Survivor Upgrades
| Icon | Skill |
Description | Notes |
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Animal Instincts |
Keen observation allows you to spot hard-to-find animals and food sources. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Use the Survival Instincts to see animals and food glow. |
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Survivalist | Earn extra rewards when looting animal corpses and food caches. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Purchase this skill as soon as possible to earn more XP. |
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Advanced Salvaging |
Thoroughly search crates and caches to find extra salvage. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Another skill that must-have to get early. You'll be able to purchase weapon upgrades more quickly. |
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Bone Collector |
Carefully looting animal corpses will reward you with extra salvage. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Good way to swiftly get some upgrades. |
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Arrow Retrieval |
Resourceful archers can recover arrows from the bodies of enemies. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Loot an enemy or animal killed with the bow to retrieve arrows. |
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Scavenging | Spotting hidden pockets on enemy corpses will reward you with extra ammunition. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Another useful skill, get it as soon as you can! |
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Climber's Agility |
Increase your climbing skills to traverse the environment with more speed and resist falling damage. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Press the Dodge button when landing from a (not too) hard fall to reduce damage - also increases climbing speed. |
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Orienteering | Use your keen perception to find hidden rewards in the environment. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Collectibles will be visible on the map and glow through walls while Survival Instincts is active. You can also place a Waypoint on one of these items on the map and use the beacon. |
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Cartography | All tomb entrances and map locations will be revealed on your map. |
Requied Skill Level: Specialist Examine your map to learn locations of treasure maps and hidden tombs. |
Hunter Upgrades
| Icon | Skill |
Description | Notes |
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Steady Shot |
A focused mind allows you more time to aim deadly shots with your bow. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Hold charged bow shots for double the time. Useful skill for headshots. |
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Ammo Capacity |
Efficient use of bags and pockets allows you to carry more ammunition. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Increases total extra ammunition you can carry for all weapons. |
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Heavy Lifter |
Your increased strength allows you to carry the maximum amount of ammunition. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Maximizes total extra ammunition you can carry for all weapons. |
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Accomplished Killer |
Eliminate your enemies with finesse to earn greater rewards. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Earn extra XP with headshots, finishing moves and stealth kills. Purchase this as you open the "Hardned" skill level! |
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Bow Expert |
Stab enemies at close range with your arrows for extra rewards. Also unlocks headshot reticle. |
Requied Skill Level: Specialist Press the Melee button while using the bow to finish stunned enemies with an arrow and earn some bonus XP. |
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Pistol Expert |
Execute enemies at point blank range for more rewards. Also unlocks headshot reticle. |
Requied Skill Level: Specialist Press the Melee button while using the pistol to finish stunned enemies and earn some bonus XP. |
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Rifle Expert |
Unload your rifle at close range to brutally finish enemies and earn bonus rewards. |
Requied Skill Level: Specialist Press the Melee button while using the rifle to finish stunned enemies and earn some bonus XP. |
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Shotgun Expert |
Blast enemies with the shotgun at close range to stop them in their tracks and earn extra rewards. |
Requied Skill Level: Specialist Press the Melee button while using the shotgun to finish stunned enemies and earn some bonus XP. |
Brawler Upgrades
| Icon | Skill |
Description | Notes |
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Pain Tolerance | Withstand more punishment in combat and live to fight another day. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie Take more damage before dying. Very useful if you're playing on higher difficulties! |
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Dirty Tricks |
Cleverly use dirt and rocks to blind your enemies and leave them vulnerable to your attacks. |
Requied Skill Level: Rookie A lower priority skill. Press the Dodge button to scramble and then use the Melee button to throw dirt in an enemy's eyes to briefly blind him. |
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Axe Strikes |
Deliver two swift strikes with the climbing axe to stun your enemies. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened As reaching the Hardened level, Lara will be able to fight with her axe. Press the Melee button twice to stun enemies in close range with two swift axe strikes. |
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Axe Expert |
Use your climbing axe to deliver a deadly, stunning blow to your enemies. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Press the Melee button to finish stunned enemies with the axe and earn bonus XP. |
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Dodge Counter |
After dodging an enemy, stab them in the knee with an arrow to cripple them and leave them vulnerable to a killing blow. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Press the Dodge button to dodge and then the Melee button when prompted to stun enemies with an arrow to their knee. |
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Dodge Kill |
Skillfully dodge lightly armored opponents and then strike them at close range to kill them instantly. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Press the Dodge button to dodge and then the Melee button when prompted to kill enemies without helmets. |
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Dodge Kill Mastery |
Striking after dodging becomes even more deadly, allowing you to kill almost any enemy. |
Requied Skill Level: Hardened Press the Dodge button to dodge and then the Melee button when prompted to kill almost any enemy. |
