Mastering the Haunted Mirror in Phasmophobia: A Guide to Risk and Reward
In Phasmophobia, tackling the most elusive ghosts often requires utilizing special Cursed Possessions – items offering significant advantages but demanding careful use. The Haunted Mirror stands out as a particularly valuable tool, offering a high reward-to-risk ratio. This guide explains its functionality and usage.
The Haunted Mirror's primary function is to reveal the ghost's current favored room. Providing a panoramic view of that location, it significantly accelerates the investigation process, allowing for strategic equipment placement before the situation escalates. This advantage is especially useful in locating the ghost quickly and efficiently.
Its location is predetermined for each map, typically found hanging on a wall or resting on the floor. Remember that while the spawn location is fixed, the specific Cursed Object appearing is randomized.
To activate the mirror, simply pick it up and use the designated interaction button (mouse or controller). The reflection will display the ghost's preferred area. However, on Professional difficulty and above, be aware that the ghost's location may change over time.
Caution is advised: prolonged observation drains sanity. Holding the mirror for its full duration will shatter it, triggering a Cursed Hunt at your current position. Therefore, utilize it strategically when your sanity levels are high and you're prepared to interpret the reflection.
Understanding Cursed Possessions in Phasmophobia
Cursed Possessions (or "Cursed Objects") are unique, randomly spawning items in Phasmophobia. Unlike standard equipment, which primarily aids in ghost identification with minimal risk, Cursed Objects offer significant advantages but at a considerably higher risk to your character's well-being. Their appearance is influenced by difficulty and Challenge Mode settings.
The risk-reward balance varies among the seven Cursed Objects: Summoning Circle, Haunted Mirror, Voodoo Doll, Music Box, Tarot Cards, Ouija Board, and Monkey Paw. The choice of whether to engage with them is entirely yours, with no penalty for avoiding them. Only one Cursed Possession appears per contract (unless modified in Custom settings).
This guide concludes with the practical application of the Haunted Mirror in Phasmophobia. For more Phasmophobia guides and news, including the 2025 Roadmap & Preview, visit The Escapist.
