In Chapter Nine (Dark Shrine Main Hall) of Silent Hill f, you unlock three unique Fox Abilities — Fox Arm, Bestial Form, and the Mask of the Fox Clan. This guide explains what each ability does, how to use them efficiently, and how Soul Siphon and the Bestial Form gauge change combat pacing and exploration.
Key Takeaways:
- Unlock: Chapter Nine (Dark Shrine Main Hall)
- Fox Arm: Heavy damage + Soul Siphon stops reanimation
- Bestial Form: L3+R3 transformation; ideal for boss phases
- Mask of the Fox Clan: Reveals hidden blood/seal paths
- Pro Tip: Use siphon between pulls to recharge Bestial gauge
Table of contents
All Fox Abilities In Silent Hill f
Unlock Location and Overview
You get all your fox abilities in Chapter Nine, Dark Shrine Main Hall.
The first ability lets you fight enemies using a Fox Arm, the second one allows you to transform into the Bestial Form, and the third one gives you the power to unlock secret paths.
Fox Arm Ability
Obtaining the Power and Main Functions
You will get the Fox Arm ability after reaching the first ritual chamber. After getting this ability, you won’t be able to use any other weapons. Your left arm will become your main weapon, which you can use to destroy the enemies.
Speed, Damage, and Soul Siphon Effect
It is pretty fast and does massive damage.
It also gives you a special ability, Soul Siphon.
Preventing Enemy Reanimation
You can use Soul Siphon to absorb the enemies’ souls so they don’t reanimate.
Bestial Form Ability
Unlocking After Second Ritual Chamber
You get the Bestial Form after approaching the second ritual chamber.
Transformation Mechanics and Gauge System
This ability allows Hinako to transform her arm, and she becomes unstoppable. The attacks deal way more damage, and to me, they seemed faster.
Activation Controls and Counter Moves
You can’t activate this form anytime you want, so for that, the kudzu seal needs to be filled. The gauge can be filled by defeating enemies and performing Soul Siphon on them.
When the gauge is full, you can transform by pressing L3 and R3 simultaneously.
Another thing worth noting is that if you are in the middle of an attack while being in the Bestial Form, you can still counter.
For example, if you’re already attacking an enemy by pressing R1, and the enemy performs an attack that can be countered, you’ll still be able to execute the counter, even while you’re mid-attack.
Any enemy you defeat in the Bestial Form will not reanimate.
Returning to Normal Form
Also, if you press L3 and R3 again, you will revert to the normal form, and the gauge will remain partially filled.
Mask of the Fox Clan
Revealing Secrets and Hidden Paths
The third and final ability you will get in Chapter Nine is Mask of the Fox Clan. This ability lets you see the secrets concealed within the Dark Shrines.
This means that there are some hidden paths that you will now be able to unlock by holding L2.
Using the Mask in Shrine Areas
The walls concealing a hidden path will have splattered blood and seals on them.
Hold L2 while looking at these walls to unlock a path ahead. This ability comes in handy a lot during the second-to-last chapter, Dark Shrine Rooms.
That is pretty much everything there is to know about the Fox Abilities in Silent Hill f.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do you get the Fox Abilities in Silent Hill f?
You unlock Fox Arm, Bestial Form, and the Mask of the Fox Clan in Chapter Nine (Dark Shrine Main Hall).
Does Soul Siphon stop enemies from reanimating?
Yes. After using Fox Arm, perform a Soul Siphon to prevent enemies from reviving.
How do you activate Bestial Form?
Fill your gauge by defeating enemies and siphoning. Then press L3 + R3 to transform; press again to cancel early.
What does the Fox Mask do?
It reveals hidden blood and seal walls that open secret shrine routes.Is the Fox Mask the same as Kotoyuki Tsuneki?
No. Fox Mask refers to the entity; Kotoyuki Tsuneki is the identity behind it.
Related Walkthroughs and Guides
Below you can find some more walkthroughs and guides:
- Silent Hill f Walkthrough – Dark Shrine Path
- Silent Hill f Walkthrough – Ebisugaoka Alleyways
- Silent Hill f – How To Level Up Attributes
- Silent Hill f – How To Get O Divine Tree Achievement
- Silent Hill f Walkthrough – Dark Shrine Worship Hall
- Silent Hill f Walkthrough – Ebisugaoka
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