All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects add a thrilling layer of risk and reward to ghost hunting. This guide details how each Cursed Object functions and offers strategies for maximizing their benefits while minimizing the drawbacks.

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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 based on game mode and settings. Activating them provides advantages, but always with a significant downside.

Unlike standard equipment, Cursed Objects offer shortcuts, like instantly pinpointing the ghost's favorite room or boosting your team. However, this comes at a cost – rapid sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected "cursed" hunts. Strategic use is key; sometimes, leaving them untouched is the wiser choice. Note that Cursed Objects won't appear at all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How All Cursed Objects Function

Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and debilitating effects. A common consequence is a substantial sanity drain 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 can occur immediately after a previous hunt. They also last 20 seconds longer, making escape more challenging.

Below is a breakdown of each Cursed Object:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten cards offering buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. The "Death" card triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Direct communication with the ghost. Specific questions ("Hide and Seek") or shattering the board initiate 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 hinder the player.

Best Cursed Objects to Use

The optimal Cursed Objects depend on game mode and difficulty.

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror offers the best risk-reward ratio. It quickly reveals the ghost's location, aiding efficient evidence gathering. Limit usage to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

A reliable option for pinpointing the ghost's location and finding the bone, crucial for "Perfect Investigation" bonuses.

Voodoo Doll

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

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

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.