How to Complete the Scarecrow Puzzle in Silent Hill f

After the Altar puzzle on the Shrine Path, players are trying to figure out the Scarecrow puzzle in Silent Hill f. One of the trickiest moments in this horror/survival game by developers Konami, you’ll run into this puzzle once you reach the rice field south of Rinko’s home in Ebisugaoka. Adjusting your PC settings won’t help because the hints you get aren’t always clear, and choosing the wrong scarecrow can trigger enemy encounters.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to solve the Scarecrow puzzle in Silent Hill f and avoid another creepy monster encounter.

How the Silent Hill f Field Puzzle Works

You’ll come across the scarecrow puzzle while heading toward Rinko’s house. Near the first scarecrow, you’ll find a Mysterious Note. It mentions that “everyone is pierced with a thorn,” which is a big clue. The goal is to remove the thorn from the correct scarecrow.

To do this, you’ll need to look closely at the smaller scarecrows around the main one. Each has a thorn in a different spot. If you pick the right one, the scarecrow will show you the path forward. If you pick wrong, you’ll have to deal with enemies before trying again.

How to Solve the Scarecrow Puzzle in Silent Hill f

Here’s where each scarecrow is located and how to identify them:

First Scarecrow

You’ll spot this one immediately after checking the main scarecrow. Walk to the left side and look closely at its shoulders. The thorn is clearly sticking out of its right shoulder, making it stand out from the others nearby.

Second Scarecrow

This scarecrow is also on the left side of the main scarecrow, positioned a short distance away from the first. Unlike the others, this one doesn’t just have a thorn — it has a blade driven into its back, which makes it very easy to recognize when scanning the area.

Third Scarecrow

The third scarecrow further left of the main one, slightly deeper into the field. Instead of a thorn in its arm or shoulder, this one is pierced right in the belly. The unusual placement of the thorn makes it distinct compared to the others on the left side.

Fourth Scarecrow

Now move over to the right side of the main scarecrow. The fourth one is nearby and can be identified by a thorn sticking out of its right side. It’s less obvious than the blade scarecrow but noticeable once you check carefully.

Fifth Scarecrow

This one is placed the furthest to the right, toward the end of the puzzle area. If you continue walking, you can’t miss it. Look at the upper right shoulder — that’s where the thorn is placed. Its position near the boundary of the puzzle makes it the final one to check.

And that’s all you need to know about the Scarecrow puzzle in Silent Hill f. For more Silent Hill f content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.