How to Use Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia

In the thrilling world of *Phasmophobia*, tracking down elusive ghosts often requires employing items as risky as the specters themselves. The Voodoo Doll is one such high-stakes tool, offering a potentially powerful advantage with inherent danger. This guide details how to acquire and effectively utilize this cursed possession.

Table of Contents

• How to Use the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia
• What are Cursed Objects (Possessions) in Phasmophobia?

How to Use the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia

The Voodoo Doll, despite its perilous nature, presents a favorable risk-reward ratio in Phasmophobia. While updates have adjusted its mechanics, it remains a valuable asset. Its primary function is to provoke the ghost into revealing evidence. By sequentially inserting pins, you can trigger actions like EMF5 readings or ultraviolet fingerprints, particularly useful when dealing with less active ghosts.

Ten pins await insertion, each provoking the ghost. However, caution is crucial: each pin reduces your sanity by 5%, with all ten pins depleting 50% of your sanity, significantly increasing your vulnerability to ghost hunts.

The most significant risk lies in the heart pin. Pin insertion is random; hitting the heart pin instantly triggers a cursed hunt, decreasing sanity by 10% and initiating a prolonged (20 seconds longer) hunt with the ghost appearing near your location.

Despite the risks, the potential for expedited evidence gathering makes the Voodoo Doll a worthwhile tool for well-prepared investigators.

What Are Cursed Objects (Possessions) in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Possessions, or "Cursed Objects," are unique items spawning randomly across Phasmophobia maps, influenced by difficulty and Challenge Mode. Unlike standard equipment, which offers relatively safe evidence gathering, Cursed Objects manipulate the ghost at considerable risk to the player.

The risk-reward balance varies between objects. Their use is entirely optional, with no penalty for ignoring them. 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 using the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia. For more guides and news on the game, including all achievements and trophies, continue exploring The Escapist.