Codex

The Codex (plural Codices) is a feature in Rise of the Tomb Raider. When exploring Challenge Tombs, Lara will find a stone tablet that hides an ancient codex. These codices teach Lara new skills.

• Ancient Abilities

This skill, which is obtained in the Ice Ship in Glacial Caverns, allows Lara to fire two successive arrows without delay.

• Natural Instincts

This skill, which is obtained in the Ancient Cistern in the Soviet Installation, causes resources to glow when Lara gets close to them.

• Inner Strength

This skill, which is obtained in Voice of God in the Soviet Installation, gives Lara a boost of health the first time her health gets low during a combat encounter.

• Bright Eyes

This skill, which is obtained in The Red Mine in the Soviet Installation, allows Lara to spot traps more easily by making them glow when they are near.

• Fast Healer

This skill, which is obtained in the House of the Afflicted in the Geothermal Valley, allows Lara to heal faster when using bandages.

• Anatomical Knowledge

This skill, which is obtained in the Catacomb of Sacred Waters in the Geothermal Valley, allows Lara to see the hearts of animals in Survival Instincts.

• Iron Grip

This skill, which is obtained in the Baths of Kitezh in the Geothermal Valley, lets Lara climb faster.

• Geologist

This skill, which is obtained in The Pit of Judgement in the Geothermal Valley, allows Lara to mine Chromite Ore.

• Greek Fire

This skill, which is obtained in the Chamber of Exorcism in The Lost City, makes Fire Arrows and Molotov Cocktails even deadlier.