The rusty cages, the crumbling walls, the sound of metal scrapping on the floor – sounds familiar? That’s because it’s time to revisit an infamous enemy of the Silent Hill Franchise.
The Silent Hill 2 remake masterfully revives the iconic spine-tingling Pyramid Head encounter, blending nostalgia with renewed tension. This boss battle originally stumped players due to its one-hit kills and claustrophobic setting. While the environment has undergone some changes in the remake, the core challenge remains.
This walkthrough provides a comprehensive guide to navigating all Pyramid Head encounters in the Silent Hill 2 remake. It’s time to face your executioner, James.
1. Silent Hill 2 Remake – Pyramid Head Guide
There are multiple instances where James comes face to face with the notorious red pyramid thing. Not all of them require fighting, as some of these interactions simply add to the horror element.
To defeat Pyramid Head in the Silent Hill 2 remake, your goal is to survive rather than confront him directly. Avoid attacking Pyramid Head, as he’ll leave after a set time, and instead focus on evading his attacks.
If you choose to attack him, however, know that it won’t cause him any harm but will shorten the encounter, forcing him to depart sooner. When the siren blares, the encounter ends, and Pyramid Head stops attacking, allowing James to escape from Blue Creek Apartments and the Otherworld.
2. All Pyramid Head Encounters
The iconic and terrifying antagonist, Pyramid Head, appears many times throughout the Silent Hill 2 Remake. Each encounter tests James’ survival skills and pushes him closer to confronting his inner demons.
To preserve the game’s most impactful moments, we’ll focus only on the Pyramid Head battles that drive the gameplay forward. For the encounters not mentioned below, the only way to deal with Pyramid Head is to run away from him.
1. Encounter at Blue Creek Apartments (1st Floor)
After solving the grandfather clock puzzle, enter the ‘S’ door to face Pyramid Head in a timed boss fight. Your objective is to survive, not defeat him. Inflicting damage can shorten the encounter.
- To survive this encounter, prioritize conserving ammo and maintaining distance.
- Avoid melee attacks and run clockwise around the room’s perimeter, using obstacles to gain distance while being mindful of the long range of the Great Knife.
- To speed up the timer, consider firing 2-3 handgun shots at Pyramid Head’s body or legs from a safe distance, but avoid headshots and conserve shotgun ammo.
The blaring siren signals the end of the encounter, making Pyramid Head retreat and granting James a window to escape Blue Creek Apartments and the Otherworld.
2. Encounter at The Labyrinth (Ruined Hallway)
Deep within the Ruined Hallway, Pyramid Head unexpectedly emerges from the wall, trapping you. Escape by navigating through the gruesome maze of bodies, firing occasionally to create openings, and continue until you reach a specific point where the pyramid head will disappear.
3. Encounter at the Lakeview Hotel (Otherworld)
Your ultimate encounter with Pyramid Head unfolds in the Lakeview Hotel’s Otherworld, specifically at the door with 9 save points, where you’ll face off against not one but two spear-wielding Pyramid Heads.
- This encounter, like others, is timed, so just keep doing what James does best. Run away.
- Maintain distance from Pyramid Head’s long-range spear attacks and dodge continuously.
- Try to conserve your ammo by shooting sparsely. You will need it for the final boss fight that follows.
- There are no obstacles in this room to use as cover, so keep running in circles and dodging to avoid their attacks.
- As the room falls apart, signaled by rubble and destruction, you’ll get closer to the fight’s conclusion.
So, there is frankly no way to beat Pyramid Head aside from constantly avoiding him until he goes away. However, every scene with him adds to the terror factor of playing this classic psychological horror.
3. All Pyramid Head Movesets
When wielding the Great Knife:
| Move | Description |
| Overhead Slam | Pyramid Head does a vertical downward strike with the Great Knife. |
| Horizontal Sweep | Pyramid Head swings the Great Knife in a wide arc, cleaving the area in front of him. |
| Frenzy Combo | Pyramid Head enters a rampage, randomly executing Overhead Chops and Horizontal Sweeps in rapid succession. |
| Left Hand Strike | Whenever you get too close, When you’re too close, Pyramid Head attempts to hit you with his left hand. |
| Choke | At close range, Pyramid Head tries to grab and choke you, requiring a Quick Time Event (QTE) to escape. |
When wielding the Spear:
| Move | Description |
| Spear Thrust | Pyramid Head lunges forward with the spear, with a great range despite a short wind-up. |
| Spear Stab | Pyramid Head performs a swift, close-range stab with the raised spear. |
| Overhead Spike | Pyramid Head raises the spear overhead, then brings it down in a powerful overhead strike. |
| Spear Sweep | Pyramid Head swings the spear in a wide arc, clearing the area in front of him. |
| Spear Smash | Pyramid Head slams the spear into the ground, striking the area directly in front. |
The nightmare isn’t over yet. But with these tactics, you’ll survive Pyramid Head and live to face the next terror. Get ready to meet the ghosts of your past, James.
4. About Silent Hill 2 Remake
Silent Hill 2 Remake is an upcoming survival horror video game developed by Bloober Team and published by Konami. The game is set to be released on PlayStation 5 and Windows on 8th October, 2024.
It is a remake of the 2001 video game of the same name and will be the first major installment in the Silent Hill franchise since Silent Hill: Downpour in 2012.
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