Mastering the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia: A Guide to Utilizing Cursed Possessions
Sometimes, identifying the most dangerous ghosts in Phasmophobia requires employing equally risky tools like Cursed Possessions. The Voodoo Doll is a prime example, and this guide details its acquisition and use.
Table of Contents
- How to Use the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia
- Understanding Cursed Objects (Possessions) in Phasmophobia
How to Use the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia
The Voodoo Doll offers a potentially favorable risk-reward ratio among Phasmophobia's Cursed Possessions. While game updates have adjusted its effectiveness, it remains a valuable asset.
Its primary function is to provoke the ghost into revealing evidence. This is achieved by sequentially inserting pins into the doll. This proves particularly useful when dealing with elusive or unresponsive ghosts, prompting actions like EMF5 readings or UV fingerprint displays.
Ten pins can be inserted, each triggering ghost activity. However, proceed cautiously. Each pin insertion reduces sanity by 5%, with all ten pins depleting 50% of your sanity, increasing vulnerability to ghost hunts.
The most significant risk is the heart pin. Pin insertion is random, and hitting the heart pin instantly triggers a Cursed Hunt, reducing sanity by 10% and initiating a prolonged (20 seconds longer) ghost hunt near your location.
Despite the inherent risks, the Voodoo Doll's potential for evidence gathering makes it worthwhile, especially with proper preparation.
What Are Cursed Objects (Possessions) in Phasmophobia?
Cursed Possessions (often called "Cursed Objects") are unique items randomly spawning across Phasmophobia maps, with appearance influenced by difficulty and Challenge Mode.
Unlike standard equipment, which minimizes risk while providing ghost location and evidence, Cursed Objects offer manipulative shortcuts at a significantly higher risk to your character.
The relative safety of Cursed Objects varies, leaving the decision of usage to the players. No penalty exists for non-use. Only one Cursed Possession spawns per contract (unless modified in Custom settings).
Seven Cursed Objects exist:
- Haunted Mirror
- Voodoo Doll
- Music Box
- Tarot Cards
- Ouija Board
- Monkey Paw
- Summoning Circle
This concludes our guide on the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia. For further Phasmophobia guides, news, achievements, and trophy unlocking strategies, consult The Escapist.
