Tomb Raider II: The Official Strategy Guide

Tomb Raider II: The Official Strategy Guide was written by Kip Ward and released by Prima Publishing in 1997.

A condensed version of the guide known as an exclusive hint book, covering the basics and The Great Wall, was available in the UK at Electronics Boutique (printed in black and white) and as a supplement with an issue of PC Gaming World (printed in color). It is unknown if this hint book was also written by Kip Ward. Both hint books had a different render of Lara on the cover.

In the US, there was a variation of the guide that could be purchased which included a free poster.

The guide was also later translated and released in Germany in 2000.

Back Cover Blurb
It Takes More Than a Cozy Bomber Jacket and a Fine Physique to Get the Dagger of Xian

Lara Croft doesn't have time for losers. To negotiate merciless terrain you need the best guide you can find for your quest. Get Tomb Raider II: The Official Strategy Guide, or get lost! Get this guide for Lara to: Kip Ward is the author of Rebel Moon Rising: The Official Strategy Guide, Quake Strategy Guide: Unauthorized, and other Prima game books.
 * Expose the hidden locations of all weapons from Harpoon Guns & Grenade Launchers to Uzi's & M-16's
 * Strip all levels of every secret - find the Stone, Gold, and Jade Dragon artifacts
 * Reveal the enemies' weaknesses and be the first to the Dagger of Xian
 * Lay bare practical insights on movement parameters and booby traps
 * And much, much more!

Contents

 * 1) Introduction
 * 2) How to Use This Book

Part One - Movement and Combat

 * 1) Getting There: Half the Fun
 * 2) Combos
 * 3) Combat Tactics
 * 4) Lara's Arsenal

Part Two - Walkthroughs

 * 1) Mission 1: The Great Wall
 * 2) Mission 2: Venice
 * 3) Mission 3: Bartoli's Hideout
 * 4) Mission 4: Opera House
 * 5) Mission 5: Offshore Rig
 * 6) Mission 6: Diving Area
 * 7) Mission 7: 40 Fathoms
 * 8) Mission 8: Wreck of the Maria Doria
 * 9) Mission 9: Living Quarters
 * 10) Mission 10: The Deck
 * 11) Mission 11: Tibetan Foothills
 * 12) Mission 12: Barkhang Monastery
 * 13) Mission 13: Catacombs of the Talion
 * 14) Mission 14: Ice Palace
 * 15) Mission 15: Temple of Xian
 * 16) Mission 16: Floating Islands
 * 17) Mission 17: The Dragon's Lair