Skills

Skills are a feature in Tomb Raider (2013). Skill points can be spent on skills, which improve various aspects of Lara Croft's abilities. Along with Gear and its associated Salvage points, Skills form the upgrade system of the game.

Upgrading skills
Skills can be upgraded at camps by spending skill points. Each skill takes one skill point to master (unlock).

Skill levels
Depending on how many skill points have been spent so far, Lara will have a skill level. Each skill requires a certain skill level to unlock. The skill levels are as follows:

Reaching Hardened allows Lara to use her Climbing Axe as a melee weapon.

Specific skills
Skills are divided into three categories: Survivor, Hunter, and Brawler.

Survivor
Survivor skills are a mixed bag. Many deal with looting.

Hunter
Hunter skills deal with ranged combat.

Brawler
Brawler skills deal with melee combat.