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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Mission of San Juan Crypt Guide

The Mission of San Juan in Shadow of the Tomb Raider presents an engaging challenge centered around uncovering local mysteries. This mission involves solving riddles, exploring a crypt, and retrieving hidden treasures. Along the way, players will unravel ancient secrets while gaining valuable rewards, including the powerful Vestige item, Kantu’s Gilded Vest.

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Begin the mission by speaking with the quest giver in the Mission of San Juan. You’ll be directed to investigate the cemetery area. Follow the map marker to locate a woman near the cemetery and initiate a conversation with her.

 Mission Start   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Mission Start   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

After speaking to the woman, talk to the children nearby to gather more information.

 Mission Part 1    map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Mission Part 1   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

They will point you toward a hidden treasure located at the well. Search the well to uncover the treasure. Once collected, return it to the children.

 Mission Part 2    map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Mission Part 2   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Speak to the woman again to proceed. She will task you with repairing a broken cross. Once the cross is fixed, examine it carefully to uncover the inscription, “Look through me to find the way.”

Follow the alignment of the crosses along a marked path using your enhanced senses. Eventually, you’ll reach the final cross, which you can push to reveal a hidden mechanism. This opens a path leading to the crypt.

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 Mission Part 3   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

With the entrance revealed, head inside and follow the path downward. Use the climbing walls and rappel points to descend further into the crypt. Isabella will guide you to the area where the sarcophagus lies, sitting near a fire.

 Mission Part 4   map   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Mission Part 4   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Talk to Isabella and then open the sarcophagus to claim the Vestige reward. Afterward, you’ll need to locate the crypt’s exit.

Navigate through the room, identifying a small gap at the base of a wall that you can crawl through. On the other side, there’s a mural next to another gap. Before venturing through, explore the opposite direction to discover a document and some jade behind a shotgun-breakable barricade.

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 Mission Part 5 2   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Once ready, go through the gap, where you’ll find more documents and collectible items. Use the grapple swing to cross gaps and climb walls to proceed further.

 Mission Part 6   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Mission Part 6 2   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

The final section involves using a lever to open a gate. Pass through it, execute a grapple swing, and climb up to rope-pull a barricaded passage. Continue climbing to make your way out of the crypt.

 Mission Part 7   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom
 Mission Part 7 2   location   Mission of San Juan   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

After exiting, return to the mission giver in the Mission of San Juan. Follow the mission marker to Manu and speak with him to finalize the mission. The quest’s main goal involves solving the tomb puzzle located in the southeast before returning to Manu to complete your task.

Completing the Mission of San Juan not only adds depth to the storyline but also rewards players with rare items and a sense of accomplishment. By following the steps to solve the riddles and retrieve the treasures, you’ll successfully finish the mission and enhance your adventure in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

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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