This page covers the branching requirements for the Ending “The Fox Wets Its Tail”, which becomes available from your second playthrough onward.
It explains the required actions, timing, and how puzzles and exploration points change after branching, all organized in a step-by-step chart format.
Use this guide to assist you throughout your playthrough.
| Additional Endings | |
| The Great Space Invasion! | Fox’s Wedding |
| The Fox Wets Its Tail | Ebisugaoka in Silence |
| Ending Branch Requirements | |
Branch Requirements
If you progress through the game to the final section while meeting the two conditions above, the story will branch into this Ending. Simply continue through to the end to unlock it.
“The Fox Wets Its Tail” Branching Chart
① Do not use the Red Capsule.
② Do not purify the Sacred Sword of its grudge after obtaining it.
Each condition is explained in detail below.
Branch Chart
① Do not use the Red Capsule
Do not use it until you clear the game. Discard it from your inventory.
Right after you escape from the fog monster in front of Chizuruya Store, you might be tempted to use it, but you’ll find Bandages a little further ahead, so make do with those instead.
If you enter the shed behind Shu’s house without ever using the Red Capsule and progress the event, you’ll unlock an Achievement. (Make sure you do not pick up the Red Capsule inside the shed.)
② Do not purify the Sacred Sword of its grudge after obtaining it
Starting from your second playthrough, you can obtain a hidden weapon called the Sacred Sword by clearing the puzzle【Legend of the Sacred Sword】.
You can meet this branching requirement by obtaining the Sacred Sword and progressing without purifying it of its grudge.
The article below explains how to obtain the Sacred Sword and how to purify its grudge.
Guide → How to Obtain the Sacred Sword and How to Use It
Game Progression Changes After Branching
Once you begin the “The Fox Wets Its Tail” ending route, the item placements and puzzle content in both the Shimizu Residence and the Treasure Hall will change.
Changes in the Shimizu Residence
Puzzle: “Scale”
I didn’t really understand the logic, but fiddling around led me to this as the correct solution.
Location of the Yellowed Calendar
You can pick it up in Hinako’s room on the Shimizu Residence (2) map.
Puzzle: “Ominous Photo”
The puzzle prompt has changed, so make sure to check it.
Everyone except Hinako, Shu, and Sakuko is upside down. Easy.
Puzzle: “My Room”
It was straightforward.
Changes in the Treasure Hall
Puzzle ”Mural”
You can solve this one quite smoothly.
Changes to the Final Boss
Related Guides
Here are my other SILENT HILL f guides. Feel free to check out anything that catches your eye.
