The more you proceed into the game, the harder the enemies become. This section will give you some info on the enemies(the place they appear, their strength, the amount of bullets the need to get killed e.t.c) and tips and strategies to defeat them easily. You may not want to read on, because you want the enemies to be a surprise.

The enemies in Tomb Raider 1 are not very hard to kill(most of them at least) but you meet lots of them. So, be sure to conserve some medipacks and ammo to use when in need. Most of the enemies give you a chance to beat them, by stopping and roaring before attacking(suicide charges).You can always hear their sounds and draw your weapons in time.

Places

Peru:Wolves,Bats,Bears,Raptors,T-Rex,Mummies,Larson.

Greece-Rome:Lions,Gorillas,Rats,Pierre,Crocodiles,Cougars,Centaurs.

Egypt :Panthers,Mummified Panthers,Demon Panthers,Winged Demons.

Atlantis:Natla's Cowboy,Skateboard Kid,Shotgun Sam,Creature of Flesh,Hatching Demons,Mother from Hell,Natla(boss).

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The Enemies

1.Bats:A few rounds with the pistols will kill them. They usually appear in groups.

2.Wolves:Quite tough and fast. They appear in groups and the hardest thing to do is make Lara aim the living wolves and not the ones she has just killed. I suggest you climb somewhere and try to shoot them from there. If you can't do it, it is better to jump left and right using your pistols. You should try to lock on a new wolf each time one goes down. One well-aimed blast with the Shotgun will kill them.

3.Bears:They wait for you in dark corners but they're not very fast. Because of that, it is easy to finish them off with your pistols, or with a well-aimed shot with the Shotgun. Just be sure they do not get too close. It will be better if you find a safe spot, as they can't climb up blocks, and shoot them from there.

4.Raptors:They are very nasty enemies that can be extremely harmful. Sometimes, these quick dinosaurs stop to roar at you, giving you a chance to fire with your weapons. You'll be doing a lot of jumping to all directions and also, quite a lot of rolling to finish them off. If you can, you should climb up a block and shoot them from above.

5.T-Rex:A big monster with stomping feet and sharp teeth. You'll know he's getting close in the level "Lost Valley", when the ground begins to shake. He's quite fast. Run as quickly as you can, because getting caught into his jaws means instant death. Try to jump, backflip and roll while firing with your pistols or magnums. You should also try to find a small hiding place such as a tunnel or a hole and shoot it from there, taking advantage of his large size. He needs quite a large amount of bullets to go down, but don't worry because he's the only one you'll meet in the game.

6.Larson:This enemy can fire at you even if you hide well. But after a few shots, he will decide to rest a little and begin to run around. This is your change to shoot him with pistols or automatic pistols(magnums).When you first meet him in level 4,you can't kill him, but you have to make him run. Later on, in level 12 Sanctuary of Scion, he becomes vulnerable.

7.Mummies:They are easy to destroy, even with pistols. Just try to keep away from them and shoot them from a distance, as they don't move so much.

8.Lions:They attack in groups, so it's better to find a safe spot and shoot at them. You could also jump and fire with rapid weapons. Just be sure to keep an eye on your back, because they tend to surround you.

9.Gorrilas:these animals stop to beat their heart before they attack you and that is your change to shoot them. One shotgun blast can kill them.

10.Crocodiles:Tough underwater enemies. You don't yet have underwater weapons, so it's better to try to beat them from dry land. If you have to dive into the water to make them appear, it is vital that you climb up quickly. However, they sometimes appear on land and in spite of their size, they can move quite quickly. In that case, climb on a block, or jump and use the pistols or shoot them with the shotgun.

11.Cougars:They are not very difficult to kill. They usually attack in groups, so what you should do is jump and shoot at them with rapid weapons.

 
12.Rats:Very easy to kill, but sometimes you just don't notice them because of their size and they start nibbling your feet. They usually attack in groups, but as they're dead easy, it's obvious that this won't be much of a problem if you keep firing.

 
13.Centaurs:They are statues that come to life as you approach. They throw fireballs at you, so you should jump to avoid them and fire with rapid weapons. Fortunately, they can't get through small openings because of their size, so use this to your advantage.

14.Pierre:You meet this guy in St. Francis Folly for the first time. You can't kill him there, you have to make him run away. But in Tomb of Tihocan you can defeat him. Keep shooting at him and he'll soon die.

15.Panthers:these enemies are fast and vicious. It is a good idea to backflip and shoot them with rapid weapons. They can jump over blocks and unfortunately, follow you through small openings.

16.Mummified Panthers :these panthers are worse than the first ones-they are harder to kill, quicker and on top of everything, they explode when they die. Try to find a high block to shoot them from or jump and fire with rapid weapons (uzis for example).

17.Demon Panthers:these red panthers throw fireballs at you. Try to keep a distance and sidejump to avoid their bolts while firing with rapid weapons.

 
18.Winged Demons:Creepy creatures with wings. However, they are not very hard to kill even with your pistols. There are a bit like the bats,apart from the fact that they explode when they die.

19.Natla's Cowboy:He's not hard to kill, but you have to get your weapons back first. He's armed with your magnums and he'll make some threats to you before he starts firing, so use this to your advantage.

 
20.Natla's Skateboard Kid:You need to move quickly ,jump and shoot at him with your Magnums, as he's armed with your Uzis and is moving pretty fast on his skateboard.

21.Natla's Shotgun Sam:This guy has your Shotgun. It is a good idea to jump and avoid his shots. That's easy, because the Shotgun is only powerful at a close range. Shoot at him with rapid weapons and stay away.

22.Egg Demons:these creatures hatch out from eggs, if they are active. You can tell they are active if the hands beside them move. They will hatch as you approach and either a Mummified Panther or another kind of horrible creature that throws fireballs at you will pop out. The only way to kill it is by jumping and firing with rapid weapons. Look out, because this creature will explode when dead as well.

23.Creature of Flesh:Hey! This thing looks exactly like Lara! It just copies her moves! It can't be killed in the usual way because if you shoot at it, you will get damaged. You have to make it fall in a lava pit. It is tricky but possible. Use the fact that she's a copycat to your own advantage and play around with the lever and the trapdoor in the room.

24.Mother from Hell:Your chance to take revenge. This creature is the mother of all the demons you have fought with so far. It is a little bit slow, but comes equipped with powerful claws. So keep moving(just be sure to watch where you are going to avoid falling off the ledge) and shoot her with rapid weapons. You should avoid getting too close to her- keep jumping!

25.Natla:Your last enemy. However, she is no longer that pretty woman that hired you to find Scion. She has transformed into an ugly demon with wings. She throws fireballs at you and can even avoid your shots, by weaving her body. Use what you have, but remember that rapid weapons are the best choice, and of course, keep firing. Well, she may fall on the ground for the first time, but she will come to life once more, so you should run to prepare for a second round. Once she's fallen again, you'll know you've defeated her.