Ema Overview
Total Emas: 22 (18 required for "Close to the Sun" trophy)
Emas are special character upgrade items in Silent Hill F that can be used at Hokora Shrines to enhance your character's abilities. These valuable items are spread across three playthroughs and are essential for maximizing your character's potential.
Upgrade Types Available
- Stamina: Increases movement and action endurance
- Sanity: Improves mental resistance to horror effects
- Health: Increases maximum health points
- Omamori Slots: Allows more protective charms to be equipped
Playthrough Distribution
New Game (First Playthrough)
11 Emas available
Most Emas can be found during your first playthrough in accessible locations.
New Game+ (Second Playthrough)
10 Emas available
Additional Emas become accessible through Inari-sama Boxes and previously locked areas.
New Game+2 (Third Playthrough)
1 Ema available
The final Ema requires reaching the third playthrough.
New Game - First Playthrough Emas (1-11)
Ema #1 - Ebisugaoka Second Visit
Location: In front of a house opposite a Hokora Shrine
Details: Look for the house directly across from the shrine. The Ema is clearly visible in front of the building.
Ema #2 - Ebisugaoka Second Visit
Location: In a yard on the edge of a trough
Details: Search the residential yards in Ebisugaoka for a water trough. The Ema sits on its edge.
Ema #3 - Corridors
Location: On a crate next to a building
Details: Navigate through the corridor area and look for wooden crates near building structures.
Ema #4 - Ebisugaoka Third Visit
Location: On a low wall after crossing a bridge
Details: After crossing any bridge in Ebisugaoka, check the low stone walls for this Ema.
Ema #5 - Worship Hall
Location: On a shelf in the western room's blue door area
Details: Enter the Worship Hall and head to the western section. Look for a blue door and check the shelves inside.
Ema #6 - Ebisugaoka Fourth Visit
Location: On a rock between trees with enemy corpses
Details: Look for an area with defeated enemies among trees. The Ema rests on a rock formation.
Ema #7 - Main Hall
Location: In a hidden room revealed by holding L2
Details: In the Main Hall, hold L2 to reveal secret areas. One contains this Ema.
Ema #8 - Ebisugaoka Fifth Visit
Location: On a bench down a street past a truck
Details: Find the truck in Ebisugaoka, then continue down the street to locate a bench with the Ema.
Ema #9 - Shimizu Residence
Location: In a room after using the Calendar (first area)
Details: Use the Calendar puzzle solution to access new areas. Check the first room that becomes available.
Ema #10 - Shimizu Residence
Location: Behind a watering can in the northwest corridor
Details: Navigate to the northwest section of the residence and look behind gardening equipment.
Ema #11 - Ebisugaoka Sixth Visit
Location: On a red barrel opposite a Hokora Shrine
Details: The final first-playthrough Ema sits on a distinctive red barrel across from a shrine.
New Game+ - Second Playthrough Emas (12-21)
Important: New Game+ introduces Inari-sama Boxes and unlocks previously inaccessible areas, revealing 10 additional Emas.
New Game+ Locations Include:
- Ebisugaoka: Multiple new locations become available with Inari-sama access
- Shrine Path: Previously locked paths open up
- Worship Hall: New areas accessible through Inari-sama boxes
- Main Hall: Additional hidden rooms revealed
- Shimizu Residence: New sections unlock with progression
- Treasure Hall: Becomes accessible in New Game+
Note: Exact locations for New Game+ Emas require careful exploration of newly accessible Inari-sama areas and previously locked rooms.
New Game+2 - Third Playthrough Ema (22)
Ema #22 - Ebisugaoka Fifth Visit
Location: Next to the Ancient Jizo Statue
Details: The final Ema in Silent Hill F can only be obtained during your third playthrough. Return to Ebisugaoka's fifth visit and locate the Ancient Jizo Statue for this ultimate upgrade item.
Tips & Strategies
Trophy Hunting
You only need 18 out of 22 Emas for the "Close to the Sun" trophy, so don't worry if you miss a few on your first playthrough.
Upgrade Priority
Prioritize Omamori Slots early, as additional protective charm slots provide significant gameplay benefits throughout your journey.
Exploration
Thoroughly explore each area during visits, as some Emas are easily missed in dark corners or behind objects.
New Game+ Benefits
Many Emas become much easier to access in New Game+ due to retained abilities and unlocked areas.