Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Spinning Leaf

Spinning Leaf

Cold Darkness Challenge: Get 5 headshots with the regular arrows in 1:00

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How to unlock the Spinning Leaf achievement in Rise of the Tomb Raider - Definitive Guide

In order to obtain this achievement, you need to have the challenge active at the beginning of your Cold Darkness run. Select "Spinning leaf" as one of your five challenges before starting.

There are a few cards that can make this way easier for you:

- Pick a fully upgraded bow of your choice. That means a grade V card. For example, I used Composite Bow V.
- Pick a master outfit card, so you have all the skills available. I used Sacra Umbra Master Outfit.

Using this setup, you'll have the automatic headshot skill. In order to use it, you need to aim with the bow (hold cn_LT), ready your arrow (hold cn_RT) and zoom in (push cn_RSc). Then, a red marker will appear over the enemy's head, and when you release cn_RT you'll get a headshot.

Also, War Numen suggests a couple of cards that can make it even easier: If you really wanna easy mode this, stick on the Classic Rules card (Infected can only be killed with head-shots & finishers) & the Big Head Enemies card.

Be careful, because, if you aren't using the "Classic rules" card, when the enemies are attacking you, running, or in a higher level than you are, the arrow could hit them in an arm or in the chest, not counting as a headshot. There are two ways to avoid that.

- Sneak around and attack unsuspecting enemies. Because of their way of standing, you'll only be able to get headshots attacking them from the sides or the front, not their back. These enemies are blind, so if you don't do any noise, you'll manage to pull it off.
- Climb onto one of the buildings, and snipe around looking for enemies. As you are aiming from atop, almost every kill will be a guaranteed headshoot. WizardSleeve08 has suggested a great place for this: If you're looking for a nice spot, in the southwest corner of the map there's a small frozen lake area. Right nearby it is a small water tower that provides a pretty decent 360 view. Typically an infected will crawl out from underneath the small docks area to replace some that have been killed, so its almost like spawn camping.

Remember that only normal arrows count. Don't use explosive, fire or poison arrows.
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29 Mar 2016 10:54

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If you really wanna easy mode this, stick on the Classic Rules card (Infected can only be killed with head-shots & finishers) & the Big Head Enemies card.
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By War Numen on 30 Mar 2016 11:40
If you're looking for a nice spot, in the southwest corner of the map there's a small frozen lake area. Right nearby it is a small water tower that provides a pretty decent 360 view. Typically an infected will crawl out from underneath the small docks area to replace some that have been killed, so its almost like spawn camping.
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By WizardSleeve08 on 31 Mar 2016 22:36
for some reason as I have this challenge active but no card and I keep doing headshot (I think) however the challenge progress doesn't show and I'm not able to unlock this achievement
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By alex1sqc on 03 Apr 2016 23:59
okay I am trying again with the setup cards for a fully upgraded bow and an outfit with all the perks tier and It's still not working I am not getting credit for doing headshot on the undead is it glitched or am I doing something wrong?
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By alex1sqc on 04 Apr 2016 00:22
The progress for this achievement isn't tracked at all. The achievement will unlock when you meet the requirements, but no screen prompt will show before that. So, even if you do a headshot and the game doesn't show "1 of 5 headshots", the challenge is on, so continue doing headshots, and if you do 5 in less than one minute, you'll unlock it.
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By amenazamenor JF on 04 Apr 2016 09:03
did all this but the achievement did not unlock.
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By The SCHWARTZ 00 on 11 Oct 2016 20:24
SCHWARTZ, same. I've met the conditions multiple times with the challenge activated.
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By MathNotEvenOnce on 05 Dec 2016 02:48
I read this as 5 headshots in 10 seconds, a minute is plenty of time.

Another card to use if you have it is Bow Master - Grants all bow upgrades, increased arrow damage, and increased zoom.
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By HolyHalfDead on 06 Jan 2017 06:25
I would also recommend using the card that slows down time when you kill an enemy with an arrow.
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By vexer6 on 13 Jan 2018 17:28
Quick question, why are all the Cold Darkness achievements markes as missable?
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By TheBoxyBear on 29 Apr 2020 04:03
Wouldn't the card BIG HEAD ENEMIES work too? I mean cmon.... that's a gimme >.>
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By TonyCalzoni on 19 Jul 2021 02:41
Wouldn't the card BIG HEAD ENEMIES work too? I mean cmon.... that's a gimme >.>
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By TonyCalzoni on 19 Jul 2021 03:07
Yep. One of the dozens of glitched achievements in this game.
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By Oncogene27 on 16 Oct 2022 16:07
Seems to be glitched it's on of my last achievements for the game , did everything completed the challenge while it was active multiple times tried with multiples cards had to wait 8h Everytime because of stupid challenges restrictions, cleared my cache persistent storage etc... This achievement won't unlock or track, I suggest be very careful to actually do headshots and not use the "automatic headshot"mechanic as it maybe stopped me from getting this cheevo.
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By wokoman on 04 Apr 2020 10:33
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Challenge to Select:

  • Spinning Leaf

Recommended Cards to use:

  • Tomb Raider
  • Any Level V Bow card or you can use the one you start off with
  • Hunter Sense

You can get this at anytime during the level as long as you get 5 headshots within 1 minute and using regular arrows, so no fire, poison or explosive arrows. Letting the enemies know where you are is good and fast way to get 5 of them to comes towards you, if you do so I highly suggest using Hunter Sense to Slow Down time when the bow is fully drawn to easily get a headshot.

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Challenge to Select:

  • Spinning Leaf

Recommended Cards to use:

  • Tomb Raider
  • Any Level V Bow card or you can use the one you start off with
  • Hunter Sense

You can get this at anytime during the level as long as you get five headshots within one minute using regular arrows (no fire, poison, or explosive arrows allowed). Letting the enemies know where you are is beneficial, as it will force them to comes towards you. If you do this, I highly suggest using Hunter Sense to slow down time when the bow is fully drawn; this will allow you to to easily get a headshot.

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You must pick the challenge first. Note that this is 5 headshots in 1 minute, not 5 headshots in a row. If you keep moving, finding 5 solitary enemies will be easy enough and you can get this quickly. If you have trouble, do note that every 10 minutes or so, the game will spawn a group of enemies to rush at you regardless of whether you're still unseen or not. This may or may not be a good time to get it done but if so, consider finding a building with a long corridor to help funnel them. If you don't want to wait for the swarm, you can create a distraction (eg shooting oil barrels and gas canisters, throwing walkie talkies) and enemies will flock to it creating the opportunity for you. Once you manage 5 within that 1 minute, the challenge completes and your trophy unlocks right away.

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Make sure your skills and bow are fully upgraded. When approaching, there will be an auto headlock + double/triple shot. There you can click more than 10-20 such kills right at the start
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26 Dec 2016 12:27

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To auto-aim when pulling the arrow, press then a diamond will appear with a mark on the enemy’s head
According to the cards, something like: bow master (the card says that it simplifies aiming). And any "all skills" card
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By klifer on 01 Mar 2017 22:46
You can also choose the bow master card + big heads of your opponents, or everyone has big heads and then it’s generally easy.
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By Red_White on 20 Sep 2020 19:51
You also need to choose a test
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By KirillLapkin on 20 Apr 2017 19:08
You need to choose the “Like a leaf in the wind” challenge. Otherwise it won't count.
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By PrinceShpil on 18 Jan 2020 12:03
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There is no need to invent a bicycle with auto aiming. We put these cards here. And we do it calmly on the first trailer!
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03 Jan 2018 19:33