Magnums are high caliber pistols, that appear in the Tomb Raider series. They are a staple of Lara Croft's arsenal.
Tomb Raider[]
Magnums have the same rate of fire as the handgun but deal twice as much damage. They are a great pair of guns that loses in firepower only to the shotgun, though they shoot faster and ammo is plentiful (it is still best to conserve ammo for tougher enemies, such as lions and mummies). Despite all their advantages, magnums tend to become a bit obsolete once the uzis are unlocked.
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft[]
A single Desert Eagle is available in Tomb Raider III and Tomb Raider: Chronicles. It is capable of killing a human enemy in two shots and armored enemies in three. It has a very slow rate of fire and high recoil. A very powerful gun that is useful against stronger enemies and bosses.
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation[]
The Revolver is a very effective weapon, first available in Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, making its return in Tomb Raider: Chronicles. It is one of the few weapons that can be combined with the laser sight for manual aiming. The revolver in the games is a generic big-bore revolver with nearly as much firepower and accuracy as the Desert Eagle. Since Lara does not reload in real time, the 6-shot limit is not a problem. It does 21 damage per shot, takes just under twice as long to fire as the pistols, or half the time it takes to fire the shotgun. The revolver seems to be a Smith and Wesson or Taurus model of revolver in this game.
Tomb Raider: Anniversary[]
The Magnums return as "Dual 50. Cal Pistols". They function the same as the Magnums from the original game. They are taken from Pierre Dupont before he is killed by the Centaurs, though they can be acquired in a small cove in the Coliseum. After reaching Natla's Mines they can be acquired in the lava room after using the drill to break through the barricade. Unlike the original Magnums which had odd appearances , the Dual 50. Cal Pistols has the appearance of grey-black Desert eagle .
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light[]
Two different models of Magnums appear:
Magnums[]
Deal double Damage of the standard pistols and have a better rate of fire. They are based on Smith and Wesson Model 629.
Hand Cannons[]
Offer more damage than the Magnums but have a lower rate of fire and higher ammo consumption.
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris[]
To Be added
Tomb Raider[]
Collecting all pistol parts in Tomb Raider will upgrade the tactical pistol to the Magnum Pistol (which is a 50. Desert Eagle).
It offers more damage and several additional upgrades.
Upgrade | Unlock | Cost | Effect |
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Burst Fire Mod | Semi-Automatic Pistol | 450 | Allows for an alternate three round firing mode. Hold [Alternate Fire] to activate burst fire. |
Extended Mag | Semi-Automatic Pistol | 200 | Longer magazine holds 10 rounds. |
Port Vented Slide | Semi-Automatic Pistol | 200 | Recoil compensation improves accuracy for increased damage. |
Muzzle Brake | Semi-Automatic Pistol | 250 | Port Vented Slide required. Delivers round more accurately for increased damage. |
Rapid Fire Mod | Semi-Automatic Pistol | 300 | Hair trigger modifications increase rate of fire. |
Magazine Well | Tactical Pistol | 325 | Magazine is easier to insert for decreased reload time. |
Ergonomic Grip | Tactical Pistol | 300 | Rubberized grip modification reduces recoil. |
Silencer | Tactical Pistol | 350 | Shots are quieted at the cost of reduced damage. Press [Handgun] to cycle silenced shots. |
High Capacity Mag | Magnum Pistol | 250 | Extended Mag required. Extra long magazine holds 12 rounds. |
Polished Barrel | Magnum Pistol | 400 | Muzzle Brake required. Improved mechanical performance for increased damage. |
Rise of the Tomb Raider[]
The Magnum Pistol appears again as the "Heavy Pistol" The parts must be collected to build it. It features new upgrades.
Heavy Pistols[]
Heavy Pistol: A refined pistol that fires smooth and steady. Has the appearance of a Inox-finish Desert Eagle.
Moon Shadow: Matte black semi-automatic heavy pistol with an ivory grip inlay. (Remnant Resistance DLC)
Venom Hand Cannon: Limited ammo capacity doesn't stop this revolver from dealing heavy damage. (Apex Predator DLC) . This gun seems to have been modeled after a Smith & Wesson revolver , like a 19 or a 66.
Bullets[]
Hollow-point Rounds - Fragmenting pistol rounds that do increased damage. Crafting costs: 5 pistol rounds, and 3 magnesite ore.
Attachments[]
Pistol Sight - Increases zoom factor. Reward from the "Dangerous Territory" mission.
Pistol Suppressor - Suppresses pistol fire noise for stealth. Must be bought from the vendor for 25 Byzantine Coins.
Upgrades[]
Upgrade | Unlock | Cost | Effect |
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Polished Barrel | All pistols | 6 (8) cloth 10 (12) salvage |
A polished barrel decreases shot deviance, increasing damage. |
Hollowed Hammer | All pistols | 10 (12) salvage 3 (3) technical parts |
A lighter hammer allows for less jamming, resulting in a higher rate of fire. |
Muzzle Brake | All pistols | 12 (14) salvage | Redirects gases released when firing to counter recoil and unwanted rising of the barrel. |
Polished Magazine | All pistols with magazine | 2 (3) cloth 11 (13) salvage |
Reload speed is increased due to smooth loading from a polished magazine. |
Large Magazine | All pistols with magazines | 10 (12) salvage 2 (2) technical parts |
A larger magazine allows more shots fired before the need to reload. |
Hair Trigger | All pistols | 5 (6) oil 10 (12) salvage 2 (2) technical parts |
Crafting Tool required Increased trigger sensitivity allows for increased rate of fire. |
Padded Grip | All pistols with a cylinder | 6 (8) hide 8 (10) salvage 1 (1) exotic hide |
Crafting Tool required Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation. |
Extended Magazine | All pistols with magazines | 14 (16) salvage 2 (2) technical parts |
Crafting Tool required; Large Magazine required A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload. |
Ergonomic Grip | All semi-automatic pistols | 8 (10) hide 2 (3) salvage 1 (1) exotic hide |
Crafting Tool required Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation. |
Rifled Barrel | All pistols | 3 (4) oil 15 (18) salvage |
Enhancement Tool required; Polished Barrel required Barrel rifling allows for a smoother, more precise shot, increasing damage. |
Speed Loader | All pistols with a cylinder | 13 (15) salvage 2 (2) technical parts |
Enhancement Tool required The custom loader increases reload speed by allowing reloading of multiple bullets at once. |
Improved Ejector | All pistols with magazines | 2 (3) oil 10 (12) salvage 7 (7) technical parts |
Enhancement Tool required The shell ejector is improved to decrease jamming and improve rate of fire. |
Port Vented Slide | All pistols with magazines | 13 (15) salvage 2 (2) technical parts |
Enhancement Tool required; Improved Ejector required A vented Slide allows for better distribution of propellant gasses to counter recoil. |
High Capacity Magazine | All semi-automatic pistols | 14 (16) salvage 4 (4) technical parts |
Enhancement Tool required; Extended Magazine A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload. |
Chromoly Barrel | All pistols with a cylinder | 18 (22) salvage 1 (1) chromite ore 3 (3) technical parts |
Refinement Tool required; Rifled Barrel required A super smooth barrel means shots fire with no resistance for increased damage. |
Counterweight | All semi-automatic pistols | 2 (3) oil 15 (17) salvage 3 (3) technical parts |
Refinement Tool required; Muzzle Brake required A barrel weight that helps offset the kick from firing for improved recoil stability. |
- (x) = Survivor Cost
Shadow of the Tomb Raider[]
The Magnum Pistol appears again, renamed as the "River Hawk." There is also high powered revolver called the J&D Model 27.
J&D Model 27: What this pistol lacks in ammo-capacity it more than makes up for with its ability to deal heavy damage.
River Hawk: A powerful pistol that deals high damage.
Upgrades[]
J&D Model 27[]
Upgrade | Requirements | Cost | Effect |
Polished Barrel | 3 Cloth 2 Salvage |
A polished barrel decreases fired round deviance, increasing damage. | |
Hollowed Hammer | 2 Salvage 1 Black Powder |
A lighter hammer, allows for less jamming and results in a higher rate of fire. | |
Rifled Barrel | Requires: Polished Barrel |
3 Salvage 3 Fat 1 Black Powder |
Barrel rifling allows for a smoother, more precise shots, increasing damage. |
Muzzle Brake | 2 Salvage 2 Black Powder |
Redirects released propellant gases when firing, to counter recoil and barrel lift. | |
Ergonomic Grip | Requires: Muzzle Brake |
2 Salvage 3 Jaguar Hide |
Hide-wrapped grip allows for a more comfortable hold, and better recoil compensation. |
Hair Trigger | Requires: Hollowed Hammer |
2 Salvage 3 Fat 1 Black Powder |
Higher trigger sensitivity allows for increased rate of fire. |
Chromoly Barrel | Requires: Rifled Barrel Raposa's Wit |
2 Salvage 1 Black Powder |
A chrome plated barrel means rounds fire without resistance, for increased damage. |
Speed Loader | Requires: Raposa's Wit |
3 Salvage 3 Fat 1 Black Powder |
The custom loader increases reload speed by allowing reloading of multiple cartridges at once. |
River Hawk[]
Upgrade | Requirements | Cost | Effect |
Polished Barrel | 2 Cloth 2 Salvage |
A polished barrel decreases fired round deviance, increasing damage. | |
Muzzle Brake | 2 Salvage 1 Black Powder |
Redirects released propellant gases when firing, to counter recoil and barrel lift. | |
Extended Magazine | 1 Cloth 2 Salvage |
A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload. | |
Counterweight | Requires: Muzzle Brake |
2 Salvage 2 Fat |
A muzzle weight to help offset the recoil from firing, improving stability. |
Hollowed Hammer | 2 Salvage 1 Black Powder |
A lighter hammer, allows for less jamming and results in a higher rate of fire. | |
High Capacity Magazine | Requires: Extended Magazine |
2 Cloth 2 Salvage |
A significantly longer magazine allows more rounds to be fired before needing to reload. |
Hair Trigger | Requires: Hollowed Hammer |
2 Salvage 2 Fat 1 Black Powder |
Higher trigger sensitivity allows for increased rate of fire. |
Polished Magazine | 2 Cloth 3 Salvage |
Polished magazine and inner grip allows for a smoother and quicker reload time. | |
Rifled Barrel | Requires: Polished Barrel Raposa's Wit |
3 Salvage 2 Fat 1 Black Powder |
Barrel rifling allows for a smoother, more precise shots, increasing damage. |
Ergonomic Grip | Requires: Counterweight Raposa's Wit |
3 Salvage 3 Jaguar Hide |
Hide-wrapped grip allows for a more comfortable hold, and better recoil compensation. |
Improved Ejector | Requires: Hair Trigger Raposa's Wit |
3 Salvage 2 Fat 1 Black Powder |
Wider, greased ejector allows for decreased jamming and improves rate of fire. |
Development[]
The automatic pistols appeared early in Tomb Raider III's development but were later replaced by the Desert Eagle.
Appearances[]
- Tomb Raider (first appearance)
- Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business
- Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
- Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artefact
- Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
- Tomb Raider: The Times
- Tomb Raider: Chronicles
- Tomb Raider Level Editor
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
- Tomb Raider
- Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
- Rise of the Tomb Raider
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider