Siam

Learn the Siam's weaknesses and attack patterns in Silent Hill: Homecoming. Discover effective strategies using melee weapons and shotguns to overcome this formidable foe.

The Siam is a fast and dangerous enemy in Silent Hill: Homecoming. Do not mock its female legs on its backside, or it will retaliate with powerful attacks using its front arms. While it moves with both front arms and back legs, only its front arms are used for offense. Be prepared for its speed and ability to quickly pin down Alex.

Weaknesses:

• The Siam's major weakness is its backside, specifically the two female legs. Getting behind it after dodging an attack allows for more damage, though this is difficult to execute.
• It is extremely weak to the shotgun, falling after only three blasts regardless of where it's hit.
• Other firearms like the handgun and rifle can stagger the Siam, interrupting its attacks.

Strategy:

• Never run from a Siam at close range; this only makes Alex vulnerable to combos. Instead, target it with a melee weapon and focus on dodging its attacks.
• Learn the dodge timings for its various attacks. Successfully dodging allows Alex to get behind the Siam.
• Switching to the shotgun after a dodge is recommended to exploit its weak point. Alternating between melee weapons for defense and the shotgun for offense is an effective tactic.
• When using firearms other than the shotgun, aim and shoot while the Siam is readying an attack to interrupt it.
• For melee combat, the Combat Knife or Ceremonial Dagger are recommended due to their speed and low recovery time, allowing for quicker sidesteps after attacks compared to heavier weapons like the pipe or axe.

Attacks and Dodge Timings:

1. Straight Punch: Siam lunges forward with its right arm. Dodge as it rushes. May be followed by an Arm Swing.
2. Arm Swing: Siam swings one arm forward, sometimes twice with the same arm. Dodge as it holds its arm to the side. May be followed by a Double Arm Smash.
3. Double Arm Smash: Siam raises both arms behind it and brings them together in a forward crush. Dodge just before its arms meet.
4. Turning Swing: Siam swings an arm while turning. Dodge as it turns.
5. Ground Smash: Siam slams both fists on the ground. After being knocked down, press dodge to roll away.

Finishers:

• Dazed Stance: Siam stops and leans over.
  • Combat Knife/Ceremonial Dagger: Alex stabs the backside, forcing the Siam down.
  • Steep Pipe/Crowbar: Alex hits the Siam, then plunges the pipe through its back.
  • Fire Axe/Pulaski Axe: Alex decapitates the kneeling Siam.