Tomb Raider: Anniversary adrenaline dodge and bosses: T. rex timing and centaur shields
Quick instructions for the dodge-and-headshot move and the boss mechanics that depend on it.
Edition covered
The 2007 Anniversary campaign reimagining the first Tomb Raider. Steam pictures show the original PC version. Wii-exclusive interaction puzzles, the 1996 original and Tomb Raider I–III Remastered are separate references.
Keep the lock and wait for the rage attack
Shoot until an eligible enemy becomes enraged, maintain target lock and leave room to dodge. At the attack cue, dodge to trigger slow motion, then fire when the reticles meet rather than throughout the animation.
| Step | Action | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Build rage | Shoot an eligible enemy | Standing against a wall |
| Keep target lock | Track the charging enemy | Dropping the lock while moving |
| Dodge at the cue | Move into clear space | Rolling too early or too late |
| Time the headshot | Fire when reticles overlap | Holding fire through the whole sequence |
Position the T. rex near the spikes
Stand so a failed charge will carry the dinosaur into a spiked barrier. Execute the adrenaline dodge and timed headshot as it charges; positioning makes the stun much more valuable.
| Encounter stage | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| T. rex positioning | Keep a spiked barrier behind Lara’s line | Set up a damaging crash |
| T. rex charge | Dodge and time the headshot | Make the charge fail |
| Centaur stunned | Grapple the exposed shield ring | Get a usable shield on the floor |
| Centaur green ray | Raise the fallen shield toward it | Reflect petrification |
| Centaur turns to stone | Drop the shield and attack | Damage during the short opening |
Take a centaur shield after the headshot
Stun a charging centaur with the dodge-and-headshot sequence, holster the guns and grapple the exposed ring on its shield. Once the shield is down, use it to reflect a green petrifying attack and damage the stone enemy.
Fix the setup before blaming the timing
If a dodge repeatedly fails, check target lock, open space and whether Lara is still firing too early. Rehearse the sequence on an ordinary charging enemy before returning to a difficult boss.
If a dodge repeatedly fails, check target lock, open space and whether Lara is still firing too early.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Tomb Raider: Anniversary publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official Anniversary PC manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Stella’s Anniversary level index | www.tombraiders.net |
| T. rex adrenaline-dodge sequence | tombraiders.net |
| Centaur boss and cistern guide | tombraiders.net |