Walkthrough: Cry For Help

Complete Tomb Raider (2013)'s 'Cry For Help' by reaching the Radio Tower. Combine exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat to send a distress signal.

This section details Lara's desperate attempt to signal for help. Prepare for a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and intense combat encounters as you navigate the perilous island.

Reaching the Radio Tower

Your primary objective is to reach the old radio tower to send a distress signal. This involves traversing treacherous terrain and dealing with hostile inhabitants.

• From your starting point, follow the path leading upwards. You'll encounter a small stream. Cross it carefully.
• Look for a climbable wall on your left. Use your Climbing Axe to ascend.
• At the top, you'll find a small camp. This is a good opportunity to scavenge for Salvage and Ammunition. Check the crates and abandoned tents.
• Continue along the ridge. You'll soon spot the dilapidated radio tower in the distance.
• As you approach a narrow ledge, a quick-time event will trigger. Be ready to press the indicated button to avoid falling.
• You'll then need to jump across a gap to reach a crumbling platform. Time your jump carefully.

The Solarii Ambush

The path to the radio tower is heavily guarded. Be prepared for a significant firefight.

• As you enter the clearing before the tower, a group of Solarii Cultists will ambush you. There are at least five initial enemies.
• Strategy: Utilize cover effectively. The environment provides several broken walls and crates you can hide behind.
• Prioritize enemies with ranged weapons first. A well-placed headshot with your Bow can take them down quickly and silently.
• After the initial wave, two more cultists will emerge from the left flank. Be ready to reposition or use your Pistol for close-quarters combat.
• loot the bodies for Ammunition and Salvage after the fight.

Repairing the Transmitter

The radio tower itself is in disrepair, and you'll need to fix the transmitter to send your signal.

1. Ascend the rickety stairs of the radio tower. Be mindful of crumbling sections; some will require a quick jump.
2. At the first platform, locate the Transmitter Control Panel. It's sparking and clearly damaged.
3. Examine the panel. You'll need to find three specific components to repair it:
   • Component 1: Loose Wire Bundle - Found on the floor directly to the left of the control panel.
   • Component 2: Cracked Vacuum Tube - Located on a shelf on the opposite side of the platform. You might need to jump to reach it.
   • Component 3: Missing Antenna Fragment - This is higher up. Continue climbing the tower to the next level. You'll find it lodged in the railing.
4. Once you have all three components, return to the Transmitter Control Panel and interact with it to initiate the repair sequence.
5. A short cutscene will play as Lara attempts to send the signal.

Descent and Escape

After your attempt to signal for help, you'll need to make a hasty retreat.

• The tower will begin to collapse. Quickly descend the tower, following the on-screen prompts for jumps and slides.
• You'll encounter more Solarii Cultists on your way down. These encounters are generally brief, often involving a single enemy you can dispatch with a quick melee attack or an arrow.
• At the base of the tower, a larger group of cultists will be waiting. Use the environment to your advantage, taking cover and picking them off one by one.
• Once the area is clear, follow the marked path leading away from the tower. This will lead you to the next objective.