Lost City of Tinnos - Secret #3 (part 2)

The following sequence is also shown in a short video walkthrough.

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After climbing back to the top of the ROOM WITH HINGED LEDGES, as shown in part 1, climb into the passageway at the right end of the walkway (above switch #5). There you'll find switch #6.

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This switch opens the door below the SECOND BRIDGE, way back in the area where you killed the first two giant mutants. This door is timed to close after 2 minutes, so you have to hustle. Here's the sequence:

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If you already pulled the switch, just wait out the 2 minutes until the door closes and the switch returns to the up position. Make sure Lara's health bar is at least half full and save the game. Then pull switch #6 to open the secret door. Quickly press Look to get Lara's perspective back if necessary. Roll...

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...and run out of the alcove.

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As you land on the walkway below the raised block, side flip to the right...

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...to land on ledge D, below.

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Side flip to the right again...

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...to land on the rectangular stone ledge near the doorway. Then jump forward...

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...to land in the doorway, losing a little health in the process. Turn right and run through the big double doors.

NOTE: To get down to the floor without any health loss, try either of the alternatives shown on this separate page. Then continue with part 3.

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