Atlantean Stronghold - Shortcut #2 - Pyramid Entrance to End of Level

There are two techniques for skipping to the end of the level from here. The first uses Lara's basic moveset. The second incorporates one of the Classic Tomb Raider useful bugs.

For the first version, make sure Lara's health bar is at least 3/4 full beforehand. Stand at the edge of the square hole on the left, facing the ledge with the red lattice. Step or hop back from the edge.

Then hold Action as you run forward to fall through the hole...

...and land on top of the pyramid. The fall will take a good chunk of Lara's health, but you're almost at the end of the level, so there's no need to use a medi pack. Step into the square hole in the center of the pyramid...

...to splash down in the pool below.

- OR -

To get down without losing any health, try this simple but not exactly "legal" variation on the fence bug. Position Lara at the corner where the two red lattice panels come together. Turn so her chest is against the left lattice. Sidestep as far as possible to the right, so her right foot disappears into the wall.

Pivot 45 degrees to the right so she's facing directly into the corner. (You can also start on the right and reverse the directions, but sidestepping then pivoting will ensure Lara is positioned correctly.) Then jump forward to go through the seam in the corner.

Lara will fall through the center hole and land in the pool on the lower level of the pyramid.

After using either of these shortcuts, resume the walkthrough at the final section, "INSIDE THE PYRAMID (LOWER LEVEL WITH POOL)."

[Atlantean Stronghold Walkthrough]