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1st Form
Silent Hill 3

1st Form

Defeat Alessa's 1st Form in Silent Hill 3 using the Katana or Shotgun. Learn her attack patterns and how to counter her knife swings.

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Defeat Alessa's 1st Form in Silent Hill 3 using the Katana or Shotgun. Learn her attack patterns and how to counter her knife swings.

  • Equip a good melee weapon (Katana is best, Steel Pipe is good).
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When Alessa raises her knife, wait for her to attempt an attack (indicated by a whipping sound).
  2. 2
    Quickly retaliate before her attack lands, or run past her and attack from the side or behind.
  3. 3
    Alternatively, use the Shotgun: wait for her attack and shoot as she lunges, then repeat.
  4. 4
    If Alessa blocks your attacks (she stands in a distinct position and your attacks make a distinct sound), move to another side or bait another attack.
  5. 5
    Follow Alessa if she runs away and attack her while she is passive.
  6. 6
    Repeat the strategy until she drops to the floor and disappears.
Tips
  • You can save ammo by using the Katana instead of the Shotgun.
  • Alessa's knife swing attack in this form inflicts very minimal damage and is easy to avoid.
  • You can block attacks by holding Square with R2, which is useful later in the game.
  • Be aware that Alessa can block your attacks, limiting your damage output.

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