Tombs and Ruins#

Tomb Types#

Full Tomb List#

1. Secret Chamber Beneath the Temple of Amun

• Type: First Civilization ruin
• Location: Underground entrance below the main hall of the Temple of Amun
• Recommended Level: 2
• Puzzle: Use the Apple of Eden to open the door (progresses automatically with the story)
• Reward: Story progression, no gear reward

2. Siwa Rock Tomb

• Type: Rock tomb
• Location: The hill northeast of Siwa village
• Recommended Level: 3
• Puzzle: Push a stone block to clear the way
• Reward: Skill point + gem

3. Alexandria Catacombs

• Type: Rock tomb
• Location: The southeastern outskirts of Alexandria
• Recommended Level: 12
• Puzzle: Cross several burial chambers and activate the mechanisms
• Reward: Skill point + epic gear

4. The Great Pyramid

• Type: Pyramid tomb
• Location: The largest pyramid at Giza
• Recommended Level: 22
• Entrance: Accessible from the north face of the pyramid
• Puzzle: Multiple ascending passages; you need to jump over trap pits

5. Pyramid of Khafre

• Type: Pyramid tomb
• Location: The middle pyramid at Giza
• Recommended Level: 24
• Entrance: An opening high up on the east face
• Puzzle: You must climb to the entrance from outside; rolling boulder traps inside
• Reward: Skill point + epic weapon

6. Sphinx Secret Chamber

• Type: First Civilization ruin
• Location: Beneath the Great Sphinx
• Recommended Level: 25
• Entrance: A hidden entrance between the paws of the Sphinx
• Reward: Legendary gear + a large number of skill points

7. Tomb of the Apis Bull

• Type: Rock tomb
• Location: Beneath the Temple of Apis in Memphis
• Recommended Level: 22
• Puzzle: A large underground tomb network; find the bull sarcophagus
• Reward: Skill point + epic amulet

8. Memphis Artisans’ Tomb

• Type: Underground cave
• Location: North of the Memphis workshop district
• Recommended Level: 23
• Puzzle: Simply clear it out
• Reward: Skill point + materials

9. Sobek Temple Secret Chamber

• Type: Underground cave
• Location: The temple south of Crocodilopolis in Faiyum
• Recommended Level: 27
• Puzzle: Underwater passage, with many crocodiles

10. Faiyum Tomb

• Type: Underground cave
• Location: The western shore of Lake Faiyum
• Recommended Level: 28
• Puzzle: Burn oil jars to open the passage
• Reward: Skill point + epic gear

11. White Desert Cave

• Type: Underground cave
• Location: The central area of the White Desert
• Recommended Level: 26
• Puzzle: Blast the ore to open the way
• Reward: Skill point + materials

12. Hermit’s Cave

• Type: Underground cave
• Location: The eastern cliffs of the western desert
• Recommended Level: 30
• Puzzle: Exploration focused
• Reward: Skill point + epic gear

13. Valley of the Kings

• Type: Rock tomb
• Location: The west bank of Thebes
• Recommended Level: 30
• Puzzle: Multi-level structure, push blocks and use mechanisms
• Reward: Skill point + legendary weapon (optional)

14. Karnak Temple Secret Chamber

• Type: Rock tomb
• Location: The Temple of Karnak in Thebes
• Recommended Level: 32
• Puzzle: Rotate the stone stelae to align the symbols
• Reward: Skill point + epic trinket

15. Temple of Apollo Ruins

• Type: Underground cave
• Location: The center of Cyrene
• Recommended Level: 34
• Puzzle: Light reflection mechanism
• Reward: Skill point + legendary shield

General Tomb Puzzle Tips#

Pushing Blocks#

1. Watch the tracks on the floor: stone blocks can only move along specific tracks
2. Use height differences: sometimes a block must be pushed onto a higher platform
3. Combine them: multiple blocks need to be used together
4. Reset mechanism: if you push one wrong, you can start over (there is usually a reset point)

Activating Mechanisms#

1. Activate in order: trigger the pressure plates in a specific sequence
2. Move fast: some mechanisms are time limited
3. Synchronize: a few mechanisms must be activated at the same time
4. Find the pattern: the arrangement of mechanisms usually follows a pattern

Underwater Passages#

1. Plan your breath: check the route before you dive in
2. Air bubbles: air bubbles along the way restore your breath
3. Glowing areas: usually indicate the direction of the exit
4. Beware of underwater dangers: crocodiles and snakes may also be underwater

Climbing Routes#

1. Watch the walls: climbable walls differ in color and texture
2. Use Senu: scout the entrance location from high above
3. Look for torches: racks holding torches mark the route
4. Use ledges: combine jumping and climbing

Key Tomb Guides#

The Great Pyramid#

The interior of the Great Pyramid is complex, with the entrance on the north face; keep the following points in mind while exploring.

1. Entrance location: approach the north face of the pyramid from the Giza desert and find the climbable entrance
2. Ascending passages: inside there are several sloping ascending passages; watch your step for trap pits
3. Rolling boulder traps: boulders appear in the middle section; dodge into the side alcoves or run back
4. Chamber chest: a small room beside the main burial chamber holds a chest and quartz
5. Exit route: after exploring, leave through the opening high up on the east face, syncing the viewpoint on the way

Sphinx Secret Chamber#

• The hidden entrance lies between the front paws of the Great Sphinx; crouch to enter
• The interior is styled as a First Civilization ruin, lit by blue light throughout
• The core puzzle is activating three energy nodes in the correct order
• Completion reward: legendary gear and a large number of skill points

Tomb of the Apis Bull#

• A large tomb network beneath the Temple of Apis in Memphis
• Follow the main passage and watch for crocodiles roaming the side paths
• The bull sarcophagus sits at the center of the main hall at the end
• A side chamber hides an epic quality amulet

Karnak Temple Secret Chamber#

• The core puzzle is rotating the stone stelae to align the symbols; watch for hints on the floor
• The three stelae each correspond to one of the three symbol slots
• Once all are aligned, the central altar rises and a chest appears
• When finished, remember to collect the quartz and trinket inside the chamber

First Civilization Ruins#

The two First Civilization ruins are closely tied to the main story, and their inner structure differs clearly from that of ordinary tombs.

• Shared features: blue and white energy light patterns, holographic projections, floating mechanisms
• Secret Chamber Beneath the Temple of Amun: entered as part of the story, used to obtain the Apple of Eden
• Sphinx Secret Chamber: accessible later in the game, involving the legacy information of the First Civilization
• Puzzle core: mostly human-shaped projections indicating positions; activate in the order of the light patterns
• Reward traits: provides attribute boosts rather than simple gear drops

Tomb Rewards Overview#

Tomb Collectibles#

Quartz#

Quartz is a rare ore collected in tombs and used to upgrade legendary gear.

• Use: once you collect a certain amount, you can upgrade legendary weapons and armor at the blacksmith
• Appearance: faintly glowing white crystals embedded in stone walls or floors
• Obtaining: each tomb usually holds 1-2 pieces, and chests may also yield them
• Map markers: using Senu to scout can reveal the location of some quartz
• Limited quantity: the total amount of quartz in a single playthrough is limited, so plan your upgrade order in advance

Destructible Walls in Tombs#

Some walls in tombs look intact but can actually be broken, hiding chests and shortcuts.

• Look for markings: cracks in destructible walls are more visible under light, and the camera shakes slightly when you get close
• How to break them: heavy weapons, fire bombs, or a shoulder charge can all smash them
• Hidden rewards: behind the walls there is usually a chest, quartz, or a shortcut to a reward room
• Combined puzzles: some walls require pushing a stone block to gain height before you can reach the crack above

Tomb Achievements#

Suggested Exploration Order#

It is recommended to explore the tombs in the following order (following main story progress) to avoid entering high-level areas too early:

1. Siwa stage (levels 1-5): Siwa Rock Tomb, good practice and a gem
2. Alexandria stage (levels 12-15): Alexandria Catacombs
3. Giza stage (levels 22-25): The Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Khafre, Sphinx Secret Chamber
4. Memphis stage (levels 22-25): Tomb of the Apis Bull, Memphis Artisans’ Tomb
5. Faiyum stage (levels 27-28): Sobek Temple Secret Chamber, Faiyum Tomb
6. Late stage (level 30 and above): Hermit’s Cave, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple Secret Chamber, Temple of Apollo Ruins

After finishing each tomb, remember to:

• Check whether all chests have been opened
• Collect the quartz
• Record the skill points you gained