
Assault Rifles are a recurring weapon type in the Tomb Raider series.
Original Timeline[]
Tomb Raider II[]
The M-16, along with the Grenade Launcher, is the most powerful weapon in Tomb Raider II. It has great firepower and firing rate, and can rapidly kill any enemy. The only drawback is that Lara has to do a battle stance to fire it, so she can't shoot goons with it if she is running or jumping, although she can fire the M-16 if she is walking. There are plentiful of ammo, so it shouldn't be a problem, because most of the time the player will rely on the Uzis or the Grenade Launcher. Firepower: 8/10. Firing Rate: Fast, but not as fast as the Uzis.
Legend Timeline[]
Tomb Raider: Legend[]
The RC650, can be found in Tomb Raider Legend on many enemies. The rifle has a magazine size of 30 rounds, with another 4 spare magazines - a maximum total of 150 rounds of ammo for player to carry, and ammo can be picked up frequently.
Tomb Raider: Underworld[]

The A12 is the assault rifle featured in game. It does not have any ammunition pickups, and ammo carried ranges from 120 to 300 rounds, dependent on difficulty. It is well balanced, between damage, range, magazine capacity and rate of fire.
Enemies carry AR-06 based on the and Norinco Type 56, which is a variant of the AK-47.
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light[]
The "Assault Rifle" based on the Colt 727, offers a decent rate of fire but has low ammo consumption, and but has low power.
The AR-06 returns from Tomb Raider Underworld. It has higher power than the standard assault rifle, it has no difference in rate of fire of ammo consumption, making it the better option once it's been unlocked.
The H&K G3A3 appears as the "High Power Assault Rifle", it offers more damage, and a higher rate of fire but consumes more ammo.
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris[]
To be added
Lara Croft: Relic Run[]
Assault Rifle unlocks after Level 39 or can be bought early with 72 gems, otherwise it costs 1200 coins. Assault Rifle golden skin costs 50 gems.
Upgrades[]
- Unlocking the weapon gives first upgrade.
- 1500 Coins
- 2050 Coins
- 2600 Coins
- 3400 Coins
- 4400 Coins
- 5700 Coins
- 375 Gems
- 485 Gems
- 635 Gems
Survivor Timeline[]
Tomb Raider (2013)[]
The World War II Submachine Gun is replaced by the Assault Rifle, which is based on an AK-47, when the first set of rifle parts is collected.
When the second set of Rifle parts are collected. It has additional upgrades, and offers, better damage and range.
After collecting all Rifle Parts, Lara's Guerrilla Rifle will be upgraded to the Commando Rifle Which despite its name is a Light Machine Gun. It is based on the Ultimax 100.
It can be upgraded, and all previously crafted upgrades carry over to the Commando Rifle. and it has several unique upgrades of its own.
Upgrades[]
Upgrade | Unlock | Cost | Effect |
---|---|---|---|
Grenade Launcher | Story | - | Makeshift grenade launcher removed from an enemy turret and attached to the rifle. |
High Capacity Mag | WWII Submachine Gun | 225 | Longer magazine holds 15 more rounds. |
Padded Stock | WWII Submachine Gun | 300 | Rifle butt and grip padding helps steady the weapon while firing. |
Muzzle Brake | WWII Submachine Gun | 350 | Padded Stock required. Effectively dispels the gas from bullet firing to reduce recoil. |
Taped Double Mag | WWII Submachine Gun | 300 | Two magazines taped together increases reload speed. |
Polished Ejector | WWII Submachine Gun | 250 | Polished ejector increases firing rate. |
Barrel Shroud | Assault Rifle | 350 | Barrel shroud improves gun handling for increased damage. |
Frag Grenades | Commando Rifle | 500 | Grenade Launcher required. Grenades spray shrapnel upon detonation, incapacitating enemies within a wide blast radius. |
Match Grade Barrel | Commando Rifle | 400 | Barrel Shroud required. Custom barrel rifling increases bullet speed for increased damage. |
Scope | Commando Rifle | 250 | Increases zoom magnification for improved accuracy at long range. |
Silencer | Commando Rifle | 500 | Shots are quieted at the cost of slightly reduced damage. Press [Rifle] to cycle silenced shots. |
Rise of the Tomb Raider[]
The Guerrilla Rifle returns as, though simply known as the "Assault Rifle" in game. It features new upgrades. Lara obtains this weapon from a Trinity soldier.
Weapons[]
Assault Rifle - A balanced, dependable rifle for any scenario. Obtainable from Strongboxes.
Military Rifle - Military-grade rifle focused on smooth firing. Obtainable from a vendor for 140 Byzantine Coins.
Snowflake - Light camouflage patterned military rifle that holds steady when firing.
Attachments[]
Rifle Suppressor - Suppresses rifle fire noise for stealth. Reward from "Gulag Recon" mission.
Laser Sight - Red dot sight that increases accuracy. Increase zoom factor plus aim pointer. Must be bought from the vendor for 25 Byzantine Coins.
Grenade Launcher - Under-barrel grenade launcher that fires explosive rounds. Launches frag grenade with [M MOUSE]. Must be bought from the vendor for 120 Byzantine Coins.
Ammo[]
Grenades - Weapon launched fragmentation grenades for use with the rifle Grenade Launcher.
Upgrades[]
Upgrade | Cost | Effect |
Match Grade Barrel | 4 cloth 12 salvage |
Precision milled barrel allows shots to fire with no distribution in trajectory for increased damage. |
Modified Firing Pin | 11 salvage 2 technical parts |
Modified pin means smoother firing for increased rate of fire. |
Padded Stock | 5 cloth 11 hide |
A more comfortable stock reduces kickback for increased recoil stability. |
Barrel Shroud | 4 hide 11 salvage |
Metal sheathing protects the user from a heated barrel, allowing for faster reloading. |
Extended Magazine | 13 salvage 4 technical parts |
A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload. |
Barrel Extension | 4 (5) oil 12 (14) salvage |
Crafting Tool required. A longer barrel allows for a more precise shot, resulting in increased damage. |
Polished Receiver | 6 (8) cloth 12 (14) salvage |
Crafting Tool required. A polished firing mechanism results in less jams for a faster rate of fire. |
Wrapped Magazine (Assault Rifle) |
10 (12) hide 10 (12) salvage |
Crafting Tool; Extended Magazine required. Hide wrapping increases grip while changing mags for increased reload speed. |
Custom Magazine (Military Rifle) |
7 (9) hides 10 (12) salvage |
Crafting Tool; Extended Magazine required. Magazine modified to reduce reload time. |
Custom Grip | 16 (20) hide 1 (1) exotic hide |
Crafting Tool required. Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation. |
Chromoly Barrel | 15 (18) salvage 4 (4) chromite ore |
Enhancement Tool; Match Grade Barrel required. A super smooth barrel means shots fire with no resistance for increased damage. |
Taped Double Magazines (Assault Rifle) |
10 (12) hide 12 (14) salvage |
Enhancement Tool; Wrapped Magazine required. Two magazines are taped together for quick access to a second mag and increased reload speed. |
Quick Release Magazine (Military Rifle) |
12 (14) salvage 8 (8) technical parts |
Enhancement Tool; Custom Magazine required. Magazine with custom attachments for increased reload speed. |
Muzzle Brake | 10 (12) oil 11 (13) salvage |
Enhancement Tool required. Redirects propellant gases to counter recoil and unwanted rising of the barrel during firing. |
High Capacity Magazine (Assault Rifle) |
17 (21) salvage 5 (5) technical parts |
Enhancement Tool; Extended Magazine required. An extra large magazine increases the number of shots that can be fired between reloads. |
Drum Magazine (Military Rifle) |
15 (18) oil 7 (9) salvage |
Enhancement Tool; Quick Release Magazine required. A large capacity drum significantly increases shot capacity between reloads. |
Improved Gas Port (Assault Rifle) |
18 (22) salvage 4 (4) technical parts |
Refinement Tool required. Redirects gas released when firing into the receiver to auto-cycle loading of the next round, improving firing speed. |
Custom Receiver (Military Rifle) |
19 (23) salvage 3 (3) technical parts |
Refinement Tool; Polished Receiver required. A custom trigger group within the receiver increases sensitivity for increased rate of fire. |
- (x) = Survivor Cost
Shadow of the Tomb Raider[]
Weapons[]
GF RAL - Hits like a truck... at twenty miles per hour. This is a powerful assault rifle, but with a lower rate of fire.
PN-TF 267 - A light machine gun with enormous ammo capacity, and gas-operated reloading. Nicknamed the Pontiff by Trinity soldiers.
Vicar Mark II - Standard issue assault rifle for Trinity Forces. Balanced and reliable in any climate, or situation. Similar to real AK-15
Vicar Mark II - Gold Edition - Golden version of Vicar Mark II obtained from the Social Rewards on tombraider.com
WASP 11 - The WASP is best used in spray and pray situations! The focus here is on rapid-fire shooting.
Umbrage 3-80 - Suppressed fire gives your enemy a fatal case of lead poisoning while his allies nearby remain none the wiser.
Umbrage 3-80 - Shade - Color variation of the regular Umbrage 3-80.
Upgrades[]
Vicar Mark II (& Golden Edition)[]
Upgrade | Requirements | Cost | Effect |
Padded Stock | 2 Cloth 3 Hide |
A hide-wrapped stock increases comfort and reduces kickback for increased recoil stability. | |
Modified Firing Pin | 3 Salvage 1 Fat |
Smoothed firing pin allows for increased rate of fire. | |
Extended Magazine | 4 Salvage 4 Jaguar Hide |
A significantly larger magazine allows more rounds to be fired before needing to reload. | |
Custom Grip | Requires: Padded Stock |
3 Salvage 2 Hide |
Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation. |
Barrel Shroud | 3 Salvage 2 Hide |
Metal sheathing protects the user from a heated barrel, allowing for faster reloading. | |
Match Grade Barrel | 5 Salvage 2 Black Powder |
Precision milled barrel allows rounds to fire with no disruption in trajectory, for increased damage. | |
Muzzle Brake | Requires: Custom Grip |
4 Salvage 3 Fat 2 Black Powder |
Redirects released propellant gases when firing, to counter recoil and barrel lift. |
Improved Gas Port | Requires: Modified Firing Pin |
4 Salvage 4 Black Powder |
Redirect released propellant gas into the receiver to auto-cycle loading of the next round, improving firing speed. |
Wrapped Magazine | Requires: Barrel Shroud |
4 Salvage 4 Jaguar Hide |
Hide wrapping on magazine increases reload speed. |
Chromoly Barrel | Requires: Match Grade Barrel Raposa's Wit |
7 Salvage 6 Black Powder |
A chrome plated barrel means rounds fire without resistance, for increased damage. |
Taped Double Magazines | Requires: Wrapped Magazine Raposa's Wit |
7 Salvage 6 Jaguar Hide |
Two magazines taped together, for quick access to a second mag and increased reload speed. |
PN-TF 267[]
Upgrade | Requirements | Cost | Effect |
Padded Stock | 2 Cloth 1 Hide |
A hide-wrapped stock increases comfort and reduces kickback for increased recoil stability | |
Modified Firing Pin | 1 Salvage 1 Fat |
Smoothed firing pin allows for increased rate of fire. | |
Extended Magazine | 1 Salvage 1 Hide |
A significantly larger magazine allows more rounds to be fired before needing to reload. | |
Match Grade Barrel | 1 Salvage 2 Black Powder |
Precision milled barrel allows rounds to fire with no disruption in trajectory, for increased damage. | |
Custom Grip | Requires: Padded Stock |
1 Salvage 2 Hide |
Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation. |
Barrel Shroud | 1 Salvage 2 Hide |
Metal sheathing protects the user from a heated barrel, allowing for faster reloading. | |
Improved Gas Port | Requires: Modified Firing Pin |
2 Salvage 2 Black Powder |
Redirect released propellant gas into the receiver to auto-cycle loading of the next round, improving firing speed. |
Wrapped Magazine | Requires: Barrel Shroud |
2 Salvage 2 Jaguar Hide |
Hide wrapping on magazine increases reload speed. |
Chromoly Barrel | Requires: Match Grade Barrel Raposa's Wit |
4 Salvage 3 Black Powder |
A chrome plated barrel means rounds fire without resistance, for increased damage. |
Muzzle Brake | Requires: Custom Grip Raposa's Wit |
2 Salvage 2 Fat 3 Black Powder |
Redirects released propellant gases when firing, to counter recoil and barrel lift. |
WASP 11[]
Upgrade | Requirements | Cost | Effect |
Match Grade Barrel | 1 Salvage 1 Black Powder |
Precision milled barrel allows rounds to fire with no disruption in trajectory, for increased damage. | |
Barrel Shroud | 1 Salvage 1 Hide |
Metal sheathing protects the user from a heated barrel, allowing for faster reloading. | |
Extended Magazine | 1 Salvage 1 Hide |
A significantly larger magazine allows more rounds to be fired before needing to reload. | |
Custom Grip | 3 Salvage 2 Jaguar Hide |
Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation. | |
Improved Gas Port | 1 Salvage 2 Black Powder |
Redirect released propellant gas into the receiver to auto-cycle loading of the next round, improving firing speed. | |
Wrapped Magazine | Requires: Barrel Shroud |
1 Salvage 2 Hide |
Hide wrapping on magazine increases reload speed. |
Muzzle Brake | Requires: Custom Grip |
2 Salvage 2 Fat 3 Black Powder |
Redirects released propellant gases when firing, to counter recoil and barrel lift. |
Taped Double Magazines | Requires: Wrapped Magazine |
2 Salvage 2 Jaguar Hide |
Two magazines taped together, for quick access to a second mag and increased reload speed. |
Chromoly Barrel | Requires: Match Grade Barrel Raposa's Wit |
4 Salvage 3 Black Powder |
A chrome plated barrel means rounds fire without resistance, for increased damage. |
Extended Stock | Requires: Muzzle Brake Raposa's Wit |
2 Salvage 1 Fat |
Balances out weight distribution which helps reduce recoil when fired. |
GF RAL[]
Upgrade | Requirements | Cost | Effect |
Custom Grip | 1 Salvage 1 Hide |
Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation. | |
Modified Firing Pin | 1 Salvage 1 Fat |
Smoothed firing pin allows for increased rate of fire. | |
Barrel Shroud | 1 Salvage 1 Hide |
Metal sheathing protects the user from a heated barrel, allowing for faster reloading. | |
Match Grade Barrel | 2 Salvage 1 Black Powder |
Precision milled barrel allows rounds to fire with no disruption in trajectory, for increased damage. | |
Wrapped Magazine | Requires: Barrel Shroud |
1 Salvage 2 Hide |
Hide wrapping on magazine increases reload speed. |
Extended Magazine | 1 Salvage 2 Hide |
A significantly larger magazine allows more rounds to be fired before needing to reload. | |
Muzzle Brake | Requires: Custom Grip |
2 Salvage 2 Fat 1 Black Powder |
Redirects released propellant gases when firing, to counter recoil and barrel lift. |
Improved Gas Port | Requires: Modified Firing Pin |
2 Salvage 3 Black Powder |
Redirect released propellant gas into the receiver to auto-cycle loading of the next round, improving firing speed. |
Taped Double Magazines | Requires: Wrapped Magazine |
3 Salvage 2 Jaguar Hide |
Two magazines taped together, for quick access to a second mag and increased reload speed. |
Chromoly Barrel | Requires: Match Grade Barrel Raposa's Wit |
4 Salvage 3 Black Powder |
A chrome plated barrel means rounds fire without resistance, for increased damage. |
Reloaded Timeline[]
Tomb Raider Reloaded[]
AK-47 is added as available weapon in an update 0.18.0.
Blue rarity does an extra 5% damage. Purple rarity reduces recoil by 20%.
Trivia[]
- The M-16 was to appear in Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft but was replaced by the MP5.