Silent Hill F: How To Defeat the Shichibi

Shichibi is an alternate boss that you can encounter in Silent Hill F. Read this article to learn more about the boss.

Picture of Hinako in a Red Spider Lily-infested area
Fight various bosses to get different endings (Source: Konami)

Many bosses in Silent Hill F represent Hinako’s fears and the Japanese folklore. From fighting her parents to fighting a folklore monster, Hinako does it all. In Chapter 13, Hinako encounters Shichibi if you want to get the Fox Wets Its Tail ending. In order to get this ending, you should not use the Red Capsule to heal, and you have to acquire the Unpurified Sacred Sword. This is an alternate final boss for this ending, and with the help of this article, we will explain how you can defeat Shichibi in Silent Hill F.

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How To Defeat Shichibi in Silent Hill F

This boss fight is all about patience (Source: Konami)
This boss fight is all about patience (Source: Konami, CalemMrNazreenn/YouTube)

Shichibi can be fought at the Dark Shrine Final Path during Chapter 13. This boss has a faster moveset, and you need precise movement control to dodge its attacks. During this fight, the boss summons many weaker enemies to overwhelm Hinako, and this can lead to undesired consequences if you are not focused. This boss has only one phase, but its moveset changes during the fight.

Shichibi Moveset in Silent Hill F

  • Tendril Attack: The boss uses its tail to summon tendrils at different locations. Watch out for shining pools during the fight.
  • Three Hit Combo: Shichibi does a three-hit combo, ending the attack with its tail. You can counter the last hit.
  • Leap Attack: The boss jumps backwards while using its claw to attack Hinako.
  • Summons: Shichibi comes back to its mask form and summons several enemies.

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Tips for Defeating Shichibi in Silent Hill F

You have limited weapon durability (Source: Konami)
You have limited weapon durability (Source: Konami)

Here are some tips that will help you defeat this boss in Silent Hill F:

  • Always stay away from shining pools of light to avoid any kind of damage from Shichibi’s tendrils.
  • When the boss summons other enemies, try to eliminate them first to focus on the boss so you don’t get overwhelmed.
  • Try to use bigger weapons to deal more damage to this boss.
  • Always try to maintain your stamina for last-minute dodges, and the same goes for health items.

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