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Doom: The Dark Ages
Chapter 9: Ancestral Forge Secrets and Walkthrough
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Chapter 9: Ancestral Forge in Doom: the Dark Ages contains 9 secrets and 4 collectibles. Learn how to get all the secrets, gold, and collectibles, as well as how to complete the Mission Challenges in this Chapter 9 walkthrough guide.
| ◄ Previous Chapter | Next Chapter ▶ |
|---|---|
| Abyssal Forest | The Forsaken Plains |
Ancestral Forge Secrets and Collectibles
Ancestral Forge Interactive Map
| Jump to a Collectible! | |
|---|---|
| Toys | 1 |
| Skins | 1 |
| Codex | 2 |
| Life Sigils | 3 |
| Demonic Essence | 2 |
| Gold | 230 |
| Rubies | 2 |
| Wraithstone | 1 |
| Secrets | 9 |
Ancestral Forge Toys
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
 (Secret 2/9) |
This secret area is found near the Ancestral Heart switch in the upper west enemy camp. Open the locked gate with the Purple Key and defeat enemies as you climb towards the top to find the Vagary Toy beside the Ruby. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
Ancestral Forge Skins
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
 (Secret 3/9) |
Access this secret area by using shield throw on a breakable metal above the platforms. Use another shield throw towards the energy node to reach multiple collectibles such as this Super Shotgun skin. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
Ancestral Forge Codex Entries
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
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Found at the end of the map near the upper west enemy camp. Remember to also pick up the gold trail near this codex entry. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Reach this codex entry by using shield throw on a breakable metal above the platforms. Then, use another shield throw towards the energy node to jump and collect the King Novik Codex entry. You'll find this during the second objective ▼. |
Ancestral Forge Life Sigils
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
 (Secret 4/9) |
This secret area is found near the lower west side of the Ancestral Heart. Shield recall jump over the platform and collect the gold trail before activating a switch that drops the Life Sigil to the ground. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Use shield charge to find the second Life Sigil behind a wooden barrier near the upper west enemy camp. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Found near the Super Shotgun and King Novik Codex entry. Use shield throw on an energy node and breakable metal to reach this Life Sigil. You'll find this during the second objective ▼. |
Ancestral Forge Demonic Essence
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
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Obtained by defeating the Battle Knight Leader found in the eastern enemy camp. Increases maximum health capacity. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Obtained by defeating the Mancubus Leader found at the end of the chapter. Defeat hordes of demons to decrease their morale and disable the leader’s shield. Increases maximum cell ammo capacity. You'll find this during the second objective ▼. |
Ancestral Forge Gold
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
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Found near the first Life Sigil. Shield recall jump over the platform and collect the trail of gold. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
 (Secret 5/9) |
This secret area is found just below the first trail of gold and first Life Sigil. After picking up the trail of gold, enter the downward path to the right to find the first chest. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Found near the entrance to the Wraithstone and first wolf statue. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Found beside a Soul Sphere behind a breakable gate near the eastern enemy camp. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Found behind a wooden barrier beside the Purple Key that is found near the eastern enemy camp. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
 (Secret 6/9) |
This secret area is found inside a gate opened by the Purple Key. This area is near the third wolf statue. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Found beside the Ancestral Forge Codex near the upper west enemy camp. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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Found near the locked gate near the Ancestral Heart switch in the upper west enemy camp. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
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You can find this gold cache past Gold Trail 6. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
 (Secret 7/9) |
Access this secret area by turning around once you reach the elevated platforms area. Reach the gold stash by stepping below the energy node before using shield throw to lift the platform. You'll find this during the second objective ▼. |
 (Secret 8/9) |
Access this secret area by going below the platform with Lost Souls and Nightmare Imp Stalker. Collect the gold and exit through the breakable metal gate. You'll find this during the second objective ▼. |
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Clear the western encounter and drop down near the ledge to find two gold caches. Hell Knights will try to ambush you after grabbing the gold. |
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This gold trail can be found leading to the open area between the two western encounters. |
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This gold trail can be found near Wolf Statue 2. |
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This gold trail can be found inside a tunnel underneath the northwestern encounter area. |
Ancestral Forge Rubies
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
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Open the locked gate with the Purple Key and defeat enemies as you climb towards the area to find this Ruby beside the Vagary Toy. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
 (Secret 9/9) |
Access this secret area by shield charging through the wall found below the Ancestral Forge. Shield throw towards the breakable metal to open the gate and acquire the second Ruby. You'll find this during the second objective ▼. |
Ancestral Forge Wraithstones
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
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Once all three wolf statues have been destroyed, acquire the Wraithstone at the altar found near the eastern enemy camp. You'll find this during the first objective ▼. |
Ancestral Forge Walkthrough
| Main Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charge the Ancestral Heart Secrets: Wolf Statue 3 – Secret #1 Vagary Toy – Secret #2 Life Sigil 1 – Secret #4 Gold Chest 1-2 – Secret #5-6 |
| 2 | Enter the Ancestral Forge Secrets: Nightmare Super Shotgun Skin – Secret #3 Gold Trail 7-8 – Secret #7-8 Ruby 2 – Secret #9 |
1. Charge the Ancestral Heart
| 1 |
 There are three Ancestral Heart Switches to activate in the initial open area. The first is located southwest of the Ancestral Heart in the center. This section hides multiple Gold Trails, a Gold Chest, and a Life Sigil dangling from a crane. Collectibles: Gold Trail 1, Gold Chest 1 – Secret #5, Life Sigil 1 – Secret #4 |
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| 2 |
 Head to the eastern side from the Ancestral Heart to find the second switch. This zone includes the Secret Key and the Wraithstone, which requires destroying all Wolf Statues to access. Collectibles: Secret Key, Gold Trail 2, Gold Trail 3, Gold Trail 4, Gold Chest 2 – Secret #6, Demonic Essence - Health, Wraithstone – Secret #1 |
| 3 |
 The final switch lies northwest of the central heart. You’ll find a number of secrets here, including the Vagary Toy, the Ancestral Forge Codex, and a Ruby, which requires the Secret Key to unlock. Collectibles: Gold Trail 5, Gold Trail 6, Vagary Toy – Secret #2, Ancestral Forge Codex, Life Sigil 2, Ruby 1 |
| 4 |
 Once you've activated all the switches, the north gate opens. Step through it and use the lift at the end of the hallway to descend into the forge proper. |
2. Enter the Ancestral Forge
| 1 |
 The level gets linear after entering the forge. After clearing the first room, make sure to destroy the breakable wall to access the Ruby locked behind the gate. Collectibles: Ruby 2 – Secret #9 |
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| 2 |
 After proceeding from the first room and getting to the end of the first platform, there's a narrow lift below the edge which you can activate by using your Shield. Doing so let's you access the Secret Area above you. Collectibles: Gold Trail 7 – Secret #7, Gold Trail 8 – Secret #8 |
| 3 |
 Continue through the platforms until you reach the narrow bridge with a bunch of Shield Soldiers. Before proceeding and crossing the bridge, theres a breakable metal object above and behind you which would help you access the other collectibles in this area. Collectibles: Nightmare Super Shotgun Skin, King Novik Codex, Life Sigil 3 |
| 4 |
 After getting all the collectibles proceed to the Sentinel Shrine, purchase any necessary upgrades, and interact with the nearby door to continue to the last section of this chapter which involves you defeating a Mancubus Leader in a morale encounter. Collectibles: Demonic Essence - Cell Ammo, Shield Rune |
Secret Key Location
Shield charge through a wooden barrier at the eastern enemy camp beside a gold trail. This Purple Key gives access to a wolf statue, gold, Ruby, and a Vagary Toy.
Wolf Statue Locations
| Chapter 9 Wolf Statue Locations | |
|---|---|
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The Ancestral Forge Wolf Puzzle is found on the right side of the map from the starting area. Turn right after you pass the Sentinel Shrine to reach the Wolf statues.
Wolf Statue Location Details
| ✔️ | Wolf Statue Location Details |
|---|---|
 The first Wolf Statue is found near the Wraithstone just above one of the glowing wolves. Use your shield throw to destroy the statue. |
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 The second wolf statue is between the two western enemy camps. Use your shield throw to destroy this wolf statue. |
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 The third wolf statue is found in a secret area near the entrance to the Ancestral Heart. It is behind a gate locked by a Purple Key Purple Key Shield charge through a wooden barrier at the eastern enemy camp beside a gold trail. |
All Wolf Statue Locations and Solutions
Shield Rune: Ground Fissure
This chapter introduces a new mechanic: Shield Rune. Ground Fissure will be acquired near the end of the chapter after charging the Ancestral Heart and entering the Forge. Parry enemies to deal additional effects depending on which rune is equipped to your shield.
Ancestral Forge Mission Challenges
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| Challenge | Details and Reward |
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| Nothing But Nade | Strike a Battleknight with a melee attack 10 times Reward: 50 Gold |
| Sawed Off | Kill 10 demons with explosive barrels Reward: 50 Gold |
| Seven Secrets | Open 2 Secret Doors Reward: Accelerator Reverent Skin |
Nothing But Nade
Target stationary or low mobility enemies such as Shield Soldiers to have an easier time landing Grenade Launcher shots.
Sawed Off
Focus on using your shield throw on heavy enemy units such as an Imp Stalker, Mancubus, or Hell Knight. Upgrading the Shield Saw to max level in the Sentinel Shrine will prolong its stun.
Seven Secrets
There is a total of 9 secret areas in Ancestral Forge. Following this page's collectibles walkthrough will lead you towards enough secret areas to achieve this challenge.
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