Cursed Artefacts in Phasmophobia: Unlocking Their Eerie Impact

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Guide to Utilizing These Risky Tools

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

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What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia? | How Cursed Objects Work | Best Cursed Objects to Use | Haunted Mirror | Ouija Board | Voodoo Doll

What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects (or "Cursed Possessions") are randomly spawned items in Phasmophobia, impacting gameplay based on game mode and settings. Activating them provides significant advantages, but at a cost. Unlike standard equipment, Cursed Objects offer "cheats" with detrimental side effects.

Using a Cursed Object might reveal the ghost's location or grant a party buff, but this often results in substantial sanity loss, temporary blindness, or a sudden, extended "Cursed Hunt." Strategic use is crucial; sometimes, leaving them untouched is the wiser choice. Note that Cursed Objects don't spawn 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 drawbacks. All significantly reduce user sanity. Proximity to the user increases the likelihood of a "Cursed Hunt" – a hunt ignoring sanity levels, lasting 20 seconds longer than normal hunts.

The following table details each Cursed Object's function:

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten cards offering buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. "Death" can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Communicate with the ghost. Specific questions ("Hide and Seek") or shattering the board trigger Cursed Hunts.
Haunted Mirror	Reveals the ghost's 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 pushing pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes influencing the ghost or environment. Certain wishes severely impair the player.

Best Cursed Objects to Use in Phasmophobia

The optimal Cursed Objects depend on game mode and difficulty. However, some offer better risk/reward profiles:

Haunted Mirror

The safest option, revealing the ghost's room quickly. Minimize use to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

Reliable for locating the ghost and the bone, aiding in "Perfect Investigation" bonuses.

Voodoo Doll

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

This concludes the guide to Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Remember to use them strategically to maximize benefits while minimizing risks.

Phasmophobia is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.