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Learn how to defeat enemies with and without guns in Tomb Raider III. Master Lara's mobility and weapon choices to overcome any foe.

Alright, let's talk about combat in Tomb Raider III. It's a big part of the game, and thankfully, Lara's got some serious advantages. Her biggest asset is her mobility – she can dodge, roll, and jump while still lining up perfect shots. Enemies generally fall into two camps: those who charge you and those who shoot. How you handle them changes quite a bit depending on which type you're facing, and the specific enemy will definitely influence which weapon you'll want to pull out.

Enemies Without Guns: For these guys, the key is simple: keep moving! If they need to get up close to hurt you, just make sure they can't. Keep jumping, rolling, and back-flipping to maintain distance, and you can just keep firing until they're down. Usually, you can just shoot them as they walk towards you, but constantly back-flipping is even better. If you find yourself running out of space to back away, try jumping over them, flipping in mid-air, and then immediately back-flipping as they turn around. If one gets behind you, just roll and start back-flipping again. While it's generally easy to keep your distance, some enemies are incredibly fast and will be on you in a flash, so be ready to switch to heavier firepower if needed.

Enemies With Guns: These are definitely more dangerous because they don't need to close the distance. No matter how much you dodge and weave, they're still going to land some hits. However, those same moves – rolling and flipping – are still your best bet. Sidestepping back and forth can really cut down on how many shots hit you. If you're in a tight spot, try this trick: run up to a gun-toting enemy and roll. You'll end up behind them, and they'll have to do a little circle to face you again. The moment they turn, roll behind them again. When you're facing multiple enemies with guns, though, it's time to break out the heavy artillery – those situations are super dangerous.

There's also the advantage of height. For enemies without guns, you can often just find a high ledge and take them out with your Pistols. They simply can't reach you up there. They might walk out of your view, but as long as you keep firing, Lara will shoot whenever they pop back into sight. If you need to, you can even hang from the ledge to draw out the encounter, but be careful not to fall!