Anniversary Adrenaline Dodge: Target Lock, Space and Timing

It is a sequence, not one button

Keep weapons drawn and maintain the enemy target lock. Build the encounter’s rage state through combat, then watch for the charge and slow-motion dodge cue. Movement and the final shot have separate timing.

Leave room for the dodge

Before provoking the charge, place Lara where she can move without hitting a wall, tree or other obstacle. A correct input can still fail if the movement is physically blocked. The Lost Valley’s T. rex encounter makes this particularly noticeable.

Follow the targeting cue for the headshot rather than firing indiscriminately throughout the slow-motion sequence. When practicing, prioritize recognizing the cues over spending stronger ammunition.

Match the current controller

Reference tables include PC and several consoles. Use the PS3 prompts displayed by the game; keyboard directions or Wii gestures are not universal bindings.

The centaur encounter adds its own shield mechanics. Learning the basic dodge helps, but it is not by itself the complete centaur solution. Keep a save before a boss so you can practice without replaying the level.

Route at a glance

Keep exploring

• Legend Time Trials: Start a Run and Avoid Wasted Time
• Underworld Saves and Treasure Hunt: Replay Without Losing Progress
• All essentials guides
• Start with the trilogy’s play order

Research references and scope

These are concise reference-based route notes, not a claim of personal gameplay testing or an exhaustive collectible checklist. Reference 1 · Reference 2