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"Using Tarot Cards Effectively in Phasmophobia"

Author : Christian

May 13,2025

In the thrilling world of *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions can be a double-edged sword, offering powerful advantages while posing significant risks. Among these, Tarot Cards stand out for their high stakes and potentially game-changing effects. If you're curious about how to wield these mysterious cards, this guide will walk you through their use and potential outcomes.

How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia

Devil Tarot Card drawn in Phasmophobia Screenshot by The Escapist

Tarot Cards are among the riskier Cursed Possessions you can encounter in *Phasmophobia*, yet they also offer some of the most potent benefits if luck is on your side. When you find Tarot Cards during your investigation, it's wise to use them in a secure part of the map, such as near a hiding spot or close to the entrance. This precaution can be a lifesaver if you draw a dangerous card like Death, giving you a chance to escape.

Each Tarot Card you draw will trigger an immediate effect unique to that card. However, there's always a chance you might draw The Fool, which acts like a Joker and results in no effect. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck without affecting your sanity, and you might even draw duplicates, each with the same impact.

Here’s a detailed look at the 10 different Tarot Cards you might encounter, along with their effects and draw chances:

Tarot Card	Effect	Draw Chance
The Tower	Doubles ghost activity for 20 seconds	20%
The Wheel of Fortune	The user gains 25% sanity if the card burns green; loses 25% sanity if the card burns red	20%
The Hermit	Forces the ghost back into its favorite room and traps it inside for 1 minute (cannot override hunts or events)	10%
The Sun	Fully restores the user’s sanity to 100%	5%
The Moon	Completely drains the user’s sanity to 0%	5%
The Fool	Mimics another card before turning into The Fool; burns away and no effects happen	17%
The Devil	Triggers a ghost event by the player nearest to the ghost, not necessarily the user	10%
Death	Triggers a Cursed Hunt (20 seconds longer than normal hunt); drawing any more cards during	10%
The High Priestess	Immediately revives a dead party member	2%
The Hanged Man	Immediately kills the user	1%

What are Cursed Objects (Possessions) in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia Screenshot by The Escapist

In *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions, also known as "Cursed Objects," are unique items that randomly appear on any contract map, influenced by difficulty settings or specific modes like Challenge Mode. Unlike your standard equipment, which helps locate and gather evidence of ghost activity with minimal risk, Cursed Objects can be seen as shortcuts or cheats to manipulate the ghost. However, using them comes with a much higher risk to your character's safety.

The safety level of these objects varies based on their abilities, and it's up to you and your team to decide whether the potential reward is worth the risk. Choosing not to use them incurs no penalty, but using them won't grant you any additional reward bonuses either.

Each contract features just one Cursed Possession, unless you adjust this in Custom settings, and each type 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 types of Cursed Objects:

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

That wraps up our guide on how to use Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. For the latest updates, guides, and news on the game, including tips on unlocking all achievements and trophies, be sure to check out The Escapist.