Chasm Stronghold - Lara vs. the Stormguard Army - Part 2

If you stay toward the back of this area, once you've killed the first 4 warriors, you'll have a brief respite to reload and loot the bodies behind the building. But as soon as you move forward toward the next set of buildings, a brief cut scene shows the archers in the tower ahead. They throw down a container of explosives and shoot it to knock down the tall, stone column.

This forms a bridge across the gap, allowing more enemies to move down toward you. A checkpoint registers after the column falls.

The first enemies to reach you are 2 pikemen with round shields. Try to move back a bit as they run toward you. This will give you room to maneuver. The pikemen's shields protect them somewhat, though not as well as the big shields the Solarii carry. If you can shoot them while they're jumping (as shown above), or aim for their heads or legs, you can still damage them.

If they manage to get close to you, use the dodge maneuver. You've probably gotten the hang of it by now, but just to review, hold Aim to keep your weapon ready. When the pikeman swings his weapon at Lara, press Dodge/Roll (Shift/Circle/B) and left or right simultaneously.

As Lara dodges in the direction you pressed, the Melee icon will appear on screen. When the gray, outer ring contracts into the inner ring and the icon lights up, press Melee.

Lara takes over as the Dodge Counter icon flashes briefly on screen.

Even if you have unlocked the Dodge Kill skill, for a heavily armored opponent like the pikeman, it will work as a Dodge Counter. Lara will stab the enemy in the leg with an arrow, throwing him off balance briefly.

You'll then have to finish them off with gunfire (as shown above) or a finishing move (as shown in the section where you fight the 3 warriors in the sandy canyon, here).

If the armored enemy has already taken a little damage (i.e., lost some of his armor), the Dodge Kill should kick in, allowing you to take him down with an arrow to the throat (as shown in part 1).