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Doom: The Dark Ages Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Doom The Dark Ages Wiki
This is Game8's Doom: The Dark Ages wiki for id Software's most beloved brutal action RPG franchise. Find guides on weapons, walkthroughs, collectibles, and everything there is to learn about the Slayer!

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Doom: The Dark Ages Walkthrough

Doom the Dark Ages Campaign Walkthrough

Full Walkthrough and List of Chapters

List of All Chapters
1. Village of Khalim 2. Hebeth
3. Barrier Core 4. Sentinel Barracks
5. Holy City of Aratum 6. Siege - Part 1
7. Siege - Part 2 8. Abyssal Forest
9. Ancestral Forge 10. The Forsaken Plains
11. Hellbreaker 12. Sentinel Command Station
13. From Beyond 14. Spire of Nerathul
15. City of Ry'uul 16. The Kar'Thul Marshes
17. Temple of Lomarith 18. Belly of the Beast
19. Harbor of Souls 20. Resurrection
21. The Final Battle 22. Reckoning

Doom: The Dark Ages Recommended Guides

All Recommended Guides

Interactive MapInteractive Map List of Trophies and AchievementsList of Trophies
List of MilestonesList of Milestones Weapon Tier ListBest Weapons Tier List
Game Length - How Long to BeatHow Long To Beat Best Upgrades for Each Weapon BannerBest Upgrades to Get First
List of Mastery Challenges.png List of All Mastery Challenges List  of All Secrets.pngList of All Secrets
Best Weapon ComboBest Weapon Combos Is There New Game Plus.pngIs There New Game Plus?
General Crashing FixesGeneral Crashing Fixes -

Mission-Related Puzzle Guides

Secret Landing Spots Top BannerSecret Landing Spots Wolf LocationsWolf Statue Puzzles
Infinity RoomInfinite Room Puzzle Rotating Room PuzzleRotating Room Puzzle
Ruby  PuzzleChapter 16 Ruby Puzzle Block Puzzle GuideCity of Ry'uul Block Puzzle
How to Open Hebeth Fire DooHebeth Fire Door -

Doom: The Dark Ages Collectibles

Doom The Dark Ages Collectibles

All Collectibles

List of All Collectibles
ToysToys CodexCodex Pages
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Doom: The Dark Ages Skins

Skins Partial

List of Skins

All Skin Types

Weapon Skins Slayer Skins
Atlan Skins Dragon Skins

Doom: The Dark Ages Characters

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All Characters and Voice Actors

List of Characters

List of Characters
Doom SlayerDoom Slayer Commander ThiraCommander Thira Commander ValenCommander Valen
MarokMarok King NovikKing Novik Prince AhzrakPrince Ahzrak
The WitchThe Witch Deag LoricDeag Loric Kreed MaykrKreed Maykr
Hell PriestHell Priest

Doom: The Dark Ages Resources and Items

Resources and Items

All Resources and Items

All Resources

Gold Gold Ruby Rubies Wraithstone Wraithstones
Life Sigil Life Sigils
Demonic_Essence AmmoDemonic_Essence ArmorDemonic_Essence Health
Demonic Essences

Doom: The Dark Ages Weapons

Weapons

List of Weapons

List of Weapons

Weapon How to Unlock
Combat ShotgunCombat Shotgun Unlocked by Default
GauntletGauntlet The Power Gauntlet is acquired in Chapter 1 during your task of clearing the village Cover the Escape! objective. Progress the story as is and you'll eventually receive the Gauntlet.
Chapter 1: Village of Khalim
ShredderShredder You'll acquire the Shredder in Chapter 1 during the Cover the Escape objective where you're tasked to destroy four demon portals.
Chapter 1: Village of Khalim
Shield Saw Shield Saw The Shield is already available as soon as you start the game. You'll be able to pick up the Shield Saw on later chapters, which upgrades your shield in terms of increasing its offensive capabilities.
Chapter 2: Hebeth
AcceleratorAccelerator The Accelerator is received in the Research Lab of Chapter 2 during the Defend Hebeth objective. You're tasked to retrieve the Plasma Rifle, so you'll be able to acquire it just by doing the mission normally.
Chapter 2: Hebeth
PulverizerPulverizer The Skullcrusher Pulverizer is obtained in Chapter 4 in the starting area. Continue with the Defend the Barracks objective and you'll eventually acquire the weapon.
Chapter 4: Sentinel Barracks
ImpalerImpaler The Impaler is available to acquire in Chapter 4 after going down the hole in the barracks. The weapon pod containing the Impaler will be in front of you near the who
Chapter 4: Sentinel Barracks
CyclerCycler The Plasma Cycler is acquired inside the third Hell Carrier in Chapter 5 during the Break the Cathedral Forcefield objective.
Chapter 5: The Holy City of Aratum
Super ShotgunSuper Shotgun The Super Shotgun is acquired after your first encounter with Enforcers in Chapter 5.
Chapter 5: The Holy City of Aratum
FlailFlail The Flail is acquired during Chapter 6 before you head on to the main battlefield. Collect the Flail inside the weapon pod just before the big main gate.
Chapter 6: Siege - Part 1
Reaver ChainshotReaver Chainshot The Reaver Chainshot is acquired in Chapter 6, during the objective where you must kill cultists to destroy the Gore Portal. Continue following the quest marker and you'll eventually get the weapon.
Chapter 6: Siege - Part 1
Grenade LauncherGrenade Launcher The Grenade Launcher is acquired after you descend the evelator during your objective of reaching the mine entrance.
Chapter 8: Abyssal Forest
Rocket LauncherRocket Launcher The Rocket Launcher is acquired in the first area of Chapter 10. You'll eventually encounter a weapon pod containing the Rocket Launcher near the front gate during the objective where you're tasked with breaching it.
Chapter 10: The Forsaken Plains
RavagerRavager The Skullcrusher Ravager is acquired in Chapter 12: Sentinel Command Station. The weapon pod is located near a console.
Chapter 12: Sentinel Command Station
Ballistic Force CrossbowBallistic Force Crossbow The Ballistic Force Crossbow (B.FC) is obtained in Chapter 14. You'll get the objective to get the B.FC after your complete the task where you must deactivate three Stasis Emitters.
Chapter 14: Spire of Nerathul
DreadmaceDreadmace The Dreadmace is acquired in Chapter 15. Follow the quest marker during your objective to activate the portal, and it'll eventually lead you to the Dreadmace.
Chapter 15: City of Ry'uul

Doom: The Dark Ages Enemies

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List of All Enemy Monsters

Other Enemy Guides

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Enemy Monster Description and Location
Imp Stalker IconImp Stalker The larger and more powerful variants of the imp which can fire projectiles with its glowing claws.
Encountered starting Chapter 1
Mancubus IconMancubus A slow but durable demon that can fire multiple slow projectiles from its arm cannons.
Encountered starting Chapter 2
Cyberdemon IconCyberdemon An advanced form of demons equipped with a variety of projectile, melee, and ground-slam attacks.
Encountered starting Chapter 5
Agaddon Hunter IconAgaddon Hunter Deadly demons that can set the pace of the battle by using it's powerful shield to block attacks.
Encountered starting Chapter 8
Arachnotron IconArachnotron With a turret mounted on its back, this demon is a large threat at long ranges as it rains you with bullets.
Encountered starting Chapter 6
Komodo IconKomodo Formidable demon warriors capable of devastating combos that require you to chain-parry.
Encountered starting Chapter 14
Revenant IconRevenant This mobile demon phases in and out of combat to fire homing projectiles from its back.
Encountered starting Chapter 7
Imp IconImp Common lowborn demons that strike aggresively with fiery projectiles.
Encountered starting Chapter 1
Zombies IconZombies Slow walking hellspawn that roam mindlessly as fodder in the battlefield.
Encountered starting Chapter 1
Soldier IconSoldier Hell's frontline infantry. Slower than their Imp allies, but with a more powerful blast attack.
Encountered starting Chapter 1
Pinky Rider IconPinky Rider Reptilian riding archers that shoot waves of projectiles while outmaneuvering their foes.
Encountered starting Chapter 1
Hell Cultists IconHell Cultists Corrupted scholars who open portals that unleash demonic hordes on to the field.
Encountered starting Chapter 1
Shield Soldier IconShield Soldier Shield-carrying variant of Soldiers boasting high defenses due to its steel shield.
Encountered starting Chapter 1
Hell Knight IconHell Knight Ferocious brutes that overwhelm with powerful punches and slamming attacks.
Encountered starting Chapter 2
Stone Imp IconStone Imp Faster and tougher variants of Imp who can light itself flame before charging towards the Slayer.
Encountered starting Chapter 2
Nightmare Imp Stalker IconNightmare Imp Stalker Spectral variants of Imp Stalkers that strike from the shadows out of their nearly invisible forms.
Encountered starting Chapter 2
Titan IconTitan Gargantuan beasts of Hell that can usually only be taken down with unconventional weaponry due to its immense size.
Encountered starting Chapter 3
Cyclops Titan IconCyclops Titan Titans with cybernetic augmentations, making them even more hard to take down.
Encountered starting Chapter 3
Lost Souls IconLost Souls Flaming skulls that float around and charge towards their enemies on sight, exploding on contact.
Encountered starting Chapter 4
Chaingunner Soldier IconChaingunner Soldier A more aggressive variant of soldiers equipped with a shield and more firepower from their chaingun.
Encountered starting Chapter 4
Vagary IconVagary An arachnid-hellspawn hybrid with cybernetic enhancements, firing multiple projectiles from their arm and turret.
Encountered starting Chapter 5
Hell Ships IconHell Ships Biomechanical spacecrafts that haunt the battlefield as they wreck havoc both in the air and on land.
Encountered starting Chapter 5
Hell Carrier IconHell Carrier Ancient vessels made of bone and sinew revitalized to spearhead the invasion of the mortal realm.
Encountered starting Chapter 5
Helltanks IconHelltanks Sentient machines made from the remains of Titans repurposed to siege the strongest bastions in the mortal realm.
Encountered starting Chapter 6
Tentacle IconTentacle Organisms buried beneath organic material that whip any enemy that comes near it.
Encountered starting Chapter 6
Cacodemon Hybrid IconCacodemon Hybrid Corrupted by the eldritch manipulations of the witch, these demon use psychokinetic powers to fire energy blasts from long ranges.
Encountered starting Chapter 13
Giant Cacodemon IconGiant Cacodemon An unholy fusion between Hell and the Cosmic realm lead to this world-eating monstrosity.
Encountered starting Chapter 13
Cosmic Baron IconCosmic Baron A mighty eldritch construct mirroring the Barons of Hell and marks the unholy union between their worlds.
Encountered starting Chapter 15
Acolyte IconAcolyte Twisted by the Witch's eldritch touch, these once hallowed Sentinels are key for realms beyond to bleed into the world they once swore to protect.
Encountered starting Chapter 15
Maykr Drone IconMaykr Drone The lowest echelon of Maykr society and are trained to fulfill the edicts of their superiors without question.
Encountered starting Chapter 20
The Old One IconThe Old One A resurrected cosmic god, the Old One has been made into a mere machine in service to the prince of Hell.
Encountered starting Chapter 21
Vagary Champion IconVagary Champion This Champion variant of the Vagary has a tough gold armor that almost nullifies all frontal attacks. It can fire barrage of projectiles and leave a slowing are on the ground leaving you vulnerable to some attacks.
Encountered starting Chapter 4:22
Agaddon Champion IconAgaddon Champion An experience warrior that uses its shield to force you to fight close range in which it overwhelms you with a variety of Hell Surge melee attacks.
Encountered starting Chapter 8
Komodo Champion IconKomodo Champion An agile champion that closes in with combo attacks and quickly disengages while firing projectiles from its shoulder turret.
Encountered starting Chapter 14
Kreed Maykr IconKreed Maykr An appointed Bishop of the Ministry secretly conspiring with the forces of Hell to keep himself in a position of power.
Encountered starting Chapter 20
Enhanced Ahzrak IconEnhanced Ahzrak The true form of the prince of Hell, Ahzrak, whose ambition is to overcome the Slayer who have long striked fear to the hordes of Hell.
Encountered starting Chapter 21
Ahzrak and Witch IconAhzrak and Witch An unholy alliance between the realms of Hell and one beyond starlight to get rid of the Slayer and conquer the mortal realm.
Encountered starting Chapter 22
Battle Knight IconBattle Knight A more powerful variant of the Hell Knights that can conjure weapons at their will to devastate their foes.
Encountered starting Chapter 5
Whiplash IconWhiplash A nimble demon that quickly slithers around you to catch you with your guard down.
Encountered starting Chapter 8

Doom: The Dark Ages Tips and Tricks

Beginner's Guide: All Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks

All Pickups Explained All Difficulties Explained
How to Upgrade Weapons How to Swap Weapons: Quick Swap Guide
Controls and Best Settings How to Perform Glory Strikes
How to Open Hebeth Fire Door How to Falter Enemies
How to Skip Cutscenes Pandemonium and Ultra-Nightmare Guide

Doom: The Dark Ages Runes

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List of All Runes

Doom: The Dark Ages Latest News

Doom: The Dark Ages is Now Live!

Doom: The Dark Ages was released globally on May 15, 2025, for all consoles. Players who have purchased any edition can now dive and ravage hordes of demons throughout the 22 chapters available on launch!

Collector's Bundle and Edition Differences Available Platforms and Consoles
System Requirements Is It on Game Pass?

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About Doom: The Dark Ages

Game Information

News and Game Info

News and Game Info

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross-Platform and Cross-Progression Available? Does the Game Have Multiplayer?
Preload Dates and How to Pre-Download How to Get Early Access
Is it on Game Pass? Is the Game Steam Deck Compatible?
Is Doom: The Dark Ages Open World? Release Twitch Drops and How to Claim
How to Fix Early Access Not Working Prince St. Pizza Exclusive Skin and How to Claim
Is Raytracing Required? NVIDIA GeForce Reward and How to Claim

Product Information and Official Trailer

Release Date May 15, 2025
Platform • PC (Steam)
• Playstation 5
• Xbox Series X | S
Game File Size Approx. 100 GB on Steam
Developer id Software
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Genre Action
Website Official Website
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