Catacombs of the Talion - Second Tibetan Mask
In the last section, you avoided another avalanche, climbed into this cave opening, and dropped down on the other side.
When you move out into the open, 6 more leopards (11-16) attack. If you advance cautiously, you can trigger them in pairs. Begin by running out just as far as the snowy ground. This causes the first 2 leopards (11-12) to spawn ahead on the right and charge around the corner toward Lara. Don't wait for them to approach. Just quickly roll...
...and run back the way you came. Jump onto the angled block below the cave opening...
...and shoot the cats with pistols.
When you pass under the wide archway leading into the area with the frozen pond, the third and fourth cats (13-14) spawn behind you in the dark cave.
If instead you back up toward the frozen pond, you can see them as they appear. Then either run back to the safe block or continue hopping backward while shooting.
The last two leopards (15-16) charge toward you when you go through the smaller archway near the frozen pond.
If you hop/backflip away while firing, you should be able to take them down before they reach Lara.
Once the coast is clear, go through the archway where the last pair of leopards emerged into an OPEN AREA WITH A WALL OF ICE. Climb onto the snowy ledge just inside on the left.
On the other side of these rocks is a small cave with a pool of water.
Swim down and pick up a SECOND TIBETAN MASK (9).
NOTE: There are a few spots that you won't be able to reach until the next level. These include some of the high ledges above the frozen pool and the bright object sitting on the little platform under the ice. Be patient.
Climb back out of the water and pull up onto the snowy ledge.
Two armed thugs (17-18) now lurk below. Take care of them.
Then steal their small medi pack, Uzi clips, and 2 sets of automatic pistol clips (10-13).
Return through the area with the FROZEN POND to the dark cave on the left, where you came in.
Use the angled block to climb back over the ledge into the area with the BUILDINGS AND SNOWBALL RAMP.
Jump down, cross the ramp (now safe), then go around the left side of the building beyond the ramp.
Climb the ladder...
...and retrieve 2 pairs of grenades (14-15) at the end of the ledge.
Drop down and place the TIBETAN MASK in the niche to open the door.
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