Complete walkthrough for the Temple of Puna level in Tomb Raider III, including secrets, boss fight strategy against Puna, and item locations.
Walkthrough
- 1From the start, turn right and eliminate the two Tribesmen descending the stairs. Proceed up the stairs and defeat the Tribesman at the top. Climb into the next room and ascend the stairs to the highest point. Crawl through the opening to find a Small Medi-pack.
- 2Secret #1: At the top of the stairs, face the left wall. Perform a standing jump with a grab to reach an invisible crack. Shimmy left and pull up into a room containing a Large Medi-pack, Flares, and three sets of Desert Eagle Clips. If you don't possess the Desert Eagle, one of these sets will include it.
- 3This room features four buttons protected by rolling blades. When the blades move right, slide into the room, sprint for the Crystal, and loop left. Ascend the slope and position yourself face-first in the corner next to the button to avoid the blades. When the blades recede, backflip and run to the first button. Press it and immediately dash back to the corner. When the blades move again, roll and dash to the corner with the second button. Press into the corner to evade the blades, then backflip away, press the button, and return to the corner.
- 4To cross to the other side, wait for the blades to move away and follow them. Stay on the slope and jump over the approaching blades (aim between them, over the axles). Upon landing, sprint forward and press into a corner. Press the final two buttons similarly to open the door. Position yourself in a corner opposite the door. As the blades move away, sprint through the door.
- 5Climb over the ledge and slide into the room. Immediately pull the darker-colored block on the left to halt the falling spiked ceiling. Activate the three switches to open the door, then safety drop into the pit.
- 6Slide into the hallway and take the Small Medi-pack. Turn left, go under the large boulder, and throw the switch. Run back down the path and sprint across the discolored section. As you enter the next hallway, turn right and sprint down the steps to evade the second boulder. (Note: The camera may shift awkwardly in the second hallway; keep a weapon drawn while sprinting to prevent this. If you miss the Save Crystal in the second hallway, you can crawl back towards the boulder to retrieve it later.)
- 7Upon entering the temple's initial area, a Tribesman will attack from the right, and two more will descend from the left. Defeat them and proceed right. Save your game at the top of the slope and slide into the throne room. Collect the Small Medi-packs from the left and right edges, then approach the throne. The throne will rotate as you step onto it.
- 8BOSS: Puna
- 9As the throne turns, backflip once, then repeatedly jump left and right to dodge Puna's lightning bolts, which are instantly lethal. Use the Rocket Launcher on Puna (one shot should suffice). Follow up with approximately 7-8 Desert Eagle rounds. Puna will then summon a Kimodo with a green bolt; defeat it with Pistols or the MP5. Once the Kimodo is dead, face Puna and resume side-jumping to maintain distance and avoid falling off the platform.
- 10Continue attacking Puna while dodging his lightning. Hit him with 8-9 more Desert Eagle shots to provoke another Kimodo summoning. Eliminate the Kimodo and resume attacking Puna. You can use the MP5 or Grenade Launcher for a faster victory, but note that the Grenade Launcher requires closer proximity. Maintain pressure and eliminate any summoned Kimodos. After sufficient damage, the throne will shatter. Collect the Ora Dagger from the top of the steps to complete the level.
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