Silent Hill f Mountain Path Walkthrough and Guide
Complete guide to navigating the treacherous mountain path and finding Shu's house
This comprehensive Silent Hill f Mountain Path walkthrough covers everything you need to know about locating Shu's house, reaching the mountain refuge, escaping the Fog Monster, and dealing with the various enemies that appear in this challenging area. Follow our step-by-step guide to successfully navigate this treacherous chapter.
Find Shu and Rinko - Silent Hill f Character Search
The chapter immediately starts after Hinako wakes up from her dream, only to find Shu and Rinko disappeared once again. Get out of the middle school via the now unlocked gate to officially start your trek towards Shu's house.
Find a Way to Shu's House - Mountain Path Navigation
After the cutscene that plays, you will be exploring the mountain path northwards Shu's house. The mountain path is more linear than expected so just continue to proceed and use your map as much as possible to know your position. Avoid enemies and use Shrines whenever possible to save your progress.
You will eventually find a lake, indicating halfway progress. Continue following the lake path and trek through the staircases heading to a signpost and a locked gate. There will be a Strange Note left on the signpost that you can to read to find your next objective.
Take Alternate Paths for Unlockable Items
Just as with every chapter in the game, you can detour slightly to off-road sections where you can find items such as Omamoris, Emas or more lore items that can help you understand the story. Do this with the expectation of more dangers so be careful when exploring!
Head to the Mountain Refuge - Silent Hill f Safe Location
Head south to the rightmost forest path in the map to reach the Mountain Refuge. You will enter the Mountain Refuge from a high place from this road and as such, you cannot head back to the same route after climbing down.
There will be an Hokora Shrine nearby as well as a Glowing Monster. There is also a section to the left where you have to interact with a wooden beam blocking the way, make sure to move it away so you can prepare later.
Get the Goat Omamori in New Game+
Omamori Goat Map Location
Omamori Goat World Location
The Goat Omamori becomes available in New Game+ playthroughs. You will find it on a bench by the entrance of the hut where you get the Gate Key from.
Find the Gate Key and Use it on the Locked Gate
The Gate Key is located to the right of the Hokora Shrine. Pick it up and open the way towards the small descent path blocked by the wooden beam seen earlier. You will then be tasked to head back and unlock the gate.
Escape From the Fog Monster - Silent Hill f Boss Encounter
You will however, encounter the Fog Monster once again upon descent, which means you have to run through the lake path and the small bridge once more, this time, avoiding the Fog Monster's infection along the way. You will eventually reach the gate and after a cutscene, the Fog Monster stops.
However, the escape isn't over, as you eventually get ambushed again by the monster. Head straight towards the linear path to the north and run until you reach a Torii Gate, ending the chase.
Head to Shu's House - Final Destination Guide
You will eventually approach Shu's house to the north of the nearby Shrine but find it seemingly locked. Go around the back to open an outhouse and pick up the key as well as some important notes. You can then use the key to open Shu's house.
Hinako enters the building, only to find no one inside. She hears a voice coming from outside and opens the door, only to get thrashed by an entity. Losing consciousness, she wakes up in the Dark Shrine once again.
There are Special Cutscenes in New Game+
In the outhouse, there is a special cutscene that is only available in New Game+. The story doesn't end during your first playthrough, so we suggest playing the game again to get a better understanding of Hinako's life in Ebisugaoka.
Get the Sacred Sword in New Game+
Research Journal
Research Notes
Divine Tree
Fourth Jizo Statue
The Sacred Sword is found in the Mountain Path southwest of Shu's house in New Game+ playthroughs. You can get it from the Divine Tree after offering 5 tributes to the different Jizo statues in Ebisugaoka.
Mountain Path Enemies - Silent Hill f Monster Guide
These are all of the enemies you can encounter through the forest trail of the Mountain Path. Note that none of these enemies are required to be killed to proceed.
Glowing Monster
Kashimashi
Vomiting Monster
Mountain Path Collectibles and Missables
All Sacred Sword Item Locations
Cracked Hibachi Brazier
While you're looking for Shu's House in Ebisugaoka Mountain Path in Chapter 8, be sure to check the shed behind his house, specifically its right side. The Cracked Hibachi Brazier should be there next to some wooden planks.
All Hidden Omamori Locations
Goat Omamori
Found in the Mountain Refuge in NG+, the same place you get the Mountain Key.
Horse Omamori
Located on the Ebisugaoka Mountain Path, by a fox shrine directly west of the Ebisugaoka Middle School on the map.
All Ema Locations
1st Run Ema
Found on the top of a rock between the trees, located along the path towards the Mountain Refuge.
NG+ Only Ema
Located inside Inari-sama Box, which is found along the mountain path towards Shu's house. Look for the gazebo and the box is placed beside it.
NG+ Only Ema
Located outside the house, on the nearest Hokora Shrine, as you make your way to the school.
Quick Navigation
- Find Shu and Rinko
- Find Shu's House
- Mountain Refuge
- Gate Key Location
- Fog Monster Escape
- Shu's House Final
- Mountain Path Enemies
- Collectibles Guide
Video Walkthrough
New Game+ Tips
- • Goat Omamori available in Mountain Refuge
- • Special cutscenes in outhouse
- • Sacred Sword requires 5 Jizo offerings
- • Additional Ema collectibles available