The Silent Hill series is notorious for its monster design that induces spine-chilling dread in the players, and its complex puzzles that become a hindrance in progression. Silent Hill f is no different from its predecessors, as it features a variety of puzzles that Hinako must solve by tracking all the little bits of clues into her journal. The solution to all the puzzles can vary greatly depending on the puzzle difficulty players have chosen, or the specific ending they’ll get for the playthrough.
All Puzzles & Their Solutions in Silent Hill f
There are a total of 14 puzzles in Silent Hill f, including two that are only accessible during the New Game+ playthrough. Players can keep track of these riddles under the puzzle section of Hinako’s journal. This also records all the clues and hints you’ve uncovered thus far, which will ultimately point you in the right direction for a solution.
Let’s check out all the puzzles in Silent Hill f, and explore their solutions.
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Playthrough |
Chapter (Area) |
Puzzle Name |
Solution |
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New Game |
Chapter 2: Shrine Path |
Altar Puzzle |
Story (From Back Left to Front Right): Rat, Fish, Kimono, Vase, Fan Hard (From Back Left to Front Right): Fish, Kimono, Fan, Vase, Rat Lost in the Fog (From Back Left to Front Right): Fish, Rat, Fan, Kimono, Vase |
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Shrine Vault Puzzle |
Find the correct animal/Yokai first on the wall of Ema tablets to find the missing knob and solution to the lock. Story: Circle with a horizontal line, circle with a vertical line, Snake with a ‘V’ symbol Hard: Circle with two vertical lines, Circle with a cross, Square with a ‘T’ symbol Lost in the Fog: Circle with two vertical lines, Circle with a ‘Y’ symbol, Snake with a ‘V’ symbol. |
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Chapter 3: Ebisugaoka (Second Visit) |
Scarecrow Field Puzzle |
Identify the scarecrow that looks identical to Hinako’s appearance, i.e. female, red tie, short hair. Once identified, you’ll need to remove the needles from that one and repeat this three more times. |
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Chapter 6: Ebisugaoka Middle School |
Stairwell Puzzle |
Find the key to the second floor door for the Middle School. The key location can vary depending on the puzzle difficulty, as players either need to open the drawer with a hairpin, or find the key directly in the courtyard for the story and hard+ difficulties, respectively. |
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Secret Box Puzzle |
Players will need to choose the correct symbols on both sides of the box to match the hints in the letter. Once the first layer is solved, they’ll need to repeat the process for two subsequent letters found within other layers of the box. |
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Lockers Puzzle |
Players will need to get the Key Cabinet key from Asakura Ayumi’s locker. The code for the locker will vary depending on the difficulty. Story: 534 Hard: 865 Lost in the Fog: 399 |
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Chapter 7: Worship Hall |
Light Puzzle |
You’ll need to set the correct direction for the rabbit and fox statues to align the cages and retrieve the lampshades. |
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Memories Puzzle |
Players will need to find either one item, two items, or three items for Shu depending on the story, hard, or Lost in the Fog difficulties. Please refer to the dedicated guide for complete locations of the memorabilia. |
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Chapter 11: Shimizu Residence |
Scales Puzzles |
Players will need to balance the miniature dolls on the scales depending on which ending they’re on path to achieve. Refer to the main guide to check out all the solutions. |
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Ominous Photo Puzzle |
Similar to the Scales puzzle, players will need to look at the main portrait of Hinako’s family and friends, and turn the pictures of people whose faces are scrawled over upside down. |
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My Room Puzzle |
Players will need to find the Scales Plate, Black Bird and Sword Plate, and Bird and Fox Plate to access Hinako’s room in Shimizu Residence. |
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Chapter 12: Treasure Hall |
Mural Puzzle |
You’ll need to explore three different sections of rooms around the Mural puzzle to retrieve the White Sparrow Crest, Fox Mask Crest, and the Black Sparrow Crest. Now, plug them into the wall according to the clue mentioned in the journal. |
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New Game+ |
Chapter 1: Ebisugaoka (First Visit) |
Sacred Sword Puzzle |
Players will need to seek out five Jizo statues located in Ebisugaoka and get offerings for them to receive the special weapon Scared Sword from the Divine Tree next to Shu’s house. This is both a weapon, and a key to getting different endings in Silent Hill f. |
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Chapter 9: Main Hall |
Crimson Water Puzzle |
Players will need to ring the following bells in the correct order. Volcano Bell: Near the temple entrance Water Bell: On a small island next to the puzzle stone Tree Bell: On the stone bridge |