Gear

Gear is a feature in Tomb Raider (2013). Salvage points can be spent on upgrades, which improve various aspects of Lara Croft's gear. Along with skills and its associated Skill Points, Gear form the upgrade system of the game.

Upgrading Gear

Salvage

Each gear upgrade requires a certain amount of Salvage be spent on it. Salvage can be found in many different ways from collecting from a box or to using a piece of gear to retrieve some. Eg. using the "Torch" to burn down nets to release the crate, allowing Lara to loot it manually.

Parts

In addition to salvage, the player may find weapon parts for a particular weapon (except the Axe, which is upgraded only through the story). With enough parts (2 for the Recurve Bow, 3 for others), the weapon will be upgraded to a more advanced model, and more upgrades will be unlocked. Previously purchased upgrades will carry over.

Weapon Basic Version Upgrade 1 Upgrade 2 Upgrade 3
Axe Pry Axe Reinforced Axe Climbing Axe N/A
Bow Makeshift Longbow Recurve Bow Compound Bow Competition Bow
Handgun Semi-Auto Pistol Tactical Pistol Magnum Pistol N/A
Shotgun Trench Shotgun Pump-Action Shotgun Combat Shotgun N/A
Rifle WWII Submachine Gun Assault Rifle Commando Rifle N/A

Weapon	Basic Version	Upgrade 1	Upgrade 2	Upgrade 3
Axe	Pry Axe	Reinforced Axe	Climbing Axe	N/A
Bow	Makeshift Longbow	Recurve Bow	Compound Bow	Competition Bow
Handgun	Semi-Auto Pistol	Tactical Pistol	Magnum Pistol	N/A
Shotgun	Trench Shotgun	Pump-Action Shotgun	Combat Shotgun	N/A
Rifle	WWII Submachine Gun	Assault Rifle	Commando Rifle	N/A

Storyline Gear

These gear elements are unlocked during the gameplay in the main campaign. Lara finds them automatically without player's action or gets them from friendly persons.

Gear Location Found Effect
Torch Scavenger's Den Burning salvage and providing light.
Two-Way Radio Coastal Bluffs Communication device.
Makeshift Longbow Coastal Forest The basic Bow.
Pry Axe Coastal Forest The basic Axe, allows opening doors and salvage crates.
Semi-Auto Pistol Mountain Temple The basic Handgun.
Climbing Axe Mountain Village Axe upgrade, allows climbing and melee.
WWII Submachine Gun Mountain Base The basic Rifle.
Fire Striker Base Exterior Allows lighting the Torch at will.
Rope Cliffside Village Allows firing Rope Arrows. Can be used to in combat or traversal.
Trench Shotgun Chasm Monastery The basic Shotgun.
Lighter Shantytown Allows firing Fire Arrows.
Grenade Launcher Solarii Fortress Upgrade for the Rifle, used for destroying large groups of enemies and also metal barricades.
Tactical Pistol Fortress Tower Handgun Upgrade 1.
Tackle Shipwreck Beach Given to Jonah Maiava for story progression.
Compound Bow Shipwreck Beach Bow Upgrade 2.
Rope Ascender Cliffside Bunker Allows moving big objects and ascending zip lines.
Tools Cliffside Bunker Obtained from Alex Weiss to give to the remaining crew of the Endurance for story progression.

Gear	Location Found	Effect
Torch	Scavenger's Den	Burning salvage and providing light.
Two-Way Radio	Coastal Bluffs	Communication device.
Makeshift Longbow	Coastal Forest	The basic Bow.
Pry Axe	Coastal Forest	The basic Axe, allows opening doors and salvage crates.
Semi-Auto Pistol	Mountain Temple	The basic Handgun.
Climbing Axe	Mountain Village	Axe upgrade, allows climbing and melee.
WWII Submachine Gun	Mountain Base	The basic Rifle.
Fire Striker	Base Exterior	Allows lighting the Torch at will.
Rope	Cliffside Village	Allows firing Rope Arrows. Can be used to in combat or traversal.
Trench Shotgun	Chasm Monastery	The basic Shotgun.
Lighter	Shantytown	Allows firing Fire Arrows.
Grenade Launcher	Solarii Fortress	Upgrade for the Rifle, used for destroying large groups of enemies and also metal barricades.
Tactical Pistol	Fortress Tower	Handgun Upgrade 1.
Tackle	Shipwreck Beach	Given to Jonah Maiava for story progression.
Compound Bow	Shipwreck Beach	Bow Upgrade 2.
Rope Ascender	Cliffside Bunker	Allows moving big objects and ascending zip lines.
Tools	Cliffside Bunker	Obtained from Alex Weiss to give to the remaining crew of the Endurance for story progression.

Upgrades

Bow

Makeshift Longbow is made of several sticks tied together. It has two available upgrades and is taken from a dead body hanging from a tree near the start of the game. Recurve Bow is made from a single piece of wood. It has four available upgrades and is crafted by finding the first set of Bow Parts. Compound Bow is a modern compound bow. It has six available upgrades. It is given to Lara by Jonah, on Shipwreck Beach. Competition Bow ia a high-tech compound bow with a skeletal designed frame. It has 9 available upgrades and is crafted by finding the second set of Bow Parts.

Upgrade Unlock Cost Effect
Rope Arrows Story - Adds a rope arrow as an alternate firing mode. Can be used to pull enemies from ledges of create ziplines.
Fire Arrows Story - Arrows are lit on fire and ignite on impact.
Reinforced Limbs Makeshift Bow 250 Reinforced bow limbs allow a stronger pull for increased damage.
Wrapped String Makeshift Bow 200 Wrapped string enables a faster firing rate.
Key Ring Trigger Recurve Bow 250 ''Wrapped String required.'' Makeshift key ring release trigger further increases firing rate.
Napalm Arrows Compound Bow 350 Fire arrows spread a pool of fire on impact.
Plaited String Compound Bow 250 ''Reinforced Limbs required.'' Twisted bow string increases arrow damage.
Explosive Arrows Competition Bow 650 Arrows are rigged with grenade tips to explode on contact.
Stabilizing Weight Competition Bow 300 ''Plaited String required.'' Stabilizing weights improve accuracy resulting in increased damage.
Penetrating Arrows Competition Bow 650 Charged shots will penetrate armor or pass through soft targets to hit multiple enemies.

Upgrade	Unlock	Cost	Effect
Rope Arrows	Story	-	Adds a rope arrow as an alternate firing mode. Can be used to pull enemies from ledges of create ziplines.
Fire Arrows	Story	-	Arrows are lit on fire and ignite on impact.
Reinforced Limbs	Makeshift Bow	250	Reinforced bow limbs allow a stronger pull for increased damage.
Wrapped String	Makeshift Bow	200	Wrapped string enables a faster firing rate.
Key Ring Trigger	Recurve Bow	250	''Wrapped String required.'' Makeshift key ring release trigger further increases firing rate.
Napalm Arrows	Compound Bow	350	Fire arrows spread a pool of fire on impact.
Plaited String	Compound Bow	250	''Reinforced Limbs required.'' Twisted bow string increases arrow damage.
Explosive Arrows	Competition Bow	650	Arrows are rigged with grenade tips to explode on contact.
Stabilizing Weight	Competition Bow	300	''Plaited String required.'' Stabilizing weights improve accuracy resulting in increased damage.
Penetrating Arrows	Competition Bow	650	Charged shots will penetrate armor or pass through soft targets to hit multiple enemies.

Handgun

Lara again uses several pistols, although only one of these will be in her inventory at the time: the Semi-Automatic Pistol (Beretta 92SB chambered in 9mm, upgraded to an M93R when the Burst Fire mod is added); Tactical Pistol (Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced, chambered in .45 ACP) and Magnum Pistol (IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX, chambered in .50 AE). The Tactical Pistol Lara uses is one of a matching set that belonged to Conrad Roth, who dual wielded them. He passed the pistols onto Lara when he died. Lara uses both pistols to kill Mathias in the game's climax. Collecting all Pistol Parts will upgrade the Tactical Pistol to the Magnum Pistol, which offers more damage and two additional upgrades.

Upgrade Unlock Cost Effect
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 [sic] 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.

Upgrade	Unlock	Cost	Effect
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 [sic] 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.

Shotgun

Lara acquires a wartime Trench Shotgun, exposed to the elements in a chasm along the monastery. It can be upgraded to a Pump-Action Shotgun, and later a Combat Shotgun, when sufficient Shotgun Parts are found. Each new model offers additional upgrades. The shotgun has the added function of destroying wooden barriers.

Upgrade Unlock Cost Effect
Full Choke Trench Gun 400 Adds an alternate fire mode which concentrates the cone of pellets and gives them longer range.
Barrel Shroud Trench Gun 325 Slotted barrel shroud improves gun handling for increased damage.
Polished Bolt Trench Gun 300 Faster cycle rate between shots improves firing rate.
Padded Grip Trench Gun 300 Padded front grip helps steady the weapon for reduced weapon kick.
Incendiary Shells Pump-Action Shotgun 400 Modified barrel tip applies ignitable fuel to outgoing pellets.
Wrapped Stock Pump-Action Shotgun 300 ''Padded Grip required.'' Wrapped folding stock further steadies the weapon while firing.
Shell Mag Pump-Action Shotgun 350 Removes need to load shells individually for faster reloading.
Modified Receiver Combat Shotgun 325 ''Barrel Shroud required.'' Tuned mechanics improve performance for additional damage.
Drum Mag Combat Shotgun 400 ''Shell Mag required.'' Improves reload speed and doubles magazine size to 12.

Upgrade	Unlock	Cost	Effect
Full Choke	Trench Gun	400	Adds an alternate fire mode which concentrates the cone of pellets and gives them longer range.
Barrel Shroud	Trench Gun	325	Slotted barrel shroud improves gun handling for increased damage.
Polished Bolt	Trench Gun	300	Faster cycle rate between shots improves firing rate.
Padded Grip	Trench Gun	300	Padded front grip helps steady the weapon for reduced weapon kick.
Incendiary Shells	Pump-Action Shotgun	400	Modified barrel tip applies ignitable fuel to outgoing pellets.
Wrapped Stock	Pump-Action Shotgun	300	''Padded Grip required.'' Wrapped folding stock further steadies the weapon while firing.
Shell Mag	Pump-Action Shotgun	350	Removes need to load shells individually for faster reloading.
Modified Receiver	Combat Shotgun	325	''Barrel Shroud required.'' Tuned mechanics improve performance for additional damage.
Drum Mag	Combat Shotgun	400	''Shell Mag required.'' Improves reload speed and doubles magazine size to 12.

Rifle

Lara acquires a Japanese WWII Type 100 Submachine Gun, while in the Mountain Base, while trying to get to the radio transmitter. It has several available upgrades to increase stability, rate of fire and damage. It is replaced by the Assault Rifle, which is based on an AK-47, when the first set of Rifle Parts is collected. Commando Rifle is crafted when the second set of Rifle Parts are collected. It has additional upgrades, and offers better damage and range.

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.

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.

Axe

Lara's Climbing Axe doubles as a melee weapon. It is based on a DMM Rebel Ice Axe. It can be used for swift strikes, executions and stealth finishers.

Upgrade Cost Effect
Strengthen 50 Reinforces the Pry Axe so it can be used to operate cranks.