarot Cards | 10 randomly generated cards that each grant a certain buff, debuff, or elicit more ghost activity. **Certain cards such as “Death” can trigger a Cursed Hunt. |
| Ouija Board | Allows the player to directly communicate with the ghost by asking appropriate questions (e.g., “Where are you?”, “Where is the bone?”, “What is my sanity?”). **Specific Ouija Board Questions such as “Hide and Seek” can trigger a Cursed Hunt. **If the Ouija Board shatters after use, a Cursed Hunt will start. |
| Haunted Mirror | Allows the player to see the ghost’s current favorite room/area by looking into the mirror. **If the player looks at the mirror until it shatters, a Cursed Hunt will start. |
| Music Box | Reveals the ghost’s current location by forcing it to appear in a special event when the music box is played. **If the player uses the Music Box too long, a Cursed Hunt will start. |
| Summoning Circle | Allows the player to summon and trap the ghost inside the circle by lighting the candles around it. **Doing this will always trigger a Cursed Hunt afterward unless a Tier 3 Crucifix is placed on the circle. |
| Voodoo Doll | Allows the player to force ghost interactions by pressing each of the 10 pins inside the doll. **If the pin inside the doll’s heart is pushed in, a Cursed Hunt will start. |
| Monkey Paw | Allows the player to ask for a certain amount of wishes (depending on difficulty) that can influence the ghost and/or the environment. **Certain Monkey Paw Wishes can severely impair or trap the player for extended periods, so choose wisely. |
Best Cursed Objects to Use in Phasmophobia
When choosing the best Cursed Objects to use, consider those that pose less risk while offering significant benefits. The availability of these items depends on your game mode or difficulty settings.
Haunted Mirror
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The Haunted Mirror is one of the safest and most beneficial Cursed Objects. It reveals the ghost's favorite room, helping you quickly locate the ghost and set up your equipment efficiently. Be cautious not to look into the mirror for too long to avoid a sanity drop and a potential Cursed Hunt if it shatters.
Ouija Board
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The Ouija Board, the first Cursed Object introduced, remains reliable. It allows direct communication with the ghost, helping you find its location or the bone's spawn point, which can be crucial for achieving the "Perfect Investigation" bonus. Be mindful of the questions you ask to avoid triggering a Cursed Hunt.
Voodoo Doll
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The Voodoo Doll is useful for forcing ghost interactions, aiding in gathering evidence. However, avoid pressing the pin into the heart of the doll to prevent triggering a Cursed Hunt.
Understanding how to use Cursed Objects effectively can give you an edge in *Phasmophobia*. Keep an eye on The Escapist for more guides and updates on the game, including the Phasmophobia 2025 Roadmap & Preview.
*Phasmophobia is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
