Below is a comprehensive list of the achievements that can be earned in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The PC and Xbox One versions have a total of 63 achievements, while the PS4 version has 64 (1 platinum, 1 gold, 2 silver, and 60 bronze). Our guide provides a breakdown of the requirements for each trophy and includes helpful tips to assist you in obtaining them effortlessly.

your progress even if you exit the game or turn off your console. This means that you can take your time to explore the game world and complete all of the necessary tasks. However, keep in mind that some achievements require you to complete them in a single playthrough, so plan accordingly.

Types of Trophies in Shadow of the Tomb Raider

There are a total of 64 trophies in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. These trophies are divided into different categories:

Story-related trophies
Combat-related trophies
Collectible-related trophies
Challenge-related trophies
Difficulty-related trophies
Miscellaneous trophies

Each trophy requires you to complete specific tasks, such as finding collectibles, completing challenges, or defeating enemies. Some trophies are easier to acquire than others, but all of them require some level of skill and dedication.

How to Track Your Progress

You can track your progress towards each trophy by accessing the trophy list from the game’s main menu. This list shows you which trophies you have already acquired and which ones you still need to complete. You can also view specific information about each trophy, such as its name, description, and requirements.

Conclusion

Acquiring all of the trophies in Shadow of the Tomb Raider requires time, dedication, and skill. However, with careful planning and a bit of luck, you can achieve this goal and become a true Tomb Raider. Good luck!

If Lara dies after discovering it, the artifact becomes a collectible. To make combat-related trophies easier to acquire, pause the game before killing the last enemy from a group and reload from the last checkpoint. The game will remember the progress made earlier. The Challenge Tombs and secrets trophies are time-consuming as there are nine tombs, each a vast dungeon, and almost 400 collectibles to discover. “Archeologist” requires collecting a full set of artifacts, while “Asking Price” requires buying any item from a merchant. “Back to Where We Started” is related to the progress in the main storyline and requires returning to Paititi. “Beast of Legend” requires defeating Nahual, an “armored” jaguar, and can be fought after unlocking the Hearts and Minds quest in the Hidden City. “Better Equipped” requires acquiring three pieces of equipment. “Chain Gang” is unlocked by performing the serpent fury three times. “Chalice of Torment” is a platinum trophy available only on PS4. Finally, “Como Te Llama” requires petting five llamas.

Tip: Domesticated llamas can be found in Hidden City Paititi and the San Juan Mission, and there are more than five in the game. Interact with the animal to pet it, and you must pet five different llamas.

Completionist

Trophy type: Gold

Requirements: Achieve 100% completion.

Description: You cannot miss out on this achievement, as you can return to collectibles and additional activities even after completing the main campaign. Completion is calculated from collecting all types of collectibles, solving riddles in crypts and tombs, completing side missions and challenges. With almost 400 collectibles scattered throughout the game, this trophy is time-consuming, but using the maps and survival instincts can aid in discovering hidden areas. Check out other chapters of this guide for more information on optional activities.

Deadly Obsession

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Complete the game on Deadly Obsession difficulty level.

Description: A separate chapter in the guide provides detailed information on unlocking this trophy.

Dia de Muertos

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Remove the dagger from the Temple of the Moon.

Description: This achievement is related to progress in the main storyline, and it cannot be missed. Cozumel, the first zone of the game, has the temple where Lara must climb to the top to reach the chamber with the dagger.

Dr. Croft

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Find all artifact collections.

Description: Artifacts are the collectibles of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, including documents, letters, treasures and murals. Each secret is a part of a collection, which can be found in the Artifacts tab. After finding all the secrets in a location, the place is considered finished. The Gates of Hell collection is shown above, and you must find all collectibles to unlock all collections.

First Blood

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Quietly take down an enemy using a muddy wall.

Description: More details on this trophy can be found in another section of the guide.

Family Ties

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Free Unuratu from prison.

Description: This achievement is related to progress in the main storyline, and it cannot be missed. After unlocking access to the upper city in Paititi, you will venture to save Unuratu. Lara will reach Unuratu’s cell, and you will gain the trophy before she breaks through the wall with the axe to free the woman.

Fire of Life

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Enter the inner chamber of the Temple of Life.

Trophy Guide for Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Introduction

This guide will provide you with information on how to unlock various trophies in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The trophies are categorized based on their type and requirements. The guide includes descriptions of the trophies, as well as tips and tricks on how to unlock them.

Main Storyline Trophies

The following trophies are related to progress in the main storyline:

Temple of Life

Description: This achievement is related to progress in the main storyline and there is no way for you to miss it. There are ruins that lead to the Temple of Life, which you will explore during your stay in Kuwaq Yaku. You will get the trophy after solving the riddle with rotating columns and entering the room with a huge mural.

Heart of the Serpent

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: You must find the Mission of San Juan.

Description: This achievement is related to progress in the main storyline and there is no way for you to miss it. The Mission of San Juan is one of the most crucial locations in the game. You will automatically reach it after completing the chapter on the Porevnir Oil Fields.

Side Quest Trophies

The following trophies are related to completing side quests:

First Steps

Type of trophy: bronze

How to unlock: unlock any skill.

Notes: another self-explanatory trophy. The first opportunity is in the camp at the beginning of the game, near the plane wreckage.

Good Samaritan

Type of trophy: bronze

How to unlock: finish 8 side quests.

Notes: More details can be found in another section of the guide.

Gunslinger

Type of trophy: bronze

How to unlock: get 3 headshots in 3 seconds using a pistol.

Notes: More details can be found in another section of the guide.

Hearts and Minds

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: You must retrieve Manko’s Necklace.

Description: This trophy is linked to the Retrieve the King’s Horn and The Savior’s Amulet side quests, which are granted to you by the residents of the Hidden City of Paititi. These tasks are not available immediately – you have to advance far enough in the main story to unlock the Skull Cave location, where the rebels hide. The necklace is found in the final parts of The Savior’s Amulet quest (in the sarcophagus shown in the picture above). You will get the trophy right after you bring Uchu the necklace. Detailed descriptions of the transition of both tasks mentioned above can be found in the Side Quests section of this game guide.

Help Thy Neighbor

Type of trophy: silver

How to unlock: finish any side quest.

I Believe Hakan Fly

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: You must Rescue Hakan from the cultists.

Description: The trophy is linked to the Stay of Execution side quest, which you can start while visiting the Hidden City of Paititi. This task is not immediately available since you have to unlock access to the upper parts of the city. Only then can you take on the mission to rescue Hakan. You can find a detailed walkthrough of the relevant quest in the Side Quests section of this guide.

Miscellaneous Trophies

The following trophies have miscellaneous requirements:

In the Moment

Type of trophy: bronze

How to unlock: kill 10 enemies with Focus active.

Attention – this is easy to miss, as it requires killing enemies in a particular fashion. After finishing the game, there are no new enemies!

Notes: actually, the skill related to this trophy is not called focus, but the Scales of the Serpent. The skill will be unlocked later in the game.

The Scales of the Serpent can be used to create a potion that boosts metabolism and slows down enemies when aiming. To earn the trophy, consume the potion immediately after a fight. The materials required for the potion can be found in the game.

Last Known Position

Bronze trophy

To unlock this trophy, you need to evade an enemy ten times.

For more information, refer to another section of the guide.

Legendary Hunter

Bronze trophy

You need to hunt down five animals to unlock this trophy.

For more information, refer to another section of the guide.

Like a Shadow

Bronze trophy

You must earn 25 silent kills to unlock this trophy. Killing enemies silently requires sneaking up on them from behind and pressing a button for a silent takedown. Make sure that enemies are out of sight of their allies before attacking them.

After completing the game, there will be no new enemies to kill.

Look, Over There!

Bronze trophy

Three distracted enemy kills are required to earn this trophy. To distract enemies, use throwable objects. You can also use corpses to distract enemies. Always attack enemies who are separated from their group.

After completing the game, there will be no new enemies to kill.

Made to Endure

Bronze trophy

Kill ten enemies while the Heart of the Warrior skill is active to earn this trophy. The skill reduces damage taken from melee attacks and projectiles. The materials required for the skill can be found in the game.

After completing the game, there will be no new enemies to kill.

Makeshift Arsenal

Bronze trophy

Fully upgrade a weapon to earn this trophy.

Note: In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, players can upgrade their weapons by visiting camps and selecting the Inventory tab. Each weapon has multiple levels of upgrades, which require crafting materials that can be found in the game world or purchased from merchants.

It’s important to note that some weapons, such as the Vicar Mark II, require players to have the Raposa’s Wit skill at level 2 to access the top tier of upgrades.

Marksman Trophy

Trophy type: bronze

How to unlock: Get 20 bow headshots.

Note: To unlock this trophy, players must carefully aim and take out enemies with a bow. It’s recommended to find stationary targets and stay hidden for easier kills. This can be done as soon as the bow is obtained in Cozumel.

It’s important to complete this trophy before finishing the game, as there are no new enemies to kill after completing the main storyline.

New Heights Trophy

Trophy type: bronze

How to unlock: Climb a slanted wall with the Overhang Climbing Gear.

Note: The Overhang Climbing Gear can be obtained during the Rebellion Lives main quest when returning from Cenotes to the Hidden City. The game requires the use of this gear, so players will obtain the trophy during the main storyline.

On the Go Trophy

Trophy type: bronze

How to unlock: Craft special ammunition 50 times.

Note: Players can craft special ammunition by selecting the appropriate type in the weapons menu and holding the crafting button (default R1/RB). Crafting materials can be found in the game world or purchased from traders. Special ammunition can be used to create more variety in combat and increase the ammunition limit by purchasing quivers and pouches.

One with the Jungle Trophy

Trophy type: bronze

How to unlock: Complete the game on the One with the Jungle difficulty level.

Note: One with the Jungle is a high difficulty level that should be selected at the start of a new game and not changed during gameplay. Changing difficulty settings may prevent players from unlocking this achievement.

Path of the Stars Trophy

Trophy type: bronze

Requirement: You need to solve the Path of the Stars puzzle to proceed.

Description: The achievement is linked to the main storyline, and it cannot be missed. You will receive it at the beginning of the game, right after escaping the first tomb and arriving at the Mexican town of Cozumel.

Playing with Fire

Type of trophy: Bronze

How to unlock: Kill two enemies simultaneously.

Note: It is easy to miss this achievement as it requires you to kill enemies in a particular way. There are no new enemies after finishing the game. The best way to accomplish this is to locate bottles, craft Molotov cocktails in the crafting tab, and wait for two enemies to be near each other. The enemies must not have armor, and they should be killed with the cocktail.

Point of Interest

Type of trophy: Bronze

Requirement: You must learn about five unique locations from civilians.

Description: Lara can converse with some NPCs in inhabited locations, including Cozumel town, Kuwaq Yaku village, Hidden City of Paititi, and San Juan Mission. NPCs with valuable information are marked with a special icon. Lara must talk to all characters to unlock the achievement.

Queen of the Damned

Type of trophy: Bronze

Requirement: You must make an unlikely ally.

Description: This achievement is linked to the main storyline, and it cannot be missed. Lara must meet the queen in the City of the Serpent during the final phase of the game to earn the trophy.

Quite an Adventure

Type of trophy: Bronze

Requirement: You must complete the main storyline.

Description: You will receive this trophy regardless of the difficulty level chosen.

Recipe for Disaster

Type of trophy: Bronze

Requirement: You must survive the flood.

Description: This achievement is linked to the main storyline, and it cannot be missed. The flood occurs at the end of the first chapter of the game in Cozumel, and Lara must escape the water after being caught by a flood wave. You will receive the trophy after leaving the water and jumping onto a nearby wall.

Resting Places

Type of trophy: Bronze

Requirement: Uncover three crypt secrets.

Note: More information can be found in another section of the guide.

Rite of Passage

Type of trophy: Bronze

Requirement: Complete the game on the Rite of Passage difficulty level.

Description: If you want to unlock the Rite of Passage achievement, set the game difficulty to normal at the start and do not change it during the game. This includes combat, exploration, and riddles. Changing the difficulty may cause you to miss the achievement.

Sixth Sense

Type of trophy: Bronze

How to unlock: Use the Eye of the Eagle skill to locate and kill 10 enemies.

Attention – It’s easy to miss this trophy if you don’t kill enemies in the correct way. After finishing the game, there will be no new enemies to kill!

Notes: The Eye of the Eagle is a skill that you automatically receive after solving the bridge puzzle in the Peruvian Jungle. You can use it to craft a potion that helps you distinguish between plants, animals, and enemies. To unlock the trophy, consume the potion after a fight. The crafting materials can be found in the game.

Smart and Resourceful

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Complete the game on the Smart and Resourceful difficulty level.

Description: Smart and Resourceful is a low difficulty level.

Specialized

Type of trophy: Bronze

How to unlock: Obtain all the skills from a single category.

Notes: For more details, refer to another section of the guide.

Stele Hunter

Type of trophy: Bronze

How to unlock: Complete 3 challenge tombs.

Notes: Check the Tomb Raider achievement description for details. The only difference is that the achievement requires completing all tombs, rather than just 3.

Surprise!

Type of trophy: Bronze

How to unlock: Eliminate 5 enemies with the Eagle Fang.

Notes: For more details, refer to another section of the guide.

Survival Instincts

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Defeat the Empress Jaguar.

Description: This achievement is related to progress in the main storyline and cannot be missed. Lara will encounter jaguars twice in the Peruvian jungle. Tips on how to defeat them can be found in our walkthrough.

Tables Turned

Type of trophy: Bronze

How to unlock: Kill 5 enemies while they are searching for Lara.

Attention – It’s easy to miss this trophy if you don’t kill enemies in the correct way. After finishing the game, there will be no new enemies to kill!

Notes: The difficulty of this trophy is determined by the overall game difficulty. You must kill an enemy after disappearing from their sight, before they stop searching for you. Repeat with five different enemies.

Thanksgiving

Trophy type: Bronze

Requirements: Shoot a turkey with a Flare Round.

Description: To unlock this trophy, you must acquire the Serpent’s Glint skill from the green skill group and use 2 skill points. This skill unlocks the Flare Round for your pistol, which is a special type of ammunition.

After progressing far enough in the story, reach the Mission of San Juan and explore the areas around the monolith and hunting grounds south of the church. While exploring, Lara will come across a group of turkeys that can be shot with a Flare Round using the pistol (alternative shot button – by default it is RB/R1). This will prompt the turkey to explode and unlock an achievement called “That’s a Knife!” which requires the knife to be fully upgraded.

The Chosen One

This achievement is related to the main storyline and cannot be missed. Lara finds the Silver Box of Ix Chel after completing the Way of the Cross riddle in the underground under the Mission of San Juan. This will unlock the “The Chosen One” achievement which is a bronze trophy.

The Hidden City

This achievement is related to the main storyline and cannot be missed. The Hidden City of Paititi is the largest and most important location in the game. To unlock the “The Hidden City” achievement, Lara must reach Paititi from the side of the tower where she completed the Trial of the Eagle and meet Unuratu for the first time.

The Underworld

Another achievement related to the main storyline, “The Underworld” requires Lara to get out of the Cenotes alive. She will visit Cenotes later on in the game from the side of the Hidden City. The achievement is unlocked after solving the riddle with the two waterwheels and completing the escape scene.

Thread the Past

To unlock “Thread the Past,” Lara must find and restore 5 historical outfits. The outfits can be found in crypts, bought from merchants, or awarded for completing side missions. After acquiring an outfit, it must be restored in the camp using crafting materials. A detailed list of outfits can be found on the Lara’s Outfits page.

To the Nines

Trophy type: bronze

This achievement requires Lara to restore and wear a complete historical outfit. A detailed description can be found on a separate page of the guide.

Tomb Raider

Trophy type: silver

To unlock the “Tomb Raider” achievement, Lara must complete all main challenge tombs.

Total Party Kill

Trophy type: bronze

The “Total Party Kill” achievement can be unlocked by prompting 5 enemies to kill each other.

Additional information about each achievement can be found on a separate page in our guide.