Enemies

Bat
Bats are the first enemy that you encounter in the game and are one of the easiest to defeat. However, if you chose to try and ignore them, they will keep nipping away at Lara's health. Sometimes you may hear them before you see them as you'll hear the flapping of their wings.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Caves

Wolf
These are the first enemy that are introduced in Tomb Raider, seen in the cutscene where Lara and her guide, Carlos, are trekking to the location of the Tomb of Qualopec. They are quick and hunt in packs, so there are times where Lara will be outnumbered and cornered. However, it can take one good shot from the shotgun to take them.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Caves

Bear
When the bear is first seen, it may take you by surprise but it isn't too difficult to take down. You may even see it stand on its hind legs and walk about as it waits for Lara.
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FIRST APPEARANCE: Caves

Velociraptor
The velociraptors are one creature that you probably didn't expect to see in a game set in the modern era but they are perfectly placed in an ancient and almost prehistoric like setting. They are quick and will claw at Lara if they get too close. The shotgun is good against these too as one well timed shot is enough to kill it, if you are lucky.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Lost Valley

T-Rex
The T-Rex fight is one of the most memorable moments in Tomb Raider's history. It's big and it's scary, and with nothing but pistols, it can take a little while to defeat it, but the feeling of accomplishment is worth it.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Lost Valley

Lion
A dangerous foe to face when in close quarters, especially when there is more than one. Lions will try to bite Lara and will deal a good dose of damage.

FIRST APPEARANCE: St Francis' Folly

Crocodile
Although these enemies have a nasty bite, they are not too much of a threat to Lara... If you keep a slight distance. A shotgun is most effective against them. Can be killed with one well timed blast.

FIRST APPEARANCE: St Francis' Folly

Gorilla
A gorilla can seem daunting as it beats its chest but it can be killed with one blast of the shotgun, but beware, Lara can sometimes need to shoot it again or she will feel its hard punch!

FIRST APPEARANCE: St Francis' Folly

Panther
A single panther can be taken care of with any weapon including the pistols. A group of panthers can be lethal so Lara will need heavy firepower to survive an encounter with them.

FIRST APPEARANCE: City of Khamoon

Mummified Crawling Atlantean
These are Egypt's version of the Atlanteans that Lara will later encounter. They are only seen (to fight) in two levels: 'City of Khamoon' and 'Obelisk of Khamoon'. They do not possess any weapons; instead they jump, bite and claw at Lara to damage her. Qualopec has two of these guarding him and his piece of the Scion in his tomb.

FIRST APPEARANCE: City of Khamoon

Flying Atlantean
These nasty guys often appear in a place where the walkway is narrow and is very high off the ground. They can push Lara off the edge and to her death. If you have the Uzis, they are useful against the flying Atlanteans, especially to keep them at bay.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Sanctuary of the Scion

Crawling Atlantean
These enemies are very quick and very mean. They can fire bullets and fireballs. Some only seem to want to jump about and scratch at Lara whilst others will use their arm-mounted weapons against her if she gets too far away.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Sanctuary of the Scion

Atlantean Centaur
A centaur is quick on their feet but with a wide turning circle, so the best tactic against these creatures is to flip side to side to dodge their fireball attacks, keeping a slight distance for you to keep an eye on their line of fire and dodge accordingly. 

FIRST APPEARANCE: Tomb of Tihocan

Abomination
The largest enemy that Lara will encounter, it's no wonder that it takes a while to kill it. There is plenty of Uzi ammo about so it is advisable to pull out them Uzis and get firing. The other pitfall to fighting the abomination is the platform that Lara is standing on - not only does it feel like there isn't enough space between you and the enemy, but one false move and Lara is over the edge.

FIRST APPEARANCE: The Great Pyramid