By There have been over 10 Tombraider games going back to 1996 when the first Tombraider was released to the Sega Saturn. Yes, that’s how old Tombraider is. The gameplay has always been one of the absolute highlights of the Tombraider franchise. Learning how to dive in Tombraider was just one of the early amazing things that made the game realistic, unique, and fun in the 1990s when we weren’t that far away from simple video games doing fairly simplistic movements.
But how do you dive in Tombraider? Here we break it down.
How to Dive in Tombraider
To dive in Tomb Raider, you need to be near a body of water and press several buttons on your controller or keyboard. The button that you need to press will depend on the platform you are playing on and the controls that you are using.
Typically you have to push the jump button and forward along with one other button. Here are the default controls for diving in Tomb Raider on some popular platforms:
- PC: X key
- PlayStation: X button
- Xbox: A button
Keep in mind that you may need to hold down the button for a moment before Lara will dive into the water. If you are having trouble diving, make sure that you are close enough to the water’s surface and that you are pressing the correct button.
Versions of Tombraider
There have been many different versions of the Tomb Raider game released over the years, each with its own unique features and gameplay. Here is a brief overview of some of the main Tomb Raider games that have been released, and how to dive in each Tombraider game:
- Tomb Raider (1996): This was the first Tomb Raider game, and it was released for PC, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. It introduced the character of Lara Croft and her adventures as an archaeologist and treasure hunter. How to dive in Tombraider 1996: hold walk and press jump and forward and she will do a swan dive into the water.
How to Dive in Tombraider 1996
- Tomb Raider II (1997): Tomb Raider II was the sequel to the original game, and it introduced new weapons, enemies, and environments for Lara to explore. It was released for PC, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. How to dive in Tombraider 2: Standing above water, hold walk and press jump and forward and Lara will dive.
- Tomb Raider III (1998): Tomb Raider III added even more new content to the series, including new outfits for Lara and new vehicles to drive. It was released for PC, PlayStation, and Dreamcast. How to dive: Press the jump button. Then press a direction key immediately after pressing jump. Lara will jump in that direction. While surfacing, press jump and she will dive.
- Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999): This game continued the story from the previous games and introduced a new character, Von Croy. It was released for PC, PlayStation, and Dreamcast. How to dive: hold walk and press jump and forward and Lara will do a graceful dive.
- Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000): Tomb Raider: Chronicles was a compilation of short stories that explored different parts of Lara’s past. It was released for PC, PlayStation, and Dreamcast. How to dive:
- Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003): This game marked a new direction for the series, with a darker story and new gameplay mechanics. It was released for PC and PlayStation 2. How to dive: hold walk and press jump and forward and Lara will do a graceful dive.
- Tomb Raider: Legend (2006): Tomb Raider: Legend was a reboot of the series, featuring a younger Lara Croft and a new origin story. It was released for PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Xbox 360. How to dive: While running and holding the forward key, press and hold jump for a moment then. Before releasing jump, quickly tap crouch to swan dive.
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary (2007): Tomb Raider: Anniversary was a remastered version of the original Tomb Raider game, featuring updated graphics and gameplay mechanics. It was released for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox 360. How to dive: While running forward, press jump and immediately press crouch.
Dive in Tomb Raider Anniversary
- Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008): Tomb Raider: Underworld was the sequel to Tomb Raider: Legend, and it continued Lara’s adventures as she explored ancient ruins and battled against powerful enemies. It was released for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. How to dive in Tombraider Underworld: While running forward, press jump and immediately press crouch.
- Tomb Raider (2013): This was a reboot of the series, featuring a younger Lara Croft and a new origin story. It was released for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. How to dive in this Tombraider: While running forward, press jump and immediately press crouch.
- Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015): Rise of the Tomb Raider was the sequel to the 2013 Tomb Raider game, and it continued Lara’s adventures as she explored new locations and unraveled an ancient mystery. It was released for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. How to dive in this Tombraider: Stand at the edge of a location and press forward and jump. Then a second after press LT or Right Mouse or the equivalent on what you are playing on.
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018): Shadow of the Tomb Raider was the final game in the 2013 Tomb Raider trilogy, and it featured Lara battling against a powerful organization as she tried to stop a Mayan apocalypse. It was released for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. How to dive in this Tombraider: Stand at the edge of a location and press forward and jump. Then a second after press LT or Right Mouse or the equivalent on what you are playing on.
- Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (2014): This was a remastered version of the 2013 Tomb Raider game, featuring updated graphics and gameplay mechanics. It was released for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. How to dive in this Tombraider: While running forward, press jump and immediately press crouch.
How to Swan Dive with Somersault
On many platforms and in many Tombraider games, you can do a somersault while diving. This is the same as the swan dive except when you press the roll key after diving, Lara does a somersault (or more than one) on the way down.
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