Labyrinth

SILENT HILL 2 guide · Navigating the underground maze

James descends into the subterranean Labyrinth, a vast and surreal network of rusted corridors divided into three main zones: the Rotten Area, Desolate Area, and Ruined Area. To progress, you must explore these sections to manipulate a giant rotating cube puzzle at the central hub, rescue Maria, and confront Eddie Dombrowski.

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Handgun Ammo: In various rooms and side corridors across the three main zonesShotgun Shells: Inside lockers and on supply shelves in the Rotten Area and Desolate AreaRifle Ammo: Scattered sparingly in the deeper sections of the LabyrinthHealth Drink: Placed on rusted tables, inside broken containers, and near barricades throughout the mazeSyringe: Found inside secure lockers and dead-end rooms in the Ruined Area

Achievements here

UnforgivableDefeat Eddie in the meat cold storage room inside the Labyrinth.

Inner SanctumComplete the Labyrinth and make your way to the dock area.

A Human BeingDefeat the Flesh Lip boss encounter.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

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Wire Cutters: Found in the Desolate Area to clear chained gatesLighter: Located in the Rotten Area used to solve hanging rope puzzles

Enemies

Lying Figure

Spits acidic bile from a distance and scrambles across the floor when knocked down.

Mannequin

Hides in blind spots or behind walls to ambush James when he passes.

Bubble Head Nurse

Attacks with steel pipes or knives; best dealt with by staggering with a firearm shot before closing in with melee.

Mandarin

Hangs from the slatted iron mesh ceilings and floors, striking from below with its tentacle-like arms.

Abstract Daddy

Moves aggressively in confined corridors, charging forward to grapple James.

Pyramid Head

Pursues James through specific sections of the maze and cannot be killed during regular corridor encounters; run away and keep your distance.

Tips

Pay close attention to the symbols on the rotating cube at the central hub, as twisting it changes the doorways and unlocks access to new zones.
Listen carefully for heavy metallic footsteps or dragging noises to anticipate Pyramid Head stalking the maze corridors.
Look down at the floor grating often; Mandarins lurk underneath and can hit you through the mesh if you stand still.
Conserve your Rifle and Shotgun ammunition as much as possible for the enclosed boss fights against Abstract Daddy and Eddie Dombrowski.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

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