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Shadow of the Tomb Raider – The Hidden City Challenges Guide

The Hidden City, also known as Paititi, offers six distinct challenges in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Completing these requires specific actions in different locations. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you tackle all six challenges effectively.

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This task involves using a rope-pull to dismantle five frog totems. These structures can be found in specific spots in Paititi. Use your rope arrows to pull them down and progress through this challenge.

They look like this:

 Frog Totems   Changing the Weather   The Hidden City   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Here are all of their locations:

 Challenge 3 Frog 1 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 1 location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 2 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 2 location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 3 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 3 location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 4 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 4 location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 5 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 3 Frog 5 location | camzillasmomcom

To complete the Dropping Decimals challenge, locate three quipus hanging across the Hidden City. Use your grapple to yank these structures down when you spot them.

They look like this:

 Quipus   The Hidden City   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Here are all of their locations:

 challenge 4 quipu 1 map | camzillasmomcom
 challenge 4 quipu 1 location | camzillasmomcom
 challenge 4 quipu 2  map | camzillasmomcom
 challenge 4 quipu 2  location | camzillasmomcom
 challenge 4 quipu 3  map | camzillasmomcom
 challenge 4 quipu 3  location | camzillasmomcom

This challenge requires you to knock down three hanging skeletons while scaling the walls in Paititi. They are often visible during climbing sequences, so keep an eye out and hit them as you ascend.

They look like this:

 Dunkin Bones   The Hidden City   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Here are all of their locations:

 Skelleton 1 of 3 map  where you have to climb a ceiling wall in the story | camzillasmomcom
 Skelleton 1 of 3 location   where you have to climb a ceiling wall in the story | camzillasmomcom
 Skelleton 2 of 3 map  | camzillasmomcom
 Skelleton 2 of 3 location | camzillasmomcom
 Skelleton 3 of 3 map | camzillasmomcom
 Skelleton 3 of 3 location | camzillasmomcom

To complete the High Diving challenge, you need to perform four swan dives. Jump off the designated platforms and press the duck button to execute the dives. These platforms are scattered across Paititi, and you can find their locations marked on the map.

 Swan Dive   The Hidden City   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Here are all of their locations:

 Challenge 1 Dive 1 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 1 Dive 1 location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 1 Dive 2 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 1 Dive 2 lcoation | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 1 Dive 3 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 1 Dive 3 location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 1 Dive 4 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 1 Dive 4 location | camzillasmomcom

For this challenge, collect three Condor feathers from nests located around the Hidden City. These feathers are in easily recognizable nests. Look for their locations on the map and grab the feathers to mark this challenge complete.

They look like this:

 Stay Calm and Carrion Feather Challenge   The Hidden City   Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Here are all of their locations:

 Challenge 2 feathers 1 map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 2 feathers 1 location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 2 feathers 2  map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 2 feathers 2  location | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 2 feathers 3  map | camzillasmomcom
 Challenge 2 feathers 3  location | camzillasmomcom

Solve four crypts in Paititi to finish this challenge. Be aware that some crypts tied to side missions, such as Crypt #2, do not count toward this goal. Explore other crypts within the city to complete this task successfully.

 All Crypts The Hidden City Shadow of the Tomb Raider | camzillasmomcom

Completing the “Sunken Treasure” and “Respected” challenges is a rewarding venture, blending underwater exploration with precise targeting. Each conquerable task adds to the rich lore and thrill of Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Keep exploring to tackle even more unique challenges and uncover the secrets that await in Lara’s epic adventure!

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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