When exploring the Shimizu Residence in Silent Hill f, players will need to solve a series of puzzles to collect several crests hidden around this distorted version of Hinako’s home. One of these puzzles is known as the Scales Puzzle and will change depending on which ending the player is currently working towards. Getting past this puzzle is required to progress the game, so allow me to help anyone who might be struggling to strike the right balance. This guide will show players how to complete the Scales Puzzle in Silent Hill f.
How to Complete the Scales Puzzle in Silent Hill f
The Scale Puzzle is found in Shimizu Residence II. To reach this part of the building, you will first need to find the Calendar in Shimizu Residence I. Go down the right hallway close to the hokora. Go to the end of this hallway and turn right to find a red door. The calendar is to the right of the door.
Go back to the main hallway and go to the north end of the hall. Look at the wall to the left of Hinako’s room. You can hang the calendar on the wall. This will unlock the door at the north end of the hall, allowing you to reach Shimizu Residence II.
Go all the way to the north end of the Shimizu Residence II and then go down the left hallway. Go into the room all the way at the end of the left hallway to find the Scales Puzzle. You can find a paper on the back wall of the room to read about the Scales Puzzle. The solution of the puzzle will change depending on which ending you are currently locked into.
Like all of the puzzles in the game, the Scales Puzzle has different variations that players can come across. Unlike many of the other puzzles in this game, this one doesn’t change depending on the Puzzle Difficulty you selected but rather which of the game’s endings you are currently heading towards. This means there are 4 different versions of this puzzle. We have broken down the solutions to this puzzle for all of the different endings.
Coming Home to Roost
There are 5 dolls in the scale. There is the Hinako Doll, Woman Doll, Old Doll, Fox Doll, and Headless Doll. You will need to put them on both sides of the scale until it is perfectly balanced. Here is how to balance the scale during the Coming Home to Roost ending.
- Put the Headless Doll in one dish by itself.
- Put the Hinako Doll, Woman Doll, Old Doll, and Fox Doll in the other dish.
Once you’ve placed the dolls in the correct dishes and balanced the scales, a compartment will open. You will be able to get the Scales Plate for the My Room Puzzle.
Fox’s Wedding
There are 5 dolls in the scale. There is the Hinako Doll, Woman Doll, Old Doll, Fox Doll, and Headless Doll. You will need to put them on both sides of the scale until it is perfectly balanced. Here is how to balance the scale during the Fox’s Wedding ending.
- Put the Headless Doll and the Woman Doll in one dish.
- Put the Hinako Doll, Old Doll, and Fox Doll in the other dish.
Once you’ve placed the dolls in the correct dishes and balanced the scales, a compartment will open. You will be able to get the Scales Plate for the My Room Puzzle.
The Fox Wets Its Tail
There are 5 dolls in the scale. There is the Hinako Doll, Woman Doll, Old Doll, Fox Doll, and Headless Doll. You will need to put them on both sides of the scale until it is perfectly balanced. Here is how to balance the scale during the Fox’s Wedding ending.
- Put the Headless Doll, Old Doll, and Fox Doll in one dish.
- Put the Hinako Doll and the Woman Doll in the other dish.
Once you’ve placed the dolls in the correct dishes and balanced the scales, a compartment will open. You will be able to get the Scales Plate for the My Room Puzzle.
Ebisugaoka in Silence
There are 5 dolls in the scale. There is the Hinako Doll, Woman Doll, Old Doll, Fox Doll, and Headless Doll. You will need to put them on both sides of the scale until it is perfectly balanced. Here is how to balance the scale during the Fox’s Wedding ending.
- Put the Hinako Doll in one dish by itself.
- Put the Headless Doll, Woman Doll, Old Doll, and Fox Doll in the other dish.
Once you’ve placed the dolls in the correct dishes and balanced the scales, a compartment will open. You will be able to get the Scales Plate for the My Room Puzzle.
You now know how to complete the Scales puzzle in Silent Hill f. Stay tuned to Gameranx for more news, updates, and guides for Silent Hill f as well as other great games in the future.
