Enemies
Crow
Crows are not a threat to Lara's health bar but they can be difficult to target as they circle high above Lara. You will almost always hear them squawk before you see them. As they feature at the beginning of the level at the beginning of the game, you have the choice of only two weapons (unless you are playing a new game after a completion run): a shotgun or the pistols. The pistols will do well here. FIRST APPEARANCE: The Great Wall |
T-Rex
Included either as an easter egg to the previous game or maybe Lara had discovered a rare sighting of a T-Rex in China. There are only two in the game, both in the same location: one guards the Gold dragon secret whilst the other tries to prevent Lara from leaving with it. Acts and attacks much like the Tomb Raider T-rex. FIRST APPEARANCE: The Great Wall |
Venetian Gunmen
The guys with guns pose a real threat. They are very good at picking off Lara from a distance and rarely miss, so a first time player might just struggle in these levels. Don't use pistols on these enemies, unless you really want to. If you were good in collecting all the secrets in the level 'The Great Wall', you can use the Grenade Gun and take them out with one grenade. Jumping side to side helps to dodge some of his attacks. FIRST APPEARANCE: Venice |
Flamethrower
A dangerous opponent as the flamethrower has a surprisingly long range and more often than not, there isn't a pool of water that is in a health bar's reach. Stay back, not that you need telling twice, pull out your fastest firing weapon(s), the Uzis or M16 and fill this bully with as much lead as possible. FIRST APPEARANCE: Diving Area |
Moray Eel
Frightful creatures that lurch out of the darkness, biting Lara and dealing a heavy dose of damage. There are actually ways of avoiding them, by either swimming higher or lower than their 'lurch path'. There are two various coloured eels: a yellow/green eel and a black/yellow eel. They cannot be killed. FIRST APPEARANCE: Wreck of the Maria Doria |
Black Moray Eel
Frightful creatures that lurch out of the darkness, biting Lara and dealing a heavy dose of damage. There are actually ways of avoiding them, by either swimming higher or lower than their 'lurch path'. There are two various coloured eels: a yellow/green eel and a black/yellow eel. They cannot be killed. FIRST APPEARANCE: Living Quarters |
Snowmobile Guy
These are tough enemies to go up against. They are always sat upon a black snowmobile, which is different to Lara's red snowmobile as it has a mounted gun. Their vehicles move too fast for the grenade gun to be effective. If possible, use their own vehicles against them. FIRST APPEARANCE: Tibetan Foothills |
Snow Leopard
A snow leopard will charge at Lara and try to maul her. A single snow leopard might not seem a threat but they often hunt together, leaving Lara to decide which is closest. The M16 is one of the best weapons against them if you have the distance to take aim at them. FIRST APPEARANCE: Tibetan Foothills |
Yeti
Their appearance and their cries are more terrifying than they are threatening but they are still dangerous foes. They will swing their fists and try to pummel Lara to death. They can climb up onto ledges to chase you but you can use that time to take a few shots on them. The M16 or grenade gun will kill them quickly if they scare you. FIRST APPEARANCE: Catacombs of the Talion |
Guardian of the Talion
Based on the Buddhist/ Hindu mythical creature, the Garuda, the guardian is part human and part bird. he guards the Talion in the Ice Palace. He is awoken once the player has picked up the Talion. Dangerous with his fists, he will take painful swipes at Lara, even picking her up and shaking her against the ground until dead. There are a couple of spots however that work in Lara's favour, giving her the chance to kill the Guardian with little to no damage. ~ TIDBIT: One of the questions seen in the quiz on the 'Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness' official website gives this creature the name of 'the budgie' ~ FIRST APPEARANCE: Ice Palace |
Gold Catfish
Gold catfishes act exactly the same as their standard counterparts. Not too much of a threat if you are able to stand on land and pick off these enemies, however there is one tricky room that not only has you avoiding one of these but also has you watching your breath meter very closely. Luckily, Lara comes equipped with a harpoon and three good shots will kill it. FIRST APPEARANCE: Temple of Xian |
Fiamma Nera Cultist
Seen in his ceremonial robes, this goon uses throwing knifes to nip away at Lara's health. He throws two at a time and is very quick at doing so. Usually seen in groups of two or more (especially in the next level), they can become a real threat, however Lara is able to dodge some of the knives by using her sideways jumps FIRST APPEARANCE: Floating Islands |
Statue Warrior 1
At some point in history, these warriors were changed to Jade to guard and protect the entrance to the Dragon's Lair. This one fights with two spears and is a lethal opponent, picking up and killing Lara even if she has just under half her life remaining. Stay well back and pick them off with the strongest guns you have. FIRST APPEARANCE: Floating Islands |
Statue Warrior 2
This warrior was also turned to Jade but comes to life to stop Lara from entering the Dragon's Lair. He has the ability to hover and glide towards Lara, which is a weakness that can be used against him. Use the M16 to pick him off before he has the chance to land. FIRST APPEARANCE: Floating Islands |
Dragon
Not entirely of it's own existence, it comes to being after a person has plunged the mystical artefact, the Dagger of Xian, into their heart. It breaths fire but has a slow and wide turning circle, which can be manipulated in the small arena of the Dragon's Lair. It can only be killed by removing the dagger from it's chest but by shooting it (a lot), you can stun him, giving you a short window to grab the dagger. The game recommends using the Uzis on him as there is plenty of ammo lying around. FIRST APPEARANCE: The Dragon's Lair |