All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful advantages, but wield them unwisely, and you'll face dire consequences. This guide details each object's mechanics and risks, helping you decide when to use them strategically.

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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 finding and engaging with them in-game. Unlike standard equipment, Cursed Objects provide game-altering effects, each with a significant drawback. Using these abilities – such as pinpointing the ghost's favorite room or boosting your team – often results in sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected Cursed Hunts. Use caution; sometimes, leaving them untouched is the safer option. Note: Cursed Objects won't appear on all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How Cursed Objects Function in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and debilitating side effects. A common consequence is a substantial sanity decrease for the user. Proximity to the user during activation significantly increases the chance of a Cursed Hunt. Cursed Hunts mirror regular hunts but ignore sanity levels and last 20 seconds longer, making escape more challenging.

Below is a list of all Cursed Objects and their effects. This list will be updated with future additions.

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	Direct communication with the ghost. Questions like "Hide and Seek" can trigger Cursed Hunts. Shattering the board also initiates 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 by pushing pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes influencing the ghost or environment. Some wishes can severely hinder the player.

Best Cursed Objects to Use in Phasmophobia

Certain Cursed Objects offer higher reward-to-risk ratios. Availability depends on the chosen game mode and difficulty.

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is the safest option, efficiently revealing the ghost's room and significantly aiding early investigation. Limit use to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt by shattering it.

Ouija Board

A reliable tool for locating the ghost and the bone, crucial for achieving a "Perfect Investigation." Careful questioning minimizes risk.

Voodoo Doll

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

This concludes our guide to Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Stay tuned to The Escapist for more Phasmophobia content.

Phasmophobia is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.