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Challenge Tombs: Puzzle Solutions & Strategies
Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Challenge Tombs: Puzzle Solutions & Strategies

Navigate Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Challenge Tombs with our comprehensive guide. Find solutions and strategies for every puzzle, from Cozumel's Pyramid to the Mission of San Juan's crypt.

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Challenge Tombs: Puzzle Solutions & Strategies

Navigate Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Challenge Tombs with our comprehensive guide. Find solutions and strategies for every puzzle, from Cozumel's Pyramid to the Mission of San Juan's crypt.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Cozumel - Pyramid Puzzle
    • Pull the cart onto the turntable.
  2. 2
    Turn the turntable so the cart faces the debris.
  3. 3
    Attach the cart to the pulley with a Rope Arrow and hoist it high.
  4. 4
    Cut the rope to let the cart smash the debris.
  5. 5
    Go back up the path to find a small ledge on the left.
  6. 6
    Jump from the ledge onto the bell platform, then quickly jump to the partial rope ladder.
  7. 7
    Climb up.
  8. 8
    Peruvian Jungle - Bridge Puzzle
    • Proceed to the top of the ruins and push the pulley to make water flow correctly.
  9. 9
    Go down to the wheel below; Jonah will help push it so water pours into the counterweight.
  10. 10
    As the pulley system reacts, head below the ledge (to the right of the wheel, across the entry to the bridge, and over the wall). A path leads down to the water. Move quickly as the system resets when Jonah tires.
  11. 11
    Fire a Rope Arrow at the far end of the bridge to attach it to the near end.
  12. 12
    When the near end rises, it will take the far end with it, allowing players to cross.
  13. 13
    Peruvian Jungle - White Queen Puzzle
    • Go to the large globe in the room.
  14. 14
    Turn the right dial to line up with 30 North.
  15. 15
    Turn the left dial to line up with 90 East.
  16. 16
    Climb the ladder and proceed to the next dial.
  17. 17
    Turn the dial so the plane's wings are completely unfurled.
  18. 18
    Return to the floor below.
  19. 19
    Align the chess-like pieces so the shields are… (The source text is cut off here).
Tips
  • The source text provides step-by-step solutions for specific puzzles within Challenge Tombs.
  • Pay attention to environmental cues and interactive objects like turntables, pulleys, and globes.
  • Cooperation with NPCs like Jonah may be required for certain puzzles.
  • Rope Arrows are a key tool for manipulating the environment in some puzzles.

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