Tomb Raider (2013) Guide
2013 · Survival action adventureGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
Optional tombs | Find each base-game optional tomb and distinguish the extra DLC tomb. |
Gear and traversal | Match the obstacle to the tool that opens it. |
Weapons and skills | Spend Lara’s upgrade resources on the capabilities you use. |
Collectibles and challenges | Read regional completion without confusing hidden objects and environmental challenges. |
Characters | Identify the important Tomb Raider (2013) characters and the relationships behind the campaign. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Use camps to spend upgrades | Salvage improves weapons and skill points improve Lara’s abilities. |
| Return after gear upgrades | Rope arrows, the shotgun and later tools open paths that earlier visits cannot. |
| Separate base tombs from DLC | The seven base-game optional tombs do not include Tomb of the Lost Adventurer. |
Characters Character guide →
| Character | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Lara Croft | Playable survivor | An inexperienced explorer stranded on Yamatai. |
| Samantha Nishimura | Filmmaker and friend | Travels aboard the Endurance and becomes central to the island’s mystery. |
| Conrad Roth | Expedition leader | An experienced mentor who supports Lara’s survival. |
| Jonah Maiava | Endurance crew member | Helps the survivors and remains loyal to Lara. |
| Joslin Reyes | Mechanic | Works to keep the surviving crew’s escape plan viable. |
| Mathias | Solarii leader | Leads the hostile island group. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Optional tombs | Seven optional tombs belong to the base game → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Tomb Raider (2013): game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |

Optional tombs
Gear and traversal
Weapons and skills
Collectibles and challenges