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Here's how to beat Pyramid Head in the Silent Hill 2 Remake. Check out our guide for the boss fight walkthrough and all Pyramid Head encounters!
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Dodging is the only way you can avoid damage from Pyramid Head's attacks. Keep your distance and try to kite around him when possible. If he gets too close and attacks, time your dodges as he can still hit you if you dodge too early or too late.
While we cannot confirm if this actually does more damage, it sounds more realistic given how this monster has a giant metal triangle covering its head.
Though rather risky, if you're low on ammo, you can engage Pyramid Head in melee. His attacks do hurt, but they're also slow, giving you a few seconds after a well-timed dodge to sneak in a melee attack or two.
If you've studied his attack patterns enough and feel confident, you can try beating this boss purely in melee.
All firearms are generally more effective on an enemy like Pyramid Head. However, the Hunting Rifle outputs the most damage per shot and allows you to accurately hit Pyramid Head well outside his effective combat range.
Hunting Rifle Location
Pyramid Head with a Spear is a bit faster. His attacks are weaker, but quicker and farther-reaching.
The safest bet during this fight to to stay outside of armsreach of both Pyramid Heads and to constantly sprint-and-shoot, staying along the edges of the area.
Concentrate you attacks on the closest Pyramid Head. Though there are 2 of them, their health seems to be shared, so it'll be easier to just damage whoever is closer.
We recommend still going with the Hunting Rifle because of its accuracy and high damage. It worked best against Pyramid Head in the original and still holds true here.
| Move | Description |
|---|---|
| Overhead Chop | Pyramid Head lunges slightly forward as he brings The Great Knife down a vertical arc in front of him. |
| Horizontal Sweep | Pyramid Head cleaves a broad, wedge-shaped area in front of him with the Great Knife. |
| Frenzy Combo | Pyramid Head goes on a quick rampage and will chain his Overhead Chop and Horizontal Sweep attacks together in a random pattern. |
| Left Hand Strike | Whenever you get too close, Pyramid Head will try hitting you with his left hand. |
| Choke | When in close-range, Pyramid Head attempts to grab and choke you. If it connects (Quick Time Event is required to escape). |
| Move | Description |
|---|---|
| Thrust | Pyramid Head thrusts the spear in front of him. Has a slight wind-up, but great reach. |
| Poke | Pyramid Head performs a quick stab with a raised spear. |
| Impale | Pyramid Head raises his spear overhead, then brings it down in front of him. |
| Spear Sweep | Pyramid Head uses the spear to sweep a wedge-shaped area in front of him. |
| Spear Smash | Pyramid Head hits the ground in front of him using the spear. |
| Spear Toss | Pyramid Head tries to hit you by throwing the spear if you stay a few meters away. |
You first encounter Pyramid Head on the second floor of Wood Side Apartments. You're officially introduced to the monster in a cutscene after unlocking room 201.
Fully restoring the Grandfather Clock unlocks the doors with the letter 'S' on them on the first floor. You have to survive against Pyramid Head in a timed boss battle.
Dealing damage to Pyramid Head quickens the timer, shortening this boss fight.
You encounter Pyramid Head a third time in a brief cutscene after acquiring the Page From A Diary key item on the rooftop of Brookhaven Hospital.
Pyramid Head, now wielding a spear, will suddenly appear and chase you and Maria as you both head to the elevator after putting all the rings on The Lady of The Door.
You run into Pyramid Head here Twice. The first one he hunts you as you search for the Wirecutter to get through the wired gate in the Flooded Area.
You come across him again once you reach a certain part of the Ruined Hallway. Pyramid Head suddenly emerges from a wall and corners you between himself and the Strange wall.
After you reach the door with 9 save points, you will have your last encounter with Pyramid Head. However, now you must fight 2 of them with spears.
Pyramid Head is a Monster that resembles an executioner with a large metal triangle 'helmet'. It usually carries a a giant knife, but can also wield a spear.
| Weakspot | None |
|---|---|
| Attack Strength | Potent |
| Movement Speed | Slow |
| Durability | High |
While widely referred to as Pyramid Head, it's official name is actually Red Pyramid Thing. It is one of the most iconic monsters from the Silent Hill franchise, and is one of the bosses you have to overcome to progress the story in the Silent Hill 2 Remake.
| All Bosses | |
|---|---|
 Pyramid Head |
 Flesh Lips |
 Eddie |
 Abstract Daddy |
 Final Boss |
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During the first fight at least, Pyramid Head is completely invincible. The fight is on a timer, and attacking it is a waste of resources. It will automatically end after about 4 minutes.