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Shortcut: Abandoned Mines

Follow this guide to find the shortcut through the Abandoned Mines in Rise of the Tomb Raider. Includes enemy locations, collectibles, and puzzle solutions.

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Follow this guide to find the shortcut through the Abandoned Mines in Rise of the Tomb Raider. Includes enemy locations, collectibles, and puzzle solutions.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow Jacob through the initial mine section, navigating narrow gaps and obstacles.
  2. 2
    After a cutscene, you'll be in a timed section where the mine is caving in. Keep moving, jumping, and sprinting to reach the exit before the screen darkens too much.
  3. 3
    Continue through the linear path, avoiding collapsing roofs, falling rocks, and debris.
  4. 4
    Upon reaching a new area, you'll encounter three enemies. Two are in the middle at ground level, and one is on a raised area in the back-left corner.
  5. 5
    It's recommended to use a Poison arrow on the helmeted guard on the raised area first, then use silent takedowns on the other two.
  6. 6
    Interact with the green panel the guards were inspecting.
  7. 7
    Locate the railcar in the center of the room and push it along the tracks to be under the northern ledge.
  8. 8
    Before climbing, find the Survival Cache [01/03] in the northern corner, below the hanging crate.
  9. 9
    Climb to the ledge above; a cutscene will play, and Lara will obtain the Combat Knife.
  10. 10
    Turn around and use the Combat Knife to slash the rope holding the crate. Loot the nearby basket of herbs if needed.
  11. 11
    Jump across the gap and follow the walkway to the end. Slash the two cables to make the elevator crash down.
  12. 12
    Drop to the lower level, climb atop the elevator, and jump to the nearby ice wall to scale it.
  13. 13
    Jump back to the elevator cage and use the handholds to reach the ledge above.
  14. 14
    Once you climb up, find a Document [01/05 - Russian] on a crate against the left wall.
  15. 15
    Continue through the cave, grabbing Mushrooms, until you reach a paved area.
  16. 16
    Follow the paved area to the left. Pick up the pile of Byzantine Coins and the Document [02/05 - Russian] located by corpses along the left wall. Avoid the spike pit trap at the end of the hallway.
  17. 17
    Go up the stairs to find the 'Pantheon Corridor' Base Camp. Use this to apply upgrades and spend skill points.
  18. 18
    Inspect the wall next to the Base Camp for a Mural [01/01 - Greek].
  19. 19
    Move up the stairs and take the passage to the left. You'll encounter several enemies in the adjacent rooms.
  20. 20
    In the first room, wait for the two enemies to move, then stealthily take out the one on the near side of the pool. Move left and take out the one inspecting the wall.
  21. 21
    Continue to the right into the second room. Take out the closest enemy, then use a Poison Arrow on the two in the distance. Finally, deal with the enemy inspecting the mechanism.
  22. 22
    If stealth fails, use available grenades, explosive generators, and barrels.
  23. 23
    In the first room, find a Document [03/05 - Russian] on a table and Salvage nearby. Find Herbs near where an enemy was inspecting the wall.
Tips
  • Prioritize stealth when dealing with enemies, especially the helmeted guard.
  • Use the environment (explosives, cover) to your advantage if stealth fails.
  • Keep moving during the collapsing mine section to avoid being crushed.
  • Don't forget to collect the Survival Cache, Documents, Coins, and Mural.
  • Combat Knife
  • Survival Cache [01/03]
  • Document [01/05 - Russian]
  • Byzantine Coins
  • Document [02/05 - Russian]
  • Mural [01/01 - Greek]
  • Document [03/05 - Russian]
  • Salvage
  • Herbs

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