Silent Hill f marks the franchise’s return to its psychological horror roots with a haunting 1960s Japanese setting. This comprehensive trophy guide will help you earn the platinum trophy “I Still Have Wings” efficiently across multiple playthroughs while navigating the game’s challenging Lost in the Fog difficulties.
Trophy Overview & Difficulty Assessment
Estimated Platinum Difficulty: 5-6/10
Time to Platinum: 30-40 hours
Total Trophies: 57 (1 Platinum, 1 Gold, 9 Silver, 46 Bronze)
Missable Trophies: 36 trophies
Minimum Playthroughs: 3 full + 1 partial
New Game Plus: Available with carry-over progression
The difficulty rating depends primarily on which ending you choose for Lost in the Fog action difficulty. All non-story trophies are missable, making careful planning essential for platinum completion.
Essential Trophy Requirements
Difficulty Completion Requirements
- Action Difficulties: Story, Hard, and Lost in the Fog (stack upward)
- Puzzle Difficulties: Story, Hard, and Lost in the Fog (do NOT stack)
- All 5 Endings: Required for complete trophy collection
- 93 Collectibles: Documents, Omamori, and Character Upgrades
Hardest Trophies to Earn
- Clear Skies (Silver): Complete on Lost in the Fog action difficulty
- Puzzle Master (Silver): Complete on Lost in the Fog puzzle difficulty
- God Slayer (Silver): Defeat dual bosses within 10 minutes on Ending 4
Step-by-Step Platinum Roadmap
Step 1: First Playthrough – Story Difficulty Foundation
Recommended Settings:
- Action Difficulty: Story
- Puzzle Difficulty: Story
Primary Objectives:
- Complete all story-related trophies
- Collect all New Game collectibles using the in-game collectible guide
- Secure Ending 1: “Coming Home to Roost”
- Earn “The Bird that Flies Highest” trophy during the final boss
Critical Collectibles to Prioritize:
- Sakuko’s Diary (1-3): Found in Worship Hall – these locations change in NG+
- Clinical Trial (1): Located in Ebisugaoka Fifth Visit
- All miscellaneous combat and exploration trophies
Step 2: New Game Plus – Hard Puzzle Difficulty & Multiple Endings
Recommended Settings:
- Action Difficulty: Story or Hard (your choice)
- Puzzle Difficulty: Hard (required, doesn’t stack)
Key Strategy Points:
- Never use Red Capsules throughout entire playthrough
- Create manual save files before ending sequences for trophy cleanup
- Collect all NG+ exclusive items and areas
- Save one Ema for NG+2 to unlock 5th Omamori slot early
Ending Requirements:
- Ending 2 (Fox’s Wedding): Don’t use Red Capsules + Purify Sacred Sword OR don’t take it + Get Agura no Hotei-Sama
- Ending 3 (Fox Wets Its Tail): Don’t use Red Capsules + Get Sacred Sword + DON’T purify it
- Ending 5 (UFO Ending): Listen to UFO broadcast + Read all movie posters + Read movie review
Must-Collect Items:
- Sakuko’s Diary (4-6) in Worship Hall
- Clinical Trial (2) in Ebisugaoka Fifth Visit
Step 3: New Game Plus 2 – Lost in the Fog Mastery
Recommended Settings:
- Action Difficulty: Lost in the Fog
- Puzzle Difficulty: Lost in the Fog
This playthrough represents your strongest character state with full upgrades and maximum Omamori slots. You’ll tackle the hardest content while pursuing Ending 4.
Optimal Omamori Loadout:
- Beetle: Massive damage boost to stunned enemies
- Boar: Faster stamina recovery and reduced exhaustion
- Rabbit: Powerful counter attacks after Perfect Dodges
- Serpent: Automatic countering (trades some max sanity)
- Suzuran: Easier Perfect Dodge timing
Ending 4 Requirements:
- Complete at least 2 full endings on save file
- Never use Red Capsules
- Purify the Sacred Sword
- Offer Brooch to Ancient Jizo Statue
Complete Trophy List & Strategies
Story-Related Trophies (Cannot Be Missed)
These 14 bronze trophies unlock automatically through story progression:
- Surrounded by Fog
- The Fox’s Guidance
- Scarecrows’ Whispers
- Cleansed
- On the Way to School
- Shell of the Past
- The Farewell Party
- A Dangerous Path
- Plucked Wings
- Parting on Good Terms
- Solar & Lunar Eclipse
- The Path of Self-Preservation
- The Path of Exultation
Ending-Specific Trophies
Coming Home to Roost (Bronze): Automatic on first playthrough completion
Fox’s Wedding (Silver): Ending 2 completion – requires specific Sacred Sword choices
The Fox Wets Its Tail (Silver): Ending 3 completion – acquire but don’t purify Sacred Sword
Ebisugaoka in Silence (Gold): Ending 4 completion – most complex requirements
The Great Space Invasion! (Bronze): UFO Ending – comedy relief ending with unique requirements
Combat & Boss Challenge Trophies
The Bird that Flies Highest (Silver): Defeat Ending 1 boss without dying
- Save before boss fight for retry attempts
- Stock up on healing items
- Watch for red flower ground attacks that deal explosive damage
Fox Tamer (Silver): Kill all summoned enemies before defeating Shichibi (Ending 3)
- Boss spawns enemies three times during fight
- Clear all adds before attacking main boss
Puppetmaster (Silver): Complete Tsukumogami fight without arrow damage (Ending 2)
- Focus only on arrow attacks – other damage doesn’t matter
- Use Suzuran and Boar Omamori for stamina management
- Three arrow attack patterns to master
God Slayer (Silver): Defeat dual bosses within 10 minutes (Ending 4)
- Checkpoints allow unlimited retries without time penalty
- Bring sanity restoration items for Bestial Form charging
- Consider lowering difficulty if struggling with time limit
Exploration & Stealth Trophies
Like the Fleeing Hare (Bronze): Escape first Fog Monster encounter without damage
- Sprint with L3, use Cross for obstacles
- Avoid red tendrils on ground and walls
Untouchable (Bronze): Open Shrine Vault without taking damage
- Fight enemy first, then solve puzzle while avoiding it
- Alternative: Skip fighting and input code directly on NG+
Agile Escape (Bronze): Second Fog Monster chase sequence without damage
- Equip Horse Omamori for extended sprinting
- Let Screamer enemies finish their attacks before advancing
Puzzle & Precision Trophies
Acupuncture Specialist (Bronze): Complete scarecrow puzzle without mistakes
- Five areas with correct scarecrow selections
- Quit and reload if you make errors
Sly Like the Fox (Bronze): Get all crests without Inari statue puzzle mistakes
- Look for Fox Statues with arrowheads
- Remove arrowhead to see correct door direction
- Some statues hidden behind blood puddles (hold L2 to reveal)
Collection & Progression Trophies
Close to the Sun (Bronze): Max upgrade Health, Sanity, and Stamina
- Requires 18 Ema and 22,500 Faith points
- Faith earned by offering items at Hokora Shrines
Omamori Collector (Bronze): Get all 23 purchasable Omamori from shrines
- Costs 20,200 total Faith
- Draws appear random but follow patterns
Omamori Sage (Bronze): Find all 17 hidden Omamori in the world
Document Collection Trophies
The Truth about the Tsuneki Family (Bronze): Collect 14 family documents
- 4 Housemaid’s Notes
- 5 Family Physician’s Logs
- 5 Strict Mother’s Letters
A Miko Possessed (Bronze): All 8 Sakuko’s Diary pages
- 3 in first playthrough
- 3 in NG+
- 2 in NG+2
Fires of Jealousy (Bronze): All 5 Rinko’s Diary pages (NG+2 only)
Good Intentions (Bronze): All 3 Clinical Trial documents (one per playthrough)
Advanced Strategies & Tips
Lost in the Fog Difficulty Management
Action Difficulty Changes:
- Increased enemy spawns and health
- Higher damage output from enemies
- Hokora Shrines no longer provide free healing
- Many encounters can be avoided by running past
Puzzle Difficulty Changes:
- More obscure clues and complex solutions
- Unique solutions per difficulty level
- Refer to puzzle solution guides when stuck
Omamori Synergy Builds
Maximum Combat Efficiency:
- Serpent (auto-counter) + Suzuran (easier perfect dodges)
- Rabbit (counter after dodge) + Beetle (stun damage)
- Boar (stamina recovery) for sustained combat
Exploration Build:
- Horse (extended sprint) for chase sequences
- Shrew Mole (stamina-free dodging) for difficult encounters
Faith and Ema Management
High-Value Faith Items:
- Inari Sushi: 150 Faith
- Higashi/Chocolate: 80 Faith each
- Kudzu Tea: 100 Faith
Non-Consumable Faith Sources:
- Shriveled Abura-age: 500 Faith
- Antique Comb: 300 Faith
- Dried Carcass: 200 Faith
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Red Capsules: Blocks access to Endings 2, 3, and 4
- Missing Sakuko’s Diary entries: Forces additional playthroughs
- Wrong difficulty selection: Puzzle difficulties don’t stack
- Skipping manual saves: Makes trophy cleanup much harder
- Ignoring Omamori upgrades: Makes Lost in the Fog significantly harder
Conclusion
Silent Hill f’s platinum trophy requires careful planning across multiple playthroughs, but the structured approach outlined above minimizes total time investment. The key is understanding which content is available in each New Game cycle and prioritizing missable collectibles early.
The psychological horror elements and challenging combat encounters make this a rewarding platinum for series fans, while the multiple ending system provides significant replay value beyond trophy hunting.
Remember that patience and preparation are more valuable than quick reflexes – most challenging trophies become manageable with proper Omamori builds and strategic save file management.
