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Skills

As you progress through the story, you can purchase various upgrades to increase Lara's skills and abilities. The skills are bought with 'Skill Points', which you earn by collecting XP, either by completing story chapters, through kills and special kills, and by exploring.

In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the skill tree returns and features similar themed skills (Brawler, Hunter and Survivor) but are aptly named Warrior, Seeker and Scavenger. You do not have to buy all skills in one single category during your playthrough; you are able to mix between categories to create unique playstyles however you can only buy a skill which is adjacent to one that you have already purchased. For the first time in the series, you can play New Game +, which carries over all your already purchased skills.

Also See: DLC Skills

Warrior

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Heart of the Jaguar ​
Endurance plants reduce damage from enemy melee and ranged attacks.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Heart of the Jaguar II ​
Endurance mixture potency is boosted. Reduce damage from fire and explosions, and increase breath capacity when swimming.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Heart of the Jaguar III ​
Endurance plane effects last for a longer period of time.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Howler's Speed ​
Never slip when grabbing ledges. More reaction time for traps and grappling enemies.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase.
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Howler's Troop ​
Loose arrows simultaneously at two locked targets.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Howler's Troop II ​
Loose arrows simultaneously at three locked targets.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Jaguar Rage ​
Gain resistance for a short while after any kill.

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Jaguar Path or unlocked after purchasing all Warrior Skills.
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Jaguar Strength 
Enemies take longer to recover when knocked back or knocked down. 

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Jaguar Path or unlocked after purchasing all Warrior Skills.
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Jaguar's Dread ​
Fear Arrow effects last for a longer period of time.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Jaguar's Fear ​
Craft fear arrows and send enemies into a panic, causing them to fire wildly.

​This skill is story related.
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Jaguar's Fury ​
Resist damage from enemies for a short period after performing a stealth kill takedown.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Jaguar's Intimidation ​
Enemy accuracy is slightly decreased for a short time after witnessing a takedown.

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Jaguar Path or unlocked after purchasing all Warrior Skills.
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Jaguar's Paw ​
Increases the chance to knock enemies down with melee attacks.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Ancient Aquaduct' in Paititi.
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Kinich Ahau’s Boon ​
Health is fully restored when Lara is near death.

Obtained from the challenge tomb 'Tree of Life' in Mission of San Juan.
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Puma's Brace ​
Resist damage from enemies for a short period of time after healing wounds in combat.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Puma's Charge ​
Reach full draw weight more quickly.
Reduce time between charged shots.

Requires 2 skill points to purchase. 
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Puma's Feint ​
​Incapacitate unarmored enemies with a counter attack after dodging.

Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Puma's Rest 
Increase precision by holding charged shots for a longer time.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase.
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Raposa's Drop 
Reduce damage when falling from heights. Tapping the scrabble button on impact will result in no damage being taken.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase.
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Raposa's Threat 
Visual assistance when aiming at an enemy's head.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase. 
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Raposa's Wit 
Unlocks the next weapon upgrade level.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Sip's Strike 
Increase charged shot damage against armoured enemies.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Thirsty Gods' in Mission of San Juan.

Seeker

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Crow's Charm
Negotiate better prices from Merchants.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase. 
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Crow's Cunning 
Reveal traps while using Survival Instincts.

Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Crow's Hoard ​
Large capacity ammunition and resource satchels are now available to purchase from merchants.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Eagle's Grasp ​
Increases the chance of finding rare animals.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Eagle's Perception ​
Increases range of Survival Instincts and Perception.

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Eagle Path or unlocked after purchasing all Seeker Skills.
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Eagle's Perch ​
Increases speed when climbing.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Underworld Gate' in 'Peruvian Jungle'.
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Eagle Sight ​
Increases zoom factor for all weapons.

​NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Eagle Path or unlocked after purchasing all Seeker Skills.
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Eagle's Sight 
Reveals artifacts, monoliths, treasure chests, archivist maps and explorer backpacks while using survival instincts.

Requires 1 skill point to purchase.
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Eagle's Talon ​
While on a branch, use a rope arrow to kill and string up an enemy.

​This skill is story related, obtained in the mission 'Path of the Dead' in Kuwaq Yaku.
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Eagle's Talon II ​
While on a branch, use a rope arrow to kill an enemy and hide their corpse in the canopy.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Eagle's Wing ​
Increases chances of recovering arrow when looting enemies and animals killed with a bow.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Eye of the Eagle ​
Perception plants allow the sensing of animals and natural resources throughout the environment.

​This skill is story related.
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Eye of the Eagle II ​
Boost the potency of perception plants, adding the ability to sense human enemies.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Eye of the Eagle III ​
Perception plant effects last longer.

Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Hoatzin's Hunger ​
Increases the amount of natural crafting resources gathered from each source.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Temple of the Sun' in 'Paititi'.
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Hoatzin's Step 
Reduces noise from jumps, landings and falls.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase.
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Illipa's Sight ​
Locate the heart of a large animal while using survival instincts. Heart shots inflict massive damage.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase. 
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Owl's Feast ​
Allows the player to harvest more resources from spiders and beetles.​

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Eagle Path or unlocked after purchasing all Seeker Skills.
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Owl's Meal ​
Gain the ability to harvest dart poison and venom from spiders and beetles. Harvesting will require the makeshift knife.

Requires 1 skill point to purchase. 
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Owl's Vision ​
Survival instincts last for a longer period after Lara starts to move. Highlights enemies, resources and objects in 'One with the Jungle' Difficulty.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Owl's Wisdom ​
Reveal challenge objects while using survival instincts.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Sip's Quiver ​
Loose up to three arrows without pulling the quiver.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Path of Battle' in 'Paititi'.
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Viper's Nest
Increases the amount of man-made crafting resources gathered from each source.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.

Scavenger

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Anole's Needle
Vestige outfits require fewer resources to restore to glory.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Boa's Blow ​
Craft concussive shells and temporarily stun enemies. Useful for returning to concealment.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Boa's Coil ​
Automatically loot enemies killed by a stealth takedown.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase.
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Caiman's Breath ​
Increases breath capacity when swimming underwater. It stacks with Caiman's Breath II.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Caiman's Breath II ​
Increases breath capacity when swimming underwater. It stacks with Caiman's Breath.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'San Cordoba' in Cenote.
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Caiman's Heart ​
Health regenerates more quickly.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Judge's Gaze' in Peruvian Jungle
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Caiman’s Speed 
Increase speed when swimming.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase.
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Huracan's Mantle ​
Reduce damage from fire and explosions.

Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Howling Caves' in Kuwaq Yaku.
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Scales of the Serpent 
Use focus plants to improve reaction responses and slow down time when aiming.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Scales of the Serpent II ​
Focus potency boosted for increase Focus Time when aiming.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Scales of the Serpent III ​
Focus mixture effects last for a longer period of time.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase. 
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Serpent Evasion ​
Enemies are less accurate at determining the player's location after return to concealment. 

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Serpent Path or unlocked after purchasing all Scavenger Skills.
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Serpent's Fangs ​
Flare rounds and concussive shells stun enemies for a longer period of time.

​Requires 3 skill points to purchase.
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Serpent's Fury ​
Kill a second enemy during a stealth takedown to perform a chained takedown.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.​
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Serpent's Glint ​
Adds a flare round attachment to all pistols. Flare rounds ignite unarmoured enemies and blinds surrounding enemies for a few seconds.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Serpent's Rage ​
Allows the player to perform a chained takedown when two nearby enemies are stunned. 

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Serpent Path or unlocked after purchasing all Scavenger Skills.
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Serpent's Skin ​
Apply mud as camouflage. Remain concealed in mud and vegetation-covered walls, and reduces detection by enemies when moving across open spaces.

This skill is story-related, obtained late in Peruvian Jungle.
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Serpent's Strike ​
Perform a stealth kill takedown without alerting nearby enemies.

​Requires 1 skill point to purchase. 
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Viper's Cunning ​
Lure traps are upgraded to an incendiary bomb, and attracts multiple enemies.

NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Serpent Path or unlocked after purchasing all Scavenger Skills.
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Viper's Lure ​
Craft lure arrows. Attract and kill nearby enemies with a poison cloud when triggered. Obscure lines of sight.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Viper's Snare ​
Craft lure traps on enemy corpses. Attract and kill nearby enemies with a shrapnel explosion when triggered.

​Requires 2 skill points to purchase.
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Viper's Venom
Craft poison grenades. Kill nearby enemies and obscure lines of sight.

Requires 3 skill points to purchase.

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