Fiery Depths - Second Challenge Tomb

This sequence is also shown in a short video walkthrough.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Jump onto the L-shaped wooden platform in the middle of the lava pool. Shoot the bull's-eye switch on the ledge ahead twice. . .

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
. . . so the L-shaped platform points NW and SW. Jump across to the bull's-eye.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Plant a bomb next to it. Then jump back to the L.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Then jump over to the ledge to the SW.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Pull the golden handle to open the barred alcove all the way across the room to the NE.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
The first time you pull the handle, the camera shifts to show the alcove opening. You may want to wait for the handle to retract, pull it again, and then attempt the timed run without having to wait through the cut scene.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
In order to reach this alcove before it closes, release the handle, run toward the L-shaped platform and just before you jump onto it detonate the bomb to flip the switch and begin turning the platform. Run across it as it's moving. . .

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
. . . and jump onto the ledge ahead. Run/roll forward into the alcove before it closes to claim the War Drum Artifact (+ weapon, + bomb).

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