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Doom: The Dark Ages

How to Swap Weapons: Quick Swap Guide

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Quick Swap Guide
Players can switch weapons using a radial menu or by pressing a button to quickly swap to their previously equipped weapon in Doom: The Dark Ages. Learn more about how to swap weapons here!

How to Swap Weapons

Radial Weapon Menu

Radial Weapon Menu
Hold XBOX - Right Bumper.png / PS4 - R1 Button.png / Q Button

Players may open a radial menu of their available weapons by holding the Weapon Wheel button. This will allow you

Quick Swap

Swap to Previous Weapon
Press XBOX - Right Bumper.png / PS4 - R1 Button.png / Q Button

When the same button as the Weapon Wheel button is pressed, it instead swaps to the weapon you previously had equipped.

Switch Class Weapon

Switch Class Weapon
Press XBOX - X Button.png / PS4 - Square Button.png / F Button

When you have multiple weapons of the same type, you can press the input above to instantly swap between weapons of the currently equipped weapon class. Weapon classes include Shotguns, Rail Spike, Plasma, etc.

The earliest use for this would be swapping between the Shredder and Impaler, which belong to the Rail Spike class, in Chapter 4 of the Campaign.

When to Swap Weapons

Swap Weapons Based on Enemy Type

Different enemies have unique weaknesses or interactions with certain weapons. Swap your weapons accordingly to deal the most damage and to eliminate enemies efficiently.

Swap Weapons to Conserve Ammunition

No Ammo
You may also swap your weapons around to save ammunition on certain weapons. Weapons with low ammo flash red on the Weapon Wheel, so stay mindful of what you equip next!

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