Silent Hill F Key Items are the lifeblood of progression in this survival horror title. They are crucial for advancing the main storyline, solving complex environmental and puzzle challenges, and accessing new areas.
These items come in diverse forms, including:
To make sure you don't miss any critical steps, these Key Items should never be overlooked, as they are essential to advancing through the game's chapters.
Once collected, all unique story-related objects are cataloged in the Key Items section of your Collectibles Menu. Standard Keys and puzzle components are automatically removed upon successful use, streamlining your inventory.
Our comprehensive Silent Hill F Interactive Maps are the best resource for finding these items. They display the precise locations of all Key Items, offering clear, step-by-step instructions on how and when to use them most effectively to progress the game.
Below is a quick-reference list of major and recurring items. Click the links for detailed instructions and their exact locations on the in-game maps; however, keep in mind that the list includes only the Key Items you can obtain during your first playthrough.
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| Capsule CaseEbisugaokaCapsule Case | Ebisugaoka | The Capsule Case is automatically unlocked after completing the Fog Monster chase. |
| Fox StatueCorridorsFox Statue | Corridors | Found on the left side of the door. Inspect it and notice that it is holding a key in its mouth. |
| MuralTreasure HallMural | Treasure Hall | Found on the wall. Ignore it during your first visit. |
| Fox StatueTreasure HallFox Statue | Treasure Hall | Found by the door in the Fox Statue Room. Pull out the arrowhead from it before entering the door in front of the statue. |
| MuralTreasure HallMural | Treasure Hall | Found on the wall. Ignore it during your second visit. |
| Fox StatueTreasure HallFox Statue | Treasure Hall | Found by the door in the Fox Statue Room. Use your vision to reveal it and pull out the arrowhead from it before entering the door in front of the statue. |
| Fox StatueTreasure HallFox Statue | Treasure Hall | Found in the Fox Statues Room. Use your vision to reveal it and pull out the arrowhead from it so it can point to the correct door. |
| MuralTreasure HallMural | Treasure Hall | Found on the wall. Ignore it during your third visit. |
| Fox StatueTreasure HallFox Statue | Treasure Hall | Found on the left side of the Fox Statues Room. Pull out the arrowhead from it so it can point to the correct door. Ignore all other statues. |
| Red & Blue SwitchWorship HallRed & Blue Switch | Worship Hall | Found by the wall in the large hall. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| Raygun (Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only)Worship HallRaygun (Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only) | Worship Hall | Found inside a cabinet on the ground floor. Place it on the empty stand to complete the Memories Puzzle. Only available during Lost In The Fog difficulty. Location Revised By: MashPotato_ |
| LampWorship HallLamp | Worship Hall | Found on the desk in the back of the room. Turn it off as part of the main objective. |
| White & Green SwitchWorship HallWhite & Green Switch | Worship Hall | Found by the wall in the large hall. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| LampWorship HallLamp | Worship Hall | Found on the desk in the back of the store. Turn it off as part of the main objective. |
| White & Green SwitchWorship HallWhite & Green Switch | Worship Hall | Found by the wall in the small room. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| LampWorship HallLamp | Worship Hall | Found on the teacher's desk in the classroom. Turn it off as part of the main objective. |
| Red & Blue SwitchWorship HallRed & Blue Switch | Worship Hall | Found in an alcove on the upper floor of the laboratory. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| White & Blue SwitchWorship HallWhite & Blue Switch | Worship Hall | Found in the same room as the Hokora. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| Red & Green SwitchWorship HallRed & Green Switch | Worship Hall | Found in the small room accessed via the hole in the corridor. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| Red & Green SwitchWorship HallRed & Green Switch | Worship Hall | Found in front of the rabbit cage. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| White & Blue SwitchWorship HallWhite & Blue Switch | Worship Hall | Found near the Hokora. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| Red & Green SwitchWorship HallRed & Green Switch | Worship Hall | Found by the wall in the locker room. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| White & Blue SwitchWorship HallWhite & Blue Switch | Worship Hall | Found in the room with a blue lantern. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| Red & Blue SwitchWorship HallRed & Blue Switch | Worship Hall | Found inside Shu's Laboratory. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| Red & Blue SwitchWorship HallRed & Blue Switch | Worship Hall | Found on the left side of the corridor in Shu's Laboratory. You can pull the lever and set it in two different positions:
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| Bloody KeyEbisugaokaBloody Key | Ebisugaoka | Obtained by interacting with the mask in the corner of the room on the second floor. Rotate the mask to get the key. The key opens the door on the second floor, thus allowing you to get outside. |
| Back Door KeyEbisugaokaBack Door Key | Ebisugaoka | Found on a small table in the side room on the second floor. Use the key to unlock the Back Door on the ground floor BEFORE using the Bloody Key on the door on the second floor. |
| Fox StatueShrine PathFox Statue | Shrine Path | Found on the right side of the large door. Unlike the fox on the left side, the statue is missing an item from its mouth. The item is the Stone Key you need to collect from the Shrine Vault. |
| Celluloid DollShrine PathCelluloid Doll | Shrine Path | Spawns by the wooden pillar of the Shrine after you visit the Shrine Vault. Pick it up to trigger the Shrine Vault Puzzle. |
| Combination Lock DialShrine PathCombination Lock Dial | Shrine Path | Obtained after finding the last correct Ema for the Shrine Vault Puzzle. The location varies depending on the order you approach the Ema Walls. |
| Stone KeyShrine PathStone Key | Shrine Path | Found on the altar inside the Shrine Vault. The key is used to unlock the Inari Statues Temple. Note: Before picking up the key, make sure you clear the Shrine Path by collecting all items available during your first visit. After you collect the key, you'll have to get to the northern temple as fast as possible, so you won't be able to investigate the Shrine Path properly. |
| Drawer KeyEbisugaokaDrawer Key | Ebisugaoka | Found inside the box in the Doctor's Office on the ground floor. Examine the box on the desk, rotate it to the left, and open the top left drawer. Use the key to open the drawer in the open room on the second floor and collect the Local Doctor's Note: Part 4. You can get inside the house via the ladder in the back. Don’t forget to check the top section of the box you find this key in! Location Revised By: MessianicMermaid |
| Key to Sakuko’s MailboxEbisugaokaKey to Sakuko’s Mailbox | Ebisugaoka | Found on a rock in front of the small Fox Shrine in the clearing outside Sennensugi Shrine. It can be used to unlock Sakuko's Mailbox and A Federal Offense achievement/trophy. |
| Sakuko’s MailboxEbisugaokaSakuko’s Mailbox | Ebisugaoka | Found in the back alley. You can unlock it using the Key to Sakuko’s Mailbox, to unlock the A Federal Offense achievement/trophy, and to claim the Spider Omamori. |
| Storehouse KeyEbisugaokaStorehouse Key | Ebisugaoka | Found on the well. To get the key, you'll have to deal with a new type of monster while turning the well wheel to pull the key out of the well. Use it to open the Storehouse Door and escape the courtyard. |
| Storage Room KeyCorridorsStorage Room Key | Corridors | Found on a crate in the back room. Use the key to open the Storage Room Door. |
| Inari SculptureCorridorsInari Sculpture | Corridors | Found on a desk by the wall. It must be used on the pedestal found on the cabinet, thus revealing a secret passage. |
| Fox StatueCorridorsFox Statue | Corridors | Found on the right side of the door. Inspect it and notice that it is not holding anything in its mouth. Get the Stone Orb and place it in the mouth of the statue to open the door. |
| Main Building 2F Stair Key (Story Difficulty Only)Ebisugaoka Middle SchoolMain Building 2F Stair Key (Story Difficulty Only) | Ebisugaoka Middle School | The key is found inside the drawer you can open using the Haripin while working on completing the Stairwell Puzzle. This item is available only if you are playing on Story Difficulty. |
| Stone OrbCorridorsStone Orb | Corridors | Found on top of the altar. It must be placed in the mouth of the fox statue on the right side of the Sacred Door. Note: Before picking up the orb, make sure you clear the Corridors by collecting all items available during your first visit. After you collect the orb, you'll have to get to the northern side of the area as fast as possible, so you won't be able to investigate the Corridors properly. |
| Key CabinetEbisugaoka Middle SchoolKey Cabinet | Ebisugaoka Middle School | Found on the wall by the door. You can open it using the Key Cabinet Key. |
| Hairpin (Story Difficulty Only)Ebisugaoka Middle SchoolHairpin (Story Difficulty Only) | Ebisugaoka Middle School | Found inside a basket in the rabbit hutch. The Hairpin is used to open the desk drawer, where you will find the Main Building 2F Stair Key. The key is needed to complete the Stairwell Puzzle on Story Difficulty. |
| Main Building 2F Stair Key (Hard Difficulty Only)Ebisugaoka Middle SchoolMain Building 2F Stair Key (Hard Difficulty Only) | Ebisugaoka Middle School | The key is found in the blue flowers field. You must find it while working on completing the Stairwell Puzzle. This location is available only if you are playing on Hard Difficulty. |
| Main Building 2F Stair Key (Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only)Ebisugaoka Middle SchoolMain Building 2F Stair Key (Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only) | Ebisugaoka Middle School | The key is found by the planters on the right side of the shelf. You must find it while working on completing the Stairwell Puzzle. This location is available only if you are playing on Lost in the Fog Difficulty. |
| Second Floor Classroom Generic KeyEbisugaoka Middle SchoolSecond Floor Classroom Generic Key | Ebisugaoka Middle School | The Key is obtained after solving the Secret Box Puzzle. |
| Old Annex Main Gate KeyEbisugaoka Middle SchoolOld Annex Main Gate Key | Ebisugaoka Middle School | Found on the teacher's desk. Use the key to open the Old Annex Main Door. |
| Locker Room Key (Story Difficulty Only)Ebisugaoka Middle SchoolLocker Room Key (Story Difficulty Only) | Ebisugaoka Middle School | Found on a desk on the second row. You can use the key to unlock the Locker Room Door. This item is available only if you are playing on Story Difficulty Puzzles. |
| Key Cabinet KeyEbisugaoka Middle SchoolKey Cabinet Key | Ebisugaoka Middle School | Found inside Asakura Ayumi's Locker. It can be used to open the Key Cabinet in the office. |
| Key to Back MountainsEbisugaoka Middle SchoolKey to Back Mountains | Ebisugaoka Middle School | Found inside the Key Cabinet. You can use the key to open the western Classroom Door and leave Ebisugaoka Middle School. |
| KeyholeWorship HallKeyhole | Worship Hall | Found under the Fox Statue. Interact with the keyhole to open the door on the left side of the hall. After obtaining the Tri Scale Emblem Key, place it inside the hole to open the first main hall door. |
| Leftward-facing Fox CrestWorship HallLeftward-facing Fox Crest | Worship Hall | Found behind a jar on the shelf by the wall. It becomes available and you can interact with it only after you turn off the lamp in the store. The location is the same regardless of whether you are playing the game with the Puzzle Difficulty set to Hard, Story, or Lost in the Fog. The Leftward-facing Fox Crest is required to obtain the Tri Scale Emblem Key. |
| Rightward-facing Fox Crest (Hard & Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only)Worship HallRightward-facing Fox Crest (Hard & Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only) | Worship Hall | Found behind a doll on a cabinet by the desk. It becomes available and you can interact with it only after you turn off the lamp in the room. The Rightward-facing Fox Crest is required to obtain the Tri Scale Emblem Key, and you'll find it behind this specific doll only if you are playing the game with the Puzzle Difficulty set to Hard or Lost in the Fog. |
| Rightward-facing Fox Crest (Story Difficulty Only)Worship HallRightward-facing Fox Crest (Story Difficulty Only) | Worship Hall | Found behind a doll on a cabinet by the door. It becomes available and you can interact with it only after you turn off the lamp in the room. The Rightward-facing Fox Crest is required to obtain the Tri Scale Emblem Key, and you'll find it behind this specific doll only if you are playing the game with the Puzzle Difficulty set to Story. |
| Forward-facing Fox CrestWorship HallForward-facing Fox Crest | Worship Hall | Found inside the desk in the middle of the classroom. It becomes available and you can collect it only after you turn off the lamp in the room. Demons will appear to attack Hinako before you can take the emblem, but once they spawn, you can grab it quickly and run. The location is the same regardless of whether you are playing the game with the Puzzle Difficulty set to Hard, Story, or Lost in the Fog; however, the number of demons is different. The Forward-facing Fox Crest is required to obtain the Tri Scale Emblem Key. Location Revised By: MessianicMermaid |
| Tri Scale Emblem KeyWorship HallTri Scale Emblem Key | Worship Hall | The key is obtained after placing the 3 Fox Crests on the crane control device in the large hall. To get the key, make sure that you first collect the following: Place the Tri Scale Emblem Key inside the keyhole under the left fox statue. |
| KeyholeWorship HallKeyhole | Worship Hall | Found under the Fox Statue. Interact with the keyhole to open the door on the right side of the hall. After obtaining the White Rabbit Emblem Key, place it inside the hole to open the second main hall door. |
| Left Side Fox & Rabbit StatuesWorship HallLeft Side Fox & Rabbit Statues | Worship Hall | Found near the suspended cages. You must rotate them to solve the Light Puzzle. |
| Right Side Fox & Rabbit StatuesWorship HallRight Side Fox & Rabbit Statues | Worship Hall | Found near the suspended cages. You must rotate them to solve the Light Puzzle. |
| Restraint LampshadeWorship HallRestraint Lampshade | Worship Hall | Found inside the cage you can open after solving the Light Puzzle. It must be placed on the lamp by the altar. |
| Talon LampshadeWorship HallTalon Lampshade | Worship Hall | Found inside the cage you can open after solving the Light Puzzle. It must be placed on the lamp by the altar. |
| LampWorship HallLamp | Worship Hall | Found next to the altar. Requires the Talon Lampshade. |
| LampWorship HallLamp | Worship Hall | Found next to the altar. Requires the Restraint Lampshade. |
| The White Rabbit Emblem KeyWorship HallThe White Rabbit Emblem Key | Worship Hall | Found on the altar. It can be obtained by solving the Light Puzzle and by placing the Talon Lampshade and Restraint Lampshade on the lamps near the altar. Place the White Rabbit Emblem Key inside the keyhole under the right fox statue. |
| Brainiac Hero ComicWorship HallBrainiac Hero Comic | Worship Hall | Found on a cabinet by the railing. Place it on the empty stand to complete the Memories Puzzle. |
| Metal Gate KeyEbisugaokaMetal Gate Key | Ebisugaoka | Found on a shelf near the Sugisato Hokora. It can be used to unlock the Metal Gate. This location is available only during your first playthrough. |
| Front Door Keys To Shu's HouseEbisugaokaFront Door Keys To Shu's House | Ebisugaoka | Found on a table inside Shu's working shed. It can be used to open the Front Door to Shu's House. |
| StoveShimizu ResidenceStove | Shimizu Residence | Found in the kitchen. Connect the Propane Tube and place the Block of Wax inside to obtain the Fletching Key. |
| Portrait #1Shimizu ResidencePortrait #1 | Shimizu Residence | Found on the wall by the door. Interact with it and rotate it as part of the Ominous Photo Puzzle. |
| Portrait #2Shimizu ResidencePortrait #2 | Shimizu Residence | Found on the wall by the door. Make sure it is upright as part of the Ominous Photo Puzzle. |
| Portrait #3Shimizu ResidencePortrait #3 | Shimizu Residence | Found on the wall by the door. Interact with it and rotate it as part of the Ominous Photo Puzzle. |
| Empty Portrait SpotShimizu ResidenceEmpty Portrait Spot | Shimizu Residence | Found by the door. You have to place Hinako’s Picture Frame in the empty spot as part of the Ominous Photo Puzzle. After you place it, make sure you turn it upside down. |
| CalendarShimizu ResidenceCalendar | Shimizu Residence | Found on a pile of boxes by the door at the end of the corridor. You must hang it in the empty spot on the wall to open the door leading to Shimizu Residence II. The location is the same on all difficulty levels. |
| Empty Hanging SpotShimizu ResidenceEmpty Hanging Spot | Shimizu Residence | Found on the wall by the locked door. Hang the Calendar on the wall to open the northern door. |
| Yellowed Calendar (Story Difficulty Only)Shimizu ResidenceYellowed Calendar (Story Difficulty Only) | Shimizu Residence | Found on the round table in the middle of the room. You must hang it in the empty spot on the wall to open the door leading to Shimizu Residence III. This location is available only if you are playing on Story Puzzle Difficulty. |
| Picture FrameShimizu ResidencePicture Frame | Shimizu Residence | Found on a bench in the back of the storage room. You must place it in the empty spot on the wall as part of the Ominous Photo Puzzle. The location is the same on all difficulty levels. |
| Empty Hanging SpotShimizu ResidenceEmpty Hanging Spot | Shimizu Residence | Found on the wall by the locked door. Hang the Yellowed Calendar on the wall to open the northern door. |
| Scales PlateShimizu ResidenceScales Plate | Shimizu Residence | The Scales Plate is obtained by solving the Scales Puzzle in the Shimizu Residence II game room. It must be used to solve the My Room Puzzle. |
| Block of WaxShimizu ResidenceBlock of Wax | Shimizu Residence | Found inside the cabinet in the corner of the room. Interact with the cabinet, and examine the lower shelf, pulling out the brown diary. The Block of Wax must be melted by placing it on the Stove on the first floor. Also, be sure to get the Propane Tube. |
| Propane TubeShimizu ResidencePropane Tube | Shimizu Residence | Found on the table in the kitchen. You must connect it to the Stove on the first floor to melt the Block of Wax and obtain the Fletching Key. |
| Fletching KeyShimizu ResidenceFletching Key | Shimizu Residence | You can obtain the Fletching Key by melting the Block of Wax on the Stove after you connect the Propane Tube. You can use the key to open the door to the Dining Room on the third floor. |
| Black Bird and Sword Plate (Story & Hard Difficulty Only)Shimizu ResidenceBlack Bird and Sword Plate (Story & Hard Difficulty Only) | Shimizu Residence | Found on the round table in the dining room on the third floor. It must be used to solve the My Room Puzzle. This location is available only if you are playing on Story and Hard Puzzle Difficulty. |
| White Bird and Fox PlateShimizu ResidenceWhite Bird and Fox Plate | Shimizu Residence | Found behind the portrait on the wall. You can obtain it after completing the Ominous Photo Puzzle, and you must use it to solve the My Room Puzzle. |
| Pine Tree EmblemShimizu ResidencePine Tree Emblem | Shimizu Residence | Found on a table on the right side of the room. The location is the same on all difficulty levels. Use the emblem to open the door at the end of the corridor. |
| BroochTreasure HallBrooch | Treasure Hall | The brooch is automatically obtained upon entering the Treasure Hall. The Brooch is used in New Game Plus 2 when you must offer it to the Ancient Jizo Statue, thus unlocking the fourth ending and the A Gift I Cannot Accept trophy (achievement). |
| Black Sparrow CrestTreasure HallBlack Sparrow Crest | Treasure Hall | Found inside the box on the large wooden table. It must be used to solve the Mural puzzle. |
| White Sparrow CrestTreasure HallWhite Sparrow Crest | Treasure Hall | Found inside the box on the altar. It must be used to solve the Mural puzzle. |
| Fox Mask CrestTreasure HallFox Mask Crest | Treasure Hall | Found on the altar in the back of the room. It must be used to solve the Mural puzzle. |
| Drawing of a Young Shimizu Hinako (Hard Difficulty Only)Worship HallDrawing of a Young Shimizu Hinako (Hard Difficulty Only) | Worship Hall | Found on a cabinet at the end of the corridor. It is available if you are playing the game with the Puzzle Difficulty set to Hard and Lost in the Fog. Place it on the empty stand to complete the Memories Puzzle. Location Submitted By: aq2lx |
| Black Bird and Sword Plate (Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only)Shimizu ResidenceBlack Bird and Sword Plate (Lost in the Fog Difficulty Only) | Shimizu Residence | Found on the table by the wall. It must be used to solve the My Room Puzzle. This location is available only if you are playing on Lost in the Fog Puzzle Difficulty. |
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