All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful advantages but come with significant risks. This guide details how each object functions and which ones offer the best risk-reward ratio.

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What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects (or "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 provide game-altering effects, each with a drawback. Benefits like pinpointing the ghost's favorite room or boosting your team's capabilities always come at a cost – substantial sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected Cursed Hunts.

Strategic use is crucial; sometimes, avoiding them is the wiser choice. Note that Cursed Objects don't appear at all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

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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 ignore sanity levels and can occur immediately after a previous hunt, lasting 20 seconds longer. This makes escape more challenging depending on difficulty settings.

The following table details each Cursed Object's function:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten cards offering buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. The "Death" card can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Direct communication with the ghost. Specific 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 by pressing pins. Pressing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes affecting the ghost or environment. Some wishes severely hinder the player.

Top Cursed Objects for Phasmophobia

Certain Cursed Objects offer better risk-reward profiles:

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is the safest, quickly revealing the ghost's location. This speeds up evidence gathering, especially on larger maps. Limit usage to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

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

Voodoo Doll

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

This concludes our guide to Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Check The Escapist for more Phasmophobia guides and news, including the 2025 Roadmap & Preview.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.