Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide
Phasmophobia's infamous Cursed Objects offer powerful advantages, but 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 (also known as "Cursed Possessions") are randomly generated items in Phasmophobia, appearing on various maps depending on game mode and settings. Their activation provides gameplay advantages, but always with a significant drawback. Unlike standard equipment, they offer "cheats" at a cost – potentially rapid sanity loss, temporary blindness, or triggering a challenging "cursed hunt." 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 Work in Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and debilitating effects. A common consequence is a substantial sanity decrease for the user. Proximity to the user during activation significantly increases the chance of a "cursed hunt." These hunts are identical to regular hunts but disregard sanity levels and last 20 seconds longer, posing a greater challenge.
The following table details each Cursed Object's function:
| Cursed Object | Ability |
|---|---|
| Tarot Cards | Ten cards offering various 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 in Phasmophobia
The optimal Cursed Objects depend on game mode and difficulty. However, some consistently offer better risk-reward profiles:
Haunted Mirror
The safest option, revealing the ghost's favorite room for efficient evidence gathering. Limit usage to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board
A reliable tool for locating the ghost and the bone, aiding in achieving "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 guide covers all current Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia. Check The Escapist for further updates and game news.
Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
