Exploration

Learn how to use Waypoints and Survival Instinct to find objectives and collectibles, and utilize Base Camps for fast travel in Rise of the Tomb Raider.

Alright, let's talk about getting around in Rise of the Tomb Raider. It's not just about shooting and climbing; knowing how to explore efficiently is key to finding everything and making your life easier.

Waypoints and Survival Instinct: When you're on a mission, Lara's Survival Instinct is your best friend. Activate it, and you'll see objective markers pop up, showing you exactly where you need to go. These markers also show up on your world map. What's really cool is that you can place your *own* custom waypoints on the map. Follow that custom waypoint in regular gameplay, and it'll guide you anywhere you want to go. This is super handy for hunting down those last few tricky collectibles. If you mark a collectible location with a custom waypoint and then use Survival Instinct, it'll lead you straight to it. Seriously, this is a lifesaver for those stubborn items!

Base Camps and Fast Travel: You'll discover Base Camps scattered throughout the world. These aren't just for show; they're your hubs. Here, Lara can rest, upgrade her gear, craft new items, and spend those hard-earned XP Skill points. More importantly, once you've found a Base Camp, you can use it to fast travel. Just pull up the world map, select any Base Camp you've already discovered, and bam! You're instantly there. This is a massive time-saver, especially when you need to backtrack for side-missions or collectibles. It cuts down travel time like nothing else.