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The altar puzzle in Silent Hill f appears when you first enter the otherworld and need to find your way out. In front of you is an altar where five offerings need to be placed. Although it isn’t obvious at first, each offering has a symbol that matches one of the podiums, guiding you on where to put it. Here’s how to figure out where each offering goes and solve the altar puzzle in Silent Hill f.
How to Solve the Silent Hill f Altar Puzzle
The sequence for placing the offerings from left to right is:
- Fan
- Dried fish
- Bottle
- Dead bird
- Dead mouse
The note in your journal talks about a restless heart and cleansing your soul, but that’s more of a distraction than helpful. Each podium has a tiny embossed symbol—bamboo, a tree, large flowers, small flowers, and a leaf. If you examine each offering carefully, you’ll find a matching symbol that indicates where it belongs, helping you follow the order listed above. For example, spinning the fan around reveals a bamboo pattern that matches the first podium, so the fan goes there.
Now, just find the symbols on the other offerings and match them to their respective podiums:
- Fan – Bamboo (on the edge)
- Dried fish – Tree (where the wrapping is folded)
- Bottle – Large flower (at the base)
- Dead bird – Small flower (on the back of the paper gown)
- Dead mouse – Leaf (on the wrapping)
Once all offerings are in the right spots, the puzzle will be solved immediately. This will trigger a cutscene and allow you to progress further in the story. Afterward, you’ll need to open the shrine vault and face a challenging scarecrow puzzle—both quite different from this small puzzle.