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, by exploring or completing optional tombs.
Brawler
Pain Tolerance
Withstand more punishment in combat and live to fight another day. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Dirty Tricks
Cleverly use dirt and rocks to blind your enemies and leave them vulnerable to your attacks. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Axe Strikes
Deliver two swift strikes with the Climbing Axe to stun your enemies. Requires Hardened skill level.
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Axe Expert
Use your climbing axe to deliver a deadly, stunning blow to your enemies. Requires Hardened skill level. Requires 'Axe Strikes' before this skill is available.
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Dodge Counter
After stabbing an enemy, stab them in the knee with an arrow to cripple them and leave them vulnerable to a killing blow. Requires Hardened skill level.
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Dodge Kill
Skillfully dodge lightly armoured opponents and then strike them at close range to kill them instantly. 'Dodge Counter' has to be purchased before this skill becomes available.
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Dodge Kill Mastery
Striking after dodging becomes even more deadly, allowing you to kill almost enemy. Requires Specialist skill level. Requires 'Dodge Kill' before this skill becomes available to buy.
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Hunter
Steady Shot
A focused mind allows you more time to aim deadly shots with your bow. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Ammo Capacity
Efficient use of bags and pockets allows you to carry more ammunition. Requires Rookie skill level. 'Heavy Lifter' can then be purchased after this skill.
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Heavy Lifter
Your increased strength allows you to carry the maximum amount of ammunition. Requires Hardened skill level. 'Ammo Capacity' has to be purchased before this skill becomes available.
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Accomplished Killer
Eliminate your enemies with finesse to earn greater rewards. Requires Hardened skill level.
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Bow Expert
Stab enemies at close range with your arrows for extra rewards. Also unlocks headshot reticle. Requires Specialist skill level.
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Pistol Expert
Execute enemies at point blank range for more rewards. Also unlocks headshot reticle. Requires Specialist skill level.
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Rifle Expert
Unload your rifle at close range to brutally finish enemies and earn bonus rewards. Requires Specialist skill level.
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Shotgun Expert
Blast enemies with the shotgun at close range to stop them in their tracks and earn extra rewards. Requires Specialist skill level.
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Survivor
Animal Instincts
Keen observation allows you to spot hard to find animals and food sources. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Survivalist
Earn extra rewards when looting animal corpses and food caches. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Advanced Salvaging
Thoroughly search crates and caches to find extra salvage. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Bone Collector
Carefully looting animal corpses will reward you with extra salvage. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Arrow Retrieval
Resourceful archers can recover arrows from the bodies of enemies. Once this skill is purchased, it will unlock the skill 'Scavenging'. Requires Rookie skill level.
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Scavenging
Spotting hidden packages on enemy corpses will reward you with extra ammunition. Requires Rookie skill level. This skill can only be purchased once 'Arrow Retrieval' has been purchased.
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Climber's Agility
Increase your climbing skills to traverse the environment with more speed and resist falling damage. Requires Hardened skill level.
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Orienteering
Use your keen perception to find hidden rewards in the environment. Requires Hardened skill level. Once this skill has been purchased, it will unlock the skill 'Cartography'.
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