Challenge Tombs (RotTR)
Challenge Tombs (aka Optional Tombs) are a feature in Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Challenge Tombs are, as in Tomb Raider (2013) before, optional and can be skipped. They do not contain any story elements. These tombs are revealed as soon as Lara approaches them; again there are wind chimes located near the entrances to these tombs that emit a very distinctive sound. Whenever an Optional Tomb is nearby, a text appears to the screen: "Map location updated. Secret tomb nearby." Completing an Optional Tomb awards the player with additional XP and ancient knowledge hidden in a Codex.
In addition to Optional Tombs there are hidden Crypts in Rise of the Tomb Raider. These are not as huge as tombs and contain the sarcophagus of a founder of Kitezh.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
There is a total of nine Optional Tombs in Rise of the Tomb Raider (not counting DLC).
Optional Tombs
- Location: Glacial Cavern
- Base Camp: (none)
- Reward: Ancient Abilities
- Location: Soviet Installation
- Base Camp: Cistern Cavern
- Reward: Natural Instincts
- Location: Soviet Installation
- Base Camp: Frozen Gorge
- Reward: Inner Strength
- Location: Soviet Installation
- Base Camp: Excavation Shaft
- Reward: Bright Eyes
- Location: Geothermal Valley
- Base Camp: Infirmary
- Reward: Fast Healer
- Location: Geothermal Valley
- Base Camp: Aquifer Cavern
- Reward: Anatomical Knowledge
- Location: Geothermal Valley
- Base Camp: Whirlpool Sanctuary
- Reward: Iron Grip
- Location: Geothermal Valley
- Base Camp: Hidden Ridge
- Reward: Geologist
- Location: The Lost City
- Base Camp: Geothermal Cavern
- Reward: Greek Fire