In *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions like Tarot Cards can be both a boon and a bane during your ghost-hunting investigations. If you're cautious about using them, this guide will help you understand how to use Tarot Cards effectively.
How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia
Tarot Cards rank among the riskiest Cursed Possessions in *Phasmophobia*, yet they offer some of the most powerful benefits when luck is on your side. When you encounter these cards during a contract, it's wise to use them in a safe spot, such as near a hiding place or 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 comes with a unique ability that activates immediately upon use. Occasionally, you might draw The Fool, akin to a Joker, resulting in no effect. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck without affecting your sanity, and duplicates are possible, each exerting the same effect.
The deck consists of 10 different cards, each with its own effect and draw chance:
| 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 Possessions, often called "Cursed Objects," are unique items in *Phasmophobia* that randomly appear on contract maps, depending on the difficulty settings or if you're in Challenge Mode.
Unlike regular loadout equipment, which helps locate the ghost and gather evidence with minimal risk, Cursed Objects act as shortcuts or cheats to manipulate the ghost, albeit at a higher risk to your character. The safety of using these objects varies based on their abilities, and it's up to you and your team to decide whether to use them. There's no penalty for avoiding them, nor is there a reward bonus for using them.
Each contract features only one Cursed Possession, unless modified in Custom settings, and each type has a fixed spawn location. For instance, the Voodoo Doll always appears in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive.
There are seven different Cursed Objects available in the game:
- Haunted Mirror
- Voodoo Doll
- Music Box
- Tarot Cards
- Ouija Board
- Monkey Paw
- Summoning Circle
This wraps up our guide on using Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. For the latest updates, guides, and information on all achievements and trophies in *Phasmophobia*, be sure to visit The Escapist.
