As you delve into the unsettling world of Silent Hill f, you’ll quickly realize that survival isn’t just about sharp reflexes, but also about the ancient power of Omamori. These mystical Japanese amulets, traditionally symbols of luck and protection, serve a crucial role for Hinako. They’re not just lore-friendly trinkets; equipping them grants potent buffs, making combat manageable and boosting your core stats. Whether you need to heal faster, strike harder, or simply endure more, Omamori are vital boons. This guide will help you craft the perfect loadout by revealing the best Omamori and their precise locations, along with how to expand your amulet capacity using Ema.
Best Silent Hill f Omamori
The best Omamori to equip in Silent Hill f are:
- Whale
- Bull
- Sakura
- Pine
Whale
The Whale Omamori is an early-game lifesaver, typically found in Ebisugaoka. It allows Hinako to heal without fear of interruption from standard enemy attacks. While its utility might diminish as you master combat, it provides immense value in the initial hours of your terrifying journey.
Bull
The Bull Omamori becomes incredibly useful as you progress, particularly for players who favor powerful heavy attacks. Located within the Worship Hall Dark Shrine puzzle, this amulet drastically cuts down the stamina cost of heavy and charged attacks. Since these attacks deliver significant damage, the Bull Omamori lets you unleash more devastating blows before needing to recover.
Sakura
A truly rare and potent find, the Sakura Omamori is acquired through luck at a Hokora. If you’re fortunate enough to obtain it, especially with multiple Omamori slots available, equip it immediately. This amulet amplifies the effectiveness of all health items and other Omamori you have, making it an unparalleled enhancement for Hinako’s survival.
Pine
As you grow more confident in combat and perhaps outgrow the Whale Omamori, consider the Pine Omamori. This invaluable amulet significantly boosts Hinako’s maximum health. Given the relentless combat encounters in Silent Hill f, every extra point of health is a critical advantage.
Here’s a visual guide to some Omamori locations:
All Silent Hill f Omamori locations
| Omamori | Use | Location |
| Whale | When using a restorative item, you will not be interrupted by normal attacks | At the back of the first house you can enter. You need a key from inside the house. |
| Cat | Greatly decreases the damage taken when dodging | Shrine Path – complete the Ema puzzle |
| Pine | Increases max health | Outside a farmhouse in front of the scarecrow fields. |
| Hawk | Greatly decreases focus charge time |
Northwest of the Otherworld corridors. |
| Wolf | Deals additional damage when using weapons with high durability – only effective on weapons with durability. | In the southwest corner during the first Worship Hall puzzle. |
| Bull | Greatly decreases stamina consumed by heavy and charged attacks. | Behind the locker room during the Worship Hall puzzle. |
| Crow | Slightly restores health after defeating an enemy. | Behind a door to the west of the main hall in the Ritual Chamber puzzle. |
| Suzuran | Perfect dodges are easier to perform. | Behind a shed east of Shu’s house. |
| Spider | Greatly decreases weapon durability consumption from performing light attacks. | Behind the Chizuruya during Fog chase. |
| Hound | Slightly restores current max sanity after defeating an enemy | The first room on the right after the main room, during the Mural crest puzzle. |
| Clam | Decreases enemy line of sight | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Crab | Weapon durability does not decrease when using focus | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Mantis | Slightly restores health after each successful counter | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Bear | Greatly increases stun power when weapon durability is low | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Plum | Increases max stamina | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Owl | Greatly decreases sanity consumption when using focus |
Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Otter | Restores spare weapons’ durability upon defeating an enemy | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Butterfly | Greatly decreases stamina consumed by dodging, but you’re unable to dodge continuously | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Sakura | Enhances the effects of health items and Omamoris | Can be drawn from a Hokora |
| Peony | Slightly restores health upon picking up food items | Pre-order exclusive |
(Additional Omamori will be added upon further discovery in New Game Plus.)
How to unlock more Omamori slots
To truly maximize Hinako’s potential, you’ll want to unlock additional Omamori slots. You can acquire up to two extra slots by using an Ema and sacrificing a considerable amount of Faith—between 1,500 and 3,000. This process is exclusively performed at a Hokora. Given the immense benefits of carrying multiple Omamori, investing your hard-earned Faith in new slots is often a wiser choice than repeatedly rolling for new amulets, especially once you possess a few potent ones. Remember to weigh this decision against using Ema to boost your health, as both are crucial for survival.
How to equip Omamori
Swapping out your Omamori is straightforward. Simply access the pause menu and navigate to the ‘Equipment’ section. Crucially, you’re not bound to a Hokora to make these changes; you can adjust your Omamori loadout at any moment, even mid-combat, to adapt to unfolding threats.
While Omamori are potent allies in combat, they won’t help you decipher Silent Hill f’s intricate puzzles. For those head-scratching moments, keep exploring and observing your surroundings carefully. The world of Silent Hill f is fraught with danger and mystery, but with the right Omamori, Hinako will be better prepared to face whatever horrors lie ahead.