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Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia: What They Are and How They Function

by Riley Mar 25,2025

In the spine-chilling world of *Phasmophobia*, mastering the use of Cursed Objects can significantly enhance your ghost-hunting adventures. These unique items, also known as Cursed Possessions, are randomly placed across the game's maps and offer powerful yet risky abilities that can help you identify the ghost's location and behavior. However, each comes with a dangerous twist that can drastically reduce your sanity or even trigger a Cursed Hunt. Here's a comprehensive guide on how all Cursed Objects work in *Phasmophobia*, along with tips on which ones are safest to use.

What Is a Cursed Object in Phasmophobia?

The Devil Tarot Card in Phasmophobia

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Cursed Objects, or "Cursed Possessions," are special items in Phasmophobia that randomly spawn on each map, depending on your game mode and settings. To use them, you need to locate them and activate them while on the map. Unlike the equipment you bring in the van, which is designed to aid your investigations, Cursed Objects offer powerful shortcuts with significant drawbacks. Using these objects can cause a sharp drop in sanity, temporary blindness, or even trigger a surprise Cursed Hunt. Therefore, they should be used judiciously, and in some cases, it might be safer to leave them untouched. Note that Cursed Objects do not spawn at certain difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How All Cursed Objects Work in Phasmophobia

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Phasmophobia features seven distinct Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and associated risks. A common side effect across all is a significant reduction in the user's sanity. When using these in a group, it's wise to keep your distance from the person activating the object to avoid the potential for a Cursed Hunt, which can occur regardless of your current sanity level and lasts 20 seconds longer than regular hunts. Here's a detailed look at each Cursed Object and its functionality:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	10 randomly generated cards that each grant a certain buff, debuff, or elicit more ghost activity. **Certain cards such as "Death" can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Allows the player to directly communicate with the ghost by asking appropriate questions (e.g., "Where are you?", "Where is the bone?", "What is my sanity?"). Specific Ouija Board Questions such as "Hide and Seek" can trigger a Cursed Hunt. If the Ouija Board shatters after use, a Cursed Hunt will start.
Haunted Mirror	Allows the player to see the ghost's current favorite room/area by looking into the mirror. **If the player looks at the mirror until it shatters, a Cursed Hunt will start.
Music Box	Reveals the ghost's current location by forcing it to appear in a special event when the music box is played. **If the player uses the Music Box too long, a Cursed Hunt will start.
Summoning Circle	Allows the player to summon and trap the ghost inside the circle by lighting the candles around it. **Doing this will always trigger a Cursed Hunt afterward unless a Tier 3 Crucifix is placed on the circle.
Voodoo Doll	Allows the player to force ghost interactions by pressing each of the 10 pins inside the doll. **If the pin inside the doll's heart is pushed in, a Cursed Hunt will start.
Monkey Paw	Allows the player to ask for a certain amount of wishes (depending on difficulty) that can influence the ghost and/or the environment. **Certain Monkey Paw Wishes can severely impair or trap the player for extended periods, so choose wisely.

Best Cursed Objects to Use in Phasmophobia

When deciding which Cursed Objects to use in Phasmophobia, consider those with lower risks and higher utility. Remember, their availability varies based on your chosen game mode or difficulty settings.

Haunted Mirror

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The Haunted Mirror is the safest and most beneficial Cursed Object in Phasmophobia. It reveals the ghost's current favorite room/area, allowing you to quickly set up your equipment and gather evidence. Use it sparingly, as prolonged use can drop your sanity and cause the mirror to shatter, triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

Ouija Board in Phasmophobia as part of an article about Cursed Objects.

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The Ouija Board, the first Cursed Object introduced, is reliable for directly locating the ghost and finding the bone's spawn location, which is crucial for achieving the "Perfect Investigation" bonus. Be cautious, as certain questions or a shattered board can initiate a Cursed Hunt.

Voodoo Doll

Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia as part of an article about Cursed Objects.

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The Voodoo Doll is useful for triggering ghost interactions when you're struggling to gather evidence. However, avoid pushing the heart pin, as it will trigger a Cursed Hunt.

This guide covers the functionality of all Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia. For the latest updates, guides, and news, including the Phasmophobia 2025 Roadmap & Preview, check out The Escapist. Phasmophobia is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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