How to Use Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia
Mastering Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia: A Comprehensive Guide
Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia present a high-risk, high-reward scenario during ghost investigations. This guide details their usage and potential outcomes.

Strategic Use of Tarot Cards
Due to their inherent risk, using Tarot Cards in a safe zone (near a hiding spot or the entrance) is recommended. This allows for a quicker escape if an unfavorable card, such as Death, is drawn.
Each card triggers an immediate effect upon use. However, The Fool card (similar to a Joker) produces no effect. You can draw up to 10 cards without impacting sanity. Duplicate cards yield the same effect.
Tarot Card Effects and Draw Probabilities
The game features 10 distinct Tarot Cards, each with a unique effect and draw probability:
| Tarot Card | Effect | Draw Chance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tower | Doubles ghost activity for 20 seconds | 20% |
| The Wheel of Fortune | 25% sanity gain (green flame); 25% sanity loss (red flame) | 20% |
| The Hermit | Confines the ghost to its favorite room for 1 minute (excluding hunts/events) | 10% |
| The Sun | Full sanity restoration (100%) | 5% |
| The Moon | Complete sanity drain (0%) | 5% |
| The Fool | Mimics another card before becoming The Fool; no effect | 17% |
| The Devil | Triggers a ghost event near the closest player | 10% |
| Death | Initiates a prolonged Cursed Hunt (20 seconds longer) | 10% |
| The High Priestess | Instant revival of a deceased teammate | 2% |
| The Hanged Man | Instant death for the user | 1% |
Understanding Cursed Possessions in Phasmophobia

Cursed Possessions (or Cursed Objects) are high-risk items that randomly appear in Phasmophobia contracts (depending on difficulty and game mode). Unlike standard equipment, they offer powerful ghost manipulation but at significant risk to the player's character. Only one spawns per contract (unless customized).
Seven Cursed Objects exist: Haunted Mirror, Voodoo Doll, Music Box, Tarot Cards, Ouija Board, Monkey Paw, and Summoning Circle. Each has a fixed spawn location.
This concludes our guide on using Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia. Check The Escapist for further game guides and news, including achievement and trophy information.
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