Challenge Tombs (RotTR)

Remark: This article describes the feature Optional Tombs in Rise of the Tomb Raider. For information about the same feature in other games, see Challenge Tombs.

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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

• Ice Ship

Location: Glacial Cavern

Base Camp: (none)

Reward: Ancient Abilities

• Ancient Cistern

Location: Soviet Installation

Base Camp: Cistern Cavern

Reward: Natural Instincts

• The Red Mine

Location: Soviet Installation

Base Camp: Excavation Shaft

Reward: Bright Eyes

• Voice of God

Location: Soviet Installation

Base Camp: Frozen Gorge

Reward: Inner Strength

• Catacomb of Sacred Waters

Location: Geothermal Valley

Base Camp: Aquifer Cavern

Reward: Anatomical Knowledge

• House of the Afflicted

Location: Geothermal Valley

Base Camp: Infirmary

Reward: Fast Healer

• Baths of Kitezh

Location: Geothermal Valley

Base Camp: Whirlpool Sanctuary

Reward: Iron Grip

• The Pit of Judgement

Location: Geothermal Valley

Base Camp: Hidden Ridge

Reward: Geologist

• Chamber of Exorcism

Location: The Lost City

Base Camp: Geothermal Cavern

Reward: Greek Fire

Additional Optional Tomb

There is one additional Downloadable Content containing an optional tomb:

• Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch

Released January 2016