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Missionary
Silent Hill 3

Missionary

Learn the best strategy to defeat the Missionary in Silent Hill 3, including weapon choice and blocking techniques, to finish the fight in under a minute.

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Learn the best strategy to defeat the Missionary in Silent Hill 3, including weapon choice and blocking techniques, to finish the fight in under a minute.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Equip the Shotgun. Consider using an Ampoule to boost stamina for maximum speed.
  2. 2
    Approach the Missionary head-on and continue past him as he swings.
  3. 3
    Immediately stop, aim, and shoot his rear to knock him down.
  4. 4
    Get a free blast while he is down, positioning yourself directly behind him.
  5. 5
    After he stands, block his attack (R2 + Square) as he begins to rise.
  6. 6
    Immediately after blocking, hold R2 and observe his actions.
  7. 7
    If he runs away with his back to you, shoot him to knock him down.
  8. 8
    If he lingers with his back to you, shoot him to knock him down.
  9. 9
    If he turns towards you, do NOT shoot. Lower your weapon, strafe, or run out of the way of his telegraphed attack.
  10. 10
    Use the opening to shoot him from the rear or side to knock him down.
  11. 11
    Position yourself behind him again but do not shoot. Wait for him to stand and prepare to block.
  12. 12
    After blocking, observe him and shoot if he tries to run away, or move aside if he turns to you.
  13. 13
    If he slips away, run towards him, aiming slightly left to avoid a head-on attack, and try to blast him as he runs by.
  14. 14
    Once knocked down, reset to his rear, wait for him to stand, and block.
  15. 15
    Repeat the strategy of observing, blocking, and reacting to his movements.
  16. 16
    The Missionary should permanently drop after approximately 7-8 close-range Shotgun blasts.
  17. 17
    Finish him off with a fighting kill for a more challenging conclusion.
Tips
  • Using an Ampoule boosts stamina, crucial for speed, especially when aiming for 10 stars, as health recovery is less important with a 500-point damage cap.
  • Blocking costs a negligible amount of health (less than 0.5 of a point) but is crucial for this strategy.
  • The Bulletproof Vest can eliminate all damage from blocks, but speed is often more important.
  • Do not shoot too early when he stands, as it may not knock him down and will leave you exposed.
  • Patience is key when he turns towards you; waiting to avoid his attack and then blasting him is more effective than relying on luck.
  • Never attempt to fire at him from the front with the Shotgun, as he will block and counter.
  • The fight can be completed in approximately 40 seconds to a minute if the blocking strategy is mastered.

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