Silent Hill F: How To Beat Ara-abare

Ara-abare is one of the first bosses you will encounter in Silent Hill F. Read this article to learn how to defeat it.

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Deal enough damage to incapacitate the boss (Source: Konami)

Silent Hill F has a good number of boss encounters, and Ara-abare is the first boss you will fight. Since this is the first boss in the game, it does not pose a great threat, but you should be prepared for this encounter. In this article, we will help you defeat Ara-abare in Silent Hill F.

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How To Find Ara-abare in Silent Hill F

Ara-abare appears in Chapter 3 of the game. You will encounter this boss after escaping the Dark Shrine in Ebisugaoka. Moreover, there is one more Ara-abare that can be found in the gardening area of Ebisugaoka Middle School.

How To Beat Ara-abare in Silent Hill F

Picture of Hinako, the protagonist, in combat
Find the key to end this boss fight (Source: Konami)

Technically, you don’t have to kill Ara-abare to progress further. Your main goal is to deal enough damage to acquire the item drop. When you encounter the boss after escaping from the Dark Shrine, your main goal is to get the key from the well. Perfect dodges and counters are your best friends in this fight. Keep the boss away from the well so you can maximize the stun duration. Raise the bucket, acquire the key, and head to the targeted door to complete this boss fight.

Also read: Silent Hill F: Crimson Water Puzzle Guide.

Moveset of Ara-abare

  • Grab Attack: Ara-abare uses its lasher to grab Hinako and follows up with a blade strike.
  • Stun: The boss howls to stun Hinako.
  • Blade Swipe: Ara-abare uses its blade for a swiping attack.
  • Running Slam: With the help of its blade, Ara-abare runs and does an overhead slam. After that, it proceeds to run a bit further.
  • Sweep Attack: Ara-abare uses its lasher and blade to sweep the area around it.

Tips for Beating Ara-abare in Silent Hill F

  • Your main priority is to obtain the key and not to kill the boss.
  • Try to keep Ara-abare far from the well, so you have enough time to pull the bucket.
  • If you get grabbed by Ara-abare, dodge as fast as possible to avoid the follow-up attack.
  • Manage your stamina and health to face any fatal blow.
  • Interact with the well only when the boss is far.

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