In the thrilling world of *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions offer a high-risk, high-reward gamble. Tarot Cards are a prime example, presenting both powerful benefits and potentially disastrous consequences. This guide will help you navigate their use.
How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia
Tarot Cards are among the riskiest Cursed Possessions in Phasmophobia, but they also offer some of the most impactful advantages—if you're lucky. When you encounter them, it's wise to use them in a safe area, such as near a hiding spot or the entrance. This precaution allows for a quick escape if you draw an unfavorable card, like Death.
Each card instantly activates upon use, revealing its unique effect. However, there's a chance you'll draw The Fool (similar to a Joker), resulting in no effect. You can draw up to ten cards without impacting your sanity. Duplicates are possible and will produce the same effect as the original.
Ten distinct cards are available:
| Tarot Card | Effect | Draw Chance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tower | Doubles ghost activity for 20 seconds | 20% |
| The Wheel of Fortune | Gains 25% sanity (green flame); loses 25% sanity (red flame) | 20% |
| The Hermit | Confines the ghost to its favorite room for 1 minute (doesn't affect hunts or events) | 10% |
| The Sun | Fully restores sanity to 100% | 5% |
| The Moon | Completely drains sanity to 0% | 5% |
| The Fool | Mimics another card before becoming The Fool; burns with no effect | 17% |
| The Devil | Triggers a ghost event for the nearest player | 10% |
| Death | Triggers a Cursed Hunt (20 seconds longer); further card draws are ineffective during the hunt. | 10% |
| The High Priestess | Instantly revives a fallen teammate | 2% |
| The Hanged Man | Instantly kills the user | 1% |
What are Cursed Objects (Possessions) in Phasmophobia?
Cursed Possessions, often called "Cursed Objects," are unique items randomly appearing on any map (depending on difficulty and Challenge Mode). Unlike standard equipment, which aids investigation with minimal risk, Cursed Objects manipulate the ghost, but at significantly higher risk to your character. Their use is entirely optional; no penalty exists for avoiding them.
Only one Cursed Possession spawns per contract (unless customized), always in a predetermined location. For example, the Voodoo Doll consistently appears in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive. Seven Cursed Objects exist in the game: Haunted Mirror, Voodoo Doll, Music Box, Tarot Cards, Ouija Board, Monkey Paw, and Summoning Circle.
This concludes our guide on using Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia. Check out The Escapist for more guides and news, including all achievements and trophies and how to unlock them.
