Path of the Deathless - First Skirmish with the Deathless (Part 1)

After struggling free of the warrior on the bridge, Lara slides into a new area teeming with undead soldiers.

One Deathless swordsman notices Lara immediately and charges at her. There are lots of combat options here (see below), but if you've already unlocked the Dodge Kill Mastery skill, this is a good opportunity to attempt the Fearless achievement: Defeat a Deathless Swordsman using only melee attacks and a finisher. Don't shoot the enemy as he runs toward you. Instead, take a few steps forward to give yourself room to maneuver.

Then, as soon as he jumps into the air, preparing to strike, press B/C to dodge.

If your timing is good, this triggers a brief QTE. A large, circular icon appears on screen.

Wait for the thin gray circle to contract...

...all the way into the button icon in the center of the circle. Then press Melee (Y/F)...

...to finish the enemy finish the enemy by stabbing him with an arrow.

You'll then see the XP count with the notation "Dodge Kill!" on the left side of the screen, and the achievement should unlock.

If your first dodge fails, you can continue fighting and try again. This time, when he pulls back his sword arm and starts to swing at Lara, press B/C to dodge. If you're successful, the large Melee icon appears on screen. Wait for the thin gray circle to contract all the way into the center. Then press Y/F for the finisher.

If things go sideways and you're taking damage, you can run away or switch to the shotgun. Or, reload the checkpoint and try again. Reloading puts you right back at the start of this area just before the swordsman attacks.

- OR -

If you don't care about achievements or have not unlocked the Dodge Kill Mastery skill yet, you may want to stand firm and unload your shotgun on the swordsman as he approaches.

One or two regular shots...

...followed up by a dragonfire shell should do the trick.

- OR -

Alternatively, run behind the stone structure on the right.

Wait for the swordsman to round the corner, and shoot the Greek fire vessel.

The explosion should then destroy the swordsman.