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The '''Magnetic Grapple''' is part of Lara's new [[gear]] in Tomb Raider [[Legend]].
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* [[Tomb Raider Legend]]
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* [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]]
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* [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]
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* [[Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light|Guardian of Light]]
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The '''Grapple''' (also '''Magnetic Grapple''' in [[Tomb Raider Legend]], or '''Grapple Axe''' in [[Rise of the Tomb Raider|Rise]] and [[Shadow of the Tomb Raider]]) is part of [[Lara Croft|Lara's]] [[gear]] in many of the [[Lara Croft Games|Lara Croft]] and [[Tomb Raider Games|Tomb Raider]] games.
  
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Lara can use this device to climb and maneuver throughout the game. In addition Lara can use the grapple as a weapon by throwing it around an enemy's waist and dragging them into danger, such as a pit, or she can drag them into range for a close range attack.
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==Occurrence==
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===Tomb Raider Legend===
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In [[Tomb Raider Legend]] Lara has a Magnetic Grapple, which can be used on shiny, metallic objects to help Lara swing across gaps and pull objects closer. It can also be used in combat against human enemies.
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{{Quote|In-game information<ref>Description in the PDA in [[Tomb Raider Legend]]</ref>|A portable grappling device that replaces the standard hook with a superstrong electromagnet that can be turned on and off remotely from the base unit. 25ft of 300lb test microfilament wire connect the two pieces.}}
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{{quote|Legend Booklet, Page 13<ref>http://support.na.square-enix.com/document/manual/1015/Tomb_Raider_Legend_XBOX360.pdf</ref>|Using her grapple, Lara can manipulate objects from a distance, climb or drop
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to different heights, and swing across large gaps. The grapple consists of a magnetic grapple head that can latch onto discrete, visually distinct surfaces, plus a lengthy wire and an automatic recoiler.}}
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{{Quote|Official Website|Lara can use this device to climb and manoeuver throughout the game. In addition Lara can use the grapple as a weapon by throwing it around an enemy's waist and dragging them into danger, such as a pit, or she can drag them into range for a close range attack. Lara can also use the grapple to latch onto enemies and then pull them off buildings, cliffs and ledges so that they fall to their deaths or are vulnerable to attack.}}
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===Tomb Raider Anniversary===
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In [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]], the Grapple is not magnetic and is actually more like a hook; it can be used to grapple onto ring-shaped objects. Lara is able to perform a [[Wall Run with Grapple|Wall Run]] while hanging with the Grapple.
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* Croft Manor
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:The Grapple can also be found inside the [[Croft Manor (TRA)|Croft Manor]]. It is located within the [[Labyrinth (TRA)|Labyrinth]]. To obtain it, Lara first has to pick up the [[Sundial Gnomon]] from the [[Lara's Treasure Vault (TRA)|Treasure Vault]].
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===Tomb Raider Underworld===
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The Grapple has new features in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. It can be fired for wall climbing when standing on firm ground, and it can also be wrapped around objects to solve puzzles.
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{{Quote|In-game information<ref>Description in the PDA in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]</ref>|Firing a high-tension swing line with a tensile strength in excess of 1000 kg, this high grade stainless steel grappling hook can be fired quickly and accurately with a lightning fast auto-retract safety.}}
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===Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light===
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Lara's grapple in [[Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light|GoL]] is similar to that in Legend and Underworld. She can attached it to metal rings in the levels and than can swing along walls or climb up or down. Additionally it can be attached to [[Totec]]. He can change his position, too, while holding the grapple; this way together they are able to reach places Lara alone can not.
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Instead of a grapple Totec has a [[Totec's Shield|shield]].
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===Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris===
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In [[Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris]] again Lara can use a grapple that attaches to metallic objects and other players. As in GoL before she can use it to climb walls or form passageways for other players.
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===Rise of the Tomb Raider===
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===Shadow of the Tomb Raider===
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==Controls==
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* To use the Grapple on [[PlayStation 2]], use {{Q}}
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* On [[PC]] the default key is Q.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:GrappleTRL.jpg|Grapple in [[Tomb Raider Legend]]
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Image:MagGrapple.jpg|Using the grapple on objects in [[Tomb Raider Legend]]
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Image:Tra grapple.JPG|Grapple in [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]]
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Image:PistolGrapple.jpg|Grapple in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]
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</gallery>
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==See Also==
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* [[Grapple Ring]]
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: The object to which the Grapple is attached to
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== Similar Gear Items ==
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* In the [[Reboot Games]] [[Lara Croft (Reboot)]] can use [[Rope Arrows]] so swing across some precipices.
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* From [[{{rottr}}]] onward Lara canuse her [[Climbing Axe]] to attach to certain grapple points in the environment and swing across precipices.
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* In [[{{sottr}}]] Lara can use her [[Climbing Axe]] to additionally attach it to [[Climbable Walls]] during a [[Jump]].
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{{ref}}
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{{more|article is chaotic and may contain errors|--[[User:Tombraidergirl|tombraidergirl]] 16:16, 1 April 2011 (CEST)}}
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[[Category:Tomb Raider Legend]]
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[[Category:Legend Gear]]
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[[Category:Tomb Raider Anniversary]]
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[[Category:Tomb Raider Anniversary Gear]]
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[[Category:Tomb Raider Underworld]]
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[[Category:Tomb Raider Underworld Gear]]
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[[Category:Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light]]
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Latest revision as of 18:10, 14 October 2019

Grapple
PistolGrapple.jpg
Type

Gear

Game(s) * Tomb Raider Legend

The Grapple (also Magnetic Grapple in Tomb Raider Legend, or Grapple Axe in Rise and Shadow of the Tomb Raider) is part of Lara's gear in many of the Lara Croft and Tomb Raider games.

Occurrence

Tomb Raider Legend

In Tomb Raider Legend Lara has a Magnetic Grapple, which can be used on shiny, metallic objects to help Lara swing across gaps and pull objects closer. It can also be used in combat against human enemies.

A portable grappling device that replaces the standard hook with a superstrong electromagnet that can be turned on and off remotely from the base unit. 25ft of 300lb test microfilament wire connect the two pieces.
In-game information[1]

Using her grapple, Lara can manipulate objects from a distance, climb or drop to different heights, and swing across large gaps. The grapple consists of a magnetic grapple head that can latch onto discrete, visually distinct surfaces, plus a lengthy wire and an automatic recoiler.
Legend Booklet, Page 13[2]

Lara can use this device to climb and manoeuver throughout the game. In addition Lara can use the grapple as a weapon by throwing it around an enemy's waist and dragging them into danger, such as a pit, or she can drag them into range for a close range attack. Lara can also use the grapple to latch onto enemies and then pull them off buildings, cliffs and ledges so that they fall to their deaths or are vulnerable to attack.
Official Website

Tomb Raider Anniversary

In Tomb Raider Anniversary, the Grapple is not magnetic and is actually more like a hook; it can be used to grapple onto ring-shaped objects. Lara is able to perform a Wall Run while hanging with the Grapple.

  • Croft Manor
The Grapple can also be found inside the Croft Manor. It is located within the Labyrinth. To obtain it, Lara first has to pick up the Sundial Gnomon from the Treasure Vault.

Tomb Raider Underworld

The Grapple has new features in Tomb Raider Underworld. It can be fired for wall climbing when standing on firm ground, and it can also be wrapped around objects to solve puzzles.

Firing a high-tension swing line with a tensile strength in excess of 1000 kg, this high grade stainless steel grappling hook can be fired quickly and accurately with a lightning fast auto-retract safety.
In-game information[3]

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Lara's grapple in GoL is similar to that in Legend and Underworld. She can attached it to metal rings in the levels and than can swing along walls or climb up or down. Additionally it can be attached to Totec. He can change his position, too, while holding the grapple; this way together they are able to reach places Lara alone can not.

Instead of a grapple Totec has a shield.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

In Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris again Lara can use a grapple that attaches to metallic objects and other players. As in GoL before she can use it to climb walls or form passageways for other players.

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Controls

Gallery

See Also

The object to which the Grapple is attached to

Similar Gear Items

References

  1. ↑ Description in the PDA in Tomb Raider Legend
  2. ↑ http://support.na.square-enix.com/document/manual/1015/Tomb_Raider_Legend_XBOX360.pdf
  3. ↑ Description in the PDA in Tomb Raider Underworld

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