How to defeat the Silent Hill f Rinko boss

How do you beat Rinko in Silent Hill f? Whether you're evading Eddie, chasing Cybil round a carousel, or fighting a skeletal God, the Silent Hill boss fights are some of the most iconic scenes of the franchise. Silent Hill f, then, had to follow suit, and the molten Rinko fits the bill perfectly.

Despite only being halfway through the horror game, Rinko puts up a serious fight - again, pretty on brand for a Silent Hill midgame boss. Her erratic attacks are hard to predict, and she moves quickly, allowing minimal opportunities to get in close and attack. If you're having trouble, here's our best advice for taking down Rinko in Silent Hill f.

Rinko has a difficult movement pattern to learn, so you need to take your time with her and keep your distance as much as possible. You should also be aware of the smaller, explosive Rinkos that appear during the fight. Also, remember to use your bestial form when possible, as you don't take damage during this time.

The best play is to wait for the boss's ground attacks: one features small circular sections, and the other is a long path. Here, you're forewarned where the attack will land. With Rinko concentrating on the attack, you can get close and land a few hits while avoiding the areas of effect.

One of the moves to watch out for is her projectile attack, when she shoots fireballs in an arc. These fireballs can travel a significant distance, so wait for the attack to begin before dodging. Even better, if you dodge at the right moment, you can refill your stamina and get close enough to deal some damage. These fireballs can trigger the exploding Rinkos, setting them on fire and causing them to dash towards Hinako and explode, so dodge them at the last second to avoid their impact.

Another key moment to look out for is the chance to counterattack during the boss's melee move. The opportunity arises briefly after Rinko swings her weapon twice; prepare to dodge forward after the second swing and hit your attack button as the counterattack prompt appears.

With these tips, you should have no issues taking down Rinko in Silent Hill f. As you continue to explore The Dark Shrine, more foes, puzzles, and mysteries await. Finding and equipping the best Omamori will help you on your way, while Silent Hill f Ema can be used to make Hinako more hardy in several ways. You could also read our spoiler-free Silent Hill f review for more on what we think of the game overall.