Special Abilities

The characters of Fatal Frame III possess special abilities, that aid them throughout gameplay. Miku's abilities use the Sacred Stone Meter, an orange bar that can be replenished by taking or dealing damage, while Rei's maximum number of Flash uses can be reset by waking up. Kei's ability is unlimited.

Miku Hinasaki

Double

If you keep the shutter button pressed down, you can charge your spirit power level to a second level. Taking a double-charged shot inflicts much greater damage than a single-charged shot. Using this ability depletes the Sacred Stone meter. The speed of the the second charge can be increased by levelling up this ability.

Sacred Stone

Allows you to slow the movement of ghosts, by pressing the Circle button, which makes it easier to aim and hit Shutter Chances/Fatal Frame shots. Using this ability depletes the Sacred Stone meter. The higher the level of this ability, the faster the meter replenishes, and the longer the duration of its effect.

Rei Kurosawa

Flash

You can use Flash to knock back a ghost or escape from its attack by pressing the Circle button. Powering up increases the maximum number of times it can be used.

Kei Amakura

Hide

Press the Circle button to make Kei crouch down. You can hide from ghosts behind screens and furniture. Press the Circle button again to make him stand. This ability does not work on all ghosts, and if Kei has already been discovered hiding is ineffective.