When you're delving into the spectral world of *Phasmophobia*, mastering the use of Cursed Objects can be a game-changer. These mysterious items, also known as "Cursed Possessions," offer powerful abilities that can help you identify ghosts, but they come with significant risks. Each map you play on features randomly generated Cursed Objects, depending on your chosen game mode and settings. To use them, you need to locate them on the map and activate them, but proceed with caution—every benefit comes with a potentially dangerous trade-off.

What Is a Cursed Object in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects are unique items in *Phasmophobia* that provide "cheats" to help you during your ghost hunt. These can include locating the ghost's favorite room or buffing your team, but they always come at a cost. Using a Cursed Object can drastically reduce your sanity, potentially blind you, or trigger a surprise "cursed" hunt. It's crucial to use these items wisely, as they may not spawn at higher difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How All Cursed Objects Work in Phasmophobia

*Phasmophobia* currently features seven different Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and side effects. A common side effect among all is a significant sanity reduction. When used in a group, it's advisable to keep your distance from the player using the object, as it can trigger an immediate "cursed hunt." These hunts ignore your current sanity level and last 20 seconds longer than regular hunts, making them more challenging.

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

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror stands out as the safest and most beneficial Cursed Object to use in *Phasmophobia*. By revealing the ghost's current favorite room/area, it helps you quickly locate the ghost and set up your equipment efficiently. Just be sure not to gaze into the mirror for too long, as prolonged use can drastically reduce your sanity and shatter the mirror, triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

The Ouija Board, the first Cursed Object introduced in *Phasmophobia*, remains a reliable tool. It allows you to communicate directly with the ghost to pinpoint its location or even find the bone's spawn location, which is essential for achieving the "Perfect Investigation" bonus. However, be cautious with your questions, as certain ones can trigger a Cursed Hunt.

Voodoo Doll

The Voodoo Doll is another useful Cursed Object, particularly if you're struggling to gather evidence through ghost interactions. By pressing pins into the doll, you can force the ghost to interact with your equipment. Just be careful not to push the pin into the doll's heart, as this will trigger a Cursed Hunt.

This guide covers how all Cursed Objects work in *Phasmophobia*. For more tips, guides, and the latest news on the game, including the *Phasmophobia 2025 Roadmap & Preview*, be sure to check out The Escapist. *Phasmophobia* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.