Shadow of the Tomb Raider Trophy Guide Walkthrough: Achieve Platinum

Welcome to the ultimate guide for conquering every trophy in Shadow of the Tomb Raider and securing that coveted Platinum! This comprehensive walkthrough is designed to lead you through each step, ensuring you don’t miss a single achievement on your journey through the perilous landscapes and ancient mysteries. Whether you’re a seasoned trophy hunter or a newcomer eager to complete Lara Croft’s latest adventure, this Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Trophy Guide Walkthrough will provide you with a clear roadmap and detailed strategies.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Trophy Roadmap: Your Path to Platinum

This roadmap provides the most efficient way to earn all trophies in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Following these steps will minimize your playtime and maximize your trophy gains.

Estimated Platinum Difficulty: 5/10 (If you play on Easy first for collectibles)
Approximate Platinum Time: 25 Hours
Total Trophies: 64 (1 Platinum, 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 60 Bronze)
Offline: 64
Online: 0
Missable Trophies: 14 Combat related trophies. These are missable as enemies do not respawn after the story completion. However, they can be easily farmed by restarting checkpoints during combat encounters.
Glitched Trophies: None known as of Patch 1.05
Difficulty Affects Trophies: Yes, you must complete the game on “Deadly Obsession” difficulty for the associated trophy. Difficulty trophies stack.
Minimum Playthroughs: 1 (Recommended 2 for easier and faster platinum)

Step 1: Easy Difficulty Playthrough (Smart and Resourceful) & Combat Trophy Focus

It is strongly recommended to begin your trophy journey on the “Smart and Resourceful” (Easy) difficulty. This initial playthrough should focus on experiencing the story while also tackling all missable combat trophies. Playing on Easy from the start offers significant advantages, primarily because Survival Instinct highlights collectibles, making your 100% completion run much smoother later on. Starting on a harder difficulty can significantly increase the time and frustration involved in finding all collectibles.

Remember, difficulty can be changed at any time in the options menu. Feel free to adjust the difficulty to Normal for story segments if desired, then revert to Easy for collectible hunting.

During this step, prioritize the following:

• Story Completion on Easy: Enjoy the narrative and familiarize yourself with the game mechanics without the stress of higher difficulties.
• Missable Combat Trophies: Pay close attention to combat encounters. Many combat trophies are missable as there are no enemies after the story concludes. Whenever you find a suitable location for a combat trophy, farm it immediately by restarting from the last checkpoint. Focus on trophies like “Chain Gang,” “Like a Shadow,” “Surprise!,” “Tables Turned,” “Look Over There!,” “Total Party Kill,” “Playing with Fire,” “Gunslinger,” “Last Known Position,” “Sixth Sense,” “In the Moment,” “Made to Endure,” “Marksman,” and “First Blood.” “First Blood,” in particular, needs attention as mud wall opportunities are limited.
• Glitched Trophy Prevention – “That’s a Knife!”: Ensure you purchase the first knife upgrade from the vendor in Paititi’s market (The Hidden City) before starting the “Rescue Hakan” side quest. Doing it in reverse order can potentially glitch the trophy.
• Skill Acquisition – Survival Instinct Boost: Invest in the blue “Seeker” skills: “Eagle’s Sight,” “Owl’s Wisdom,” and “Owl’s Vision” early. Continuously use Survival Instinct () to reveal collectibles on the map, greatly simplifying your later cleanup phase.
• Croft Manor Dream Sequence: Note that nothing within the Croft Manor dream sequence (young Lara section) is required for 100% completion or any trophies. This area is not replayable, but any items or challenges within do not impact trophy progress. Artifact entries from Croft Manor are automatically unlocked via story cutscenes.
• Essential Tools – Lockpick and Rope Ascender: When undertaking the “Find Takiy’s Dice” side quest in Paititi, make absolutely sure to purchase the Lockpick and Rope Ascender from the merchant at the quest’s conclusion. This vendor disappears afterwards and reappears randomly, making her difficult to locate later. These tools are vital for 100% completion. Acquire them for 6100 Gold before progressing.
• Skill Point Management: Be mindful of skill point allocation. To quickly obtain the “Specialized” trophy (all skills in one category), concentrate skill points within a single skill tree (Seeker, Scavenger, or Warrior). You can farm skill-related combat trophies and then reload a save to regain skill points.
• Weapon Upgrade Focus: Similarly, concentrate weapon upgrades on a single weapon type to quickly earn “Makeshift Arsenal” (fully upgrade a weapon). The Recurve Bow is recommended due to its lower upgrade count and overall utility. Resources are plentiful, but focusing ensures efficient trophy acquisition.

Step 2: 100% Completion – Collectibles, Challenges, Side Quests, and Tombs

Once you have completed the story on Easy, select “Continue” from the main menu. This will place you back in the game before the final events, allowing you to freely explore and achieve 100% completion. All base camps, including those in Cozumel (the initial area), will now be accessible for fast travel.

Remember, no collectible is missable. If you played on a difficulty higher than Easy, switch back to Easy for this step. This will make the collectible hunt significantly faster and easier due to Survival Instinct highlighting items.

Your primary objective in this step is to achieve 100% completion, which involves:

• Collectible Gathering: Utilize Archivist Maps and Explorer Backpacks to reveal collectible locations on your map. These maps and backpacks are also collectibles, and finding them first will unveil the locations of Relics, Documents, Murals, Treasure Chests, Survival Caches, and Crypts. Refer to the “Completionist” trophy description later in this guide for a detailed breakdown of collectible types.
• Challenge Completion: Complete all 15 Challenges across the various regions. Check the Challenges guide for specific locations and requirements.
• Side Mission Completion: Finish all 13 Side Missions available in the game. Speak to NPCs in Kuwaq Yaku, Paititi, and Mission of San Juan to initiate these missions.
• Tomb and Crypt Raiding: Complete all 9 Challenge Tombs and 10 Crypts. Tombs reward you with valuable skills, while Crypts provide Vestige Outfits.

By the end of this step, you should have unlocked all trophies except those related to difficulty completion.

Step 3: Deadly Obsession Difficulty New Game+ Playthrough

For the final step, initiate a New Game+ playthrough on “Deadly Obsession” difficulty. New Game+ allows you to carry over all skills, weapons, and inventory from your previous playthrough, making Deadly Obsession considerably more manageable.

Deadly Obsession removes checkpoints, restricts saves to base camps (which require resources to light), eliminates exploration markers and Survival Instinct, and provides no puzzle hints. This difficulty focuses on survival and resource management.

Utilize your prior knowledge of the game, your fully upgraded Lara, and consider using online walkthroughs if you encounter significant difficulty with puzzles or navigation.

Helpful Tips, Tricks, and Guides for Deadly Obsession:

• Resource Management: Conserve resources, especially for lighting base camps for saving.
• Stealth is Key: Utilize stealth to avoid unnecessary combat encounters, as resources are limited and combat is more challenging.
• Puzzle Solutions: If stuck on puzzles without hints, refer to online puzzle guides to avoid prolonged frustration.
• Combat Strategy: Employ hit-and-run tactics in combat. Utilize dodge and cover effectively. Prioritize headshots to conserve ammo.
• Walkthrough Assistance: If you get lost or unsure of the path, consult a full game walkthrough to guide you through unmarked sections.

Completing the game on Deadly Obsession will unlock all difficulty-related trophies, including “Smart and Resourceful,” “Rite of Passage,” and “One with the Jungle,” along with the “Deadly Obsession” trophy itself, due to difficulty trophy stacking.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Trophy Guide: Detailed Trophy Descriptions

Trophy Image	Trophy Name	Description
	Chalice of Torment	Earn all Trophies. Unlock all other Shadow of the Tomb Raider trophies to earn the Platinum Chalice of Torment!
	Treasures from the Past	Decipher a Monolith. See “Completionist” trophy.
	Archeologist	Complete an Artifact Collection. Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocked during “Via Crucis” mission in “Mission of San Juan” region.
	Dr. Croft	Complete all Artifact Collections. [Patched in 1.05] See “Completionist”. Collect all Artifacts from Relics and Treasure Chests. The “Antique Knife” Artifact from “Investigate Sumaq’s Murder” side quest is commonly missed. It’s buried behind the house where you interrogate the maid in Paititi.
	Stele Hunter	Complete 3 Challenge Tombs. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider All Challenge Tombs Walkthrough – Locations & Solutions
	Tomb Raider	Complete all Challenge Tombs in the main campaign. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider All Challenge Tombs Walkthrough – Locations & Solutions
	Chain Gang	Perform the Serpent’s Fury 3 times. MISSABLE. Requires “Serpent’s Fury” skill (Green Skill Tree). Stealth kill two adjacent enemies by repeatedly pressing . Farmable via checkpoint restart.
when close to unaware enemies. Farmable via checkpoint restart. Smoke bombs and distractions can aid stealth.*
	To the Nines	Restore and equip a matching vestige outfit. Vestige Outfits are found in Crypts, Side Missions, or purchased from Vendors. Matching sets share a name prefix (e.g., Eveningstar’s Cape & Boots). Restore them at base camps using resources. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Outfits
	Makeshift Arsenal	Fully upgrade a weapon. Requires “Raposa’s Wit” skill. Upgrade one weapon fully at base camps. Recurve Bow recommended. Resources found in containers, collectibles, and from merchants in Paititi.
	Up to the Challenge	Complete 5 Challenges. There are 15 Challenges in total. See: Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Challenges Guide
	Resting Places	Uncover 3 Crypts’ secrets. See “Completionist” trophy.
	Thread the Past	Restore 5 vestige outfit pieces. Vestige Outfits are obtained from Crypts. Restore them at base camps using resources. Skill “Anole’s Needle” (Green Skill Tree) reduces resource cost.
	Help thy Neighbor	Complete a Side Mission. See “Good Samaritan” trophy.
	Good Samaritan	Complete 8 Side Missions. Incorrect description. Requires ALL 13 Side Missions. Found in Kuwaq Yaku, Paititi, and Mission of San Juan. Quest givers marked on map and in Survival Instinct (green). Side Quest Guides:
to rope-pull enemies. Farmable via checkpoint restart.*
	First Steps	Purchase a Skill. See “Specialized” trophy.
	Specialized	Earn all Skills in one category. Purchase all skills in Seeker (Blue), Scavenger (Green), or Warrior (Red) skill tree at base camps. Earn skill points from XP (story, side quests, collectibles, challenges). Save skill points, purchase all in one category, reload save to get points back. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider All Challenge Tombs Walkthrough – Locations & Solutions
	Treasure Hunter	Find and open all the Conquistador treasure chests. See “Completionist” trophy. Treasure Chests are collectibles requiring the Lockpick. How to Get Lockpick
	Asking Price	Buy an item from a merchant. Purchase any item from merchants in Kuwaq Yaku, Paititi, or Mission of San Juan.
	Tables Turned	Kill 5 enemies while they are searching for Lara. MISSABLE. Get detected, hide until enemies search (audio cue “Sh*t I lost her”). Stealth takedown enemies in search mode. Farmable via checkpoint restart.
	Look, Over There!	Kill 3 enemies while they are distracted. MISSABLE. Kill enemies investigating sounds, dead bodies, or fighting animals. Use bottles or rope arrows for distractions. Stealth kills recommended. Farmable via checkpoint restart.
	Total Party Kill	Kill 5 enemies with friendly fire. MISSABLE. Requires “Jaguar’s Fear” skill (story unlock in Porvenir Oil Fields). Use Fear Arrows ( + hold ) to make enemies attack each other. Farmable via checkpoint restart.
) and throw at two close enemies. Good spot in second enemy encounter in Cozumel.*
	Gunslinger	Perform 3 headshots in 3 seconds with the pistol. MISSABLE. Mission: Hunter’s Moon, Cozumel. Second enemy encounter. Equip pistol (), headshot 3 enemies in 3 seconds. Farmable via checkpoint restart or separate save before encounter.
	Last Known Position	Lose the enemy 10 times. MISSABLE. Get detected, break line of sight for 15+ seconds until enemies search. Farmable via checkpoint restart. Hide behind walls.
	Beast of Legend	Defeat the Nahual. Complete “Retrieve the Champion’s Bow” side mission in Paititi. Available end-game or post-game. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Retrieve the Champion’s Bow Side Mission Walkthrough
). Perform melee takedowns () on enemies while active. Farmable via checkpoint restart. May require 40+ takedowns if glitched.*
) while active. Farmable via checkpoint restart. May require 40+ takedowns if glitched.*
) while active. Farmable via checkpoint restart. May require 40+ takedowns if glitched.*
to pet.*
	Underwater Archeologist	Collect 5 underwater Artifacts. Collect 5 underwater Relics (Artifacts). Naturally obtained during 100% completion.
	New Heights	Complete a climb after finding the Overhang Climbing Gear. Story-related, cannot be missed. Unlocked at the end of Cenote region, “Rebellion Lives” mission.
	That’s a Knife!	Fully upgrade the knife. [Patched in 1.05] Buy first upgrade from Paititi merchant (2900 Gold) before “Rescue Hakan” side quest. Second upgrade from “Rescue Hakan” side quest.
		Location of Knife Upgrade Vendor in Paititi Market.
		Location of crying girl for “Rescue Hakan” side quest in Paititi.
	Zoologist	Collect 20 critters. Requires “Owl’s Meal” skill (Blue Skill Tree). Harvest 20 Spiders and Beetles using makeshift knife. Use Survival Instinct or Perception Plants to locate. Challenge Tomb in Kuwaq Yaku has 10 spiders.
	Legendary Hunter	Hunt and loot 5 rare animals. Skill “Eagle’s Grasp” (Blue Skill Tree) increases rare animal spawn. Rare animals are red in Survival Instinct. Farm spots: Peruvian Jungle (Jaguar Den), Mission of San Juan (Mission Gate cave), Hidden City (Abandoned Village cave).
	Untold Riches	Gather 40 gold ore. Gold ore is common in Challenge Tombs (10-12 per tomb). 9 tombs total. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider All Challenge Tombs Walkthrough – Locations & Solutions
	Marksman	Perform 20 headshots with the bow. MISSABLE. Get 20 headshots with the bow. Farmable via checkpoint restart during any enemy encounter.
), then stealth kill from mud wall.*
	Unwelcome Guests	Get rid of the pillagers outside of Kuwaq Yaku. Complete “Deal with the Pillagers” side mission in Kuwaq Yaku. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Deal with the Pillagers Side Mission Walkthrough
	I Believe Hakan Fly	Rescue Hakan from the cultists. Complete “Rescue Hakan” side mission in Paititi. Story-related, given by Etzli. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Rescue Hakan Side Mission Walkthrough
	Hearts and Minds	Retrieve Manko’s Necklace. Complete “Retrieve the King’s Horn” & “Retrieve the Savior’s Amulet” side missions in Paititi. Refer to: Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Retrieve the King’s Horn Side Mission Walkthrough & Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Retrieve the Savior’s Amulet Side Mission Walkthrough
. Fire arrows (bow) are easiest. Skills unlock special ammo for other weapons. Resources are infinite and purchasable.*
	Point of Interest	Learn of 5 interesting locations from civilians. Talk to civilians (chat icon, yellow in Survival Instinct) in Kuwaq Yaku, Paititi, and Mission of San Juan. Speak to everyone.
with pistol).*
	Better Equipped	Get 3 pieces of equipment. Buy Pistol Sight, Pistol Suppressor, and Pistol Ammo Pouch from Kuwaq Yaku merchant.
	Path of the Stars	Decipher the Path of the Stars. Story-related, cannot be missed. 1st story trophy (Cozumel region).
	Día de Muertos	Remove the dagger from the Temple of the Moon. Story-related, cannot be missed. 2nd story trophy (Cozumel region).
	Recipe for Disaster	Survive the flood. Story-related, cannot be missed. 3rd story trophy (Cozumel region).
	Survival Instincts	Defeat the Empress Jaguar. Story-related, cannot be missed. 4th story trophy (Peruvian Jungle region).
	Fire of Life	Enter the Temple of Life’s inner chamber. Story-related, cannot be missed. 5th story trophy (Kuwaq Yaku region).
	The Hidden City	Find Paititi. Story-related, cannot be missed. 6th story trophy (The Hidden City region).
	The Underworld	Get out of the Cenotes alive. Story-related, cannot be missed. 7th story trophy (Cenote region).
	Family Ties	Free Unuratu from prison. Story-related, cannot be missed. 8th story trophy (Hidden City region).
	Heart of the Serpent	Find the Mission of San Juan. Story-related, cannot be missed. 9th story trophy (Mission of San Juan region).
	The Chosen One	Find the Silver Box of Ix Chel. Story-related, cannot be missed. 10th story trophy (Mission of San Juan region).
	Back to Where We Started	Return to Paititi. Story-related, cannot be missed. 11th story trophy (The Hidden City region).
	Queen of the Damned	Make an unlikely ally. Story-related, cannot be missed. 12th story trophy (City of the Serpent region).
	Quite the Adventure	Finish the main storyline. Story-related, cannot be missed. 13th story trophy for completing the game on any difficulty.
	Smart and Resourceful	Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Smart and Resourceful difficulty. See “Deadly Obsession”. Difficulty trophies stack.
	Rite of Passage	Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Rite of Passage difficulty. See “Deadly Obsession”. Difficulty trophies stack.
	One with the Jungle	Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on One with the Jungle difficulty. See “Deadly Obsession”. Difficulty trophies stack.
	Deadly Obsession	Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Deadly Obsession difficulty. Earn in New Game+. Carry over skills and gear. No checkpoints, saves only at resource-lit base camps, no exploration markers, no Survival Instinct, no puzzle hints. Deadly Obsession unlocks all lower difficulty trophies. Refer to walkthroughs if needed. Refer to: Full Walkthrough or Story Puzzles Guide
	Completionist	Reach 100% completion. [Patched in 1.05] Find all 378 Collectibles, complete all Artifact Collections, Side Quests, and 15 Challenges. Do this on Easy difficulty using Survival Instinct and collectible maps. Post-game free-roam available. Check Artifact Collections if stuck at 99%. “Antique Knife” Artifact from “Investigate Sumaq’s Murder” side quest is commonly missed. Collectible Guides: » Shadow of the Tomb Raider: All Archivist Maps & Explorer Backpacks Locations » Shadow of the Tomb Raider: 100% Collectible Maps » Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Challenges Guide » Shadow of the Tomb Raider: All Challenge Tombs Walkthrough – Locations & Solutions » Shadow of the Tomb Raider: All Side Missions Walkthrough Collectible Types: – = Base Camps (Fast Travel) – = Mission Giver / Side Mission – = Challenges – = Relics (Artifacts) – = Document – = Mural – = Survival Cache – = Monolith – = Explorer Backpack – = Archivist Map – = Crypt – = Tomb – = Treasure Chest Croft Manor dream sequence is not required for 100%.

Special Thanks / Credits

Massive thanks to DrWixie for challenge list and trophy information.