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Shadow of the Tomb Raider – All Documents in The Hidden City

Finding all the 42 Documents in The Hidden City in Shadow of the Tomb Raider can be a rewarding challenge, offering deeper insights into the game’s story and lore. This guide is designed to help you locate each document with ease, ensuring you don’t miss a single detail during your adventure.

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The first document is inside a crypt linked to the “Retrieve the Savior’s Amulet” side mission. Begin near the Fishing District Base Camp for easier navigation.

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The second document is also located inside the crypt of the “Retrieve the Savior’s Amulet” side mission. Its placement ensures you can collect it alongside document one during your exploration.

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This document lies at the entrance of the same crypt involved in the “Retrieve the Savior’s Amulet” side mission. It’s easy to spot as you start the crypt sequence. Use the Fishing District Base Camp as your starting point again.

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Look for this document within a building that requires you to pull or force open the entrance. The closest base camp to this spot is the Abandoned Village.

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To reach this document, you need to create a rope line from an adjacent structure. Position yourself properly to shoot a line into place and access it effectively.

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You’ll find this document on the jungle floor, making it easy to access. Start from the Abandoned Village Base Camp to locate it quickly.

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Another building contains this document, and you’ll need to use your gear to force the door open. Begin at the Abandoned Village Base Camp and head towards the marked location.

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This one is perched in a climbable area. Look for a small path leading upward and make the ascent to collect it.

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Navigate to the Skull Cave Base Camp to find this document. It is located right within the camp’s vicinity, making it an easy grab.

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This document is inside Unuratu’s Home. Use the nearby base camp for a quick start and head directly to the pinpointed spot.

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Find this document sitting on a shelf within an accessible structure. Look carefully inside the area to collect it.

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Search for a small area near the water to find document twelve. Stick to the waterways as a guide to locate this spot seamlessly.

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Inside a house lies this document, hiding in plain sight. Make your way inside to claim it for your collection.

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This document is situated in a tomb. Before reaching the main tomb room, look for a small waterside area where the document is placed.

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Inside a crypt atop a creepy hill, you’ll discover this document. Start from the Wild Jungle Base Camp and follow the path uphill.

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This document lies at the bottom of a crypt, just before a wall that you need to force open. It’s near the Wild Jungle Base Camp for easier access.

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South of the Belly of the Serpent Base Camp, look for this document carefully along the path. Its location is straightforward once you’re in the right zone.

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Climbing a tree near the waterfall will lead you to this document. Start from the Wild Jungle Base Camp and look for the climbable trunk.

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Step inside the temple near the Temple District Base Camp to find this document. Its placement ensures it’s hard to miss during exploration.

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This document is tucked inside a cave. Enter and search the immediate area to locate it effortlessly.

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This one is inside the house that features prominently in Sumaq’s Murder Side Mission. Check all rooms to ensure you collect it.

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Head to the cave closest to the Village Caves Base Camp. Explore the interior to discover this document.

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Go to the area outside the tomb near the diving platform. Use the Temple Path Base Camp for quick access.

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From the Temple Path Base Camp, head outside the tomb to locate this document. It’s conveniently nearby.

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Check inside the tomb near a shelf. Start from the Temple of the Sun Base Camp to reach this location quickly.

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This document can be found directly at the tomb, accessible from the Temple Path Base Camp.

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The document is located right at the Temple Path Base Camp. Simply explore the immediate area to find it.

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Explore inside one of the houses in the area to collect this document.

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Venture down to the waterside to discover this document. Look for any notable landmarks nearby.

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Utilize the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp to access the temple. Search inside to find this document.

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Another document is located within the same temple. Starting from the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp again guides you directly.

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Within the Temple of Kukulkan, the specific document can be found as you continue exploring its interior.

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The Temple of Kukulkan houses this document as well. Take time to locate each one as you explore the area.

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This document is also inside the Temple of Kukulkan. It’s best to check thoroughly when exploring the temple.

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Another document waits for you within the Temple of Kukulkan. Keep your exploration diligent in this area.

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From the market area, climb into an opening toward the south to access this document. Start near the Upper City Main Gate Base Camp.

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This document is in the same location as Document 36. Look around once you gain access to the area.

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On the way out of the crypt near the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp, find this document close to its exit.

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Within the crypt, look for the document shortly after completing a slide. Use the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp as a starting point.

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While progressing through the story, locate this document right after climbing into the building. Stay alert to spot it.

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When crossing the bridge from the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp, continue until you reach the area containing this document.

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This document is situated in the same location as Document 41. Be sure to explore the area carefully.

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With all the documents from The Hidden City in Shadow of the Tomb Raider collected, you’ll have a complete understanding of the story and the world around you. Use this guide as your companion to achieve 100% completion and fully immerse yourself in the game’s rich narrative.

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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