Tomb Raider: Legend Complete Guide (46 Sections) | AntMag

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Welcome to Tomb Raider: Legend, the 2006 action-adventure title from Crystal Dynamics! Step into the boots of Lara Croft as you navigate treacherous landscapes and ancient mysteries across multiple platforms. This third-person shooter will have you mastering Lara's every move, from basic controls to challenging motorcycle escapes, as you uncover secrets in a thrilling adventure.

This guide is here to help you conquer every step of Lara's journey. We'll cover the ins and outs of the game, ensuring you can master Lara's acrobatic abilities and combat prowess. Get ready to uncover all the secrets and achieve success in Tomb Raider: Legend.

Part 1

Walkthrough

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Part 2

Alright, welcome back to our Tomb Raider: Legend adventure! This section, Part 2, picks up right after the initial Bolivian escapades and dives deep into some of the most exciting and challenging levels the game has to offer. We'll be traversing through ancient ruins, bustling cities, and treacherous landscapes as Lara Croft continues her quest.

Think of this guide as your experienced friend sitting next to you, pointing out the way. We're not just listing objectives; we're giving you the inside scoop on how to tackle each section, avoid common pitfalls, and make sure you don't miss any crucial details. Let's jump back into the action!

Walkthrough:

This part of the guide covers the following levels:

Level 01: Bolivia - Tiwanaku (cont.) - Picking up where we left off.
Level 02: Peru - Return to Paraiso - Uncovering more ancient mysteries.
Level 03: Japan - Meeting with Takamoto - Navigating the urban jungle and corporate intrigue.
Level 04: Ghana - Pursuing James Rutland - A pursuit through a dangerous landscape.
Level 05: Kazakhstan - Project Carbonek - Infiltrating a high-security facility.
Level 06: England - King Arthur’s Tomb - A legendary discovery.
Level 07: Nepal - The Ghalali Key - Seeking a powerful artifact.
Level 08: Bolivia - Redux - A return to familiar, yet changed, territory.
Level XX: England - Croft Manor - A special section exploring Lara's home.

Tips

Pay close attention to environmental cues; they often hint at the path forward or hidden secrets.
Master Lara's acrobatic abilities – they're essential for traversal and combat.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different approaches, especially during combat encounters.
Keep an eye on your ammo and health packs; resource management is key.
The collectibles are well-hidden, so explore every nook and cranny!

What's Covered:

Detailed walkthroughs for each level in Part 2.
Tips on combat, puzzles, and platforming challenges.
Information on key characters and plot points.
Guidance on finding secrets and collectibles.

Part 3

Alright, let's get you up to speed on how to really move like Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legend. This isn't just about running and jumping; there's a whole suite of advanced moves and combos that can make navigating tricky spots and looking stylish a lot easier. We'll break down some of the cooler, less obvious techniques.

Moves:

Front Tuck: Double-tap the jump button. It gives you a little extra distance on your jumps.
Front Tuck Combo (Flip with Legs Tucked - Flip with No Arms): Tap the jump button four times. Looks pretty slick.
Front Tuck Combo (Flip with Legs Tucked - Flip with No Arms x2): Tap the jump button six times. This one looks even cooler, adding a Front Layout to the sequence.
Front Tuck Combo (Flip with Legs Tucked - Flip with No Arms x2 - Spinning Somersault): Tap the jump button repeatedly. This string of moves includes a Front Tuck, Front Layout, and a Front Twisting Layout. It looks wicked!
Roll: While running forward, hit the roll button. This is super useful when you need to cover a bit of ground very quickly, like dodging an incoming attack or getting past a hazard.
Roll Combo (Roll - Handspring): Tap the roll button three times in quick succession while running forward. This lets you cover more ground faster than a simple roll.
Roll Combo (Roll - Handspring - Cartwheel): While running, tap the roll key twice. Then, while in the handspring, press backwards and the roll button again. Lara will perform a roll, then a handspring, and finally a cartwheel, ending up facing the opposite direction.
Roll Combo (Roll - Handspring - Cartwheel - Handstand Somersault x2 - Spinning Somersault): Perform the previous combo, but keep the inputs going. Lara will then do two handstand somersaults and a spinning somersault, finishing facing the other way.
Roll Combo (Roll - Handspring - Slow Spinning Somersault): Tap the roll button while moving to start a roll, then tap it again for a handspring. In the middle of the handspring, press backwards and the jump button. Lara will do a roll, a handspring, and then a single spinning somersault, ending up facing the other direction.

Tips:

Don't be afraid to experiment with mixing combo elements. The guide mentions you can often intermix moves to keep combos going indefinitely, though it humorously questions why anyone would try!
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Part 4

Walkthrough

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Backwards Somersaults + X2 Spinning Somersault: Keep pressing jump after the backwards somersaults to perform two backwards somersaults followed by a full spinning somersault backwards.
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Combo + Roll-Handspring-Handstand Somersault: Tap the roll button 6 times quickly while running forward. This is useful for gaining distance fast.
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Combo + Roll-Handspring-Handstand Somersault X3-Spinning Somersault: Tap the roll button 12 times quickly while running forward. No further moves can be added to this combo.
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Swan Dive: While running, tap the jump key then the roll button in quick succession. Warning: Do not attempt this outside of diving into water or diving to a level two levels below, as it will kill Lara.
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Combo + Swan Dive-Roll-Handspring-Handstand Somersault X3-Spinning Somersault: Tap the roll key repeatedly. This is considered the best combo in the game.
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Combo + Swan Dive-Roll-Handspring-Cartwheel: While running forward, press jump, then immediately roll. While in the roll, press roll again. While in the handspring, press roll again simultaneously with the backwards key. Lara will perform a swan dive, roll, handspring, and cartwheel, ending up facing the other direction.
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Backflip: While guns are out, hold the backwards key and press the jump key. This can only be performed with guns out.
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Sideflip (Both directions): While guns are out, hold down either side key and press the jump key. .
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Forward Flip: While guns are out, hold down the forward key and press the jump key. .
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Fast Hand Over Hand Shimmy: While hanging from your fingertips and looking at Lara's back, hold down a side key and press the interact (E) key in time with Lara’s movements.
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Backwards Vault-Handspring: While guns are out, press the back key and tap the roll button. .
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Sideways Vault-Roll: While guns are out, hold one of the side keys, then tap the roll button. .
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Slow Motion Pounce and Gun: When Lara is within jumping range of an enemy directly in front of her, jump. As Lara is about to land, jump again to enter slow motion. With guns locked on, fire to defeat the enemy. Lara will perform a roll upon landing. This may kill enemies faster and with fewer rounds.
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Slow Motion Diving Pounce and Gun: Similar to the above, but press the crouch or roll key instead of jump as Lara is about to land to dive and shoot the enemy's back.
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Slow Motion Ground Sliding Trip and Gun: While guns are out, run at an opponent. Within jumping range, press roll to slide underneath and trip the enemy.
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Slow Motion Enemy Vault and Gun: Be right next to an enemy, facing them, with guns out. Press the jump key. While in the air, fire your weapon for an easy slow-motion kill.
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Turn Around on Bar: While at the top of a swing on a bar, press and hold the opposite direction.
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Tkatchev Move: While at the top of a swing on a bar, hold down the E key and press the opposite direction. Lara will turn mid-flight, perform a maneuver, and swing the other direction.

Tips

The Combo + Roll-Handspring-Handstand Somersault X3-Spinning Somersault is useful for moving a great distance fast.
The Slow Motion Pounce and Gun is hard to use but can be handy; give up if you can't get it quickly to avoid expending too much health from weapon hits.
The Slow Motion Enemy Vault and Gun allows for an easy slow motion kill.