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Tarot Cards Guide for Phasmophobia Players

Author:Kristen Update:May 14,2025

In *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions, like Tarot Cards, are double-edged swords that can significantly impact your investigations. If you're cautious about using them, this guide will walk you through how to handle Tarot Cards effectively.

How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia

Devil Tarot Card drawn in PhasmophobiaScreenshot by The Escapist

Tarot Cards rank among the riskiest Cursed Possessions in *Phasmophobia*, offering powerful advantages but also potential dangers. When you encounter these cards during your contract, it's wise to use them in a safe zone, such as near a hiding spot or the entrance. This precaution can be a lifesaver if you draw a hazardous card like Death, giving you a chance to retreat.

Each Tarot Card comes with a unique ability that activates immediately upon drawing. However, you might also draw The Fool, which has no effect and merely burns away. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck without affecting your sanity, and you may draw duplicates, each with the same effect.

There are 10 different Tarot Cards you might encounter, each with specific effects and draw chances:

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 PhasmophobiaScreenshot by The Escapist

Cursed Possessions, often referred to as "Cursed Objects," are unique items in *Phasmophobia* that appear randomly on any contract map, depending on the difficulty settings or if you're playing in Challenge Mode.

While standard equipment helps you locate the ghost and gather evidence with minimal risk, Cursed Objects serve as high-risk, high-reward shortcuts to manipulate ghost behavior. Some are safer than others, and the decision to use them rests with you and your team. There's no penalty for avoiding them, nor a bonus for using them.

Only one Cursed Possession spawns per contract unless modified in Custom settings, and each type has a fixed spawning location. For instance, the Voodoo Doll always appears in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive.

There are seven different Cursed Objects in the game:

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

This guide has covered how to use Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. For more detailed guides, news, and tips on unlocking all achievements and trophies, be sure to check out The Escapist.