Using Tarot Cards Effectively in Phasmophobia: A Guide
Author: Aria
May 14,2025
In *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions like Tarot Cards can be a double-edged sword during your ghost-hunting adventures. If you're curious about how to harness their power, here's your complete guide to using Tarot Cards effectively.
How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia
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Tarot Cards stand out as one of the more perilous Cursed Possessions in *Phasmophobia*, yet they can offer substantial advantages if luck is on your side. When you encounter Tarot Cards during a contract, consider using them in a strategic location on the map, such as near a hiding spot or the entrance. This precaution is crucial because drawing a dangerous card like Death can be mitigated if you're close to an escape route.
Each Tarot Card boasts a unique effect that activates immediately upon drawing. However, be prepared for The Fool, which acts like a Joker and results in no effect. You have the opportunity to draw up to 10 cards from the deck without any impact on your sanity. Note that you might draw duplicates, each carrying the same effect as before.
The deck consists of 10 different cards, each with distinct 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?
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Cursed Possessions, often referred to as "Cursed Objects," are unique items in *Phasmophobia* that randomly appear on contract maps, influenced by difficulty settings or if you're tackling Challenge Mode.
While your standard equipment helps identify and gather evidence of ghost activity with minimal risk, Cursed Objects offer shortcuts to manipulate the ghost but come with significantly higher risks to your character. The safety of using these objects varies based on their abilities, and the choice to use them is yours or your team's to make. There's no penalty for avoiding them, nor is there a direct reward for using them.
Typically, only one Cursed Possession will appear per contract, though this can be modified in Custom settings. Each type has a fixed spawn location; for instance, the Voodoo Doll consistently appears in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive.
The game features seven different Cursed Objects:
- Haunted Mirror
- Voodoo Doll
- Music Box
- Tarot Cards
- Ouija Board
- Monkey Paw
- Summoning Circle
This guide wraps up how to utilize Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. For more insights and updates on the game, including guides on achievements and trophies, keep an eye on The Escapist.
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