Challenge Tombs

Navigate the treacherous Challenge Tombs in Shadow of the Tomb Raider with our comprehensive guide. Discover puzzle solutions, hidden paths, and rewards.

This is a walkthrough for the Challenge Tombs in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The guide covers puzzles and objectives within various tomb locations.

Contents

• Cozumel: Pyramid Puzzle
• Peruvian Jungle: Bridge puzzle, White Queen puzzle
• Kuwaq Yaku: Gate puzzle
• Trial of the Eagle: Trial of the Eagle puzzle
• The Hidden City: Trial of the Serpent puzzle
• Cenote: Ix Chel gate puzzles
• Mission of San Juan: Secret crypt puzzle

Cozumel

Pyramid Puzzle

From "Get to the top of the pyramid" objective

1. Pull the cart onto the turntable
2. Turn the turntable so that the cart is facing the debris
3. Attach the cart to the pulley via Rope Arrow and hoist it as high as it will go
4. Cut rope to let loose the cart, smashing through the debris
5. Go back up the path a short ways to find a small ledge to the left
6. Jump from ledge onto bell platform, then quickly jump from platform to partial rope ladder
7. Climb up

Peruvian Jungle

Bridge puzzle

From the first "Find Kuwaq Yaku" objective

1. Proceed to the top of the ruins and push the pulley to make the water flow correctly
2. Go down to the wheel below; Jonah will help Lara push it so water pours into the counterweight
3. As the pulley system reacts, head below the ledge, essentially following where the piece of bridge lowers - this can be found to the right of the wheel, across the entry to the bridge, and over the wall. Here, a path leads down to the water, but be sure to move quickly, as the system will reset itself when Jonah tires.
4. Fire a Rope Arrow at the far end of the bridge to attach it to the near end of the bridge.
5. When the near end of the bridge rises, it will take the far end with it, and players can then cross.

White Queen puzzle

From the "Find the White Queen" objective

1. Go to the large globe in the room.
2. Turn the right dial so the numbers line up with 30 North.
3. Turn the left dial so the numbers line up with 90 East.
4. Climb up the ladder and proceed to the next dial.
5. Turn the dial so the plane's wings are completely unfurled.
6. Return to the floor below.
7. Align the chess-like pieces so the shields s