Streets of Rome - Second Garden Key and
First Rat Swarm for "Tail Innocence" Achievement/Trophy
After obtaining the REVOLVER and LASER SIGHT, as shown in the previous section, approach the padlocked gate in the far right corner of the small wine storage room.
To break the padlock, combine the REVOLVER and LASER SIGHT: Open your INVENTORY, select the Revolver, and choose 'Combine.' At this point, the only possible combination is with the Laser Sight, so just press Action to do this, then Action again to equip the gun.
Hold Look for laser-sight view. Aim at the padlock. Use direction buttons or control stick to aim, Duck/Crouch and Dash/Sprint buttons to zoom in and out. Then fire once.
...to destroy the lock.
- OR -
Alternatively, to conserve revolver ammo, stand close to the padlock, facing it. Draw pistols and fire continuously as you move into a crouch. The lock should shatter on the way down.
IMPORTANT: If you're hunting achievements, save before entering the alcove. Maybe also top up Lara's health. The "Tail Innocence" achievement/trophy requires you to avoid being bitten by rats throughout the game. If you have full health, it's easier to tell if Lara has been bitten. (In New Game Plus, rat bites poison Lara, so there's no question.)
To get in and out safely, stand just outside the alcove with Lara's back to the GARDEN KEY and the big wine barrel on her left.
Backflip onto the tile with the key to trigger the rat swarm, but don't take the key yet.
Immediately run forward, then left, as the rats scamper after.
Keep running through the doorway and jump over the railing.
As soon as Lara lands on the steps below and regains her footing, turn right and run forward. Then take the next right...
...into the small room with the wooden gate, where you found the revolver ammo earlier. If you stand near the gate, the rats should not approach.
You can then use Photo Mode to do some reconnaissance. (Press F3 on keyboard or click both sticks on controller to open Photo Mode, then WASD + mouse or left + right sticks to direct the camera.) The rats usually get stuck just outside the doorway...
...or on the ledge with the railing.
If you're able to hear the rats chittering, wait until they go quiet before venturing out. Otherwise, wait about 45 seconds just to be safe. If you're not sure whether Lara was bitten, try using a small medi pack. If you started with full health and didn't lose any, Lara will say "No." Then you'll know you're good.
NOTE: This is the first of five rat swarms in the game. There are two in TRAJAN'S MARKETS (Rome) and two more in the GALLOWS TREE (Ireland). Two of these swarms can be avoided completely, so you'll only need to deal with three in total. I'll give you a heads-up when we get there.
Return upstairs to the SMALL ROOM WITH WINE BARRELS and pick up the SECOND GARDEN KEY (24) (24/239).
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