Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Hidden City Murals

Updated: 9/8/21()

Paititi is a HUGE level, and you must revisit it several times in order to access all areas and find every item. This guide focuses on revisiting the level after completing it. If you are playing through for the first time, you may want to follow the main walkthrough instead to avoid possible spoilers. Collectibles are numbered in the order they appear in the walkthrough and on the annotated level map.

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MURAL 1 - Shielding the Serpent (Metamorphosis)

This mural is a short distance northwest of the Paititi Market Base Camp and just outside the west entrance to the market. It's sitting at the back of a small, raised pool with an irrigation stream feeding it from above. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

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MURAL 2 - First Contact (Conquerors)

This mural is southwest of the Paititi Market Base Camp, above and behind the white building with the blue dye dripping from its windows. To reach the mural, climb the stairs in front of the white building. At the top, continue forward, then turn right and climb two more flights of steps. Turn right and go up another flight of steps into an open area with people drumming and dancing. The mural is on the north side of this area. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

MURAL 3 - Silver-Crowned Mountain (Metamorphosis)

Scale the climbing wall northwest of the Temple District Base Camp. Then follow the path along the ledge, past relic #5, until you come to the mural. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

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MURAL 4 - Bound to Wander (Homecoming)

Head south from the Temple District Base Camp, past the temple entrance. Climb the stairs to the south. At the top, make a U-turn to the left to find the mural. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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MURAL 5 - God of Learning (Pantheon of Gods 3)

This mural is in one of the caves on the southwest side of the city. The cave has openings at both ends, so you can approach from either direction. If you start at the Village Caves Base Camp, exit the cave, and climb the manmade stone ledges with the irrigation channels on the left, you'll end up at the base of a long staircase leading up to the west. Climb all the way to the top of these stairs and the cave entrance will be directly ahead. Inside the cave, you'll find various collectibles, including relic #7 and document #3 and this relic. The mural is just inside on the left. (Click images for more and larger screenshots.)

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MURAL 6 - Civil War (Founding Paititi)

This mural is on a high ledge above the cave containing mural #5. You may discover it during the Widow's Tears Side Mission. If not, fast travel to the Village Caves Base Camp, exit the cave, and climb the manmade stone ledges with the irrigation channels on the left. Climb the long staircase leading up to the west. At the top of these stairs, scale the climbing wall to the left of the cave entrance. Pull up onto the ledge to find the mural directly ahead. (Click images for more and larger screenshots.)

MURAL 7 - Deadly Earth Mother (Pantheon of Gods)

A little way south of the bridge leading to the upper city, along the west bank of the river, you can find this mural where the stone irrigation canal empties into the river. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

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MURAL 8 - Viracocha (Pantheon of Gods 2)

Near the south end of the river are twin waterfalls. The mural is underwater just to the right of these falls. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

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MURAL 9 - Founding of Paititi (Founding Paititi)

This mural is in the farmland about halfway between the Paititi Market Base Camp and the Fishing District Base Camp to the north. If you're having trouble finding it, exit the market on the west side, turn right, and continue across the small wooden bridge where a Jaguar Warrior stands guard. Look for an L-shaped stone wall just ahead on the right. The mural is built against this wall. (Click screenshots for more and larger images.)

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MURAL 10 - Birth (Rebellion of Paititi)

This mural is on the east side of the river but still within the lower city, just north of the bridge connecting upper and lower Paititi. Swim across the river behind the MARKET. Climb out of the water in either of the locations indicated by the arrows in the screenshot. Then climb the stone stairs to the left of the waterfall. The mural is at the top of these stairs. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

MURAL 11 - Mirrors (Secrets and Lies)

The next three murals are in the Temple of the Sun Challenge Tomb. If you've already completed the tomb but missed this particular mural, fast travel to the Temple of the Sun Base Camp inside the tomb. Climb down into the hallway to the east (not the one to the west, which leads to the mirror puzzle room). This mural is in the dead-end passageway to the north. If this is all you need, climb back up to the camp and fast travel away. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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MURAL 12 - Temple of the Sun (Trials of the Gods)

This mural is in the Temple of the Sun Challenge Tomb between the base camp and the mirror room. If you've already completed the tomb but missed this mural, see the bug note below. Fast travel to the Temple of the Sun Base Camp and swing/rappel down into the hallway to the northwest. The mural is at the top of the steps to the south. As far as I know, it's not possible to climb back up to the base camp, so follow the passageway to the west and crawl under the door into the mirror room. Use mirror #1 to rotate the beam on the left. Cross over it to the northeast corner. Use mirror #2 to rotate the next beam, enabling you to reach the eastern hallway. The tomb exit is at the right (south) end of this hallway. Climb the slats to reach the tunnel and follow it back to civilization. Refer to the Quick Guides for mural #13 and document #17 and/or the tomb walkthrough if necessary. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

MURAL 13 - Fertility God (Pantheon of Gods 3)

This mural is in the southeast corner of the mirror room in the Temple of the Sun Challenge Tomb. If you've already completed the tomb but missed this mural, see the bug note below. Fast travel to the Temple of the Sun Base Camp and swing/rappel down into the hallway to the northwest. Follow the passageway to the west and crawl under the door into the mirror room. Use mirror #1 to rotate the beam on the left. Cross over to the northeast corner. Use mirror #2 to rotate the next beam, enabling you to reach the ledge halfway along the east side of the room. (The exit from the tomb is here, but don't leave yet.)

The next beam should already be in position, allowing you to climb across to the southeast corner to reach the mural. When you've examined it, return to the doorway on the east side of the room. Climb the slats to reach the tunnel and follow it back to civilization. The tomb walkthrough has details. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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BUG NOTE: On returning to the mirror room, I found the rotating beams were missing, making it impossible to continue. Killing Lara by jumping into the pool and letting the game reload fixed the issue for me, but you may want to change save slots at the base camp before climbing down into the hallway, just in case.

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MURAL 14 - Chuki, The Weaver (Resting Places)

As you'd imagine, this mural is in Chuki's Crypt, near the Abandoned Village northwest of Paititi. If you discovered the Abandoned Village Base Camp, you can fast travel there. Otherwise follow the main walkthrough to reach the crypt entrance. Go inside and proceed to the round opening in the floor above the pool. The mural is here on the right. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

MURAL 15 - Unuratu's Uprising (Rebellion of Paititi)

This mural is in the caves southwest of the city, on the way to the Belly and Head of the Serpent. If you missed it, fast travel to the Belly of the Serpent Base Camp. Climb the stairs and follow the tunnel to the southwest. When you emerge in the next room, the mural is just ahead on the left. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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MURAL 16 - The Peasant Savior (Subjugating Paititi)

This mural is found in Manko's Crypt during part 2 of the Hearts and Minds Side Mission, in which Lara must retrieve the Savior's Amulet. Follow the quick guide for document #8 and/or the mission walkthrough to locate the crypt entrance, near the Fishing District Base Camp at the north end of the river. Navigate the trapped passageway just beyond the crypt entrance and you'll find the mural straight ahead in a well-lit anteroom. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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MURAL 17 - Ancient Aqueduct (Trials of the Gods)

This mural is on the way to the Ancient Aqueduct Challenge Tomb, east of the upper city. If you haven't explored this tomb yet, fast travel to the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp, which appears once you've finished the Porvenir Oil Fields level. Then follow the tomb walkthrough.

If you raided the tomb but missed the mural, instead fast travel to the Subterranean River Base Camp. Follow the passageway to the east, past the point where a brief cutscene shows Lara stowing her weapons and putting on her Serpent Guard mask. The mural is just ahead on the left. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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MURAL 18 - The Winged Serpent (Pantheon of Gods)

Murals #18 and #19 are on the way to the Crypt of Uturunku, The Ferryman, near the prison where Unuratu is held during the 'Rebellion Lives' chapter. If you haven't played this part of the story yet, follow the main walkthrough. To get back to this area later in the game, fast travel to the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp, which appears once you've finished the Porvenir Oil Fields level. Then follow this shortcut to the crypt. Mural #18 is on the ledge where you land after using the rope line to cross the river. The shortcut guide also explains how to get back to the base camp. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

MURAL 19 - Uturunku, The Ferryman (Resting Places)

This mural is in the same area as mural #18 (above). Follow the same shortcut to the crypt and you'll find it just outside the crypt. The shortcut guide also explains how to get back to the base camp. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

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MURAL 20 - Qispi, the Merchant (Resting Places)

Unsurprisingly, this mural is in Qispi's Crypt, on the west side of the gorge where Lara freed Unuratu from prison during the 'Rebellion Lives' chapter. If you've already completed this part of the story but missed the mural (or the entire crypt), fast travel to the Temple of Kukulkan Base Camp. Hang from the edge to the right of the rope bridge and climb/rappel to the crypt entrance, below and to the left (south). Enter the crypt and slide down the muddy slope. Continue to the dangling wooden platform and ride it down to the sarcophagus. Continue through the trapped passageway to the northwest, which leads to the room containing document #38 and this mural. The crypt walkthrough has details and screenshots showing how to exit the crypt once you have what you need. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

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MURAL 21 - Ollanta, The Potter (Resting Places)

This mural is in Ollanta's Crypt, west of the city in the same area as the Path of Battle Challenge Tomb. If you haven't explored there yet, follow the Champion's Bow Side Mission walkthrough. If you've already been there, fast travel to the Wild Jungle Base Camp and follow the stream south to a pool. Climb the ledges to the crypt entrance and proceed to the large, cylindrical room with many ledges. The mural is on the ground level just below the entrance. The crypt walkthrough has details and additional screenshots. If this is all you need, climb back up and return to the Wild Jungle Base Camp the way you came. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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MURAL 22 - Mother Deity (Pantheon of Gods 3)

This mural is in the Path of Battle Challenge Tomb west of the city. If you explored the tomb but missed the mural, fast travel to the Ossuary Base Camp. The mural is difficult to spot in the dark, but it's just a few steps north of the campfire. Activating Survival Instinct will definitely help. (Click screenshot to enlarge.)

MURAL 23 - Path of Battle (Trials of the Gods)

This mural can also be found in the Path of Battle Challenge Tomb west of the city. If you explored the tomb but missed the mural, return to the Ossuary Base Camp. Go through the opening to the southwest. Head down the short flight of steps then turn left and jump over to the ledge that runs along the south wall of the cavern. Follow that ledge to the end and rappel/swing down to the large doorway with the round platform. Continue along the path to find the mural on the left before the tomb proper. (Click image for more and larger screenshots.)

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UPDATE HISTORY: 9/8/21 - Page first posted online.


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