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"Master Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia: Tips and Tricks"

by Isaac Apr 03,2025

In the chilling world of *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions like Tarot Cards can significantly alter your ghost-hunting experience, offering both thrilling rewards and perilous risks. If you're curious about how to harness the power of Tarot Cards, here's a comprehensive guide to get you started.

How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia

Devil Tarot Card drawn in Phasmophobia

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Tarot Cards stand out as one of the riskiest Cursed Possessions in *Phasmophobia*, yet they can also provide some of the most potent benefits if luck is on your side. When you encounter Tarot Cards during your contract, it's wise to use them in a secure spot on the map, such as near a hiding place or the entrance. This strategic positioning can be a lifesaver if you draw a hazardous card like Death, giving you a chance to escape the ensuing chaos.

Each Tarot Card has a unique ability that activates instantly upon drawing. However, you might occasionally pull The Fool, akin to a Joker, resulting in no effect. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck without impacting your sanity, and you might even draw duplicates, each triggering the same effect.

Here's a detailed look at the 10 different cards you might encounter:

Tarot CardEffectDraw Chance
The TowerDoubles ghost activity for 20 seconds20%
The Wheel of FortuneThe user gains 25% sanity if the card burns green; loses 25% sanity if the card burns red20%
The HermitForces the ghost back into its favorite room and traps it inside for 1 minute (cannot override hunts or events)10%
The SunFully restores the user’s sanity to 100%5%
The MoonCompletely drains the user’s sanity to 0%5%
The FoolMimics another card before turning into The Fool; burns away and no effects happen17%
The DevilTriggers a ghost event by the player nearest to the ghost, not necessarily the user10%
DeathTriggers a Cursed Hunt (20 seconds longer than normal hunt); drawing any more cards during10%
The High PriestessImmediately revives a dead party member2%
The Hanged ManImmediately kills the user1%

What are Cursed Objects (Possessions) in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia

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Cursed Possessions, often referred to as "Cursed Objects," are unique items in *Phasmophobia* that randomly appear on any contract map, influenced by difficulty settings or if you're tackling Challenge Mode. Unlike your standard loadout equipment, which helps you locate the ghost and gather evidence with minimal risk, Cursed Objects serve as high-risk shortcuts to manipulate the ghost's behavior.

The safety of using these objects varies, depending on their specific abilities. It's up to you and your team to weigh the risks and decide whether to engage with them. There's no penalty for avoiding them, nor is there a direct reward for using them.

Each contract features only one Cursed Possession, unless you've modified the settings in Custom mode. Each type of Cursed Object has a fixed spawn location. For instance, the Voodoo Doll will always be found in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive.

The game includes seven different Cursed Objects:

  • Haunted Mirror
  • Voodoo Doll
  • Music Box
  • Tarot Cards
  • Ouija Board
  • Monkey Paw
  • Summoning Circle

This guide wraps up how to effectively use Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. For the latest updates, guides, and insights on the game, including how to unlock all achievements and trophies, be sure to check out The Escapist.