Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Where the Twins Confer | Path of the living | Path of the dead | Part 8

In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, during the mission "Where the Twins Confer," Lara Croft has to navigate two main paths: the Path of the Living and the Path of the Dead. Here's a description of both paths: Path of the Living: This path is associated with the living side of the trials, where Lara must demonstrate her ability to overcome obstacles and challenges with her own physical prowess and wits. It often involves platforming, puzzles, and agility. Lara has to use her environment to climb, jump, and swing across various sections to make it through. The path is also marked by symbols and trials that test her understanding of the environment. You'll find less combat along this route, and more emphasis on the journey and your puzzle-solving skills, including using things like ropes and grapple points to move forward. Path of the Dead: The Path of the Dead, in contrast, represents the underworld or death aspect of the trials. This path is filled with enemies and combat encounters, usually with various undead or hostile forces. Lara must face both the dangers of traps and the attack of enemies, often requiring quick thinking and the use of weapons to survive. You'll also encounter mysterious elements and themes related to death as you progress, with more complex obstacles to navigate through. The game encourages players to choose between the two paths based on playstyle, as the Path of the Living focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving, while the Path of the Dead challenges Lara with combat and enemy encounters.