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Doom: The Dark Ages

All Pickups Explained

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Collectibles | Secrets | Walkthrough
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Trophies | Beginner's Guide | Enemies
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★ FAQs: Co-op | DLC | Specs | Glory Kills

All Pickups Explained
Doom: The Dark Ages features several pickups that aid in combat and survivability. Discover all available pickups and their effects here!

All Pickups Explained

Combat

Different types of ammunition can be found throughout the map, often in areas where there are a lot of enemies.

Each weapon uses its own unique ammo type, so manage your resources wisely and keep an eye out for the ammo you need. Landing Melee Strikes, however, will restore ammo for all weapons.

Survivability

Health Orbs

Executing enemies, performing Glory Strikes, and killing enemies all generate Health Orbs that restore your Health. Since these only drop through combat, staying aggressive is key to survival.

Health Items

There are three main sources of Health that can be picked up on the battlefield:

Item Health Restored
Flask 1 to 5 Health each
Small Health Pack 5 to 30 Health each
Big Health Pack 10 to 50 Health each

Picking these items up will restore your Health, or the blue bar at the bottom-center of your screen. The amount of Health restored depends on the current Resource Value setting.

Shield

There are also three main items that restore your Shield:

Item Shield Restored
Armor Plates 1 to 5 Shield each
Helmet 5 to 30 Shield each
Body Armor 15 to 50 Shield each

Picking these items up will restore your Shield, or the green bar at the bottom-center of your screen. The amount of Health restored depends on the current Resource Value setting.

It is important to note that this is different from your Shield Integrity found at the bottom left of your screen.

Life Sigil

Life Sigils automatically activate when your health is depleted, allowing you to revive and continue the campaign depending on the current difficulty setting. Though it resembles the Shield-restoring Helmet, Life Sigils can be distinguished as a glowing green orb.

Collectibles

Weapon Skin

Weapon Skins change the appearance of specific weapons. You can equip these by opening your Dossier and going to the Arsenal tab.

Codex

Codex entries are often hidden throughout levels and serve as both collectibles and sources of lore and bonus content.

Toy

Toys are adorable figurine versions of in-game characters and enemies. You can view these in the Extras tab.

Miscellaneous Items

Keys and Keycards

Keys and Keycards unlock areas throughout the map. Though objectives usually highlight ones important to story progression, secret keys and keycards can also be found hidden somewhere in the level. These often unlock areas containing Weapon Skins or Toys.

Resources

Certain resources are needed to upgrade your weapons at Sentinel Shrines. These resources include Gold, Ruby, and Wraithstone.

Doom: The Dark Ages Related Guides

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

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