Which artifact is the central prize in Tomb Raider II?

The Dagger of Xian is the central artifact sought in Tomb Raider II.

According to the game’s story, the Dagger of Xian is an ancient Chinese weapon said to grant great power when plunged into the heart. Lara Croft races against the criminal Marco Bartoli and the Fiamma Nera cult to locate it and prevent its misuse.

Tomb Raider II was released in 1997 as the second main game in the series. Its locations include Venice, Tibet and China, giving the adventure a broader international scope than the first game. The dagger’s legend provides the narrative link between these settings.

The Scion belongs to the original Tomb Raider, while the Iris is associated with Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation. The Infada Stone is one of the artifacts connected to Tomb Raider III, so these names are common alternatives in quizzes about Lara’s relics.