100 Cursed and Haunted Objects That Should Have Never Seen the Light of Day

Picture this: you’re rummaging through the ancient burial site of a forgotten empire, dust clinging to your clothes, the air tinged with an eerie chill. Your heart pounds as you uncover an object, the first of many, that says “I really shouldn’t be here.” Welcome to the wild and sometimes hilarious world of haunted objects that most definitely should have stayed buried. Each one of these artifacts, brimming with supernatural energy or cursed with dark magic, plays host to its own unique brand of mischief—or malevolence.

In the successful fusion of horror and humor, these haunted objects are more than just phantasmal props—they’re the heartbeat of countless adventures and the catalysts of chaos. They might bring with them the brand of horror, laughter, or shock that’s well suited to a fantasy tabletop setting. Picture adventurers diving into the depths of ancient catacombs, only to find themselves tied up in otherworldly antics or horrifyingly humorous hauntings. The rogue tumbles backward as a cursed spoon insists upon stirring invisible tea, or the warrior leaps sky high as his armor attacks itself with a ghostly curse.

Our article ventures into the bizarre, providing a detailed d100 random table conveniently split into five d20 lists for easy navigation. Each section draws upon themes that add that extra spark of worldbuilding magic. Whether it’s a cheeky specter guiding your path, a relic with a taste for pranks, or an artifact whose powers lie firmly in the “are you sure?” category, these objects add depth, laughter, and chills, often all at once. Let your imagination run rampant as items potentially become the centerpiece of epic quests, misadventures, or rib-tickling table banter.

So, strap in and ready yourself to unearth the hilarity and horror of the unseen world beneath the earth’s surface. Through this list, you’ll discover not just the sinister or side-splitting nature of each object, but how they can seamlessly—and spontaneously—liven up your gaming table. Scary? Yes. But also a bundle of fun for creative DMs and adventurous players alike.

100 Haunted Objects That Definitely Should Have Stayed Buried

Now, let’s talk strat—a d100 mishmash can be a bit, uh, overwhelming, right? So, get this—the table’s broken down into five themed d20 lists for simplicity’s sake. These spooky items are just the thing for making an ordinary game night extraordinary, gifting the GM’s narrative toolbox with a playful twist and a smattering of spooky energy.

Our items range from hilariously benign haunted objects to those far more nefarious and potentially quest-altering. Each object brings its own quirky flavor, whether it’s specifically knocking sense into an overconfident player or serving as a hilarious distraction mid-battle. Essentially, they’re plot hooks, encounter fuel, and scene setters for the dramatic (or comedic) moments in your game.

Ready? Set? Haunt!

d20 Trickster Spirits and Mischievous Misnomers (1 – 20)

There’s nothing quite like an object that possesses a sense of humor—or a penchant for playful trouble. These items are vessels for trickster spirits that disrupt, prank, and generally arouse chaos just for the sheer fun of it. But hey, don’t roll your eyes just yet. While potentially headache-inducing, they’re full of character, making even the weariest adventurer crack a smile (or grind their teeth in frustration).

Picture this: a candlestick that extinguishes itself whenever a silent moment creeps in, or a rug that sweeps itself up just as the party rogue is attempting a stealth maneuver. Mischief is the name of the game, and such objects provide comedic relief when tension runs high. It’s not just about the laughs though; these artifacts offer gentle nudges toward creativity in problem-solving.

Here’s a d20 table to add some cheeky surprise to your next gaming session:

d20	Object Description	Mischievous Behavior	Potential for Mischief	d100
1	Dancing Candle	Extinguishes then relights	Flickers rhythmically to chants	1
2	Laughing Mirror	Reflects exaggerated expressions	Imitates party members’ actions	2
3	Sassy Teapot	Insists it’s always time for tea	Tips itself over and pours on demand	3
4	Bouncy Ball of Frolic	Bounces erratically	Continues bouncing until caught	4
5	Cheeky Chess Set	Moves pieces unpredictably	Mimics the strategy of passersby	5
6	Talkative Scroll	Reads itself aloud at random	Sings off-key battle hymns	6
7	Jester’s Inkwell	Inks run out frequently	Replaces notes with puns and sketches	7
8	Tickle Feather	Causes unwarranted tickling sensations	Surprises even unsuspecting victims	8
9	Impish Rope	Twists upon itself	Ties itself into intricate figure-eights	9
10	Squeaking Boots	Squeak to the tune of footsteps	Startles the wearer with pretend critters	10
11	Prankster’s Umbrella	Opens indoors automatically	Rains confetti and glitter when shut	11
12	Chatty Spectacles	Create smalltalk incessantly	Shares unsolicited advice	12
13	Giggling Jacket	Shakes with laughter	Mimics shifts in the weather patterns	13
14	Hovering Hat	Levitate slightly off head	Spins to capture nearby amusement	14
15	Fanciful Fork	Floats stubbornly mid-air	Randomly taps on available surfaces	15
16	Silly Slippers	Conduct impromptu dance routines	Slide uncontrollably when put on	16
17	Wobbly Table	Constantly adjusting its balance	Occasional poltergeist table flips	17
18	Spinning Top of Glee	Spins without stopping	Moves in unpredictable patterns	18
19	Trick Candle	Relights itself boisterously	Flashes light patterns that entertain	19
20	Gaudy Garland	Dangles excessively	Entangles individuals in festive decor	20

The trickster objects are often annoying yet thoroughly amusing. They introduce lighthearted mischief to a campaign, providing comic relief while keeping characters on their toes. Through harmless antics, they engage players and inspire fresh narratives or comedic detours.

d20 Cursed Curios and Bewitched Baubles (21 – 40)

Let’s trek into the territory of objects that pack a less-than-friendly punch. These are the items that haven’t just been touched by supernatural forces—they’ve been dunked in them. Dropped into a vat of dark magic, salted with curses, and shaken with a good chill, these artifacts change the tone of any encounter from cheerful to oh-so-spooky in record time.

Consider a music box that plinks out a ghostly lullaby every time it’s opened, or a quill pen that writes in disturbing, prophetic messages without its owner’s consent. These baubles are more than mere cursed curios—they’re harbingers of potential doom, setting players on a twisted path to uncovering the truth behind their haunting.

Nervous yet? You should be. These curses might just spark an adventure full of mysterious unraveling and daring heroics—or concoct an unbeatable puzzle to solve when the chips are down. Here’s a d20 table to inspire your next chilling tale:

d20	Object Description	Cursed Effect	Bewitched Peculiarities	d100
1	Haunting Music Box	Plays eerie tune	Compels strange sleepwalking	21
2	Pendant of Despair	Darkens user’s mood	Drains energy over time	22
3	Mirror of Regrets	Shows alternate failures	Traps reflection until confessions	23
4	Ghostly Typewriter	Writes ominous forecasts	Produces tangible shadows	24
5	Creaky Door Knocker	Announces arrivals ominously	Opens unseen portals	25
6	Possessed Quilted Blanket	Envelops warmly without consent	Extracts dreams during sleep	26
7	Spellbound Teacup	Coaxes compulsive tea drinking	Filled by otherworldly brews	27
8	Cursed Compass	Shows disoriented paths	Spins endlessly, cleaving sanity	28
9	Crying Candle	Weeps melted wax	Draws entities seeking warmth	29
10	Shrieking Box	Unleashes sudden screams	Itches for release during conflicts	30
11	Grisly Journal	Envelops in dark thoughts	Infuses nightmares into narratives	31
12	Bewitching Bell	Could implicate imposter’s guilt	Resurrects echoes of past happenings	32
13	Jinxed Picture Frame	Cracks when malice is near	Freezes corrosive breaths	33
14	Dreadful Dice	Ensure unlucky rolls	Flash sinister glances with each toss	34
15	Casket of Echoes	Amplifies primal fears	Creates living shadows intermittently	35
16	Stairway to Nowhere	Encompasses hollow ardor	Embedded spectral yearnings within	36
17	Nightmare-Beckoning Mask	Conceals true identity	Invites spirits to possess wearers	37
18	Smoky Hourglass	Constricts time perception	Appears cracked, yet ethereal sand flows	38
19	Possessed Painting	Depicts viewer’s inner dread	Era of insight reveals morose imagery	39
20	Reluctant Ring	Tangles with dark desires	Wears imagination into reality	40

These cursed curios and bewitched baubles are ones players would do well to be cautious of. At their heart lies mystery, danger, and the tantalizing offer of challenges to overcome for those who dare tread their path. The brave—nay, the reckless—will become drawn to figure out just what lies beneath each cursed shroud.

d20 Spooky Souvenirs and Macabre Keepsakes (41 – 60)

Ever traveled through a necropolis and thought to yourself, “You know what this vacation needs? Souvenirs.” Well, here they are! Spooky souvenirs and macabre keepsakes that oddly beckon those with a taste for the morbid. These items are those little mementos that find their way home with adventurers, to be remembered—or regretted—forever.

From a petrified eyeball that occasionally follows you with its gaze, to a skeleton key that fits exactly zero locks known to the party, these objects revel in the grotesque with a playful grin. Of course, not every seeming talisman or token is what it appears. Some may harbor powerful secrets, while others merely tell tales of the departed in hushed tones.

Souvenirs become more than gory memorabilia; they’re mementos playing double duty as mystery instigators. Who left them behind? Why do they still cling to a sense of longing? Go ahead, let this table transport you through realms where keepsakes are anything but ordinary:

d20	Souvenir Description	Macabre Nature	Possible Stories	d100
1	Grinning Gargoyle Bust	Unnervingly lifelike eyes	A thief once stole from Spiderking’s lair	41
2	Wistful Bell Jar	Traps tiny shadows inside	Captures a single breath of twilight	42
3	Blackened Bookmark	Enthralls whispering ink	Last purchases truly cursed tomes	43
4	Spidery Doilies	Crawl with cryptic patterns	Chronicles of evolving hauntings	44
5	Mummified Locket	Asphodel’s caress within	Hands of Pharaoh’s groundskeeper	45
6	Ritual Handprint Plate	Holds prints of lost souls	Upon a midnight journey’s exit	46
7	Bone Rot Charm	Decomposes any surface	Forever clinks like marbles in a bag	47
8	Mirrored Skull Mask	Reflects unseen visages	Original one donned near solid shadow	48
9	Withered Leaf Collection	Dances onto eerie boughs	Kin of Dryads leave a woodwalk	49
10	Twisted Candlestick	Drips waxy shadows	Fashioned further from a Golem’s frame	50
11	Spectral Tea-service	Fades into visible steam	Community advisor of spectral persuasion	51
12	Bewitched Trinket Box	Causes dreams of mystical realms	Wherein tender talons artfully pinch	52
13	Desolate Hourglass	Arbiter of forgotten futures	Left only half-filled with oozing sand	53
14	Wandering Dice	Found near a lost fartherland	Predict the light of language, and lost link	54
15	Reluctant Key	Sheds tears of regret	Toiling timeless folktale’s lockout	55
16	Chilled Amulet	Pulse slows, glows truly	Paler unpitying winter videre	56
17	Tiny Unmarked Tombstone	Etched with stolen echoes	Now rests on an untrodden path	57
18	Sealed Velvet Pouch	Horrors harness horrors	Perpetually undulates into shadows	58
19	Sunless Frame	Hosts invisible memories	Forever casts a gathering twilight	59
20	Chain of Woven Desires	Chains dreamless desires	Forms hollow archways	60

Who knew keepsakes could creep, shiver, and delight? These mementos of mortality create a stage for the mystical and the macabre. Whether serving as ghosts of memory haunting the present, or just oddities woven into pastiche narratives, they instigate exploration in their ghostly semblance.

d20 Wicked Weapons and Treacherous Tools (61 – 80)

Let’s not kid ourselves. Sometimes, the coolest swords aren’t just cool. They’re downright terrifying. This section delves into the realm of weapons that carry more than just sharpness. With histories steeped in dark deeds or misdeeds of their own making, these wicked weapons and treacherous tools hold tales that speak of dread.

Weapons with cursed blades, shields that murmur blood-curdling tales, and axes that howl through the woods under moonlit nights. They make for memorable storytelling, but wielders beware! These are not simply instruments of battle—they are companions on a journey through shadows.

Using these weapons or tools might lead to a quest of its own—resolving curses, or simply understanding exactly what kind of capricious will resides within. Engage with this deadly yet captivating table:

d20	Weapon Description	Treacherous Effect	Flavor Text	d100
1	Screaming Scimitar	Shrieks when unsheathed	Encounters alert ghostly foes	61
2	Phantasmal Dagger	Blurs the boundaries	Bestows the bearer’s shadow	62
3	Bloodthirsty Spear	Seeks out blood	Hungers for quarries unfound	63
4	Grinning Skull Helm	Whispers doom on approach	Awful chuckles amidst silence	64
5	Soul Drinker Sword	Absorbs magical essence	Draws life dangerously	65
6	Eldritch Wand	Blasts with chaotic volatility	Each using causes strengthening haunt	66
7	Blasphemous Crozier	Gallows humor coils	Corrupts past believers	67
8	Darkfire Bow	Forges the last light	Strikes to burn forever	68
9	Sinister Spade	Unearths forbidden depths	Hauls in ghost-fishing exploits	69
10	Frostbitten Longbow	Lures winter’s icy stare	Freezes reality to stillness	70
11	Prodigal Stormhammer	Rumbles tempests in battle	Centers lightning’s frenzy	71
12	Black Widow Crossbow	Ensnares the web-weavers	Harbors hidden venoms	72
13	Dirgeful Warhorn	Admits lamentations raw	Unshackles revenants alive	73
14	Melancholy Lute	Elicits tunes of demise	Invokes sorrows unguarded	74
15	Iron Fist Gauntlet	Embraces old enmities	Stalwart grips tear anew	75
16	Stormcaller’s Staff	Damns summoning rainfall	Attracts clouds to sing	76
17	Malefic Cape	Chills the soul’s warmth	Envelops the bearer in gloom	77
18	Withered Wood Stave	Consumes vigor silently	Shatters vines entwined	78
19	Glass-Eyed Ammunition	Sees deaths yet unseen	Feasts on bodies faint	79
20	Void-Edged Scythe	Harvests fates astray	Slights grasp among shadows	80

Weapons of ill-repute or chilling flair offer a multifaceted approach to adventuring, shaping narratives while serving as agents in their right. These are the artifacts forging fear and crafting quests across perilous landscapes as much as in the heated moment of adventuring.

d20 Haunted Heirlooms and Grisly Family Goods (81 to 100)

Ah, family heirlooms. You thought hand-me-downs were the stuff of tearful nostalgia? Think again! Haunted heirlooms carry with them a legacy of supernatural shenanigans. Things passed down through generations from noble relatives or, perhaps, those best left kindly forgotten—except they forgot to forget you.

Imagine stumbling upon a family tapestry that whispers the deeds of ancestors, sometimes telling too much, or an old grandfather clock that ticks out family secrets as it chimes. These items might bring your adventurers into close encounters with spirits, spirits quite sure what unfinished business remains left.

Encapsulating the familial and the eldritch, these objects inspire adventure and reveal backgrounds both ordinary or odd. Check out this d20 table to imagine what sorts of spooky kinship these may foster:

d20	Heirloom Description	Grisly Nature	Possible Family Ties	d100
1	Whispering Ancestral Tapestry	Reveals ignoble deeds	Admits betrayer’s secrets	81
2	Luminescent Mirror	Reflects family’s dark legacy	Unfriendly face framed by veneers	82
3	Family Portrait with Moving Eyes	Observes with malevolence	Tracks those stumbling into ill favors	83
4	Cursed Family Crest	Adorns with burdens of guilt	Clings to descendants’ shadow resources	84
5	Sentient Family Grimoire	Inherited untouched insights	Holds cryptic magic foundational to forebears	85
6	Ghastly Tea Set	Hospitality enshrined	Traverses secrets of entourages	86
7	Haunted Rocking Chair	Rocks by phantom’s decree	Stirs hearth’s embers raw	87
8	Enigmatic Doorbell	Chimes shudder in disuse	Calls on spectral guests	88
9	Sinister Sextant	Maps nautical secrets	Lures lineage along dread voyages	89
10	Gory Gavel	Commands presence assertively	Commands spirits of judged generations	90
11	Grim Revolving Bookcase	Hides ancestral skeletons	Shifts to safeguard or imprison	91
12	Blood-Stained Thumbprint Locket	Encapsulates kin’s heartaches	Ends life’s respite veiled	92
13	Hushed Family Coat of Arms	Radiates spectral ideals	Shields against whim and damnation	93
14	Sacrificial Blazon	Bespeaks familial scandal	Expands opportunity’s grim touch	94
15	Mournful Phonograph	Keepsakes vocal regrets	Echoes keenly regrets bestowed	95
16	Dust-Encrusted Chalice	Once crowned antique treasures	Breeds unholy blood Nature	96
17	Precarious Spirit Vase	Conceals irate specters	Rescues scattered heirloom fragments	97
18	Vine-Hidden Harp	Hum serenades unsettle	Reclaims night serenades reluctant	98
19	Delusional Cloak	Hides deceit bleakly	Raiment forged of deceit not resisted	99
20	Lafaye’s Malicious Mantle	Cloaks misdirection	Guides quests warped further astray	100

By incorporating haunted heirlooms into your campaign, you offer players glimpses into the heart of familial lore. These grizzly goods are gateways to broader, more complex threads—a veritable tapestry woven into the fabric of epic adventure and lasting legacies tied to awakening ghosts.

100 Haunted Objects Players Will Wish They Never Found

So, there you have it, an ensemble of objects that are just plain scary, maybe a bit humorous, but definitely designed to pull your players into all kinds of adventures. Each one of these 100 haunted objects has a little secret buried in its core. It’s about more than frights and fun; it’s about the stories locked within.

For dungeon masters, the possibilities are endless. Haunted objects can seamlessly transform into plot thieves, pretext for galavanting through distant domains, or whisperings of times past when things were far from peaceful. Use these objects creatively; as they become story arcs, unexpected challenges, or flavorful distractions—maybe even as red herrings leading to hilarious, poignant, or chilling reprisals.

At their best, these haunted objects ignite the spark of creativity within your players. They challenge adventurers to dig beneath the surface of the world around them. Remember, even the most insignificant of objects can change the course of campaigns, lives, or journeys once given their due.

In all fantasy, the heart of magic is intertwined with detail, these supernatural artifacts are the hidden gems that polish a campaign to an adventurer’s delight—keeps its soul alive. Just remember to keep your wits about you and a healthy sense of humor along for the ride. After all, not all that haunts is haunting at all.