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Temple of Xian

Big, bad, and beautiful, Temple of Xian is everything a final mission ought to be - a brutal final test of your Tomb Raiding abilities. With so much waiting to do here, let's get right to it. Time's a-wasting.

So Close, So Far Away
Run down the ornate passage. Slow as you approach the dais. Is this a dagger I see before me? In fact, it's none other than the fabled Dagger of Xian. It can't be as easy as all that, can it?

In fact, it isn't. By a long shot. Step up to the dais and get ready for a long slide down. But before you actually trigger the trap, read about getting the mission's first secret. If you don't, you might as well kiss off this golden dragon forever.

Secret 1

Once you've been dunked into the final pool, embark on a sub-mission around the area. Note the platform in the first area (specifically the ladder that ascends from it and the Gold Key lock to the left of the ladder); then locate the beach area. It's time to break down the temple gates. Kind of.

Watch out for Bengal tigers as you mount the temple steps. Aim for the far-left corner and locate the springboard. You want to hit the springboard from the outside edge (your right shoulder will be to the beach area). Step on the springboard to be launched to the rooftop. Follow the ledges around to the other side of the rooftop and pull the switch. It's time to get wet again.

Temple of Xian, continued...