Controls & Movement — Shadow of the Tomb Raider Guide

Master Lara Croft's moves in Shadow of the Tomb Raider! This guide covers all controls, from basic movement to advanced combat and traversal techniques. Get ready to explore!

Hey there! So you're diving into Shadow of the Tomb Raider and want to get a handle on how Lara moves? That's smart! Knowing the controls is key to surviving and thriving in this wild world. Let's break down how you'll be controlling Lara, from sneaking around to pulling off those daring moves. While this guide focuses on Shadow of the Tomb Raider, it's good to know the series has a long history with its own unique control schemes. For instance, the original Tomb Raider on PS1 had controls like: * D-Pad Up: Run * D-Pad Down: Hop Back * D-Pad Left/Right: Turn Left/Right * Triangle: Draw Weapon * Square: Jump * X: Action * Circle: Roll * R1: Walk And on PC, it was quite different: * Up arrow: Move forward * Alt: Jump * End: Roll * Ctrl: Action * Shift: Walk * Space: Draw weapons Even the Sega Saturn had its own setup: * D-Pad Up: Run * A: Jump * B: Action * R: Roll * L: Walk These older games, like Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III, also had their specific controls, sometimes even including vehicle controls for speedboats or snowmobiles. For example, in Tomb Raider II on PS1: * Square: Get out (of vehicle) * X: Turbo (in vehicle) * R1: Slow Drive (in vehicle) * L2: Light/Throw Flare But for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, you'll find a much more fluid and intuitive control system designed for modern gameplay. You'll be able to run, jump, climb, swim, stealth, and fight with a greater range of motion. We'll get into the specifics of those controls in the sections that follow, helping you master every aspect of Lara's movement and combat.