Finding tombs in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, their passage indicating the reward
The tree of Life
Find on the map a place where you can hunt the Royal Leopard. Not far from it will be the entrance to this tomb. Once inside, examine the artifact and interact with the camp if desired. There will also be a merchant here. After destroying the barricade at the end of the path, go down into the cave. After a few tricks, you will need to solve a puzzle using flammable gas. It can block the path or move platforms. To activate, you will need fire arrows.
When you find yourself on the first platform that can be moved in the direction of Lara, the natives will appear. Kill them. Please note that they will attack the main character every time she performs some important action. Follow down and move the second platform in the same way, jump onto it and shoot again.
After examining the fresco, free the new platform. Between the platforms there is a wooden object. Use the ice axes to grab onto it and get to the opposite side. The last piece of the puzzle remains to be solved. Once you've cleared the platform, turn your attention to the other side. There you will need to open a passage to get rid of the gas. Jump to the nearby ledge and climb onto another platform. Detonate the gas, go back and kill the enemies, after which you can study the fresco with the skill and leave the tomb.
If you complete all the listed tombs, you will receive the honorable achievement “Tomb Raider.”
Igor Patrin
Tombs in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, as in the previous part, are special locations in which you need to solve various puzzles. Why is this necessary? Firstly, in many dungeons the riddles turned out to be extremely exciting, so the process of completing them is quite interesting. Secondly, when you reach the very end of the temple or tomb, you will find an ancient tablet, reading which will give you a special skill.
Below we will indicate the location of all the tombs in the game and tell you how to get through them - this will make it much easier for you to obtain special skills. All dungeons are divided by region to make it easier for you to navigate the text.
Peruvian jungle
In the Peruvian jungle you can find two locations at once, called Tombs of Trials. Both are located in the eastern part of the map: one in the north and the other in the south. To complete such a dungeon you need to complete certain requirements, for example, read the inscriptions in the sanctuary, which give Lara new abilities.
Gate of the Underworld
Following the story of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, you will soon encounter the first tomb, located on the southeastern edge of the region. The icon for this location will appear only when you approach it or find its location on a special map. These useful pieces of paper mark certain points of interest on the mini-map. You can find them in leather backpacks scattered around the world (usually in caves).
Upon entering the tomb, you will immediately see a pool ahead that you cannot jump into or cross. You can only get through it from above, so climb onto the tree branch and then jump over to the rock on the right with a special surface.
On the other side of the cave you will come to a path full of all kinds of traps. Watch your step and disarm any traps you encounter along the way. Approach the wall on the right side and you will reach another cliff.
The cliff can be crossed thanks to the trees. Once on the other side, use the ax to avoid falling off the wall, and then jump down using the rope. Swing a little, gain momentum and jump over to a stable ledge. Repeat this procedure a little ahead until you reach the desired area.
Once you get through the rocks you will find a campsite. Here you need to find a passage leading through the stones on the right. Climb through the hole and go to the next area. Then jump into the free window on the right side and get into the open space.
Now turn left. Climb up the stones and go down the rope. Choose the lowest point and start swinging, and then jump to the nearby rock ledge.
From here, start climbing up the branch. Next, jump and throw your ax to gain the momentum you need to get over the cliff.
Once on the other side, you will be faced with a puzzle. The first thing you need to do is move the large mechanism. Position it so that the rope spool is in the same line as the wooden bridge. Then stand close to the rope and shoot a rope arrow from your bow in the other direction. As a result, you will be able to move to the opposite section.
Having reached the right place, cut the rope and approach the ancient mechanism. Grab the moving element and start moving it. You will activate a large crane, with which you can get the box needed to return to the other side. Walk along the box and approach the first device again.
Move the mechanism again and use the rope to connect it to the box. After that, go back to the other side and start moving the faucet handle. This will set the crate in motion - you will now need to jump on it and then get to the nearest rock surface that you can climb on.
When you reach the other side of the cave, you will find an area that is full of secrets. You will find many components, gold and rare materials. After collecting everything that is not bolted to the floor, continue moving forward. Jump onto the next rock, which will automatically collapse. Lara will fall, but will have time to grab another ledge. From there, jump onto the rocks again and use them to climb up the mountain. When going up, do not forget to look at the sky, as sharp traps may fall from above, instantly killing the heroine.
The sanctuary is located at the very top. After activating it, you will unlock the Eagle's perch skill, which increases your climbing speed.
Judge's Look
You can find it on the northeastern border of the region. To get to this tomb, you'll have to swim a bit, but luckily there won't be any enemies in the water this time.
First you have to destroy several stones that block the entrance to the tomb. Once inside, you will see a rock that you can climb onto. You can either jump straight into the water or use your hatchet to jump to the other side. Both actions lead to the same result - Lara will not be able to stay on the wall and will fall into the pond. However, in this case she will not lose health points.
Get out of the water and approach the blocked passage. To go further, you need to jump onto the lift (marked in gray). The statue (violet) will rise and open the passage.
A puzzle awaits you on the other side. You will need to pick up the destroyed object. To do this you will need to use stone statues and carts.
Jump down and move both carts. One of them should be placed under the destroyed object, and the other should be placed where the first cart usually stands. Once you've finished placing the carts, shoot a rope arrow at the statue to attach the left part of the destroyed element to it.
Having dealt with this part of the puzzle, go higher and jump onto the lift - this will raise the statue along with the structure element.
After lifting this part, push the first cart on the other side. Connect both fragments as shown in the screenshot. Now you need to climb top level and use the lift again. Eventually the entire object will rise, allowing you to walk across it and continue exploring the tomb.
All you have to do is jump to the other side. There you will find a shrine and a new skill, Caiman’s Heart, which improves health regeneration.
Kuvak-Yaku
Howling Caves
This tomb is quite easy to find on your own, since to do this you only need to talk with local residents - one of them will definitely indicate its exact location on your map. Then go to the desired area and jump into the pond from the ledge. At the bottom of the lake, be sure to collect gold and valuable materials.
Head forward and reach the end of the cave, where there is a descent down. While sliding down, you will need to press the key in time to catch the ice ax on the rock. Use the rope to go even lower, and then swing on the rope and jump to the platform.
Try to grab the ledge on the wall and continue down. Go to a small hole in the wall and crawl through it. Go even lower and fight several animals that look like foxes. After dealing with the enemy, examine the fresco and stand on the cliff with burning oil. Use the bow to create a rope bridge.
Climb and reach a kind of fork - the left path leads to the cache, and the second - to the tomb. Here you have to solve a simple puzzle. There are 3 levers in the hall with which you need to open the shutters. Thanks to them, you can put out the fire on the bridge and thereby get rid of the obstacle ahead.
First, turn on the first device and hook onto the pendulum. Wait for the wind to pick up and then jump to the other side. Interact with the second mechanism to raise the shutters. They will open a road leading to a small area on the opposite side. Head to this place and wait until the air flow reaches its maximum strength. After this, shoot with a bow at the top of the pendulum - it will crash into the obstacle and create a new passage.
Go to the second device and close the shutters, otherwise the wind will simply blow the heroine away. Head towards the third mechanism, but you shouldn't use it now, since it will still be interfered with by the third pendulum. Go up the right side and climb up the wall. Then jump onto the pendulum. Tie a rope to it and unlock the shutters of the second device. Next, put out the oil by opening the second shutters.
Examine the new mural, which will give you an additional skill, and exit the tomb.
The secret city of Paititi
In this region, you can find and complete 3 Challenge Tombs at once. They are located in different parts of the map and most of them are opened during the completion of main missions.
Temple of the Sun
This tomb is located near the Village Caves camp. These objects are located in the southern region of the region.
To get to the Sun Temple, you will have to cut your way through with your ice axe. Then follow the road straight until you reach the rocks. Climb them using an ice ax and rope. First get to the opposite side and then move left onto the rock ledge.
When you reach the left side of the area, you will see a cave entrance. It is very easy to spot as it is illuminated in orange.
After entering the new room, take a good look around - you will find wall paintings and two treasures that will allow you to increase your knowledge of dialects. To go further, jump onto the ladder on the left side of the room.
On the right side of the room you will find barely open doors. Approach them and crawl right under the doors. Eventually you will find a puzzle with mirrors. First you will need to move the first mirror to the left. When you click on the green element, the beam will start moving. You will be able to get to the other side.
Install the second mirror as shown in the screenshot. This will move the next beam. Now return to the first position.
Position the first mirror so that the light beam hits the beam on the right. Then move to the very end of the object.
Install next mirror so that the light hits the left column. This will allow you to return to your starting position. To jump onto the shelf, you will need to use the wall and then climb onto the object.
Adjust the first and second mirrors so that the light falls on the first column. Then return to the first position and install the first mirror again.
Position the first mirror so that the light falls on the third column. Correct position can be seen in the screenshot. Then return to the second mirror.
Jump to the end of the right side of the area. Position the mirror so that the light from it falls on the nearest pole. Then return to the stones between the second and third mirrors.
Now go to the object shown in the screenshot. From there, turn left and go to the end of the facility. This will lead you to the prayer room.
You will receive the Hoatzin's Hunger skill - it increases the amount of resources collected from one place. A very useful skill, as it allows you to significantly speed up the collection of useful materials.
Path of Battle
To get to this tomb, you should go to the initial wild jungle camp, which is located west of the Secret City. Then dive into the pond located in the southwest of the location. Squeeze through the narrow hole underwater on the right. Gain air in the oxygen pocket, and then dive through the hole on the left side. Swim through the tunnel, avoiding the spikes, and you will find yourself in a large cave.
Get out onto land and go left. Then jump onto the wall ahead. Climb down the rope and reach the camp in the tomb. Then go to the obsidian blades and walk next to them. Go down and find the switch. Interact with him to activate torches and traps. Before moving on, jump into the pond to find treasures and valuable materials. Pop up, jump off the rocks near the steps and climb the path.
Try not to collide with the blades while walking along the path forward: jump twice and step to the left of the final set. Jump down the ramp and hang onto the wall using the ice ax. Then go down the rope and start turning the round platform.
Follow the path near the right turn and click on the movable object on the right side. Push this item forward to activate traps. When the blades come down, jump over them. Eventually, a large spinning tower will rise up from the floor.
You will need to omit this design. To do this, stand next to the inner circle and when one of the “hands” starts walking next to you, run to the left. Jump over the next "arm" and jump down, returning to the outer ring. Turn right, go up the steps and reach the moveable object on the right side.
Start pulling this object back, and then run to the right. First, go through the two sets of blades, and then go to the right so as not to collide with the third set. Dodge the next set and then jump over the fire. Go to the switch on the left side and interact with it - the tower will lower.
Return to the inner circle and head left, avoiding the beams. Approach the object being moved and begin to pull it back. Then run left. Get to the new lever and use it.
Now you will need to climb the tower. To do this, follow these steps:
- Stand near the inner circle and move to the beam. Walk along it and jump onto the block.
- Jump to the right and walk along the beam until you manage to rise.
- Jump again and climb the tower. Study the stele to gain a new skill.
- Shoot the spool of rope above the path with your bow to connect it to the post. Now you can go down.
Jump while moving the blades and go through the tunnel. Grab onto the wall and go left. Go up and use the ladder. Climb up the left wall and jump onto the pillar. Then take the upper path and slide down the hill. Thus, you will get out of the tomb.
Ancient Aqueduct
This tomb can be found in the Upper City. After watching the video in the Temple, head towards the story mission marker. Near the bridge, turn left and go down the cliff. To continue the story you need to go to the right, but you should go to the left cave. Enter it, jump into the water and start swimming forward.
There are no valuables at the bottom. Get out of the water and climb up the wall using the ice axes. Examine the artifact lying on the right side and move forward. Once in the next area of the dungeon, jump to the ledge on the right to find a jade. There's nothing underwater here either.
Climb onto the ledge and examine the mural. Keep moving forward. On the left side you can find a camp. Jump into the pond again. There are gold bars and buried materials near one of the walls underwater. Go to the next room and start solving the puzzle.
Turn on the device to fill the pool with water and raise the raft. Go down and interact with the lever located under the water. As a result, the sluice will open and all the water will flow out of the pool. Move the raft to the gate and connect the two objects with a rope.
Return to the first mechanism and click on it again to open a previously inaccessible passage. Start swimming to the next hall. Find a lever similar to the previous one and drain the new container. Use your bow to open the entrance to the last room. Lara will be attacked by several creatures. Deal with them, move the raft to the second room and fill the pool by clicking on the first device.
The raft should be placed closer to the left wall. Go upstairs, collect ammunition and head to the third hall. Along the way, you will encounter local inhabitants who will not be happy to see our heroine.
The final stage of the puzzle will begin. Interact with the lever in the starting area of the location to increase the water level. In the right area of the hall there is water wheel. Approach the raft and shoot the mount on the wheel with your bow. It will begin to pull the raft towards itself, and you will be able to get closer to it.
In the middle of the hall there will be a platform hanging, which should be tied to the wheel by shooting at the hook not far from it. Croft will then be attacked by aggressive creatures. Destroy them and cut the rope. The reason is that during the battle with the monsters, your raft probably managed to float away from the central pillar, which you need to quickly climb onto while the rope is intact.
There is nothing difficult about this - when the raft starts to move, immediately shoot the hook and jump into the water. Then climb the column and go to the platform. At the end, enter the room where the mural is located. On the right side of it there is a rise. If you climb it, you will find a rope leading to the exit of the tomb.
Cenote
We are talking about the fourth region, which you will definitely visit when completing the storyline of the game. Here you will find only one tomb, and you can open it by completing one of the main tasks.
San Cordova
Getting inside the tomb is quite easy - you just need to cross small area swimming underwater. Stick to the left wall and wait until you are pulled into the desired location by a water funnel. You should be wary of electric eels in the pond, so don't touch them without reason.
Climb up the wall to reach a new room. The further path will be blocked by branches and pieces of wood. Drag the mobile weapon to the left, and then push it down directly onto the obstacle to break it.
You will find yourself in a room with a large ancient ship that sank in local waters a long time ago. You need to climb into it. To do this, move the board that is lying on the sand, and then jump on it and grab onto the surface of the ship. As a result, Croft will get on board.
At the top you will find a device with which you can move the mast. A weapon hangs on it. Place this element so that it is directly above the left side of the ship. At correct location the main character will definitely comment on this action.
Then you need to jump into the water and open a passage leading to another part of the ship. To do this, you have to work a little with your pickaxe.
Having reached the desired place, jump onto the rocks located on the left side and go to the “crow’s nest” (the place where the watchman sits), located in the distance. Take a pickaxe and clear part of the mast. Then go back and move it 180 degrees.
At the sentinel's platform, combine the two ropes and use it to go to the opposite side. However, before doing this, you need to use a pickaxe and activate a mechanism that will allow the gun to fall onto the ship and give you the opportunity to enter the chamber.
Click on the altar and thereby learn a new skill called Cayman Breath Level 2. It will allow you to swim underwater even longer without having to look for air pockets.
Mission Saint Juan
Thirsty Gods
You will be able to find out the coordinates of this tomb when you complete the first stage of the side quest "Design". The fact is that its passage represents the final stage of the mission.
To find the entrance to the tomb, head to the southern area of the region. You can use it as a guide wooden bridge, in front of which there is a sign that says that entry is prohibited. Go left to reach the lake. Dive into it and start swimming to the point indicated on the map.
The passage to the cave is located under water. Swim carefully so as not to disturb the piranhas and moray eels that live here. Next, you will need to try not to become food for these predatory fish. Having reached the first room in the dungeon, examine the fresco and collect all valuable materials. On the right, on a hill, there is a handle. Interact with her using your bow. The water will go away, and you can continue to go deeper into the tomb.
Go even further and take on the final challenge. Cut the ropes on the rafts tied to the bottom of the pool. This will not be easy to do, since piranhas swim in the pond. Calculate the moment correctly - dive only when the fish decide to change their habitat.
To open the gate, turn the handle clockwise from the water wheel. Approach this object and shoot with your bow at the wheel that hangs over the gate. Go to the lever again.
Next, turn the handle so that it returns to its original state, but only for a couple of seconds. Then move it aside. If you leave the crane over the wheel, the rope will not hold up and you will need to do the above step again. After opening the gate, go inside and examine the frescoes.
The tree of Life
The last tomb in the game. If you managed to complete all the previous puzzle dungeons, then after completing this one you will unlock a trophy called Tomb Raider. The entrance to the Tree of Life is located near the previous cave (the location where you can hunt the Royal Leopard).
Near the entrance you can find a camp, an artifact, and a traveling merchant. Having prepared to go through the tomb, destroy the obstacle at the end of the path and go down into the dungeon. Show off your rock climbing skills and you will find yourself in in the right place. Here you will need to take on solving a new puzzle.
You have to interact with flammable gas. Thanks to it, you can move platforms or clear passages. To do this, simply create a fire arrow and shoot it at the gas accumulation.
Having moved to the first platform (push it towards you), engage in battle with the local savages. You will have to face these dangerous creatures several more times. However, there will be ammo and resources lying around everywhere, so you can shoot them all without any problems.
Continue down and move the second platform using fire arrows. When she approaches you, jump on her and then shoot again. Examine the mural and then detach new site. These platforms are integrated with each other and between them there is wooden structure, which you can climb to get to the other side.
Next you will need to solve the last riddle. First, disconnect the platform, and on the other side open access to flammable gas. Then jump onto the nearest platform to cross it to the next one. Shoot a fire arrow at the gas and return to the ledge. Kill all the enemies, examine the fresco and exit the tomb.
Which you will find in the Geothermal Valley location. After studying it, you will receive the “True Grit” skill, which improves Lara’s climbing skills.
You can find it at entrance number 1 (Entrance 1), which is indicated on the map below. Wandering through the forest, you will find a cave, near which you will have to fight a bear. Bring a weapon strong enough to deal with the furry one. After the battle, break the wall and jump into the water.
Periodically, the water flow stops - at this time you can run further. You will need to overcome such traps several times in order to reach the last ledge, along which you can climb to the camp and save.
At the rest stop, take the relic that lies near the fire, and then climb higher, using the path through the right corridor to take the document. After that, walk along the left side, passing the roots and trees. You will soon reach the main chamber of the tomb.
Dive into the water and move towards the boat. Once on it, shoot a rope arrow at the beam passing under the arch. Having reached it, shoot at the new beam that is on the right. Finally, having swam up to her, climb onto the ledge and jump into the water again. From here, swim to the stone platform on which there is an important mechanism.
Activate the mechanism to reduce the water supply. In a limited time, you must quickly secure the reel on the water with ropes, which you saw in the hall, diving into the water, with the mechanism that you found on the platform. Now this coil will appear above the water, since you have reduced the level of the latter.
While there is not enough water, you can reach the coil and manually activate it. The action must be done very quickly, as the chamber will soon flood back.
Having dealt with this, get to the boat. Shoot at the beam on the right side of the heroine if you are facing the ledge along which you climbed into the hall. Having reached it, dive under the window to get into the second room, where you previously reduced the water level.
Once again, reduce the water supply, and then attach the mechanism to the stone platform with a boat (no, not a reel this time). Leave the hall by the upper route, picking up the archivist’s card in the process, and using the boat, turn the mechanism to lower the water level.
Run along the “land” that appears to the gate, near which you will have to blow up the fuel containers. Inside you will find the treasured book.
Chamber of the Afflicted
The sixth tomb you may encounter during your adventures. Having fully explored it, you will receive the “Instant Recovery” skill, which speeds up the “licking” of wounds.
You can find the Chamber of the Suffering in the Geothermal Valley zone, namely at entrance number two (Entrance 2). You can't get inside directly, so be prepared to take a detour along the rocks.
Along the way, Lara will have to fight a pack of wolves, so restore your health and grab a good weapon. Having reached the gate, go inside and go down further.
Passing a corridor with narrow passages, you will come to a camp where you can save your progress. By the way, listen to what the heroine says - at the well, Lara will touch the surrounding architecture, hinting to the player about the secret. Go down the well to find collections.
After the camp, find the stairs, under which lies a cache and a relic. By the way, there are also hiding places in the well (you'll have to dive). Having collected all sorts of things, go outside to the square. Here you will find a hole in which the platform hangs.
You must connect the platform to the mechanism using a rope to activate the device.
It will take a long time to get to the book, since it is located at the very top. After the puzzle with the mechanism, find a pillar in the same yard standing directly opposite the hanging bucket. To the left of him is a cart that you need to move a little closer to you.
Then return to the bucket and shoot the mechanism next to it to fill the piece of iron with water and lower it. At the same time, you must have time to secure the bucket with the cart using a rope so that the bucket lowers to the end.
Now climb up the stairs to new square. Run around it using beams and awnings until you reach the balcony. Inside you will find the book you are looking for.
I'm ma Redemption
For the seventh time, Lara is forced into deep, dark caves. The next tomb, located in the Geothermal Valley, will allow you to find a book hidden in it to obtain the “Geologist” skill, which gives one hundred percent success during the development of chrome deposits.
You can find the entrance to the pit from above from the very first camp of the location. Follow the river from there until you reach the waterfall. Walk along the mountains until you find a cave hidden just behind the waterfall.
Once inside, jump onto the ledge and climb through the gap to exit to the save point. After this, jump to the opposite side, where Lara will find a stream and a backpack.
Next, go to the next passage, located right next to the tree. When you jump down, you should move to the next part of the wall and have time to catch the ice ax on the plumb line when Lara begins to slide down.
Then go higher and use the fallen tree to move on. Here, pass the thin hole and move forward until you find another drop. This is the only way you will fall into the hole.
Once in the water, head towards the land in the center of the room. The entrance to the room with the relic is blocked by a gate, which can only be opened in one way - by blowing it up. Standing in front of the rail tracks, climb to the top of the right one to find some valuables and information.
After this, use the bow, fastening the near and far pillars. Rotate the mechanism to wrap the platform with the load exactly halfway. Now you can push the trolley and then blow up the gate blocking the path. By the way, being at the top, notice the niche on the right where the archivist’s map lies.
Finally, use the rope that was pulled between the pillars. Follow it to get to next room, where the trolley is located. Pass it and get to the mechanism that is located on the rise to the left. Rotate it to lower the platform and move the trolley onto it.
When the trolley is on the platform, use the left mechanism, and then the mechanism opposite, then go up right on the platform. This trolley will have to be pushed down in the same way as the first one.
Behind the opened passage lies a treasured book.
To the attack of the sacred waters
The tomb behind number eight can be found in the vast Geothermal Valley. For researching it, you will be given one of the many skills in Rise of the Tomb Raider - “Knowledge of Anatomy”, which increases damage to animals.
Getting into these catacombs is quite easy. In front of the valley camp where you fought the Trinity warriors. Climb the tree into the tunnel, moving along the right side. Pass the waterfall and jump down, then step further forward, all the way to an extremely narrow crevice.
After going through this hole, install the rope between the pillars and climb over to the opposite side. Next, move to the room with the skulls (stick to the right wall to find the relic). Find the passage upstairs leading to the camp.
From the last one, find the pillars located to the left. Use a rope arrow to shoot at the boat that is located near the small island and pull it towards you.
Get in it and swim to the island using classic method- cling to the pillars and pull the boat towards them. There, grab the document and gold.
Then you need to find the boat behind the waterfall. Get off the island a little and use the same method to shoot at the pillar in the waterfall, from where you will then pull yourself a new boat.
Get in it and head to the other end of the square. Climb up using a rope, securing it to a pole. Act quickly, as the boat may be carried into the cliff. Once at the top, go through a couple of corridors (they are linear) and enter the room with the book.
Chamber of Exile
The final tomb, located in the Lost City, completes the adventures of the plunderer. Completing it will unlock the “Greek Fire” skill, which increases fire attacks from a bow.
You will find the entrance at the edge of the location. Inside you will again meet a bear, which can only be defeated with the strongest weapons in the game. After killing him, move on and collect all sorts of relics and other items for the collection.
Once at the water, dive into the depths, but before that, look around the place near the rocks. There you will find a backpack, a relic and a cache. Once underwater, get to the opposite exit. On land, activate the camp and go right, picking up the collector's information and the hidden chest in parallel.
Go forward until you come across a gate surrounded by a gas cloud. To disperse it, shoot it with fire arrows. The gate will explode, and you will be able to get further.
In the new room, take information and get ready to solve a couple of riddles. Use a rope arrow to shoot at the two levers at the top. With this action you open the valve and let gas into the room.
Immediately run to the cage, near which the cloud has not yet formed, and cut the chain. Then carefully detonate the gas, or wait until it dissipates on its own.
After this, you need to launch the structure at the crane. Open the valves again by attacking the levers with arrows. When the gas fills the room, shoot at the cloud to cause an explosion. This way you will open the gate and be able to reach the book.
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In this guide, we'll show you how to complete all Challenge Tombs in the main campaign.
Peruvian jungle
Gate of the Underworld
The tomb is located right at the first base camp, after descending from the top of the hill where the plane crashed. Climb under the thicket of trees and roots to begin the challenge. Follow straight until you reach a cliff. You need to climb onto a tree branch, jump onto the second branch and grab onto the rocks with ice axes (E key by default).
Get down, disarm the trap and examine the Geographer's Backpack. Climb to a hill, from here you can cross to the other side along the tree branches. At the end of the path, go down the rope, swing and jump so as not to fall into the abyss. Look around the camp. Go to the right extreme rock and lift the camera up, you will see a place where you can grab hold of an ice ax. Get over to the other side.
On the right there will be a passage between the walls that leads to a small hall. In the room itself, you can climb up the ledge on the right. There are two paths here: the wooden bridge on the right leads to the exit from the Tomb, and on the left into the Tomb itself.
Go down the wall, or run and jump to the opposite side from the lower level. Once you climb a tree, jump and throw your ice ax to grab a branch. On the left there is a cave with resources and gold. Walk along the fallen tree and you will find yourself at a puzzle.
It's simple: first turn the mechanism counterclockwise so that you can place the cable on the other side. Having crossed, pull the lever of the second mechanism - the crane platform is activated. Go back and rotate the first mechanism to its original position, then connect it and the platform with a rope.
Again, go to the second lever and activate it. For a few seconds, the rope will hold the platform and you will have time to jump onto it. After the fun ride on the platform, go down, examine the mural and jump onto the rock on the right.
Run up and grab the rock with the ice ax. Stones will begin to fall from above, first from the right side, then from the left. As soon as the first stone collapses, immediately jump and climb up. Examine the mural and get out.
Judge's Look
To get into the Tomb, break the obstacle. Follow straight, overcome the cliff using an ice ax throw and jump into the water. The next obstacle will be a statue that blocks the path. In the same room, examine the Fresco, climb onto the hill on the right and jump onto the counterweight (a kind of training). Collect resources and continue across the wooden bridge. Swim underwater and follow forward. Examine the fresco and go down to the landing.
This is the only mystery in the Tomb. Using counterweights you need to raise the ladder. Here is the sequence of actions:
- move the cart on the left to raise the counterweight and lower the statue;
- this cart needs to be moved close to the stairs;
- go up the stairs and shoot the bow at the statue on the left to secure the rope;
- the distant trolley must be placed in place of the previous one in order to grasp the raised counterweight;
- climb up the left wall and lower the raised counterweight.
Using the same principle, we raise the second statue on the right. Climb the stairs, examine the Fresco, and leave the Tomb.
Kuvak-Yaku
Howling Caves
You can find this Tomb yourself, or talk to one of the local residents, who will leave a mark on the map. To get there, get to the place on the map and jump off the cliff into the water. By the way, you can collect resources and gold underwater.
Go forward. At the end of the cave there will be a steep descent, after which you need to have time to jump and grab onto the rock with ice axes. Go down the rope, swing and jump onto the small platform. Grab the ledge in the wall and go even lower. Approach the small hole in the wall for Lara to crawl through. After the next descent, you will have a fight with several fox-like animals. After the battle, examine the fresco and approach the cliff with burning oil. Using a bow, build a rope hole.
Go upstairs. There is a cache in the cave on the left, and the other path leads to the Tomb. A puzzle awaits you here. There are three levers in the hall with which you can open the shutters. This is needed to extinguish the burning oil on the stone bridge and remove obstacles.
Activate the first mechanism and cling to the pendulum. Wait until the wind gets strong enough to jump to the opposite side. Using the second mechanism, raise the shutters. They will open the way to a small hill on the other side. Run there, time the maximum air flow and shoot the bow at the top of the pendulum. He will collide with an obstacle and open a passage.
Return to the second mechanism to close the shutters, as strong current the wind will literally “blow” Lara off the bridge. Run to the last mechanism, but there is no point in opening it - the third pendulum prevents activation. Go up the right side (slight rise), climb up the wall and jump onto the stuck pendulum. You need to attach a rope to it and open the shutters of the second mechanism. Now you can put out the fire by opening the second shutters. Examine the mural and get out.
Secret City
Temple of the Sun
The entrance to the Tomb is underwater in the southern part of the city. In one of the houses you will find a small pool that opens a passage to the cave.
Explore the cave and climb to the higher ground. One of the walls can be broken - do this and you will open the entrance to the Tomb. Overcome obstacles on the rocks to get to the Temple. Collect resources, artifacts and examine the mural in front of the puzzle room.
There are four mirrors in the hall: first mirror located at the entrance ( southeast); second in the southwest; third in the northeast; fourth in the northwest. Try not to fall into the water, as this will lead to the death of the protagonist!
Here is the order of movement of the mirrors:
- turn the first mirror onto the column on the left;
- Having moved to the second mirror, turn it so that the beam falls on the nearest column to the third mirror;
- return to the first lever and direct the beam to the near column between the first and third mirrors;
- turn the mechanism of the first mirror to the right to move to the third;
- turn the third lever counterclockwise onto the adjacent column;
- return to the first mechanism and activate the column to the second mirror;
- Having moved to the second lever, turn it onto the same column (crystal from below);
- direct the beam of the first mechanism to the column near the fourth mirror;
- get to the last mirror and move the beam counterclockwise to the near, central column.
Now you can study the Fresco and get out. A passage will open between the second and fourth mirrors (you need to climb up near the far wall on the right).
Ancient Aqueduct
This tomb is located in the Upper City. After the cutscene in the Temple, go to the main quest marker. At the bridge, turn left and go down the cliff. The story mission leads to the right, but we need to go into the cave on the left. Come in, dive under the water and swim forward.
There is nothing valuable underwater except air pockets and plants. Get out of the water and climb up the rock using ice axes. Examine the artifact on the right and continue moving.
Once in the next part of the cave, jump to the ledge on the right and collect some jade ingots. There is also nothing valuable under the water here, climb up the ledge and examine the Fresco. Go forward, there is a base camp on the left in case you need to change or upgrade your weapons. Jump into the water. On one of the underwater walls you can collect gold bars and unearth hidden resources. In the next room you will find the Tomb puzzle.
Activate the mechanism - the pool will fill with water and the raft will rise. Go down and activate the lever underwater to open the airlock and drain the pool. Move the raft closer to the gate and connect the two objects with a rope.
Return to the mechanism and activate it, the locked passage will open. Swim to the next room, find a lever identical to the previous one and get rid of the water. Use the bow to clear the passage to the previous room. Several creatures will attack Lara - get rid of them, move the raft to the second room and fill the pool with water using the first mechanism.
The raft should be closer to the left wall (if you look at the screenshot above). Go upstairs, pick up the cartridges and follow to the third hall. All along the way you will meet aggressive locals.
This final stage. Pull the lever at the beginning of the room to increase the water level. There is a water wheel on the right side of the hall. Stand next to the raft and shoot the bow at the wheel mount. It will pull the raft and then you can get to the anchorage.
There is a platform hanging in the middle of the hall that can be connected to a wheel (shoot the hook next to the platform). Immediately after this Lara is attacked, deal with them and cut the rope. The fact is that while you are dealing with the creatures, the raft will probably float away from the central column, which you need to have time to climb before the rope breaks.
There is no difficulty here: as soon as the raft starts moving, shoot the hook and jump into the water. Climb onto the column, move from it to the platform, and then into the room with the Fresco.
To the right of the Fresco there is a rise, at the end of which there is a rope hooked - this is the path to the exit. If you return to the cave using the same path, you will have to do the above steps again.
Path of Battle
The Last Tomb of Paititi is located in the western part of the city, near the entrance to the Crypt. Get to the lake, there is a narrow passage under the water. Swim along the flooded channel. Once out, you will find Fresco and the base camp, immediately beyond which is the further path. Activate the mechanism to open the gate. Climb the ledge on the left, go through the obstacles and jump onto the rock. Climb down the rope and swing.
Examine the Fresco and activate another lever, which will open the next gate. When you go down, the column will activate trap arms and begin to rotate counterclockwise. On the platform, the column has two passages - on the right and on the left. Each of them leads to a mechanism that will temporarily allow traps to be folded, but will activate stationary barriers.
It doesn't matter which side you start from. Get to the mechanism and activate it. Without wasting time, overcome all obstacles and grab the lever to lower the first part of the column. Using the same principle, we close the second part.
When the column stops rotating, climb to the very top and examine the Fresco.
Cenote
San Cordova
There is only one Test Tomb in this location, but it is very impressive. A dilapidated Spanish Galleon, left right in the heart of the cave. On the screenshot above you can see its location on the map.
The road to the Trial passes through flooded cave channels. At some point you will reach a fork where you need to turn right (the road to the left leads to the exit). There are moray eels underwater, be careful and replenish Lara's oxygen in air pockets in time.
Once out of the water, you will find the base camp. The entrance to the Tomb is blocked by a wooden barricade. Move the cart with stones to the left and push the cannon forward.
Go around the ship along the shore on the right and push the raft into the water. From it you can climb to the deck of the Galleon. There is a lever on the deck - turn the sail so that the cannon hangs over the cabin.
There is an underwater passage to another part of the ship. Having climbed onto the deck, Lara will find that the sail is tied with a rope to the extreme mast, and it is not possible to move it.
To the left of the sailing mast there is a passage to the rock. Along this path, climb up to the outer mast and unhook the cable. To return to the deck, climb up rope ladder one level higher and jump onto the rock.
Turn the sail using the lever on the deck and climb onto the second mast. Release the tied cannon, it will fall into the cabin and open the passage.
The entrance to the Tomb is located underwater. Be careful, there are some moray eels and piranhas here. The further test is based on secrecy mainly from these predatory fish. Once you reach the first chamber in the cave, examine the fresco and collect valuable resources. There is a lever on the hill on the right side. Activate it with your bow, the water will go away and you can continue on your way.
Go forward and you will be faced with the final test. Release several rafts tied with rope to hooks at the bottom of the pool. Due to the constantly moving piranhas, this is not easy. Time it right and dive right after the piranhas change their habitat.
This Tomb is the last in the main storyline. If you have completed the exploration of all previous tombs, then after completing it the user will receive the “Tomb Raider / Tomb Raider” achievement. You can start the Trial not far from the previous tomb (the location of the hunt for the Royal Leopard).
Immediately upon entering you will find an artifact, a base camp, and a traveling merchant. When you're ready, break the barrier at the end of the passage and go down into the cave. A little acrobatics and you're almost there. will appear before you new element to solve puzzles - flammable gas. If it interferes with the passage, or vice versa, you can use it to move the platform - build fire arrows and shoot at the place where it accumulates.
As soon as you cross the first platform (which you need to push towards you), you will be attacked by locals. Now, after each key action, expect an attack from several aggressive creatures! There is nothing to worry about: ammo and resources for creating fire arrows are scattered around almost every corner. Go lower and use the same principle to swing the second platform. As soon as she arrives, jump on her and shoot again.
Examine the mural and untie the next platform. These platforms are connected, and between them there is a wooden object that you can grab onto with an ice ax and get to the other side.
The final riddle awaits you. The first step is to clear the platform and open access for flammable gas on the opposite side.
Now jump onto the nearest platform to get to the second one. Blow up the gas and return to the ledge. Deal with the remaining opponents, study the Fresco and get out.
The first Tomb Raider games were famous for their challenges and puzzles. Young fans did not pay any attention to square shapes Lara Croft, all the attention was focused on adventure. Then the vector of development of the series began to gradually shift towards simplification: the riddles became less interesting, the enemies became “smarter”, the plot became more banal. As a result, it came to a complete rethinking of the original image of Lara Croft and a revision of the concept of the game. In the new Tomb Raider, 2013, all the best from previous games was preserved, the unnecessary was removed, the controversial was changed and brought to its logical conclusion. The developers did not dare to burn bridges and completely abandon the rich and glorious past.
Lara Croft is an archaeologist, which means there will always be a place for tombs. But don’t be fooled by this: the simplification also affected this part of the game. Most of the entrances to the tombs are in visible places. Particular pleasure comes from the sound of a bell, which notifies you when you are approaching your target. Large marks on the walls and ground are not enough to immediately understand that there is a tomb nearby. No, no one will search for the players and go through them, of course, but the very fact of obvious hints can cause irritation, especially for those who began their acquaintance with Tomb Raider from the first games, in which they had to do everything themselves - search, solve puzzles and escape from stone boulders and traps. Former difficulties are no longer held in high esteem... and the times are different.
The number of secret tombs in Tomb Raider is eight. Some of them are initially closed. Return for treasure it will be possible later, when Lara Croft has the necessary equipment or. Access to Tomb of the Traveler is available as a bonus for pre-ordering the game, so not everyone has it. You will have to search for tombs in Tomb Raider throughout the game; for completing and plundering them, rewards are given: , , treasure maps. Tombs - mandatory conditions to complete the game 100%. The passage process takes a little more than 15-20 minutes. There are no mind-blowing puzzles here. Only standard set- fire, boxes, ropes, platforms and endless jumps.
Locations and coordinates of secret tombs in Tomb Raider:
- (Coastal Forest - 53N 712386, UTM 3416098): in the rock on the right side of the path leading to the temple, at the door of which Whitman will be waiting.
- Tomb of the Scorned(Mountain Village - 53N 712478, UTM 3416187): behind the waterfall, to the right of the wolf's lair, which will carry off Rott's backpack. Available after receiving an ice axe.
- Ascension Hall, or Windy Tomb (Mountain Village - 53N 712501, UTM 3416206): at the edge of the cliff, to the left of the rope, on the way to the pilot of the crashed rescue plane after returning from the mountain base.
- Getting past the platform in Ascension Hall is easy. To do this, we first close the windows through which a strong wind is blowing, with the mechanism against the wall, then return to the central mechanism, be sure to wait for the first window sash to open, then begin to turn the mechanism handle to raise the platform, climb onto it, and wait for it to open all window sashes. If you raise the platform before the first window opens, it will not fly high and will sink to the wall. After jumping from the platform to the wall at the highest point of the flight, you need to press [Space] twice, otherwise you won’t be able to grab the beam near the ceiling and Lara Croft will fall down.
- Well of Tears(Slums - 53N 712580, UTM 3416067) - next to the huge internal gate in the central part of the location (the entrance is in the floor in front of the crucified body, broken out by the “Comet”).
- Courtroom(Slums - 53N 712616, UTM 3416053) - next to the cable car, until the crossing to Grim.
- Temple of the Guardians(Mountain Forest - 53N 712635, UTM 3416006) - next to the bridge on the way to the main mercenary camp.
- Flooded cache(Sorrow Coast - 53N 712521, UTM 3415962) - on top of the hill in the southwestern part of the location, on the way to Alex on the Endurance.
- Temple of the Servants(Sorrow Coast - 53N 712485, UTM 3415986) - on the sandy shore northeast of the survivors' camp (need