The Main Hall serves as the central hub of Silent Hill F, containing numerous valuable collectibles across multiple floors and hidden areas. This comprehensive guide details every collectible location with precise instructions to ensure you don't miss any items during your playthrough.
🦊 Hidden Room Mechanic
Essential Tip: Use the L2 button near fox artwork or blood stains to reveal secret rooms containing exclusive collectibles. This mechanic is crucial for finding several hidden items throughout the Main Hall.
Collectible Types Overview
📄 Documents
Story-related notes and logs that provide background lore
🎁 Offerings
Faith point rewards ranging from 200-500 points
🧿 Omamoris
Protective charms with special abilities
⬆️ Upgrades
Inventory and character enhancement items
📄 Document Collectibles
Family Physician's Log (3)
Location: First floor, immediately after opening the initial door
Description: Located on a wooden bench in the entrance area. This document continues the physician's medical observations and provides insight into the family's deteriorating condition.
Collection Tip: This is unmissable as it's directly in your path during story progression.
Housemaid's Note (2)
Location: First floor, inside a room with a metal door
Description: The housemaid's personal observations about strange occurrences in the household. Found near other servant quarters items.
Collection Tip: Check all rooms on the first floor systematically. The metal door room also contains other important items.
Family Physician's Log (4)
Location: Hidden room revealed using L2 near fox artwork
Description: The final physician's log entry detailing the family's tragic fate. This document provides crucial story context.
Collection Tip: Use the L2 button when you see fox artwork or blood stains on walls. The hidden room will become accessible, revealing this document along with other collectibles.
🎁 Offering Collectibles
Antique Comb - 300 Faith Points
Location: Northwest of the Hokora Shrine, positioned on stacked boxes
Description: An ornate comb that belonged to a family member. Its antique craftsmanship suggests it held sentimental value.
Collection Tip: After locating the Hokora Shrine, search the northwest corner of the area. The boxes are easily visible but check thoroughly as the comb blends with the surroundings.
Dried Carcass - 200 Faith Points
Location: Upper floor, resting on top of wooden drawers
Description: A preserved animal remain used in ritualistic practices. Despite its macabre appearance, it holds spiritual significance.
Collection Tip: Explore the second floor thoroughly. The drawers are located in what appears to be a storage area. Check on top of furniture, not just inside.
Shriveled Abura-age - 500 Faith Points
Location: Altar area, accessible after completing the first ritual
Description: Traditional fried tofu offering that has been preserved for ceremonial purposes. Its high Faith value reflects its ritual importance.
Collection Tip: This offering only becomes available after story progression. Complete the first ritual sequence, then return to examine the altar area carefully.
🧿 Special Collectibles
Omamori: Crow
Location: Same room as the Housemaid's Note (2), metal door room on first floor
Description: A protective charm featuring crow symbolism, associated with wisdom and protection from evil spirits.
Ability: Provides spiritual protection and may influence certain story outcomes.
Collection Tip: When collecting the Housemaid's Note, thoroughly search the entire room. The Omamori is easily overlooked but crucial for completionist runs.
Dirty Drawstring Bag - Inventory Upgrade
Location: Various locations throughout the Main Hall
Description: Expands your carrying capacity, allowing you to hold additional items during exploration.
Upgrade Benefit: Increases inventory slots by 3, essential for managing the numerous collectibles in later areas.
Collection Tip: This upgrade is vital for progression. Prioritize finding it early to avoid inventory management issues.
Character Upgrade
Location: Hidden room accessible via L2 mechanic
Description: Enhances your character's abilities, potentially improving health, spiritual resistance, or investigation skills.
Upgrade Benefit: Permanent character enhancement that affects gameplay mechanics.
Collection Tip: Use the L2 button near any suspicious markings. Hidden rooms often contain the most valuable upgrades.
🗺️ Systematic Collection Strategy
Exploration Order
- First Floor Sweep: Begin with the entrance area and work clockwise through all accessible rooms
- Hidden Room Search: Use L2 near all fox artwork and blood stains to reveal secret areas
- Second Floor Exploration: After collecting first floor items, proceed upstairs for remaining collectibles
- Post-Ritual Return: After completing story rituals, revisit areas for newly accessible items
Essential Tips
- Systematic Searching: Check every piece of furniture - tops, sides, and interiors
- Lighting Awareness: Some collectibles are hidden in shadowy areas; adjust your positioning for better visibility
- Story Integration: Certain collectibles become available only after specific story events
- Faith Point Management: Offerings provide Faith points essential for character progression
🏆 Trophy Connection
"Echoes of Jealousy" Bronze Trophy
Requirement: Complete the Main Hall boss encounter without taking damage from puppet enemies.
Strategy: Focus on positioning and timing. The puppets have predictable attack patterns that can be avoided with careful movement.
Connection to Collectibles: Some collected items may provide advantages during this encounter, making thorough collection beneficial for trophy hunting.
✅ Completion Checklist
Documents (3 total)
- ☐ Family Physician's Log (3) - Entrance bench
- ☐ Housemaid's Note (2) - Metal door room
- ☐ Family Physician's Log (4) - Hidden room
Offerings (3 confirmed)
- ☐ Antique Comb (300 Faith) - Northwest of shrine
- ☐ Dried Carcass (200 Faith) - Upper floor drawers
- ☐ Shriveled Abura-age (500 Faith) - Post-ritual altar
Special Items (3 total)
- ☐ Omamori: Crow - Metal door room
- ☐ Dirty Drawstring Bag - Inventory upgrade
- ☐ Character Upgrade - Hidden room