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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 how each object functions and which are safest to utilize.

What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

The Devil Tarot Card in Phasmophobia

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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 equipment, Cursed Objects offer gameplay advantages ("cheats") with inherent drawbacks. Benefits such as pinpointing the ghost's preferred room or providing party buffs are offset by 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 appear at all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How Cursed Objects Function in Phasmophobia

Cursed Object in Use

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Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and negative consequences. A common effect is substantial sanity reduction for the user. Proximity to the user during activation significantly increases the likelihood of a "cursed hunt."

Cursed hunts function identically to regular hunts but ignore sanity levels and can occur immediately after a previous hunt. Their extended duration (20 seconds longer) presents greater challenges, especially at higher difficulty levels.

The following table details each Cursed Object's mechanics:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten random 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 by pressing 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.

Best Cursed Objects to Use in Phasmophobia

Certain Cursed Objects offer greater benefits with reduced risk. Availability depends on game mode and difficulty.

Haunted Mirror

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The Haunted Mirror is the safest option, efficiently revealing the ghost's favorite room. This allows for quicker evidence gathering. However, prolonged use lowers sanity and shattering it triggers a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

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A reliable tool for locating the ghost and the bone, aiding in achieving "Perfect Investigation" bonuses. Careful questioning is key to avoid triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Voodoo Doll

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

This concludes our guide to Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Remember to use them strategically to maximize your investigation efficiency while minimizing the risks.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.