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Level 17 -- The Dragon's Lair
Tomb Raider II

Level 17 -- The Dragon's Lair

Navigate Tomb Raider II's Level 17, The Dragon's Lair. Master challenging battles against Xian Spearmen and Ninjas, and prepare for the final dragon encounter. Includes pickup and trophy details.

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Navigate Tomb Raider II's Level 17, The Dragon's Lair. Master challenging battles against Xian Spearmen and Ninjas, and prepare for the final dragon encounter. Includes pickup and trophy details.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by collecting a large Medi Pack (1) and 2 sets of Uzi clips (2, 3) near the entrance.
  2. 2
    The general strategy against Xian Spearmen is to avoid letting them get too close, never get cornered, and use running and rolling to create distance for attacks. Back-hopping is less effective as they can outrun it. Constant jumping can be risky if spears are swung. Backflipping while shooting is effective but uses space quickly.
  3. 3
    Pass the statue in the doorway to awaken the first Xian Spearman (1). Engage him, aiming to limit damage taken.
  4. 4
    Behind the defeated Spearman is a switch. Throwing it awakens a second Spearman (2) from the entrance doorway. It's possible to proceed without disturbing him.
  5. 5
    To the right of the entrance door is another switch. Save your game, then throw this switch to awaken the remaining 2 Spearmen (3, 4). This is considered the hardest battle of the game.
  6. 6
    After defeating the Spearmen, enter the dark area that opens up. It is highly recommended to lure the six Ninjas out into the lighted room where you fought the Spearmen.
  7. 7
    Roll through the opening onto the green flooring and immediately retreat to the lighted area. Two Ninjas (5, 6) should follow. Defeat them using side-jumps while shooting. Collect 2 sets of Uzi clips (4, 5) and a large Medi Pack (6).
  8. 8
    Return to the dark room and stay to the right. Roll near the second pillar to release two more Ninjas (7, 8).
  9. 9
    Lure these Ninjas back to the lighted room and defeat them. Collect 4 Uzi clips (7, 8, 9, 10).
  10. 10
    Roll near the third pillar to release the final two Ninjas (9, 10). Lure them back and defeat them. One will drop a small Medi Pack (11), and the other will drop the Mystic Plaque (12), which opens the door to the Dragon.
  11. 11
    Open the door, SAVE, and proceed into the Dragon's Lair.

Tips:

  • Enemies in this level are more durable in New Game+, but superior weapons compensate.
  • Against a solo Xian Spearman, use the M16 until he veers right, then switch to grenades.
  • Against two Spearmen, use the M16 on one, finish with grenades, then use grenades while backflipping on the second.
  • Ninjas can be dealt with by luring them two at a time into the big room and using Uzis while side-jumping.
  • Against the Dragon, use grenades with the same strategy as with pistols. It takes approximately 22 grenades to defeat him.
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