Gaining XP and Levelling Up

Learn how to gain XP and level up Lara Croft in Rise of the Tomb Raider. Discover methods for earning experience and spending Skill Points to unlock new abilities and bonuses.

Alright, let's talk about getting Lara stronger in Rise of the Tomb Raider! Just like in the previous game, there's a cool levelling system here. Basically, as you play and do stuff, you'll rack up experience points, or XP. Once you've gathered enough XP, Lara earns a Skill Point. You can then use these Skill Points to unlock new abilities, better attacks, stat boosts, and other handy bonuses across three different Skill Trees. It's how you really start to customize Lara's playstyle and make her more powerful.

So, how do you actually earn this precious XP? Here’s the rundown:

• Finishing the main story missions: The core campaign objectives are a big source of XP.
• Tackling side-missions: Don't skip these! They offer good XP rewards.
• Taking down enemies: Whether you go in loud or quiet, every enemy you defeat grants XP. This includes animals too!
• Stealth bonuses: If you can clear out a combat encounter without being spotted, you'll get an extra XP bonus. Nice!
• Skill-based XP boosts: Once you start investing in certain skills, Lara can earn even more XP for specific actions. Keep an eye out for these:
  • The 'Duellist Reflexes' skill in the Brawler Tree gives bonus XP for dodge-counter kills.
  • 'Finesse' in the Hunter Tree rewards you for chaining headshots and silent takedowns.
  • 'Resourceful Combatant' in the Survivor Tree grants bonus XP when you use crafted items to subdue enemies.
  • And 'Avid Learner' in the Survivor Tree gives you bonus XP for finding Collectibles and completing Challenges.

Spending those Skill Points is super important. They can seriously improve Lara's abilities, boost her health, and even increase her XP income. This can make the game a whole lot easier, especially on the tougher difficulties like Survivor. So, focus on earning XP and spending your Skill Points wisely to make Lara the ultimate adventurer!