Natla's Mines - Bald Henchman
After solving the movable block puzzle and opening the exit leading to the Atlantean pyramid, as shown in the previous section, head outside. The big bald henchman (3) is waiting with a shotgun. He approaches from the pyramid entrance, directly opposite the door where you emerge. In order to unlock the "Shell Sucker" achievement/trophy, you'll need to defeat him using a shotgun. So if you found it in secret area #2, equip it now.
NOTE: Unfortunately, it's not possible to backtrack for the shotgun. The small lava pit beyond the TNT CAVE is too wide to cross in the other direction. So, if you missed it, either save this achievement/trophy for another playthrough, or restart the level.
Then run toward him and start firing as soon as Lara aims at him.
Jump past him...
...roll...
...and continue firing at his back. This way, you'll get in a few hits before he turns around and starts shooting back. Now flip side to side, continuing to fire.
He should go down fairly quickly. It takes about 10 shotgun rounds to bring him down, assuming you stay fairly close and don't miss. Once the big guy falls, you'll unlock "Shell Sucker!" and/or the "Cheese!" achievement/trophy for defeating him with any weapon.
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If you missed the shotgun, or don't care about achievements, you can use the tactic described above with any weapon. Or, just run out into the open area.
Get a lock on the enemy, and shoot at him while jumping from side to side.
Or, run in a circle around him, trying to stay behind him as you fire, so he has a harder time aiming at Lara.
He's not extremely hard to kill, but that boomstick packs a punch, so keep moving, and don't hesitate to use a medi pack in the middle of the fight if necessary.
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Alternatively, as soon as you enter the pyramid area, turn right and climb onto the low building.
The bald enemy can still target Lara from below, but the top of the low roof, just to the right of the angled block, is relatively safe.
If he gets too close, you can back away from the edge.
Then, when he moves off, step forward and continue firing. You should eventually be able to kill him with pistols from here.
Be sure to take his SHOTGUN, or shotgun ammo if you already have the gun. (27)
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