Complete the Hunting and Gathering challenge in Tomb Raider (2013). Track and collect animal resources across the game's environments for salvage.
Hunting and Gathering
The "Hunting and Gathering" challenge is a recurring objective throughout Tomb Raider (2013), encouraging players to actively engage with the game's ecosystem. This challenge typically involves hunting specific types of animals and collecting their resources. Successfully completing these tasks rewards Lara with experience points and valuable salvage, which can be used to upgrade her weapons and gear.
The animals you'll encounter vary depending on the region. In the early areas like the Coastal Forest, you'll find deer, rabbits, and various birds. As you progress to the Mountain Village and beyond, you might encounter more dangerous prey like wolves or boars. To maximize your success, it's advisable to upgrade Lara's bow with the Rapid Shot ability, allowing for quicker follow-up shots on fleeing prey. The Deadeye skill is also beneficial, increasing your accuracy and critical hit chance.
Pay attention to the in-game map; it often highlights the general locations of animal populations. Stealth is key when hunting. Crouch to move silently and use the tall grass and foliage for cover. Listen for animal sounds, as they can alert you to their presence before you see them. For larger or more aggressive animals like wolves, using the Molotov Cocktail or well-placed arrows can be effective. Remember to collect the animal pelts, meat, and other resources after each successful hunt, as these are essential for crafting and completing the challenge.
The Scavenger's Path
"The Scavenger's Path" is a challenge that tasks players with finding and destroying a set number of specific objects within a given area. These objects are often related to the Solarii cult, such as their banners, effigies, or supply caches. Completing this challenge not only grants XP but also helps to clear out enemy influence from the environment.
The specific items to be destroyed will be detailed in the challenge log. For example, in the Shantytown region, you might be tasked with destroying Solarii banners. These are often placed in elevated or hard-to-reach locations, requiring Lara to use her climbing axe and bow to reach them. Look for visual cues like red or tattered cloth hanging from structures or cliffs.
When searching for these items, it's beneficial to use Lara's "Survivor Instinct" ability (activated by pressing a specific button, depending on your platform). This ability highlights interactive objects, including those that need to be destroyed for challenges, as well as collectibles and resources. Be thorough in your exploration of each area. Some items might be hidden behind breakable walls or within small caves. Destroying these objects often involves shooting them with an arrow, using the pickaxe, or sometimes even an explosive.
The Cartographer's Challenge
The "Cartographer's Challenge" in Tomb Raider (2013) focuses on discovering and collecting Treasure Maps. These maps are hidden collectibles that, once found, reveal the locations of all other collectibles within a specific area on your in-game map. This challenge is crucial for players aiming for 100% completion of each region.
Treasure Maps are typically found in hidden alcoves, on high ledges, or within optional challenge tombs. They often appear as scrolls or rolled-up parchments. When you find a Treasure Map, a notification will appear on screen, and your map will be updated to show the locations of items like documents, relics, GPS caches, and salvage crates within that zone.
To effectively complete this challenge, it's recommended to systematically explore each area. After finding a Treasure Map, open your map and plan a route to collect the newly revealed items. Use Lara's Survivor Instinct to help pinpoint the exact locations of these collectibles. Some collectibles might require specific gear or abilities to access, so you may need to revisit areas after progressing further in the story. Prioritizing the collection of Treasure Maps will significantly streamline the process of finding all other hidden items, making the completion of each region much more efficient.
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