Most useful weapons in Silent Hill 4

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Henry Bug Spray. Instant multiple kills on White/Toadstools.
Henry Paper Cutting Knife. Grants invincibility in a pinch if utilized correctly.

Eileen USMG. Because I only like the final boss fight only when it's really tense—with a majorly possessed Eileen. But if I'm not being a dirty cheater then any weapon will suffice with Eileen; they're all one hit stuns, so I don't even care if she's only using her handbag.
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aluminium bat for Henry and the chain for Eileen.
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Kerrigan wrote:Henry Bug Spray. Instant multiple kills on White/Toadstools.
Henry Paper Cutting Knife. Grants invincibility in a pinch if utilized correctly.
Wow, from what I've heard a lot of people don't like the knife.

I liked the Rusty Axe and the chainsaw. (the chainsaw is mostly for the dance.)
But for Eileen, I think her handbag, because she hits Walter like a rude grandma to a ruder stranger.
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But for Eileen, I think her handbag, because she hits Walter like a rude grandma to a ruder stranger.
That is suposed to be useful and/or funny?
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Mephisto wrote:
But for Eileen, I think her handbag, because she hits Walter like a rude grandma to a ruder stranger.
That is suposed to be useful and/or funny?
Nope, I am just ever so slightly hyper.
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Note: "Useful" was for the weapon. "Funny" was for the fight.
Nope, I am just ever so slightly hyper.
I can tell. Too much sugar is bad, ok? :wink:
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the shovel is a great weapon, but theres a downside.
henry does a stab, then he shoves his foot down a second time. this leaves him vulnerable, but the weapon can bring down twin victims with three hits ( on normal)
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Overall, the Rusty Axe is the most useful with its charge attack and the fact you're practically invulnerable during the charge attack animation.

However, with the final boss fight on Hard mode when I'm trying to save Eileen I prefer to use the spade for these reasons:

1. It's charge attack is slightly more powerful than that of the Rusty Axe.
2. The charge attack takes less time to execute than the Rusty Axe which saves you precious seconds.
3. Charging the spade is quicker than charging the axe.

I just couldn't seem to nail him down in time to save her so I resorted to this and finally did it. Only real time I ever recommend using the spade.
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I never got the pickaxe of despair, where is it?
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^Remember when you get (In the forest world 2nd time) the medallion with the Halo on it? You pass trough a small mining site on your way, the Pickaxe of Despair is in the mines, close to a wall.
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Mephisto wrote:The Miriam/Billy axe for Henry. The chain for Eileen.

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The invulnerability of the axe's power attack makes it my preferred weapon. Stand back and charge it up - he automatically moves forward when the attack is released. The stun-gun is nice but it only works on a couple of creatures. You still need to carry something else for mothbats ...etc. I only ever used the SMG the first time I unlocked it. At first it seemed okay, but any advantages gained in fights by using it are offset by all of the times when she just freaks out and you can't get her to follow you quickly. The paper knife is fast enough to interrupt the patient monster's attacks - I don't think any other weapon is that quick.
Ultimately the axe's power attack just looks the coolest - the only improvement I would have liked is if it could split those double-heads down the middle.
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krakalackin wrote:I never got the pickaxe of despair, where is it?
Yep mephisto's right there.
but im gonna warn ya, its very powerful, but EXTREMELY slow. dont use it in the walter end fight, bcuz hes too quick and will dodge your attacks. trust me, i remember lol
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Axe and Revolver for Henry. Chain for Elieen.
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mine are... broken wine bottle (go ahead and try it... i did it on my first try...) and for eileen i had the lil chain
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the paper cutter knife just sucks. the axe is better for closer combat.
and the bat is better than the pipe. always remember to upgrade to the bat.
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i might just do a half wine bottle, half paper cutter run... just to see what happens?
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ss4gogeta0 wrote:i might just do a half wine bottle, half paper cutter run... just to see what happens?
do that and tell us what happens. maybe it will be surprising.
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The broken wine bottle is a good weapon against those slugs and dogs. Not sure about the other monsters.

The paper cutter just sucks.
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I'd say the aluminum bat and the ax, and the chain for eileen....i did like the revolver with the silver bullet to take down certain boss ghosts of the game...it really came in handy when i had to fight that one ghost that hovered above you rolling around in the air, within the tower level.

You had to wait for him to come within range for the bat or ax, and by that time your necklace(forgot the name of it) would eventually break....as soon as i seen him, i'd shoot him with a silver bullet and pin him. It also came in handy against jasper.
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