All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Mastering *Phasmophobia* often hinges on effectively utilizing all available tools, including the infamous Cursed Objects. These items offer significant advantages, but each comes with a perilous trade-off. This guide details the mechanics of every Cursed Object in the game.

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What Is a Cursed Object in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects, also known as "Cursed Possessions," are unique items randomly spawning across Phasmophobia maps (depending on game mode and settings). Activation requires locating and interacting with them on-site. Unlike standard equipment, Cursed Objects provide gameplay advantages at a cost. Using their abilities—like pinpointing the ghost's favorite room or boosting your team—always carries a risk. Expect significant sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected "cursed" hunt encounters. Use them wisely; sometimes, avoiding them is the better strategy. Note that Cursed Objects won't appear at all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How All Cursed Objects Work in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and debilitating effects. A common consequence is a drastic sanity reduction. In groups, maintaining distance from the user is advisable, as a "cursed hunt" is highly likely. Cursed hunts mirror regular hunts but ignore sanity levels, even immediately following a standard hunt. They also last 20 seconds longer, increasing the challenge of escape or hiding.

The following table details each Cursed Object and its mechanics. This list will be updated with future additions.

Best Cursed Objects to Use in Phasmophobia

Choosing the best Cursed Object depends on game mode and difficulty. Some present less risk and offer greater benefits.

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is generally the safest and most rewarding Cursed Object. It reveals the ghost's favorite room, significantly speeding up evidence gathering, especially on familiar maps. Limit usage to a few seconds to avoid sanity loss and a triggered Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

A reliable option, the Ouija Board helps pinpoint the ghost's location through direct questioning. It's also useful for finding the bone, crucial for "Perfect Investigation" bonuses.

Voodoo Doll

The Voodoo Doll aids in triggering ghost interactions for evidence gathering. However, 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.

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