Master Level 09 of Tomb Raider I•II•III Remastered! This guide details navigating the Tomb of Tihocan, defeating Pierre, finding secrets, and collecting all pickups.
Walkthrough
- 1Swim south as far as possible, then descend and swim north to a switch. Return to the surface and head north to an opening.
- 2Activate the switch. Proceed east down a passage to the south. A crocodile will appear one square away from the opened door; one shotgun blast will defeat it.
- 3Navigate the room counterclockwise, avoiding the central pillar which triggers dart traps. Darts can be dodged, or avoided entirely by jumping to the flat area right of the pillar. From the tall block, perform a standing jump SE, a standing jump/grab east, and a running jump NE.
- 4Pull up into an alcove to activate another switch.
- 5Dive down and retrieve a small Medi Pack from an underwater tunnel to the east. Climb onto a floating white block and proceed to the next water area.
- 6Dive deep to activate a switch, then return to the surface. Swim south, allowing a strong current to carry Lara rapidly through the water.
- 7Shoot a rat before it can cause harm. Pull a block north once and climb onto the ledge to the south.
- 8Ascend to the square ledge to the east, then move to the long gray ledge beyond. Be aware that Pierre may appear at any time from an opening ahead.
- 9A Save Crystal is accessible. Consider using it now, especially if you anticipate difficulty with the upcoming Pierre encounter. Using it now means repeating less if you fail. However, risky tasks follow the fight, so a later save might be preferable if you are confident.
- 10To face Pierre: Equip the shotgun. Move to the block granting access to the opening. Align Lara to the far right side of the block.
- 11Quickly perform a jump with grab and pull up. Step forward a short distance.
- 12When Pierre appears, blast him twice quickly or blast, roll, and blast again, depending on the space available. Two shotgun blasts should suffice.
- 13After Pierre retreats, descend the stairs and time a run past a shredder.
- 14Beyond the shredder, turn left (east), then left again (north). Stop before dropping onto the green block at the far north end, as a crocodile awaits below and can be targeted from your current position.
- 15At the bottom of the stairs, collect shotgun shells and Magnum clips.
First Secret:
- Locate three distinct pressure pads on the floor.
- Run or roll over all three pads to open the door to Secret #1 in the NW corner of the room.
- Navigate the dark room to a ledge in the NW corner above the lowest ramp.
- Position Lara, perform a backflip, and hold the jump button. After the fourth jump, press the grab button to reach the ledge and collect a large Medi Pack and shotgun shells.
PS1: Return to the location of the Save Crystal. If not used earlier, save your progress now. Aim for 65%-90% health.
Remastered Note: Ascend the stairs and pass the shredder to the top. Run south off the edge to continue.
Tips
- The first fight with Pierre is the most challenging part of the level.
- Side jumping while shooting is an effective tactic against Pierre in the final battle.
- Ammo inventory for all three weapons is increased in this level.
- Consider skipping the first Pierre encounter and Secret if you are prioritizing efficiency or avoiding risk, though this requires dodging extra enemies while swimming.
- Secret #1: Large Medi Pack, Shotgun Shells
- Pickups: 26 (including Small Medi Pack, Shotgun Shells, Magnum Clips)
- Trophies: 4
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