Legend Time Trials: Start a Run and Avoid Wasted Time

Start from a completed level

Load your current save, open Load/Save, choose Replay Level and select Time Trial as the difficulty. The objective is reaching the finish before the timer expires, not collecting every reward again.

Checkpoints do not stop the clock

Manual saving during a run is unavailable. Checkpoints can reload Lara after a death, but the timer keeps running. A slightly slower, reliable jump can therefore save more time than an aggressive shortcut that repeatedly fails.

Skip reward detours and pickups you do not need. Avoid optional fights where the route allows it, but do not assume motorcycle enemies can always be ignored: those chase sequences have different progression requirements.

Practice one difficult section

Before repeatedly restarting a full trial, rehearse its troublesome puzzle or boss in ordinary play. Note the exit route, required interactions and safe camera position.

The reference includes an Xbox-specific timer exploit. It is not a PS3 method and is deliberately excluded here. Cheat unlock routes also depend on which trials you have already completed.

Route at a glance

Keep exploring

• Anniversary Adrenaline Dodge: Target Lock, Space and Timing
• 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