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.
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
Heart of the Jaguar
Endurance plants reduce damage from enemy melee and ranged attacks.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
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. |
Heart of the Jaguar III
Endurance plane effects last for a longer period of time.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Howler's Speed
Never slip when grabbing ledges. More reaction time for traps and grappling enemies.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
Howler's Troop
Loose arrows simultaneously at two locked targets.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Howler's Troop II
Loose arrows simultaneously at three locked targets.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
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. |
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. |
Jaguar's Dread
Fear Arrow effects last for a longer period of time.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Jaguar's Fear
Craft fear arrows and send enemies into a panic, causing them to fire wildly.
This skill is story related. |
Jaguar's Fury
Resist damage from enemies for a short period after performing a stealth kill takedown.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
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. |
Jaguar's Paw
Increases the chance to knock enemies down with melee attacks.
Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Ancient Aquaduct' in Paititi. |
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. |
Puma's Brace
Resist damage from enemies for a short period of time after healing wounds in combat.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Puma's Charge
Reach full draw weight more quickly.
Reduce time between charged shots. Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Puma's Feint
Incapacitate unarmored enemies with a counter attack after dodging.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Puma's Rest
Increase precision by holding charged shots for a longer time.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
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. |
Raposa's Threat
Visual assistance when aiming at an enemy's head.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
Raposa's Wit
Unlocks the next weapon upgrade level.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Sip's Strike
Increase charged shot damage against armoured enemies.
Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Thirsty Gods' in Mission of San Juan. |
Seeker
Crow's Charm
Negotiate better prices from Merchants.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Crow's Cunning
Reveal traps while using Survival Instincts.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Crow's Hoard
Large capacity ammunition and resource satchels are now available to purchase from merchants.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Eagle's Grasp
Increases the chance of finding rare animals.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
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. |
Eagle's Perch
Increases speed when climbing.
Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Underworld Gate' in 'Peruvian Jungle'. |
Eagle Sight
Increases zoom factor for all weapons.
NEW GAME+ Skill. Part of the Eagle Path or unlocked after purchasing all Seeker Skills. |
Eagle's Sight
Reveals artifacts, monoliths, treasure chests, archivist maps and explorer backpacks while using survival instincts.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
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. |
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. |
Eagle's Wing
Increases chances of recovering arrow when looting enemies and animals killed with a bow.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Eye of the Eagle
Perception plants allow the sensing of animals and natural resources throughout the environment.
This skill is story related. |
Eye of the Eagle II
Boost the potency of perception plants, adding the ability to sense human enemies.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Eye of the Eagle III
Perception plant effects last longer.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
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'. |
Hoatzin's Step
Reduces noise from jumps, landings and falls.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Owl's Wisdom
Reveal challenge objects while using survival instincts.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Sip's Quiver
Loose up to three arrows without pulling the quiver.
Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Path of Battle' in 'Paititi'. |
Viper's Nest
Increases the amount of man-made crafting resources gathered from each source.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Scavenger
Anole's Needle
Vestige outfits require fewer resources to restore to glory.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Boa's Blow
Craft concussive shells and temporarily stun enemies. Useful for returning to concealment.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Boa's Coil
Automatically loot enemies killed by a stealth takedown.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
Caiman's Breath
Increases breath capacity when swimming underwater. It stacks with Caiman's Breath II.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
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. |
Caiman's Heart
Health regenerates more quickly.
Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Judge's Gaze' in Peruvian Jungle |
Caiman’s Speed
Increase speed when swimming.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
Huracan's Mantle
Reduce damage from fire and explosions.
Obtained by completing the challenge tomb 'Howling Caves' in Kuwaq Yaku. |
Scales of the Serpent
Use focus plants to improve reaction responses and slow down time when aiming.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
Scales of the Serpent II
Focus potency boosted for increase Focus Time when aiming.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Scales of the Serpent III
Focus mixture effects last for a longer period of time.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
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. |
Serpent's Fangs
Flare rounds and concussive shells stun enemies for a longer period of time.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |
Serpent's Fury
Kill a second enemy during a stealth takedown to perform a chained takedown.
Requires 2 skill points to purchase. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Serpent's Strike
Perform a stealth kill takedown without alerting nearby enemies.
Requires 1 skill point to purchase. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Viper's Venom
Craft poison grenades. Kill nearby enemies and obscure lines of sight.
Requires 3 skill points to purchase. |