Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia: Usage Guide

Author: Aaliyah May 25,2025

Navigating the eerie world of *Phasmophobia* often involves a delicate balance between risk and reward, and Tarot Cards are a quintessential example of this. If you're unsure about how they function, this guide will walk you through using them effectively.

How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia

Devil Tarot Card drawn in PhasmophobiaScreenshot by The Escapist

Tarot Cards are among the more perilous Cursed Possessions in *Phasmophobia*, yet they can yield significant advantages if luck is on your side. When you encounter them during a contract, consider using them in a secure area, such as near a hiding spot or the entrance. This precaution is crucial because drawing a dangerous card like Death might give you a chance to escape.

Each Tarot Card possesses a unique ability that activates immediately upon use. However, you might draw The Fool, which acts like a Joker and has no effect. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck, and this action does not deplete your sanity. It's also possible to draw duplicates, each triggering the same effect.

The deck contains 10 different cards, each with its own effect and draw chance:

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 during this time is prohibited10%
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 contract maps, influenced by difficulty settings or if you're playing in Challenge Mode.

Unlike the standard equipment designed to safely locate the ghost and gather evidence, Cursed Objects serve as risky shortcuts to manipulate ghost behavior, offering both high rewards and significant dangers. The decision to use them is strategic, and there's no penalty for choosing not to, nor is there a direct reward for utilizing them.

Each contract features only one Cursed Possession, unless modified in Custom settings, and each type consistently spawns in the same 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 guide concludes our exploration of using Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. For more insights and updates on the game, including how to unlock all achievements and trophies, be sure to visit The Escapist.