// r e q u i r e m e n t s [tsr_02]

Master Silent Hill 3's hardest challenges to achieve the coveted 10 Large Gold Stars rank. Learn clear time, kill times, item, and damage requirements.

Requirements for 10 Large Gold Stars Rank:

1. Ending Type: Normal or Possessed. Normal is recommended due to lower risk.
2. Action Level: Hard/Extreme 1-X
3. Riddle Level: Hard
4. Clear Time: Under 3 hours
5. Split Worm Kill Time: Under 2 minutes
6. Missionary Kill Time: Under 2 minutes
7. Leonard Kill Time: Under 3 minutes
8. Memory of Alessa Kill Time: Under 3 minutes
9. The God Kill Time: Under 8 minutes
10. Clear Number: 3 or more playthroughs
11. Save & Continue Number: 0-2
12. Item Number: 100 or more (awards max stars at 100 items)
13. Defeated Enemy by Shooting: 75 or more
14. Defeated Enemy by Fighting: 75 or more
15. Total Damage: Under 500 points
16. Rank Reduction: None

Notes on Achieving the Rank:

• The Possessed ending requires significantly more kills (around 251+) to reach 4000 points without exceeding the damage limit, making it riskier.
• The Revenge ending is not viable as it requires an extra weapon, lacks sufficient enemies, and skips mandatory bosses.
• The item requirement awards stars at a rate of 1 star per 5 items, with a maximum of 20 stars for 100 items.
• The time limit for clearing the game is strictly 3 hours.
• Achieving 10 stars is only possible in an Extra New Game, typically on your third playthrough or later. It is recommended to wait until at least your fifth playthrough for bullet adjust bonuses and to develop the necessary skill.

Recommended Practice Strategy:

• Conduct a practice run on Hard/Hard difficulty.
• Create separate saves before each boss fight or crucial area to practice extensively.
• Aim to minimize damage taken and clear sections with ample time to spare. Use a stopwatch for accurate timing.
• Focus on achieving the 75 shooting and 75 fighting kills while keeping total damage under 500 points to understand the challenge.
• Do not be discouraged if you don't meet all requirements in practice; use it to identify areas for improvement in your actual 10-star attempt.
• A practice run is considered mandatory for a high chance of success, as achieving a perfect ranking on the first attempt without practice is highly unlikely.

Personal Stats Example (First 10-Star Run):

• Ending Type: Normal
• Action Level: Hard
• Riddle Level: Hard
• Clear Time: 1h 59m 28s
• Split Worm Kill Time: 1m 22s
• Missionary Kill Time: 55s
• Leonard Kill Time: 1m 07s
• Memory of Alessa Kill Time: 2m 11s
• The God Kill Time: 1m 21s
• Clear Number: 14
• Save & Continue Number: 2
• Item Number: 121
• Extra Weapon Number: 5
• Defeated Enemy by Shooting: 88
• Defeated Enemy by Fighting: 77
• Total Damage: 295 pts
• Rank: 10 LARGE GOLD STARS

Additional Tips from Personal Experience:

• The timer for boss kill times continues after the fight ends until the screen fades, affecting strategies like the Handgun for Split Worm. The Steel Pipe method is faster.
• Memory of Alessa kill time can be longer if low on Shotgun ammo; using the Handgun is an option but not always necessary.
• The Katana allows for very fast kills of The God on the PC version, significantly reducing the time compared to the PS2 version.
• Practice runs with extra saves are crucial for learning strategies and improving performance. A first attempt without practice is unlikely to yield a perfect rank.