Tomb Raider 2: Dragon's Lair Boss Fight

Quick and dirty method for defeating the dragon (Marco Bartoli) at the end of Tomb Raider 2.

I know this is old news, but I've been revising my TR2 walkthrough and adding screenshots and videos. Better late than never, right? ;)

If you're having trouble pulling out the dagger once the dragon is down, try sidestepping so Lara's right hip is directly in front of the red spot where the dagger is. Or, jump straight up to land a little closer to the dragon and try pressing Action again.

For the complete written waltkhrough, visit http://tombraiders.net/stella/tomb2.html

As far as I know, this dragon-slaying strategy was first suggested by Brat in 1998 on the alt.games.tombraider newsgroup. I've adapted it a bit and hopefully made it foolproof.

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• Tomb Raider 2
• Dragon's Lair
• boss
• dragon
• Bartoli
• Marco Bartoli
• walkthrough
• Lara Croft
• PC
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• grenades

[badassgamez]

That's a clever use of the environment. You are within range of the dragons breath, but unfortunately for him, he doesn't know the pillar is there. So he shouldn't move. I guess the programmers forgot to install a Pillar Detection Processor!

[stellalune]

@badassgamez Indeed. But to fill in the possible backstory, I like to imagine the dragon's eyesight isn't very good after awakening in a dark room, and he doesn't notice Lara hiding there. Hmm...me feel grenade but me no see where grenade coming from.... ;)

[Airave]

I've taken that guy out

using only pistols! :D

Had time on my hands...

*whistles*

[stellalune]

@Airave Good job! It certainly is a challenge. I've done the whole game with pistols, but this way is much easier. ;) I've never managed to play through without using any health packs, though I've known people who have. I'm just too wimpy. Have you done it?

[stellalune]

@flamesdemon19 @320lana I guess it's a bug, but it's more like exploiting a feature in the game. You don't have to do anything special except stand behind that pillar where the dragon can't "see" Lara after he transforms. He won't come around the pillar as long as you don't step too far back or to either side.

[urface151]

thanks i was never able to pass that boss =) tr2 is my personal fav tr game

[neylakinz]

I could easily get this guy down, but Lara would never grab the damn dagger. ): Had to redo it quite a few times just because she refused to cooperate!

[senetiinsanity]

This... can't be... true... *cries* I must have died a hundred times trying to evade this guy's fire breath and now you're telling me all I have to do is stand behind that fancy pillar?

Then again, suffering builds character. I'll use that trick next time I play the game. Thanks for sharing.

[Airave]

@angelegipcio TR 2 is prolly my favorite

of all the TR games. Do play it, you will like it!

:)

[Airave]

@frankgberry That still shows some awesome skills, Frank!

I always try to use minimal ammo and health packs, but hey....

Have a great w/e!

[frankgberry]

@Airave ive tried to go thorogh without health packs but i died when i got to the ships\rigs

[ykeen]

Great, It is really very Easy!

[DragonZeara]

I've played TR2 way to many ways. One time which is my greatest achievement, is playing through while only killing the most important enemies (One's that you need to kill to progress the game) and they had to be done with either the harpoon gun or pistols. Surprisingly enough the flame thrower guys were the most brutal. XD

[TheRyanthebest95]

i've used the first method:grenades,grenades,grena­des xD !!!!!! i really love the quality of the video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!