- For the weapon in Silent Hill: Downpour, see Plank.
The Wooden Plank is the first weapon that James Sunderland obtains in Silent Hill 2. It is located in the archway at the end of Vachss Road, and James acquires it automatically before he confronts the Lying Figure.
The weapon is simply a wooden plank with nails driven through it. It has a limited reach and deals low damage to monsters, making it one of the least effective weapons in the game. However, what it lacks in damage and range, it makes up for in speed and mobility. The plank is the only weapon in the game that allows James to move quickly while swinging it.
Fortunately, in Silent Hill 2, most monsters have to be in close proximity to James to attack him. If the enemy is slow enough, the player can easily circle-strafe around it while attacking.
The wooden plank's ineffectiveness against monsters also adds to the helplessness experienced by the player, enhancing the survival horror aspect of the game.
Silent Hill: Book of Memories[]
The wooden plank also exists in Silent Hill: Book of Memories, renamed to "Wood Plank". It is one of the weaker weapons in the game and will break easily.
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