Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location takes the familiar jump-scare formula of the original FNAF games and twists it into something uniquely terrifying and strategically challenging. Instead of simply surviving until 6 AM in a security office, you’ll be completing tasks, navigating claustrophobic vents, and facing animatronics with distinct personalities and complex attack patterns. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of each night, offering tips and tricks to help you survive the week and uncover the secrets of Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rental.
Understanding the Core Mechanics
Before diving into the night-by-night guide, it’s crucial to understand the core mechanics that differentiate Sister Location from its predecessors:
- Task-Based Gameplay: Each night requires you to complete specific tasks, such as repairing animatronics, navigating through dark areas, or hiding from aggressive enemies. Unlike the original FNAF, survival depends on your ability to follow instructions and react quickly to changing situations.
- Limited Power: While not as prominent as in FNAF 1, power management is still a factor, particularly during certain nights. Conserving power by only using necessary functions is key.
- Audio Cues: Listening carefully to audio cues, such as animatronic movement and character dialogue, is critical for anticipating attacks and making informed decisions. Headphones are highly recommended.
- Motion Sensor: The motion sensor, when available, displays the location of animatronics within a specific area. Understanding how to interpret this data is essential for avoiding encounters.
- Ventilation System: The ventilation system can be both a safe haven and a source of danger. Learning how to navigate the vents effectively is crucial for survival.
- Fake Ending vs. Real Ending: Sister Location features two distinct endings. The “fake ending” is relatively easier to achieve, while the “real ending” requires completing a more challenging set of tasks and uncovering hidden secrets.
Night 1: Welcome to Circus Baby’s
Night 1 serves as an introduction to the facility and its animatronics. The objectives are relatively simple, providing a gentle learning curve for new players.
- The Elevator Ride: After the opening cutscene, you’ll be in an elevator. Listen to HandUnit’s instructions. While he seems helpful, don’t take everything he says at face value.
- The Control Module: You’ll arrive at the Control Module, a central hub with access to several rooms. HandUnit will guide you through a system check.
- Circus Baby’s Auditorium: HandUnit will instruct you to check on Circus Baby. Click the blue button on the left to illuminate the stage. Baby won’t be there.
- Ballora Gallery: Next, check on Ballora. Click the blue button on the right. The lights will flicker, revealing Ballora’s silhouette.
- Funtime Auditorium: Check Funtime Foxy. Click the blue button on the middle. The stage will be empty, but you will hear an audio cue indicating Funtime Foxy’s presence.
- The Fault: HandUnit will inform you of a system malfunction. You’ll need to reboot the systems.
- Reboot Sequence: Follow HandUnit’s instructions to reboot the systems. This involves clicking on the designated buttons in the correct order. The sequence is usually straightforward.
- Night End: After successfully rebooting the systems, HandUnit will dismiss you, ending the night.
Tips for Night 1:
- Pay close attention to HandUnit’s instructions, but don’t be afraid to question them.
- Familiarize yourself with the Control Module and the locations of the animatronics.
- Listen carefully to audio cues.
Night 2: Hiding in the Dark
Night 2 ramps up the difficulty, introducing stealth elements and a more active threat. You’ll need to navigate through a dark vent and avoid encountering animatronics.
- The Elevator Ride: Once again, you’ll start in the elevator. HandUnit will be offline, replaced by a cryptic voice (Circus Baby).
- The Vent: Baby will instruct you to go through the vent to reach the Breaker Room. Follow her instructions.
- Navigating the Vent: The vent is dark and narrow. Your goal is to reach the Breaker Room at the end. You’ll encounter Ballora and Funtime Foxy along the way.
- Avoiding Ballora: When you hear Ballora’s music getting louder, stop moving immediately. Wait for the music to fade before proceeding. Movement triggers her attack.
- Avoiding Funtime Foxy: Funtime Foxy is more aggressive. If you hear her voice or footsteps getting close, stop moving and shine your flashlight intermittently. This can disorient her.
- The Breaker Room: After successfully navigating the vent, you’ll reach the Breaker Room. This room controls the power to the facility.
- Rebooting the Breakers: You’ll need to reboot the breakers to restore power to the animatronics. Each breaker corresponds to a specific animatronic.
- Rebooting Sequence: Click on the breakers to reboot them. However, rebooting a breaker will temporarily shut down the lights, making you vulnerable to Funtime Freddy.
- Funtime Freddy’s Attack: While the lights are off, Funtime Freddy will attempt to attack you. Listen for his voice and Bon-Bon’s taunts. When you hear them getting close, slam the Breaker Room door shut.
- Surviving the Night: Continue rebooting the breakers while carefully managing the door. Conserve power by only closing the door when necessary.
- Night End: After rebooting all the breakers, you’ll survive the night.
Tips for Night 2:
- Memorize the audio cues for Ballora and Funtime Foxy in the vent.
- Be patient and methodical when navigating the vent.
- Prioritize power management in the Breaker Room.
- Close the door only when Funtime Freddy and Bon-Bon are close.
- Listen carefully to Funtime Freddy’s voice and Bon-Bon’s taunts to anticipate their attacks.
Night 3: Parts and Service
Night 3 is arguably the most challenging night of the game. You’ll be tasked with repairing Funtime Freddy under Circus Baby’s guidance, while also avoiding Bon-Bon’s attacks.
- The Elevator Ride: Another cryptic conversation in the elevator. Follow Circus Baby’s instructions.
- Parts and Service: You’ll arrive at the Parts and Service room, where Funtime Freddy is located.
- Following Instructions: Circus Baby will provide a series of instructions for repairing Funtime Freddy. Follow her instructions precisely.
- Opening the Chest: The first step is to open Funtime Freddy’s chest. Click on the correct sequence of buttons to unlock it. Circus Baby will provide the sequence.
- Retrieving the Power Module: After opening the chest, you’ll need to retrieve the power module from inside.
- Bon-Bon’s Attack: While you’re working on Funtime Freddy, Bon-Bon will attempt to attack you. He’ll scurry around Funtime Freddy, trying to reach your face.
- Stopping Bon-Bon: When Bon-Bon gets close, click on his bowtie to prevent him from attacking. This requires quick reflexes.
- Removing the Second Module: After retrieving the power module, you’ll need to remove a second module from Funtime Freddy’s arm.
- Avoiding Bon-Bon (Again): Bon-Bon will become more aggressive during this part. Be prepared to react quickly and click on his bowtie whenever he gets close.
- Removing the Endoskeleton Head: The final step is to remove Funtime Freddy’s endoskeleton head.
- Surviving the Night: Continue following Circus Baby’s instructions while carefully avoiding Bon-Bon’s attacks.
- Night End: After successfully repairing Funtime Freddy, you’ll survive the night.
Tips for Night 3:
- Memorize the button sequence for opening Funtime Freddy’s chest.
- Focus intently on Bon-Bon’s movements.
- React quickly when Bon-Bon gets close to your face.
- Don’t get distracted by Circus Baby’s dialogue.
- Practice the Bon-Bon clicking minigame to improve your reflexes.
Night 4: The Scooping Room
Night 4 takes a drastically different turn, putting you in a vulnerable position and forcing you to rely on sound and quick thinking to survive. You’ll be trapped in a springlock suit and must avoid the Minireenas.
- The Kidnapping: You’ll be captured and placed inside a springlock suit.
- Springlock Failure: The suit is unstable, and the springlocks are at risk of failing. You need to prevent them from failing by winding them up.
- Winding the Springlocks: Click on the wind-up mechanisms to keep the springlocks tight. You need to wind them up frequently to prevent them from failing.
- The Minireenas: The Minireenas will attempt to loosen the springlocks by crawling onto the suit.
- Shaking Off the Minireenas: When Minireenas crawl onto the suit, shake them off by moving your mouse from side to side quickly.
- Managing the Springlocks and Minireenas: You’ll need to balance winding the springlocks and shaking off the Minireenas.
- Audio Cues: Listen carefully to the sounds of the springlocks and the Minireenas. The sounds will indicate when they need attention.
- Surviving the Night: Keep the springlocks wound up and shake off the Minireenas until 6 AM.
- Night End: If you successfully manage the springlocks and Minireenas, you’ll survive the night.
Tips for Night 4:
- Prioritize winding the springlocks, as failure is instant game over.
- Shake off the Minireenas quickly and efficiently.
- Listen carefully to the audio cues.
- Don’t panic. Stay calm and focused.
- Find a rhythm that allows you to manage both the springlocks and the Minireenas effectively.
Night 5: The Final Confrontation
Night 5 is the culmination of the game, leading to either the “fake ending” or the path towards the “real ending.” The tasks vary depending on which ending you’re pursuing.
Fake Ending (Scooping Room)
- The Instructions: You’ll receive instructions to go to the Scooping Room.
- Following the Path: Navigate through the facility, following the instructions you’re given.
- Avoiding Ennard: Ennard, a fusion of all the animatronics, will be stalking you. You’ll need to avoid his attacks.
- The Scooping Room: Reach the Scooping Room and witness the event.
- The Escape: You’ll return home and watch television.
Real Ending (Private Room)
To unlock the real ending, you must complete a hidden minigame on Night 2 and then follow specific instructions on Night 5.
- Unlocking the Private Room: On Night 2, when navigating the vent, ignore Circus Baby’s instructions. When she tells you to go left, go right instead. You will find a hidden room with a keypad. Enter the code “1983” (this code is a reference to Five Nights at Freddy’s 4). This unlocks the Private Room on Night 5.
- Night 5 – The Private Room: Instead of going to the Scooping Room, you’ll be in the Private Room.
- Monitoring the Cameras: You’ll need to monitor the security cameras, similar to the original FNAF games.
- Animatronic Attacks: You’ll face attacks from animatronics, including Ennard (disguised as another animatronic).
- Closing the Doors: Use the doors to protect yourself from the animatronics.
- Conserving Power: Power management is crucial. Conserve power by only closing the doors when necessary and monitoring the cameras sparingly.
- Surviving Until 6 AM: Survive until 6 AM to unlock the real ending.
Tips for Night 5 (Real Ending):
- Prioritize power management.
- Monitor the cameras carefully to anticipate attacks.
- Close the doors only when necessary.
- Listen to audio cues to determine the location of the animatronics.
- Learn the attack patterns of each animatronic.
- Practice the night to improve your timing and reflexes.
Understanding the Animatronics
Each animatronic in Sister Location has unique behaviors and attack patterns. Understanding these behaviors is crucial for survival.
- Circus Baby: While seemingly helpful, Circus Baby’s true intentions are shrouded in mystery. She provides instructions throughout the game, but her motives are often unclear.
- Ballora: Ballora is a graceful but deadly ballerina. She relies on sound to locate you in the vents.
- Funtime Foxy: Funtime Foxy is a quick and aggressive animatronic. She attacks in the vents and is disoriented by flashing your light.
- Funtime Freddy and Bon-Bon: Funtime Freddy is a large, imposing animatronic with a hand puppet named Bon-Bon. Bon-Bon attempts to attack you during the Parts and Service sequence.
- The Minireenas: The Minireenas are small, doll-like creatures that attempt to loosen the springlocks on Night 4.
- Ennard: Ennard is a fusion of all the animatronics, driven by a desire to escape the facility. He is the primary antagonist of the real ending.
General Tips for Survival
Here are some general tips that will help you survive Sister Location:
- Use Headphones: Headphones are essential for hearing audio cues and anticipating attacks.
- Stay Calm: Panicking will only lead to mistakes. Stay calm and focused on the task at hand.
- Learn the Patterns: Each animatronic has a specific attack pattern. Learn these patterns to anticipate their attacks.
- Conserve Power: Power is a limited resource. Conserve power by only using necessary functions.
- Practice: Practice makes perfect. The more you play, the better you’ll become at anticipating attacks and managing resources.
- Watch Walkthroughs: If you’re struggling with a particular night, watch a walkthrough to get a better understanding of the strategies involved.
- Experiment: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different strategies and approaches.
- Pay Attention to Detail: Sister Location is full of hidden details and secrets. Pay attention to your surroundings and listen to the dialogue carefully.
- Read the Dialogue: The dialogue provides important clues and hints about the game’s story and mechanics.
The Importance of Audio Cues
As mentioned previously, audio cues are incredibly important in Sister Location. The game relies heavily on sound to provide information about the location and behavior of the animatronics. Here are some examples of how audio cues can help you survive:
- Ballora’s Music: The volume of Ballora’s music indicates how close she is to you in the vents.
- Funtime Foxy’s Voice: Hearing Funtime Foxy’s voice or footsteps getting closer in the vents indicates that she’s about to attack.
- Funtime Freddy’s Voice and Bon-Bon’s Taunts: Listening to Funtime Freddy’s voice and Bon-Bon’s taunts in the Breaker Room helps you anticipate their attacks.
- Springlock Sounds: The sounds of the springlocks on Night 4 indicate when they need to be wound up.
- Minireena Sounds: The sounds of the Minireenas crawling on the suit on Night 4 indicate when you need to shake them off.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Here are some common problems that players encounter in Sister Location and how to troubleshoot them:
- Difficulty with Night 3: Night 3 is notoriously difficult. The key is to focus intently on Bon-Bon’s movements and react quickly when he gets close. Practice the Bon-Bon clicking minigame to improve your reflexes.
- Difficulty with Night 4: Night 4 requires a balance of winding the springlocks and shaking off the Minireenas. Prioritize winding the springlocks, as failure is instant game over.
- Power Management Issues: Power management is crucial in the Private Room on Night 5. Conserve power by only closing the doors when necessary and monitoring the cameras sparingly.
- Getting Jumpscared Repeatedly: If you’re getting jumpscared repeatedly, take a break and try again later. Analyze your gameplay to identify the mistakes you’re making and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Conclusion
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location is a challenging but rewarding game. By understanding the core mechanics, learning the animatronic behaviors, and following the tips and strategies outlined in this guide, you’ll be well on your way to surviving the week and uncovering the secrets of Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rental. Whether you’re aiming for the “fake ending” or the more challenging “real ending,” remember to stay calm, listen carefully, and never give up. Good luck, and try to have some fun… if you can!