Xolotl's Stronghold - Fast and Random Spikes

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
When Xolotl taunts Lara again, the spikes begin to extend and retract more quickly. Do your best to run/roll away from the squares that light up so Lara doesn't get skewered.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
There's no need to run around frantically, though. In fact, it's better if you don't. Just stay on a safe square, as shown above.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Then, when it lights up, move onto an adjacent square that isn't lit up.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Stay there as long as it remains safe.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Then, when the square Lara is standing on lights up. . .

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
. . . move onto another safe square. You only have to keep this up for about 30 seconds. So keep your head and you'll manage.

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