THE Shotgun in Silent Hill 2 is a great close-range weapon that can quickly take care of regular enemies and bosses.
Although its range and accuracy are not as good as the pistol, the shotgun’s damage is much higher at close range. So we recommend using it to give yourself some breathing room if you’re swarmed by a few enemies or if you’re spotted. in an enclosed space.
To help you get your hands on it as quickly as possible, we’ve explained how to get the shotgun in Silent Hill 2 below, along with a brief description of the Shotgun Locationwith an image of the map, for quick reference.
Please noteThis is a guide for the Silent Hill 2 remake in “Standard” and “Hard” puzzle difficulty modes, so the location may not be correct if you are playing the original version or have selected the difficulty of “Light” puzzle. .
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Silent Hill 2 Shotgun Location
The shotgun from the Silent Hill 2 remake can be found inside a locker in the women’s locker room in 2F of Brookhaven Hospital. You naturally come to Brookhaven Hospital as part of the story, so you don’t have to worry about missing the shotgun until you arrive at the hospital.
To reach the shotgun when you arrive at the hospital, you need to solve a few puzzles by locating certain key items before gaining access to the women’s locker room in 2F.
How to get the shotgun in Silent Hill 2
Here are the steps to follow after reaching Brookhaven Hospital to get the shotgun in Silent Hill 2:
- Solve the reception desk padlock puzzle to get the key to the basement.
- Go down the flight of stars on the southeast side of 1F and use the Basement Key.
- Power up the elevator using the filled fuel can on the generator (fill the empty fuel can with the fuel tank found in a separate room to get the filled fuel can).
- Take the elevator to 2F and head to the west side of 2F following the southern hallways.
- Enter the women’s locker room and collect the shotgun from inside the locker.
Also be sure to examine the teddy bear on the chair in the women’s locker room, as it contains the twisted needle needed to solve the drain puzzle later.
