Using Tarot Cards Effectively in Phasmophobia

In the thrilling world of *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions like Tarot Cards can be a double-edged sword, offering both significant risks and rewards during your ghost-hunting investigations. If you're curious about how to harness their power, here's a comprehensive guide on using Tarot Cards effectively.

How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia

Devil Tarot Card drawn in Phasmophobia

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Tarot Cards rank among the riskiest Cursed Possessions in *Phasmophobia*, yet they can also deliver some of the most potent benefits if fortune smiles upon you. When you encounter Tarot Cards during your contract, it's wise to use them in a secure spot on the map, such as near a hiding place or the entrance. This precaution is crucial because drawing a dangerous card like Death could trigger a situation from which you need a quick escape.

Each Tarot Card possesses a unique ability that activates instantly upon drawing. However, you might occasionally draw The Fool, which acts like a Joker and has no effect. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck without any sanity drain, and duplicates are possible, each triggering the same effect.

The deck contains 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 Objects in Phasmophobia

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

While your standard loadout equipment helps you locate the ghost and gather evidence with minimal risk, Cursed Objects serve as shortcuts or cheats to manipulate the ghost's behavior, albeit at a much 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 engage with them. There's no penalty for avoiding them, nor is there a reward-related bonus for using them.

Each contract features only one Cursed Possession, unless modified in Custom settings, and each type consistently spawns in the same specific location. For instance, the Voodoo Doll will always be found in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive.

The game includes seven different Cursed Objects:

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*. For the latest updates, guides, and news on the game, including all achievements and trophies and how to unlock them, be sure to check out The Escapist.