In the world of *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions like Tarot Cards can be a double-edged sword, offering both high risks and rewarding benefits during your ghost-hunting adventures. If you're curious about how to navigate their use, here's a comprehensive guide to using Tarot Cards effectively.
How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia
Tarot Cards rank among the more perilous Cursed Possessions in *Phasmophobia*, yet they also offer some of the most potent advantages when fortune smiles upon you.
When you encounter Tarot Cards during a contract, it's wise to use them in a secure area of the map, such as near a hiding spot or by the entrance. This precaution is crucial, as drawing a hazardous card like Death could trigger a Cursed Hunt, and being near safety increases your chances of survival.
Each Tarot Card possesses a unique ability that activates instantly upon drawing. However, you might draw The Fool, which has no effect. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck without any sanity loss, and duplicates are possible, each carrying the same effect.
The deck contains 10 different cards, each with its specific effect and draw probability:
| 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, also referred to as "Cursed Objects," are special items in *Phasmophobia* that randomly appear on any contract map, influenced by difficulty settings or if you're engaged in Challenge Mode.
While standard equipment helps in locating and gathering evidence of ghost activity with minimal risk, Cursed Objects serve as shortcuts or cheats to manipulate the ghost, albeit at a much higher risk to your character.
The safety of using these objects varies; some are less dangerous than others. The decision to use them lies with you and your team, with no penalties for choosing not to, but also no reward bonuses for their use.
Each contract features only one Cursed Possession unless you modify the settings in Custom mode. Each type of Cursed Object consistently spawns in the same designated location on the map. For instance, the Voodoo Doll is always found in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive.
There are seven types of Cursed Objects available in the game:
- Haunted Mirror
- Voodoo Doll
- Music Box
- Tarot Cards
- Ouija Board
- Monkey Paw
- Summoning Circle
This guide wraps up how to use Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. Keep an eye on The Escapist for the latest updates, guides, and news on the game, including details on all achievements and trophies and how to unlock them.
