Flesh Lip Boss Fight Strategy Guide for Silent Hill 2 Remake

In the Silent Hill 2 Remake, the Flesh Lip resembles a nightmarish creature with a grotesque lip for a head. Its attack style mimics the final boss battle, which takes place on a rusted iron bed. Understanding the Flesh Lip’s attack patterns will equip you with valuable strategies for succeeding in the climactic confrontation. This guide outlines the complete attack patterns of the Flesh Lip and the optimal tactics to defeat it in Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Where to Find Flesh Lip Boss in Silent Hill 2 Remake

James and Laura Opening Door — Screenshot by Prima Games

Laura Locking James Inside — Screenshot by Prima Games

Laura Locking James Behind Door — Screenshot by Prima Games

The Flesh Lip Boss can be encountered at the conclusion of Brookhaven Hospital, right after your encounter with Pyramid Head. Following the cutscene where Laura locks James in a hospital room, the Flesh Lip drops from the ceiling after a tile crumbles overhead.

Be cautious as this boss fight prevents you from further exploring the hospital area. Ensure you thoroughly search every corner and collect all items beforehand.

Attack Patterns of the Flesh Lip Boss in Silent Hill 2 Remake

Silent Hill 2 Remake Shooting Flesh Lip — Screenshot by Prima Games

Attacks	Description
Ceiling Attack	The Flesh Lip tracks your movements and drops down from above, potentially inflicting physical damage. Staying stationary increases your chances of getting hit.
Pincer Strike	If the boss misses you with its ceiling drop, it can still strike you with its rusted metal pincers while hanging above.
Rocking Feet	The boss may also come down while rocking its feet forward, which can catch you off guard.
2-Hit Pincer Strike	In its second phase, after detaching additional pincers, the boss will charge forward for a rapid 2-hit pincer assault.
Pincer Swipe	The Flesh Lip utilizes its lethargic body to swing sideways, causing its pincers to lash out from either side.
Flesh Lip Scream	Once sufficiently damaged, the boss becomes enraged, signifying this with a scream attack which does not harm you.
Pincer Ceiling Combo	Like the two-hit strikes, the boss employs its front pincers to slam into the ground, aiming at James.
Uppercut	During aggro moments, the Flesh Lip charges briefly before executing an uppercut with its rusted pincer.
Pincer Slam	Similar to other attack patterns, it will utilize its front pincers to slam down, attempting to hit James.

Comprehensive attack patterns of the Flesh Lip Boss in the Silent Hill 2 Remake

Strategies for Defeating the Flesh Lip Boss in Silent Hill 2 Remake

While the Flesh Lip tends to move slowly, it repeatedly drops from the ceiling, requiring a well-thought-out strategy to effectively take it down. Mastering this pattern helps in managing the boss encounter.

Initially, the boss emerges from the ceiling by breaking through tiles, and it clings with its massive form, making it vulnerable.

Instead of focusing on its bulky body for damage, aim for the hand that supports it. Hitting this weak spot will cause the Flesh Lip to plummet, giving you a window to deal significant melee damage or unload your Handgun or Shotgun rounds without hesitation.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Flesh Lip Boss Hanging from Ceiling — Screenshot by Prima Games

As the boss’s ceiling assaults become more frequent, the damage from broken tiles reveals its drop points, allowing you to evade successfully. However, consistently running could allow the boss to engage you again. Thus, it is crucial to combine running with strategic stops to bait the boss into attacking, and dodge at the last moment to minimize damage.

In the second phase, the Flesh Lip utilizes all four pincers to impose damage. Timing your dodges carefully becomes critical, or you risk taking fatal hits in quick succession.

You cannot inflict damage on the boss’s back due to its large rusted plate; ensure not to waste bullets trying to fire there.