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How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia

Feb 25,2025 Author: Blake

Mastering the Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia: A Comprehensive Guide

Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia present a high-risk, high-reward proposition during ghost investigations. This guide details their usage and potential outcomes.

Devil Tarot Card drawn in Phasmophobia

Screenshot by The Escapist

Strategic Use of Tarot Cards

Due to their unpredictable nature, it's advisable to use Tarot Cards in a safe zone, such as near a hiding spot or the map's entrance. This precaution minimizes the risk associated with negative card draws, like the dreaded Death card.

Card Mechanics

Each card triggers an immediate effect upon use. However, there's a chance of drawing "The Fool," a wildcard resulting in no effect. Up to ten cards can be drawn without impacting sanity. Duplicate cards yield the same effect.

Tarot Card Breakdown

The game features ten unique Tarot Cards, each with distinct effects and draw probabilities:

Tarot CardEffectDraw Chance
The TowerDoubles ghost activity for 20 seconds20%
The Wheel of Fortune25% sanity gain (green flame); 25% sanity loss (red flame)20%
The HermitConfines the ghost to its favorite room for 1 minute (excluding hunts/events)10%
The SunFull sanity restoration (100%)5%
The MoonComplete sanity drain (0%)5%
The FoolMimics another card before reverting to The Fool; no effect17%
The DevilTriggers a ghost event for the nearest player10%
DeathInitiates a prolonged Cursed Hunt (20 seconds longer)10%
The High PriestessInstant revival of a deceased teammate2%
The Hanged ManInstant death for the user1%

Understanding Cursed Possessions in Phasmophobia

Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia

Screenshot by The Escapist

Cursed Possessions (or Cursed Objects) are high-risk items found randomly in Phasmophobia contracts. Unlike standard equipment, they offer powerful ghost manipulation but pose significant danger to players. Their use is entirely optional. Only one spawns per contract (unless modified in Custom settings), always in a fixed location. Seven Cursed Possessions exist in the game.

This concludes our guide to using Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia. For more Phasmophobia guides and news, including achievement and trophy information, check The Escapist.

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