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.

Strategic Use of Tarot Cards
Due to the inherent risks, utilizing Tarot Cards in a safe area, such as near a hiding spot or the entrance, is recommended. This precaution allows for a swift escape should an unfavorable card, like Death, be drawn.
Each card activates immediately upon selection, with the exception of "The Fool," which produces no effect. A maximum of ten cards can be drawn from the deck without impacting sanity levels. Duplicate cards yield identical effects.
Tarot Card Effects and Draw Probabilities
The game features ten distinct Tarot Cards, each with a unique effect and probability of being drawn:
| 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 preferred room for 1 minute (excluding hunts/events) | 10% |
| The Sun | Full sanity restoration (100%) | 5% |
| The Moon | Complete sanity depletion (0%) | 5% |
| The Fool | Mimics another card before becoming The Fool; no effect | 17% |
| The Devil | Triggers a ghost event for the nearest 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 randomly spawned items offering gameplay manipulation at significant risk. Unlike standard equipment, they provide shortcuts but at the cost of increased danger to the player characters. The decision to use them is entirely strategic. Only one Cursed Possession appears per contract (unless modified in custom settings), always in a predetermined location. Seven Cursed Objects exist in the game: Haunted Mirror, Voodoo Doll, Music Box, Tarot Cards, Ouija Board, Monkey Paw, and Summoning Circle.
This concludes our guide on using Tarot Cards in Phasmophobia. For further Phasmophobia guides and news, including achievement and trophy information, check The Escapist.