Room C1: Claiming Your Presents

Guide to Silent Hill 3's Room C1 for claiming presents and the subsequent boss fight with Leonard in Room C4. Includes strategies and item locations.

Upon entering Room C1, immediately prepare to fight any Nurses with your Shotgun. After the fight, collect your presents from the stand. These may include Handgun Bullets, Shotgun Shells, Submachine Gun Bullets, Health Drinks, First-Aid Kits, or an Ampoule, depending on your needs. Find an additional birthday message on the floor by the bed.

Note: This room is locked and its presents can only be claimed if you answered the phone call mentioned earlier in the birthday section. You can return later after answering the call.

Continue down the hall, past a Slurper and Nurse, to enter Room C4. Use the SAVE POINT on the curtain before proceeding, as a boss fight is imminent. In the back of the room, you'll find a makeshift altar on a stretcher and a memo on another explaining the ritual: "Drench the altar in the blood which spouts red from the heart, to praise and to show loyalty unto God." This likely relates to a previous memo about sacrifice.

Approach the altar and use the PLASTIC BAG (WITH BLOOD) from your inventory. If you don't have it, the empty bag is in the Men's Locker Room trash on 2F, and the blood is in the bucket in Examining Room 4 on 3F.

The blood will reveal a ladder by the room's entrance. Descend to face Leonard.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Leonard is weak to the Shotgun and SMG.
• The Katana can be used if low on ammo.

Phases:

1. Initial Attack: Immediately approach Leonard and attack with the Shotgun or SMG.
2. Underwater Phase: When Leonard drops, continue attacking with the SMG or Shotgun to keep him pinned underwater. If he swims away, follow him and prepare to attack when he rises.
3. Rising Attack: When Leonard rises from the water, stay clear of his arm swings and attack him.
4. Repeat: Continue the cycle of attacking when he rises and pinning him when he drops.

Strategy:

• The Shotgun is recommended for its high power. The SMG is also effective, but ammo is limited. The Handgun is a viable option for fighting from a safe distance.
• When Leonard drops, continue firing to keep him pinned underwater for longer, dealing more damage and preventing him from swimming away.
• Stay behind Leonard at a safe distance as he swims, as he may try to hit you when he rises.
• Avoid the spinning brushes at the back of the arena, as they can cause significant damage, especially on Hard difficulty.
• If using the Katana, move behind Leonard when he stands and attack. Kick or slice him while he is thrashing on the ground.
• Leonard's primary attacks involve swinging his arms when standing or rising from the water. Stay clear before he rises, ideally behind him.
• Don't be afraid to get close for a powerful blast, but ensure he is not about to attack.
• This fight is generally straightforward. Focus on avoiding his attacks and attacking when he is vulnerable.