Tomb Raider Walkthrough Part 37 – Into The Fire (Solarii Fortress)

Tomb Raider Walkthrough Part 37 – Into The Fire (Solarii Fortress)

Head on forward out of the burning building. When you get to the door use the Climbing Axe on it to break through it and get into the Fortress itself. All of it is still burning and everyone around wants to know just what set this whole thing off. The good news is there are minimal collectibles or challenges to worry about, just getting through. Head on forward to the right, Lara will automatically squeeze through the small opening in the corner. You will see some Solarii running away, let them and do not worry about it. Just follow the path in front of you and weave through the open area. Take a little time to loot the bodies to get some extra Salvage and ammo.

Once Lara gets outside head over to the right and around the corner. Jump the gap to the extra overhang and go from there over to the left and climb up the craggy wall. Go over to the left from there, jumping from window ledge to window ledge. Wait to see the burning man fall then jump up and shuffle over to the to the nearby walkway. Head along the walkway over to the left then make a right when you can and go through the hole in the wall. This will trigger the next cutscene. Lara will find the notes Mathias has made on the Ritual Lara learned about in Himiko's tomb. After that she will escape back out onto the rooftops.

Start going forward again and keep an eye out to the left for the Zipline leading down. When you can take it over to the next building. The Solarii will still take some time to fight you and it shows here. As you attempt to cross the next jump to the right you will be attacked by a Sapper and a Rifleman. Take them down quickly (if possible, go for the dynamite as it is getting thrown) then jump the gap to get over to the far side and start up the side of the building. Be sure to have Lara catch herself before you start the climb. At the top just head on through the corridor until the next Cutscene starts. Lara will find Dr. Whitman who tells her where to find Sam.

After the cutscene you are under fire in a building on fire. Time to get through the ambush here. There are numerous Solarii, all at least somewhat armored so pull out the Rifle and Shotgun and go to town on them. More importantly, be sure to keep something between them and you at all times. It is not too hard to get through the fight if you do this. Also remember that when you have someone in melee range of you to either use your Climbing Axe (if you have the skills) or just pull out the shotgun and blast them away.

After the first round of combat 2 Heavily Armored foes, Guardsmen, will come into the room. The shotgun or Dodge Counters are a great way to deal with them quickly and easily. It is just them for you finish up things in this room. Remember to loot the bodies for possible weapon parts. With that done head on out to the Southwest and through the open doorway. Head around the first set of corners but pause at the top when you find stairs. Below you will be 5 Solarii. Fire down on them and take them out quickly. Loot the bodies for salvage then continue on ahead.

Head down the ramp and go over to the left-hand side of the room but do not start down the next corridor. You will be attacked by more Solarii, one of them coming in with a Riot Shield. Take out all the others you can and let the one with the Shield get close. Duck back behind the corner so he does not have the support fire of his brothers. After that use Dodge Counters to take him down quickly. Follow this up by taking out the rest of the Solarii, if there are any. Head down the corridor and through the smoke to move on.