Phasmophobia: Unveiling the Secrets of Cursed Objects

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful advantages, but wielding them requires caution. This guide details the mechanics of each Cursed Object, helping you leverage their strengths while minimizing risks.

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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 with inherent drawbacks. Locating the ghost's favored area or boosting your team comes at a cost: significant sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected "cursed" hunts. Strategic use is key; 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

Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and negative consequences. All significantly reduce the user's sanity. Proximity to the user increases the likelihood of a "cursed hunt," a hunt that ignores sanity levels and lasts 20 seconds longer than a standard hunt.

The following table details each Cursed Object's function:

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. Certain questions ("Hide and Seek") or shattering the board triggers a cursed hunt.
Haunted Mirror	Reveals the ghost's favorite room. Shattering the mirror initiates 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 severely impair or trap the player.

Top Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia

The optimal Cursed Objects depend on game mode and difficulty. However, some offer higher reward-to-risk ratios:

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is generally the safest, quickly revealing the ghost's location. Efficient use minimizes sanity loss and avoids triggering a cursed hunt.

Ouija Board

A reliable option for pinpointing the ghost's location and, potentially, 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. Stay tuned to The Escapist for further Phasmophobia updates and guides.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.