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Insane Cancer
Silent Hill 3

Insane Cancer

Learn the strategy, locations, and attacks of the Insane Cancer in Silent Hill 3. Discover the best weapons like the Shotgun and Stun Gun.

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Learn the strategy, locations, and attacks of the Insane Cancer in Silent Hill 3. Discover the best weapons like the Shotgun and Stun Gun.

Location(s):

  • Hazel Street Subway Station
  • Construction Site (backtracking only)
  • Hilltop Center
  • Nightmare Hilltop Center
  • Church

Appearance:

The Insane Cancer is a grotesque, obese creature with bulbous proportions and cancerous flesh featuring open sores. Its face appears crushed inward.

Attacks:

  • Swinging arms to hit Heather.
  • Charging and tumbling Heather over.
  • They are often found lying down, and you may not witness an attack if you run past or defeat them quickly. However, they can surprise you with their speed if they stand up.

Suggested Weapon(s):

  • Shotgun
  • Submachine Gun
  • Stun Gun
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Insane Cancers are always found lying on the ground.
  2. 2
    You can push past them to run by, even in tight corridors, as they stand up.
  3. 3
    If you choose to fight, the Shotgun is recommended for its power.
  4. 4
    The Submachine Gun is also effective.
  5. 5
    For melee, the Stun Gun is surprisingly effective: get in close, shock them, and watch them fall.
  6. 6
    Kick them continuously.
  7. 7
    Repeat the process if they stand up again.
  8. 8
    Continue attacking until the Insane Cancer deflates, indicating it is dead.
Tips
  • You do not need to fight a single Insane Cancer if you wish to avoid combat.
  • The Stun Gun strategy involves a close shock, followed by continuous kicking.
  • Always keep attacking until the creature deflates, regardless of the method used to defeat it.

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