Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

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Epic Fumble

Epic Fumble

Forced an enemy to drop dynamite that killed two people.

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How to unlock the Epic Fumble achievement in Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition - Definitive Guide

The credit for this should really lie with Calex dEUS and Mobius Evalon over at the 360 version of the game.

Anyway... mild spoilers ahead.

When you get to Shanty Town you will eventually meet up with Grim. But before you can reach him you will be ambushed by a host of dynamite throwing psychos. There will be 3 on the lower level and 1 above. The 1 above does not do anything so ignore him. Simply wait until you see one of the 3 on the lower level lighting his dynamite and then shoot him in the leg/arm with the pistol. He will drop the dynamite killing himself and one of his friends. If it doesn't work the first time (or your aim is too good and you get a headshot!) then reload checkpoint and try again.

Note: Other weapons may work, but I tried the rope arrow methods about 30x and it did not.
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07 Feb 2014 16:22

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No, I don't think so. I didn't notice any dynamite throwers after the story had finished.
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By JernauGurgeh SF on 05 Apr 2014 20:33
I just got through Shantytown before reading this :( Are there any other recommended spots after Shantytown?
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By faultywriter on 25 Jun 2014 12:30
I had no luck getting this achievement on purpose so gave up on it for later. But then later in the game I was running from some enemies and one of them threw dynamite at me, then him and his buddies proceeded to run over it, blowing themselves up. Achievement popped! laugh
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By Lockie on 30 May 2015 05:58
Can you just keep reloading the checkpoint after he kills his buddies?
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By xxx iFIGHT xxx on 22 Jun 2021 15:01
Got it first try, thanks!
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By Larentix on 26 Dec 2021 11:53
This must be bugged. Very sure I did this correctly multiple times, even killing three guys once or twice but it still wont pop. Tried again a few scenes later when running up to the windmill, still nothing
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By micmon83 on 04 Mar 2023 19:31
So it can be done only during the main story and not after finished the game? :(
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By EscapeTheRoach on 30 Mar 2014 18:40
Got it first try using this method. thanks

But one tip, the guy on the right sits back, destroy his cover so he moves up and then shoot one of the 3 to kill 2 of them. that's how I got it so quickly.
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By TonySki on 11 Apr 2014 18:51
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This does not require Shanty Town! Just any area with dynamite guys (of which there are few).

Like many others I missed on this. I was following a walk through guide which missed out on telling me about this achievement at Shanty Town. I was extremely annoyed but came across another area a lot later in the game which saved me!

*Spoilers Ahead*

Towards the end of your time in the Research Base area you will ambushed by some of Mathias' men after discovering the general's tomb. Two guys come out at first, immediately shoot the red fuel barrel to dispose of them. A few seconds later three guys will come out, two with bows and one with dynamite. By now you should know the different appearance of the dynamite guy. Track him alone and when you see him prepping dynamite, shoot him in the stomach (anywhere non-fatal). This causes him to drop the explsosive and kill himself and at least one of the other guys.

Was so happy that I picked this up long after when you're supposed to, as far as I'm aware no one else has reported getting it in this area. Let me know if this worked!
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25 Jun 2014 19:40

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Saves me doing another replay wink
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By AngryBlindMonk on 07 Jul 2014 12:13
thanks, got it first time here
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By fez34 on 10 Mar 2015 12:55
Right when your on your way to get alex right befor the Endurance, you will be in a building that has 3 stories and you fight enemies the whole way up. You will know your in the right building if the first floor had a shield guy you had to kill.

Anyway on the second floor there will be a bunch of guys are shooting at you from the roof, they are in front of a red barrel, don't shoot it because lucky you, you have one of three guys up there with dynamite. Just wait for him to pull it out and shoot him with the assault rifle. He drops it, kills all three of them, and the barrel explodes for extra effect. Done. Achievement unlocked.
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05 Nov 2016 03:28

I easily got it on the “Fortress of Brotherhood” level (Everything is on fire there, after saving three friends from the cage. (48% completion)).
After rappelling behind two men.
There will be two people sitting on top - one with a machine gun and the other with dynamite. We wait until he lights the dynamite and shoot not in the head.
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30 Jul 2013 18:46

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Video | Click
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By shinobini on 19 Aug 2015 14:00
There is an even simpler way. After the Mountain Forest through the Slums you arrive at the Cable Car. There will be a battle on the deck of a wrecked ship. Two people should appear who will throw dynamite at you from behind cover. Kill everyone else with weapons except these two. When only these two remain, run up to them and stand between them. They will hit you with dynamite and both will explode. That is, you will receive a trophy and you will not have to constantly wait for the moment to hit the legs without killing the enemy.
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By laeda5 on 05 Dec 2019 15:30
There is also a good and very easy way to get this trophy. If for some reason you were unable to knock him out using the method described above, then almost immediately after this place you will find yourself in a large hall, where there will be a lot of enemies and several will throw dynamite. Don’t kill anyone and run up to those who throw dynamite at a close distance and they start running after you. Then run to ordinary enemies and wait for an enemy throwing dynamite to run up to you. As soon as he runs up to you, he will explode, killing all nearby enemies. The trophy is yours.
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By redfox2012 on 19 Jun 2014 13:40
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FZRvchSqDs

video with location and tactics for getting it
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20 Jun 2014 22:25