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Silent Hill 2 Remake

How to Beat Final Boss (Maria/Mary)

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Silent Hill 2 Remake How to Beat Maria/Mary
Here's how to beat the final boss, Maria/Mary, in the Silent Hill 2 Remake. Check out our guide for the game's final boss fight walkthrough and information on the Maria/Mary encounter!

How to Beat Maria/Mary

Use The Handgun for Phase 1

While it may sound like an odd choice, the Handgun might actually perform better, overall, than the Hunting Rifle, at least for Maria/Mary's 1st phase.

The Handgun shoots faster, is easier to aim, and simply handles more efficiently.

Handgun Location

Use The Hunting Rifle for Phase 2

Maria/Mary actually moves slower when she enters her 2nd phase. During this segment of the boss battle, she's easier to hit with the Hunting Rifle because she moves less and has a slightly bigger hitzone.

Hunting Rifle Location

Freely Use Up Your Ammo Stock

Since this is the final battle in the entire game, no need to conserve ammo. It's easier to deal with Maria/Mary with your guns than to try and get in some melee attacks.

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Maria/Mary Moves

Innate Moves

Move Description
Swarm Causes a swarm of butterflies to attack you.
Teleport Envelops herself in black butterflies and reappears somewhere else in the area.
Wail Lets out an ear-piercing shriek. Does this to interrupt your attacks.

Phase 1

Move Description
Tendril Swipe Swipes either to the right, left, or sometimes alternating the two.
Tendril Thrust Slightly reels backwards before thrusting her tendril in front.

Phase 2

Move Description
Limb Lash Attacks in a broad and far-reaching sweep with her right limb and tendril.
Limb Strike Strikes an area in front of her with either the right or left limb.
(Can attack more than once).
Leap Does a mid-range leaping attack towards you.

Maria/Mary Encounter

Lakeview Hotel (Otherworld)

Maria/Mary Lakeview Hotel (Otherworld) Encounter, image:show
Maria/Mary is the final boss you will encounter.

You are seemingly reunited with your deceased wife, Mary, after reaching the top-most floor of the Lakeview Hotel. She then begins transforming as James comes to terms with the truth.

Maria/Mary Boss Information

Maria/Mary Enemy Profile

Silent Hill 2 Remake Mannequin

A twisted rendition of Maria/Mary, bound to a steel frame, with a whip-like appendage. She is surrounded by a swarm of black butterflies.

Monster Stats

Weakspot Body
Attack Strength Strong
Movement Speed Very Fast
Durability Very High

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