Level 08 -- The Cistern

Drop down the hole; a rat (1) will attack immediately. Use Magnums to defeat it.

Push the block north twice, then east once to access the overhead area.

Pull the switch and kill two more rats (2, 3) with pistols from atop the block.

Collect the large Medi Pack (1).

Enter the main area and defeat two crocodiles (4, 5) and two rats (6, 7) below.

Make a running jump to the raised ledge to the east. Use Magnums to kill the rat (8) triggered by your arrival.

Grab the crevice to the south and shimmy east as far as possible. Drop down to pick up shotgun shells (2).

Shimmy north as far as possible and drop onto the elevated walkway. Follow it clockwise and pull up onto a blue column.

Use the Save Crystal (1). Aim for 100% health before proceeding.

Perform a standing jump onto the balcony.

Equip your shotgun. Stand on the first step of the stairs leading into the building.

Roll on the second step and quickly retreat to the balcony off to one side, facing as shown in the reference image.

When Pierre approaches the balcony opening, he will slow. As Lara targets him, blast him with the shotgun, roll, blast him again, and jump back, using the opposite wall for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects). Pierre should retreat into the building, and you should take no damage if done correctly.

Go up the steps and into the room with grate flooring. Do not throw the switch yet. Avoid falling through the 2 holes in the floor, as you cannot pull back out if you fall in.

Access the high ledge to the north using a standing jump/grab followed by a running jump/grab to collect a large Medi Pack (3) and shotgun shells (4).

To descend, make a running jump south along the east wall.

Drop down, go west to the tallest block, and use it to pull up to the ledge near the SW corner for a small Medi Pack (5).

Continue into the SW corner and pull up 4 times to find Secret #1 and shotgun shells (6).

Across the way, collect two more sets of shotgun shells (7, 8). Step onto the sloped block and perform a jump/grab to the ledge.

To minimize damage after claiming the secret, make an angled jump directly at the wall to slide backwards down the slope.

Hold forward on the way down so Lara grabs the edge. Some damage is unavoidable from this drop.

Return to the hole in the floor near the switch. Carefully jump over the holes to lure out and kill the 2 water rats (9, 10) with pistols.

Dive into the water, swim, pull out, and kill one more rat (11).

Go counterclockwise around the room with 2 running jump/grabs to collect a Rusty Key (9).

Exit the room and kill 2 more rats (12, 13) to the right.

Shimmy left, drop down, and slide down the sloped ramp to the north.

Use the Save Crystal (2).

Drop to the next flat level, then perform a running jump to the elevated walkway to the left.

Pull up to the east, face south, and follow the higher walkway clockwise to find the second Rusty Key (10).

Drop down to the north and carefully proceed with a running jump west.