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WHAT'S INSIDE LARA'S BACKPACK?
Part of Lara's trademark is her backpack. What's inside? Well, that's what this page is all about. To make things easier, I divided this page into sections; every items have their own category.
If you're new to this game, you can learn more about the inventory. For those of you who are veterans, you still might find this guide useful.
Inventory: This is the first ring that appears when you go into Lara's backpack. It has the stopwatch/compass, health packs, and weapons. The first three games have this orginzation, but later games just have the items scrambled.
Items: When you open the inventory, press up. All of these items are keys and special objects (sometimes including artifacts). In later games, some keys may need to be combined. When the words COMBINE appear underneath it, click on it. Then select USE in order to apply it.
Options: This ring is below the main inventory. These are the same items that are found on the main menu. This includes the passport, sunglasses, controller, and walkman.
Not all items are stowed away in Lara's backpack. In later games for instance, your inventory cane be viewed either on the pause menu or Lara's PDA. The PDA is a new feature that includes your inventory and level statistics. More information below!
LARA'S WEAPONS
PISTOLS
These are Lara's starting weapons. They have unlimited ammo.
MAGNUMS
Slightly more powerful than the pistols. Each magnum clips is 20.
SHOTGUN
Can kill larger enemies with one shot. Shotgun shells consist of 2.
UZIS
Shoots rapid fire and can take down large enemies. Each clip has 100.
HARPOONS
The only weapon you can take underwater. Each bundle contains 2.
AUTO PISTOLS
Similar to the magnums, but with more kick. Each clip contains 60.
M16
A larger version of the uzi, shooting rapid fire. Each clip has 200.
GRENADES
Lara can have a grenade launcher or regular frags. Each pickups has 2.
DESERT EAGLE
This is a single pistol, but it packs a terrifying punch. Each clip contains 30.
HEALTH ITEMS / MEDI PACKS
SMALL MEDI PACKS
A Small Medipack will replenish 50% of Lara's health bar.
LARGE MEDI PACKS
A Small Medipack will replenish 100% of Lara's health bar.
APPEARANCE IN GAMETOMB RAIDER 1 & 2
KEYS & SPECIAL OBJECTS
EGYPT ICONS
You need to collect all four in order to finish a level.
DOOR KEYS
Keys unlock doors that block your path.
SPECIAL KEYS
Each chapter in the game has its own key design.
GOLD IDOL
Only found in Peru. You find it early in the level, but it opens the last door.
FUSES
When stuck in a mine, you need to find three in order to reach Lara's pistols.
GEAR / COGS
A set of gears are on top of a waterfall. You need to find three to make it work.
PYRAMID KEY
Appears once in Atlantis. It opens the gateway to Natla's pyramid.
LEAD BARS
These are in Greece. There are three lead bars, and you need turn them gold.
SCARAB
Unlike the one found with three other icons, it opens doors to the level's end.
PLAQUES
Chinese symbols of the mafia. Not all four are in the same level.
GEMS
These can deactivate traps or mechanical doors. You need to find two.
OTHER KEYS
Unfortunately, their names make is hard to determine where they belong.
DRAGON
Only appears once in China. It is found under a dragon statues.
MICRO CHIP
Like the relay box, it activates (or deactivates) certain machinery.
TIBET MASK
In Tibet, you will come across this. It doesn't do anything special; just lifts a caged door.
PASS CARDS
There are three different colors, and their keyholes match. They do more than open doors; they can deactivate traps.
RELAY BOX
Activates machinery. For instance, finding this will activate an elevator.
CIRCUIT BKR
The only time they appear, they are used to turn off fire burners.
OTHER ITEMS
STOPWATCH
Replaced the compass. It has all level statistics and keeps your time.
PASSPORT
This allows you to load or save a game. The level select option is here too.
SNAPSHOT
Selecting the photo will give you access to Lara's house. Not in all games.
COMPASS
Doesn't do much. It only shows your direction.
SUNGLASSES
You find these on the options menu. If you need to adjust the screen, click on the glasses and use the D-pad (or key pad depending on the system).
CONTROLLER
You can change the controls or return to default by using this.
FLAIRS / PLS
In a dark spot? Pull out a flair (or turn on PLS) to light your way.
WALKMAN
The walkman is is used for volume control. This includes sound & music.
LARA'S PDA
A more organized way to view the inventory. Only in Ne-Generation games.
LARA'S GEAR
BINOCULORS
You can view things from far away with these (duh).
GRAPPLE
Use this as your own artificial rope.
AXE
This can help you climb and serves as a weapon.
SECRETS & REWARDS
DRAGONS
There are three colors; gold, silver and jade.
KINFE
Found in Bolivia. Comes in gold, silver and bronze.
CROSS
Found in England. Comes in gold, silver and bronze.
FOOL'S GOLD
There are three types; a skull, gold bars, and coins.
STATUE
Found in Peru. Comes in gold, silver and bronze.
PRAYER STAFF
Found in Nepal. Comes in gold, silver and bronze.
RELICS
BUDDHA
Found in Japan. Comes in gold, silver and bronze.
SHIELD
Found in England. Comes in gold, silver and bronze.
ANNIVERSARY RELICS
Each chapter has its own relic. They have a history lesson behind them.