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Palace Midas - Room with 5 Switches (Again) and Level Exit

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After transmuting the 3 LEAD BARS into 3 GOLD BARS, as described in the main walkthrough, return to the ROOM WITH 5 SWITCHES. Reset the switches to match the inscription over the last door: from left to right, Down, Up, Up, Up, Down (Υ Ω Ω Ω Υ).

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Drop down and go through that door, which is below the right side of the balcony on the north side of the switch room.

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Enter with weapons drawn and kill the charging lion (43). If Lara takes a little damage here, don't bother using a medi pack. She'll be fully healed when you start the next level.

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Climb to the top of the stairs and go out onto the balcony.

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Here you'll find some shotgun shells (23) (and a save crystal in NG+).

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Then come halfway back down the stairs, enter the small side chamber...

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...and place the 3 GOLD BARS in the niches in the 3 alcoves. (This works exactly like using a key.)

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Doing so opens the exit, just to the right. Slide down into the next level.

[Palace Midas Walkthrough]

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