Cursed Items in Phasmophobia: Effects Revealed

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful advantages in ghost identification, but each comes with significant risks. This guide details the functionality and potential drawbacks of every Cursed Object, helping you decide which to utilize and when.

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What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects, also known as "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 in-van equipment, Cursed Objects offer gameplay advantages at a cost. Using their abilities—such as pinpointing the ghost's favorite room or boosting your team—often results in sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected Cursed Hunts. Strategic use is crucial; sometimes, avoiding them is the best 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 negative consequences. A common effect is significant sanity reduction for the user. Proximity to the user increases the likelihood of a Cursed Hunt.

Cursed Hunts mirror regular hunts but disregard sanity levels and can occur immediately after a standard hunt. Their extended duration (20 seconds longer) presents increased challenges, especially at higher difficulty settings.

The following table details each Cursed Object's function:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten randomly generated cards offering buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. The "Death" card can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Direct communication with the ghost. Certain questions ("Hide and Seek") or shattering the board 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 via pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes influencing the ghost or environment. Some wishes severely impair or trap the player.

Optimal Cursed Objects for Phasmophobia

Certain Cursed Objects offer better risk-reward profiles. Availability depends on game mode and difficulty.

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is generally the safest and most beneficial. It quickly reveals the ghost's favorite room, aiding in efficient evidence gathering. Limit use to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

A reliable option, the Ouija Board directly reveals the ghost's location and, importantly, the bone's location for "Perfect Investigation" bonuses.

Voodoo Doll

Useful for triggering ghost interactions when evidence gathering is slow. 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.