Find all unlockable skills available in the Shadow of the Tomb Raider in this comprehensive list! all skills from Seeker, Scavenger and Warrior category and their effects can be found here.
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What Are Skills?
Skill Enhances Lara's Abilities
Skills can be learned to further enhance Lara's combat, survival, and stealth abilities. Learning appropriate skills to is crucial for her to survive her journey.
Earn XPs to Learn Skill in Base Camps
New Skills can be learned by spending your Skill Points at any Base Camps. You can get additional Skill Points by earning XPs through combat, exploration or discovering relics.
3 Types of Skills: Seeker, Scavenger, Warrior
Skills are categorized under 3 types; Seeker, Scavenger and Warrior. Each skill represents Skills related to her perception, handicraft, and her physical capabilities accordingly.
Skill List, Effects & Recommendation
Which Skills Should I Get Early On?
Eagle's Sight, Viper's Nest, Crow's Cunning, Serpent's Strike and Howler's Speed are 5 Skills you can learn early in the game and will help you make more out of your adventures; helping you spot more loot and avert from danger.
Recommended Skill
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| EAGLE'S SIGHT | Reveal Artifacts, Monoliths, Treasure Chests, Archivist Maps and Explorer Backpacks while using Survival Instincts. |
| VIPER`S NEST | Increase the amount of man-made crafting resources gathered from each source. |
| CROW`S CUNNING | Reveal Traps while using Survival Instincts. |
| SERPENT'S STRIKE | Perform a Stealth Kill Takedown without alerting nearby enemies. |
| HOWLER'S SPEED | Never slip when grabbing ledges. More reaction time for traps and grappling enemies. |
Seeker Skill List
Seeker Skills represents Lara's ability of perception and understanding of her surroundings.
Check Out the All Seeker Skill ListSeeker Skill Effect List
* Skills are rated by its versatility, accessibility, and Skill Point cost performance.
| Skill | Effect & Skill Point | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CROW`S CUNNING | Reveal Traps while using Survival Instincts. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★・・ |
| VIPER`S NEST | Increase the amount of man-made crafting resources gathered from each source. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★★★ |
| EAGLE'S WING | Increase chances of recovering arrows when looting enemies and animals killed with a bow. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★・・ |
| HOATZIN'S STEP | Reduce noise from jumps, landings and falls. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★・・・ |
| EAGLE'S GRASP | Increase the chances of finding rare animals. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★・・・・ |
| CROW'S HOARD | Large capacity ammunition and resource satchels now available to purchase from merchants. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★・・・ |
| OWL'S MEAL | Gain the ability to harvest DART POISON and VENOM from SPIDERS and BEETLES. Harvesting requires MAKESHIFT KNIFE. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★★・・ |
| ILLIPA'S SIGHT | Locate the heart of a large animal while using Survival Instincts. Heart shots inflict massive damage. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★・・・・ |
| CROW'S CHARM | Negotiate better prices from Merchants. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★・・・・ |
| OWL'S VISION | Survival Instincts last for a longer period after Lara starts to move. Highlights enemies, resources, and objects in "One With the Jungle" difficulty. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★★・ |
| OWL'S WISDOM | Reveal Challenge objects while using Survival Instincts. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★★・ |
| EAGLE'S SIGHT | Reveal Artifacts, Monoliths, Treasure Chests, Archivist Maps and Explorer Backpacks while using Survival Instincts. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★★★★ |
Seeker Skills Unlockable in Story
Additional Skills are unlocked during specific phase of the main story.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EYE OF THE EAGLE | PERCEPTION plants allow the sensing of animals and natural resources throughout the environment. Unlocked for Free | ★・・・・ |
| EYE OF THE EAGLE II | Boost the potency of PERCEPTION plants, adding the ability to sense human enemies. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★・・・ |
| EYE OF THE EAGLE III | PERCEPTION plant effects last longer. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★・・・・ |
| EAGLE'S TALON | While on a branch, use a Rope Arrow to kill and string up an enemy. Unlocked for Free | ★★・・・ |
| EAGLE'S TALON II | While on a branch, use a Rope Arrow to kill an enemy and hide their corpse in the canopy. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★・・・ |
Seeker Skills Unlockable in Challenge Tombs
Additional Skills are unlocked when completing Challenge Tombs.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLE'S PERCH | Increase speed when climbing. Complete Underworld Gate | ★★★・・ |
| SIP'S QUIVER | Loose up to three arrows without pulling from the quiver. Complete Path of Battle | ★★★★・ |
| HOATZIN'S HUNGER | Increase the amount of natural crafting resources gathered from each source. Complete Temple of the Sun | ★★★★・ |
Seeker Skills Available in New Game + (Eagle Path)
Additional Skills are awarded to players once you start a New Game + and selecting Eagle Path.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PERCEPTION | Increase range of Survival Instincts and Perception. | ★★★・・ |
| EAGLE SIGHT | Increase zoom factor for all weapons. | ★・・・・ |
| OWL'S FEAST | Harvest more resources from SPIDERS and BEETLES. | ★・・・・ |
Warrior Skill List
Warrior Skill represents Lara's physical capability; mainly her strength and stamina.
Check Out the All Warrior Skill ListWarrior Skill Effect List
* Skills are rated by its versatility, accessibility, and Skill Point cost performance.
| Skill | Effect & Skill Point | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RAPOSA'S WIT | Unlocks next weapon upgrade level. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★・・ |
| HOWLER'S TROOP | Loose arrows simultaneously at two locked targets. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★★・ |
| HOWLER'S TROOP II | Loose arrows simultaneously at three locked targets. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★・・ |
| PUMA'S CHARGE | Reach full draw weight more quickly. Reduce time between charged shots. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★・・ |
| PUMA'S REST | Increase precision by holding CHARGED SHOTS for a longer time. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★★・・ |
| RAPOSA'S THREAT | Visual assistance when aiming at an enemy's head. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★★★・ |
| PUMA'S BRACE | Resist damage from enemies for a short period of time after healing wounds in combat. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★★・ |
| JAGUAR'S FURY | Resist damage from enemies for a short period after performing a Stealth Kill Takedown. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★・・ |
| RAPOSA'S DROP | Reduce damage when falling from heights. Tap "O" on impact to roll, and take no damage at all. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★・・・ |
| PUMA'S FEINT | Incapacitate unarmored enemies with a counter attack after dodging. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★・・・ |
| HOWLER'S SPEED | Never slip when grabbing ledges. More reaction time for traps and grappling enemies. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★★★★ |
Warrior Skills Unlockable in Story
Additional Skills are unlocked during specific phase of the main story.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HEART OF THE JAGUAR | ENDURANCE plants reduce damage from enemy melee and ranged attacks. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★★・ |
| HEART OF THE JAGUAR II | ENDURANCE mixture potency boosted. Reduce damage from fire and explosions, and increase breath capacity when swimming. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★・・ |
| HEART OF THE JAGUAR III | ENDURANCE plants effects last for a longer period of time. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★★・ |
| JAGUAR 'S FEAR | Craft FEAR ARROWS. Send enemies into a panic, causing them to fire wildly. Unlocked for Free | ★★★★・ |
| JAGUAR 'S DREAD | FEAR ARROWS effects last for a longer period of time. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★・・ |
Warrior Skills Unlockable in Challenge Tombs
Additional Skills are unlocked when completing Challenge Tombs.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JAGUAR'S PAW | Increase chance to knock enemies down with melee attacks. Complete Ancient Aqueduct | ★★・・・ |
| KINICH AHAU'S BOON | Health is instantly restored once,when near death in battle.Refreshes between encounters. Complete Tree Of Life | ★★★★★ |
| SIP'S STRIKE | Increase CHARGED SHOT damage against armored enemies. Complete Thirsty Gods | ★★★★★ |
Warrior Skills Available in New Game + (Jaguar Path)
Additional Skills are awarded to players once you start a New Game + and selecting Jaguar Path.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JAGUAR'S INTIMIDATION | Enemy accuracy is slightly decreased for a short time after witnessing a Takedown. | ★★・・・ |
| JAGUAR STRENGTH | Enemies take longer to recover when knocked back or knocked down. | ★★・・・ |
| JAGUAR RAGE | Gain damage resistance for a short time after any kill. | ★★★・・ |
Scavenger Skill List
Scavenger Skills represents Lara's ability of handicraft and utilizing her environment to her benefit.
Check Out the All Scavenger Skill ListScavenger Skill Effect List
* Skills are rated by its versatility, accessibility, and Skill Point cost performance.
| Skill | Effect & Skill Point | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SERPENT'S STRIKE | Perform a Stealth Kill Takedown without alerting nearby enemies. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★★★★ |
| SERPENT'S FURY | Kill a second enemy during a Stealth Takedown to perform a Chained Takedown Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★★・ |
| CAIMAN'S BREATH | Increase breath capacity when swimming underwater. Stacks with CAIMAN'S BREATH II. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★・・ |
| CAIMAN'S SPEED | Increase speed when swimming. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★★★・・ |
| VIPER'S SNARE | Craft LURE TRAPS on enemy corpses. Attract and kill nearby enemies with a shrapnel explosion when triggered Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★・・・ |
| BOA'S COIL | Automatically loot enemies killed by a Stealth Takedown. Skill Point : 1 pt | ★・・・・ |
| VIPER'S LURE | Craft LURE ARROWS. Attract and kill nearby enemies with a poison cloud when triggered. Obscure lines of sight. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★・・ |
| VIPER'S VENOM | Craft POISON GRENADES. Kill nearby enemies and obscure lines of sight. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★・・・ |
| SERPENT'S GLINT | Adds a FLARE ROUND attachment to all pistols. FLARE ROUNDS ignite unarmored enemies, and blind surrounding enemies for a few seconds. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★・・・ |
| ANOLE'S NEEDLE | VESTIGE outfits require fewer resources to restore to glory. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★・・・・ |
| BOA'S BLOW | Craft CONCUSSIVE SHELLS. Temporarily stuns enemies. Useful for returning to concealment. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★★・ |
| SERPENT'S FANGS | FLARE ROUNDS and CONCUSSIVE SHELLS stun enemies for a longer period of time. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★・・・ |
Scavenger Skills Unlockable in Story
Additional Skills are unlocked during specific phase of the main story.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCALE OF THE SERPENT | Use FOCUS plants to improve reaction responses and slow down time when using. Skill Point : 2 pts | ★★★★・ |
| SCALE OF THE SERPENT II | FOCUS potency boosted for increased Focus Time when aiming. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★・・ |
| SCALE OF THE SERPENT III | FOCUS mixture effects last for a longer period of time. Skill Point : 3 pts | ★★★・・ |
| SERPENT'S SKIN | Apply mud as camouflage. Remain concealed in mud and vegetation-covered walls, and reduce detection by enemies when moving across open spaces. Unlocked for Free | ★★★・・ |
Scavenger Skills Unlockable in Challenge Tombs
Additional Skills are unlocked when completing Challenge Tombs.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CAIMAN'S HEART | Health regenerates more quickly. Complete Judge's Gaze | ★★★★・ |
| HURACAN'S MANTLE | Reduce damage from fire and explosions Complete Howling Caves | ★★★・・ |
| CAIMAN'S BREATH Ⅱ | Increase breath capacity when swimming underwater.Stacks with CAIMAN'S BREATH Complete San Cordoba | ★★★★・ |
Scavenger Skills Available in New Game + (Serpent Path)
Additional Skills are awarded to players once you start a New Game + and selecting Serpent Path.
| Skill | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SERPENT EVASION | Enemies are less accurate at determining your location after return to concealment. | ★・・・・ |
| VIPER'S CUNNING | LURE TRAPS are upgraded to an INCENDIARY BOMB, and attract multiple enemies. | ★★・・・ |
| SERPENT'S RAGE | Perform a CHAINED TAKEDOWN when two nearby enemies are stunned. | ★★★・・ |
Shadow of the Tomb Raider Related Article
Story / Mission Walkthrough
| Story / Mission Guide | |
|---|---|
| 1.Cozumel | 2.Peruvian Jungle |
| 3.Kuwaq Yaku | 4.The Hidden City |
| 5.Cenote | 6.The Hidden City (2nd) |
| 7.Riverbed | 8.Porvenir Oil Fields |
| 9.Mission of San Juan | 10.City of the Serpent |
