How outfits work
Outfits change Lara's look and give a gameplay bonus that you can upgrade. Most outfit families have several colour variants, which are cosmetic. The bonus belongs to the outfit family. Outfits are bought with in-game currency, and availability has changed over the game's history, so some variants may not be offered in your version.
Standard
Bonus: base score multiplier.
Variants: Classic, Union Jack, Athletic, Legend.
Best for: high-score and endless runs.
Bomber Pilot
Bonus: increases clue frequency and Clue Booster duration.
Variants: Aviator, Blizzard, Pink, Arctic Rescue.
Best for: relic levels and story progress.
Biker
Bonus: increases coin frequency and score multiplier duration while on vehicles.
Variants: Mechanic, Crimson, Yellow, Cobalt.
Best for: coin farming and vehicle-heavy runs.
Stealth Suit
Bonus: reduces the chance of being hit.
Variants: Saboteur, Silver Shadow, Prowler, Infiltrator.
Best for: combat-heavy runs and bosses.
Area 51
Bonus: extra secondary weapon starting ammo.
Variants: Red Camo, Desert, Winter, Jungle.
Best for: boss fights and secondary-weapon runs.
Agent 47
Bonus: increased Dual Pistols damage.
Origin: a crossover outfit referencing the Hitman series.
Best for: players who rely on the pistols.
Seasonal and event outfits
A Santa outfit was offered as a seasonal outfit; it has no upgrades. Other limited-time event variants have appeared over the years. Because their availability depends on events, we don't list them as permanently obtainable.
Choosing an outfit
| Your goal | Outfit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Finding relics | Bomber Pilot | More clues and a longer Clue Booster |
| Earning coins | Biker | More coins on vehicle sections |
| Boss fights | Area 51 or Stealth Suit | More secondary ammo or fewer hits |
| Combat achievements | Stealth Suit or Agent 47 | Survive longer or hit harder with pistols |
| High scores | Standard | Higher base score multiplier |
Upgrade one or two outfits deeply rather than all of them a little. See outfit upgrades.
Vehicles
Each region has its own vehicle section in which Lara rides through part of the level:
Quad bike
Region: Jungle Temple.
Your first vehicle and the best place to learn vehicle steering.
Motorbike
Region: Desert Ruins.
Wheelies count toward the Unicycle achievement (3,500 metres on one wheel in total).
Snowmobile
Region: Mountain Pass, from level 96.
Added in the October 2015 update together with the region.
Vehicle survival tips
- Steer early. Vehicles move fast, so start lane changes sooner than you would on foot.
- Avoid weaving. Pick a clear lane and stay in it until you must move.
- Don't chase coins into danger. Losing the run costs far more than a coin line is worth.
- Watch overhead hazards in the Mountain Pass, such as overhangs and icicles.
- Expect the exit. Obstacles can arrive right after a vehicle section ends.
- Wear the Biker outfit when vehicle sections are frequent and coins are the goal.
Common mistakes
- Buying colour variants expecting different bonuses.
- Wearing a scoring outfit on relic levels.
- Upgrading many outfits shallowly.
- Over-steering vehicles.
- Relaxing as a vehicle section ends.