Who is the main villain in Tomb Raider II?

Marco Bartoli is the main villain in Tomb Raider II.

Bartoli leads the Fiamma Nera cult, a criminal organization seeking the Dagger of Xian. The dagger is believed to grant great power when plunged into the heart of its owner, making it the central object of the game’s conflict.

Lara Croft pursues Bartoli across several countries as he attempts to obtain and use the dagger. His role makes him a direct human rival rather than a supernatural creature or an ancient god. Bartoli’s organization also supplies many of the game’s human enemies.

Players sometimes confuse Bartoli with villains from other entries. Jacqueline Natla is the principal antagonist of the original 1996 Tomb Raider, while Werner von Croy is an important figure in The Last Revelation. Marco Bartoli belongs specifically to Tomb Raider II’s storyline.