Toxic Swamp - Second Gateway Crypt and Maze Reward Challenge

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Proceed to the pressure pad to the NW. Move carefully between the nearby pods to avoid popping them. Or, jump over them to reach the pad. . .

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
. . . and then quickly move against the wall to avoid taking damage.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Stepping on the pad in the corner opens the gate to the right. Wait for any toxic gas to clear and then jump back over the pods and enter the area with the 2 pressure pads. Step on the first pad to lower the wooden barrier and use the grenade launcher to destroy the giant gear diagonally opposite.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
Repeat with the second pad and giant gear.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
When both gears have been destroyed, a cut scene shows the huge gate outside opening.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
The gate beyond the second pressure pad also opens, so you can exit the maze near the AMMO CACHE.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
If Lara didn't touch any poison while navigating the maze, as you exit the crypt, you'll beat the challenge and earn a Stone Lizard Artifact (- defense, + bomb).

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