Temple of Light Co-Op - Reward Challenge:
Disable Xolotl's fire trap in less than 30 seconds

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

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
The central pillar with the flame jet rotates clockwise at first, but it takes a few moments to make a complete circle. So as soon as the cut scene ends, one character (here it's Totec) should run to the pressure pad on the right and stand on it to extinguish the burner under the golden handle on the left. The other character (Lara) should simultaneously run to the handle. Just be careful not to get too close until the burner shuts off.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
As the first character keeps the pad depressed, the second should pull the handle to partially destroy the trap.

Now the pillar begins to rotate counterclockwise, and there are 2 flame jets instead of just one.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
The character on the pad should then run to the left, following the flame jets, and stand on the second pressure pad, while the second character runs to the second handle; i.e., the one near the entrance.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
As the first character keeps the pad depressed, in order to shut off the burner beneath the handle, the second character should pull the handle.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light screenshot
This destroys the trap and opens the door to the SW. If you manage to do this in less than 30 seconds, you'll earn a Clay Owl Artifact (+ defense, - bomb).

NOTE: If you fail the first attempt at the timed challenge, both players can kill their characters in the flames and try again. As long as you do this before reaching the next checkpoint, the trap will reset. Or wait and replay the level later after you've obtained items that increase your characters' speed.

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