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All Survival Caches The Hidden City – Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s “The Hidden City” is packed with 34 Survival Caches, essential for uncovering hidden resources and secrets. This guide walks you through the locations and details of all 34 Survival Caches in this vast map.

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This cache is located underwater inside the crypt. After you take a plunge into the pool, you’ll find the cache directly in the center of a group of stone people.

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Continue in the same crypt, where you’ll reach an underwater area with an altar room. Look for a dead-end room across from the pried-open passage to find this cache submerged underwater.

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You can find this cache near the entrance to the Black Wolf’s cave. The nearest base camp is the Abandoned Village.

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This one requires making a rope line from another building. Look around the structure near the Abandoned Village base camp for access.

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Head to the dig site tied to Monolith 2. You’ll discover this cache in the marked location provided by the monolith.

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Hidden at the dig site for Monolith 1, this survival cache is easy to locate once you’ve deciphered the monolith’s instructions.

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Locate this cache near Unuratu’s Home base camp. It’s at a distinct round patch on the ground in the vicinity.

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The cache tied to Monolith 3 is hidden in another dig site. Use the monolith’s clues to pinpoint the exact spot.

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This cache is tucked away in a corner of The Hidden City. Look for an inconspicuous area where it’s slightly hidden.

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Search underwater for this cache. It’s not far from the surface in a clearly visible spot.

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You’ll find this one near the edge of the water. Check the waterside area to spot this cache easily.

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This cache is in an alley just north of the Paititi Market. Look for a narrow path between the buildings.

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Head to the spot under a bridge or overpass to find this cache. Its location is clearly marked for easy discovery.

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Look for a small garden patch to find this cache. It’s nestled within the plants.

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Located near a tree stump, this cache is closest to the Fishing District base camp. Search around the tree roots.

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You’ll find this cache at the Albino Capybara hunting grounds. The nearest base camp is Wild Jungle, providing the fastest access.

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Inside the tomb, locate this cache right after the first underwater section. Nearby landmarks make it easy to spot.

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Before reaching the main tomb area, check underwater for this cache. Use the Ossuary base camp as a reference point to get started.

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When leaving the main tomb area, you’ll encounter this cache along the route. Keep an eye on your path as you exit.

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Find this cache near the Temple District base camp. Its location is conveniently close to the base camp for quick access.

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This cache is situated inside the tomb near the mirror room. Look for a dead-end corridor close to the Temple of the Sun base camp.

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Dig at the site identified by Monolith 7. Use the monolith’s clues to find this cache’s exact location.

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Similarly, this cache is located at the dig site linked to Monolith 6. Follow the monolith’s instructions to pinpoint its position.

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Follow the canal upwards from below to reach a house. This cache is within that area near the Village Caves base camp.

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Search underwater for this cache. It’s relatively easy to find by looking in the distinguishable water zones.

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This underwater cache is near the Village Caves base camp. It is hidden among other submerged objects in the area.

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Located at the dig site related to Monolith 5, this cache requires decoding the monolith to guide your search to completion.

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Find this cache by heading to the bones ditch area. The closest base camp is the Temple of Kukulkan for quick access.

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Positioned inside the tomb right after the Subterranean River base camp, this cache is in an underwater area with nearby gold deposits.

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Explore the tomb’s pool area to find this cache. It is located at the far end of the water pool section.

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The entrance to the tomb houses this cache. Use the Temple of Kukulkan base camp to reach the entry conveniently.

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Search along the cliff side to uncover this cache. It is near the Temple of Kukulkan base camp, providing a landmark to guide your exploration.

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This cache is at the dig site tied to Monolith 4. Solve the monolith puzzle to locate its exact position.

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The final cache is located inside the crypt. Look for an area where Lara makes a note about an upper carving. The clue leads you straight to the last hidden treasure.

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Track and collect all these Survival Caches to ensure you’ve unlocked all the valuable resources in Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s “The Hidden City.” These spots not only yield helpful materials but also enhance your overall game achievements. Keep up the exploration!

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Release: September 14th, 2018
Developer: Eidos-Montréal and Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix Europe
Official Website: tombraider.com