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Chapter 14: Spire of Nerathul Secrets and Walkthrough

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Spire of Nerathul Walkthrough and Collectibles

Chapter 14: Spire of Nerathul in Doom: the Dark Ages contains 11 secrets and 5 collectibles. Learn how to get all the secrets, gold, and collectibles, as well as how to complete the Mission Challenges in this Chapter 14 walkthrough guide.

List of Contents

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From Beyond City of Ry'uul

Spire of Nerathul Secrets and Collectibles

Spire of Nerathul Interactive Map

Interactive Map

Jump to a Collectible!
Toys 2
Skins 1
Codex 2
Life Sigils 3
Gold 359
Rubies 3
Wraithstone 2
Demonic Essence 2
Secrets 11

Spire of Nerathul Toys

Item How to Get
Chapter 14 Arachnotron Toy
Arachnotron Toy
(Secret 2/11)		 Found on the second floor, which can be accessed by breaking the wall using shield charge. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 3.
Chapter 14 Revenant Toy
Revenant Toy
(Secret 9/11)		 It can be found by jumping off a ledge, which can be reached by using the jump boost to reach an elevated area.This can be obtained during the third objective ▼ in Area 5.

Toy Locations

Spire of Nerathul Skins

Item How to Get
Chapter 14 Weapon Skin
Weapon Skin
(Secret 11/11)		 Accessible through a blue portal, leading to an area littered with enemies. Defeat all the demons and head to the upper area, where you will find the Grenade Launcher weapon skin and a Wraithstone beside it. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in in the second Secret Landing Spot.

How to Unlock All Skins

Spire of Nerathul Codex Entries

Item How to Get
Chapter 14 Spire of Nerathul Codex
Spire of Nerathul Codex		 At the edge of the cliff where you can look up and see a Green Statue, look down off the side of the cliff to see an area you can fall to, containing the Spire of Nerathul Codex and Gold Trail 2 (x5). This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 3.
Chapter 14 Serrat Codex
Serrat Codex		 Located just before the elevator that leads to the Old One release mechanism area. This can be obtained during the fourth objective ▼.

Codex Locations and Entries

Spire of Nerathul Life Sigils

Item How to Get
Chapter 14 Life Sigil 1 and Gold Cache 2
Life Sigil 1 and Gold Cache 2 (x16)
(Secret 5/11)		 Continue down a long stone bridge to find a Life Sigil and a Gold Cache (x16). When you reach it, you will be attacked by a Komodo Champion. This can be obtained during the first objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 4 and Life Sigil 2
Life Sigil 2
(Secret 7/11)		 Climb up the spiral pathway to the top to find an area with a Gold Trail and a Life Sigil, but watch out for enemies. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 2.
Chapter 14 Life Sigil 3
Life Sigil 3		 Found in the secret area underneath the arena, close to the sentinel shrine. Shares the same spot as Gold Trail 6.. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.

All Life Sigil Locations

Spire of Nerathul Gold

Item How to Get
Chapter 14 Gold Cache 1 Location
Gold Cache 1 (x50)
(Secret 1/11)		 Drop down the ledge after beating the Komodo Champion to access this secret area. This can be obtained during the first objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 1 Location
Gold Trail 1 (x8)
 Use Shield Throw to ascend to the ledge to access the gold trail.This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 3.
Chapter 14 Gold Cache 2 Location
Gold Cache 2 (x50)
(Secret 3/11)		 Shoot the glowing red orb to break the wall blocking the path. Drop down the ledge, and you will be able to go to the lower levels where the gold cache is located. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 3.
Chapter 14 Life Sigil 1 and Gold Trail 2
Gold Trail 2 (x16)		 Continue down a long stone bridge to find a Gold Cache (x16) and a Life Sigil. When you reach it, you will be attacked by a Komodo Champion. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Codex 1 and Gold Trail 3
Gold Trail 3 (x5)		 At the edge of the cliff where you can look up and see a Green Statue, look down off the side of the cliff to see an area you can fall to, containing the Spire of Nerathul Codex and Gold Trail 2 (x5). This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 4
Gold Trail 4 (x5)		 Across a river from the Spire of Nerathul Codex and Gold Trail 2; cross the bridge to find it. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Cache 3
Gold Cache 3 (x8)		 In the water, swim straight down to the bottom to find it. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Cache 4
Gold Cache 4 (x16)		 Drop off the cliff to find it on a ledge above the water. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 5 and Life Sigil 2
Gold Trail 5 (x11)		 Climb up the spiral pathway to the top to find an area with a Gold Trail and a Life Sigil, but watch out for enemies. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 2.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 6 and Gold Cache 5
Gold Trail 6 (x10) & Gold Cache 6 (x8)		 When you find a Gold Cache blocked behind a gate, go around and to the left up the slope collecting the Gold Trail, then drop in to find the Gold Cache. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 2.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 7
Gold Trail 7 (x13)
(Secret 8/11)		 Located underneath the structure close to the Cyberdemon, encountered shortly after reaching the Sentinel Shrine. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 4.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 8
Gold Trail 8 (x5)
The gold trail can be found after the fight with the Cyberdemon in the enclosed structure, located on the left stairs. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 4.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 9
Gold Trail 9 (x5)
Located just in front of the big demonic statue. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 4.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 10
Gold Trail 10 (x5)
The gold trail can be found underneath the pillars near the demonic statue, but it's recommended to clear the area first of demons before heading to this area. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in Area 4.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 11,12,13,14
Gold Trail 11,12,13,14 (x17)
Head up the left stairs after disembarking the Serrat. Keep following the path, and you should be able to grab all the gold trails. This can be obtained during the third objective ▼ in Area 5.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 15
Gold Trail 15 (x16)
Drop off the tree branch to access the area.
Chapter 14 Gold Cache 6
Gold Cache 6(x50)
Use shield throw on the red mechanism to lower the platform, and you should be able to access it afterwards. This can be obtained during the third objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 16
Gold Trail 16(x16)
Head to the outer area in the room with multiple jump boosts after defeating the Revenant. This can be obtained during the third objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Gold Trail 17,18,19,20
Gold Trail 17,18,19,20 (x22)
Accessible in an area that can be reached by riding to the area with Serrat. This can be obtained during the third objective ▼.

All Gold Locations

Spire of Nerathul Rubies

Item How to Get
Chapter 14 Ruby 1
Ruby 1
(Secret 4/11)		 On the ground below, there is a jump pad which will launch you directly upwards. Land on the wooden walkway with a Gold Trail on it, and follow the trail to the Ruby. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Ruby 2
Ruby 2
(Secret 6/11)		 From the location of Gold Cache 3, go into the nearby tunnel and avoid the fireballs to find an opening at the end; enter to reach a room with the Ruby. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.
Chapter 14 Ruby 3
Ruby 3		 Found close to the arena, where you fight a cyberdemon in an enclosed location. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼.

Spire of Nerathul Wraithstone

Item How to Get
Chapter 14 Wraithstone 1
Wraithstone 1
(Secret 10/11)		 Defeat the stationary demon for Serrat to be able to disembark in the secret area. Upon disembarking, defeat all the demons to remove the barrier, and grab the Wraithstone. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in the second secret area.
Chapter 14 Wraithstone 2
Wraithstone 2		 Accessible through a blue portal, leading to an area littered with enemies. Defeat all the demons and head to the upper area, where you will find the Wraithstone and the Grenade Launcher weapon skin beside it. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in the first secret area.

All Wraithstone Locations

Spire of Nerathul Demonic Essence

Item How to Get
Demonic Essence - Health
Demonic Essence: Health		 Near the cave with Life Sigil 1, find a tree with a portal on top; charge into the green wall at the bottom to summon the Leader. Defeat them to get the Demonic Essence: Health. This can be obtained during the second objective ▼ in area 3.
Demonic Essence 2
Demonic Essence: Ammo		 Obtainable by defeating the empowered Revenant, in the same room with the Vagary on it. This can be obtained during the third objective ▼ in Area 5.

All Demonic Essence Locations

Spire of Nerathul Walkthrough

Main Objectives
1 Drain Water Levels
Secrets:
Gold Cache 1 (x50) - Secret #1
2 Deactivate the Stasis Emitters
Secrets:
Arachnotron Toy - Secret #2
Gold Cache 2 (x50) - Secret #3
Ruby 1 - Secret #4
Life Sigil 1 & Gold Trail 2 (x16) - Secret #5
Ruby 2 - Secret #6
Life Sigil 2 & Gold Trail 5 (x11) - Secret #7
Life Sigil 3 & Gold Trail 7 (x13)- Secret #8
3 Obtain the B.F.C
Secrets:
Revenant Toy - Secret #9
4 Release the Old One
┗ Secret Landing Spots
Secrets:
Wraithstone - Secret #10
Weapon Skin & Wraithstone 2 - Secret #11

1. Drain Water Levels

1 Komodo Champion
There will be a wide open space with plenty of demons that you need to clear. As soon as they are all taken care of, a Komodo Champion will spawn. Defeat it to progress.
Komodo Champion Boss Guide ▼
2 Push the Water Mechanism
Take the time to explore the area, and grab the resource pickups if you need to. Once you're ready, follow the objective marker and push the button to lower the water levels.
Collectible: Gold Cahe 1
3 Ride Gauntlet
Ride Serrat and head to the next objective. Like other previous chapters that involve Serrat, you may head straight to the objective or go to the secret landing spots if you need the Wraithstones.
┗ Secret Landing Spots

2. Deactivate the Stasis Emitters

1 Go past the ship wreckage
Grab all the collectibles that you wish to get before leaving the ship wreckage area, then jump down below to proceed.
Collectible: Gold Trail 1, Arachnotron Toy, Gold Cache 2, Ruby 1
2 Pull the Lever
Continue going down the path, and defeat the demons you encounter along the way. After arriving at the lower levels, interact with the lever to unlock the barrier blocking the first stasis emitter. Destroy it, then ride Serrat to continue looking for the next one.
Collectible: Gold Trail 2, Life Sigil 1, Demonic Essence - Health. Spire of Nerathul Codex, Gold Trail 3, Gold Trail 4
3 Grab the Heaven Splitter Rune
Upon disembarking Serrat, follow the objective makers to obtain the Heaven Splitter Shield Rune.
4 Destroy the Second Stasis Emitter
Keep following the objective markers to get to the next stasis emitter. Defeat the demons guarding it, and ride Serrat once you're done with the area to get to the final stasis emitter.
Collectible: Gold Cache 3, Gold Cache 4, Gold Cache 5, Ruby 2, Gold Trail 5 & Life Sigil 2, Gold Trail 6 & Gold Cache 6
5 Grab the Heaven Splitter Rune
Upon your arrival at the final stasis emitter area, make your way to the coliseum-like structure. Grab everything you can, as there will be plenty of combat encounters leading up to the area.
Collectible: Gold Trail 7 & Life Sigil 3, Ruby 3
6 Destroy the Third Stasis Emitter
Fight your way to the lower levels. Use the elevator to go down further, and keep pushing until you arrive at the third stasis emitter. Defeat all the demons to access the last stasis emitter.
Collectible: Gold Trail 8, Gold Trail 9, Gold Trail 10

3. Obtain the B.F.C

1 Head to the Spiral Staircase
Ride Serrat and disembark in the next area. Fight your way towards the Spiral Staircase, and grab the resources that you can.
Collectible: Gold Trail 11 - 14, Demonic Essence - Ammo, Revenant Toy, Gold Trail 15, Gold Trail 16
2 Grab the B.F.C
Open the gate and grab the Ballistic Force Crossbow (B.F.C).

4. Release The Old One

1 Release the Old One
Head to the next area, swim across the water section, and go up using the elevator. Keep following the objective markers to get to the release mechanism holding the Old one, and interact with it to end the level. After seeing the results screen, you may explore the map to grab some collectibles at the secret landing spots before heading to the next objective.
Collectible: Serrat Codex

Spire of Nerathul Secret Landing Spots

1 Secret Landing Spot 1
Travel to the northern edge of the map and head to the secluded island near the waterfall. Defeat the stationary demon so that Serrat can disembark. Defeat all the demons that spawn, and you will be rewarded with a Wraithstone.
Collectible: Wrath Stone 1
2 Secret Landing Spot 2
Starting from the central building in the middle of the map, head down to find the arch. This archway leads to the blue portal, which opens to the secret area. Defeat all the demons, and you will find the grenade launcher weapon skin and the wraithstone right next to each other at the end of the path.
Collectible: Wrath Stone 2, Gold Trail 17 -20, Grenade Launcher Skin

Spire of Nerathul Boss Guide

Komodo Champion Combat Tips
Check icon Keep Your Distance When It Disengages
Check icon Watch Out for the Second Melee Hi

Keep Your Distance When It Disengages

Komodo Champion - Keep Your Distance When It Disengages

After a barrage of melee combos, the Komodo Champion will often disengage and fire quick projectiles at you. As it's harder to dodge these projectiles when close, it's best to keep your distance and attack with long-range weapons. The Impaler is a good choice of a weapon for this.

Watch Out for the Second Melee Hit

Komodo Champion - Watch Out for the Second Melee Hit

After the Komodo Champion charges forward to do the horizontal swing, watch out for the guaranteed follow-up slash as its weapon stays lit up, indicating a Hell Surge attack. Take this chance to anticipate and parry the second swing for a counterattack.

Komodo Champion Boss Guide and How to Beat

Spire of Nerathul Mission Challenges

Challenge Details and Reward
Heart Harvester Kill all leader demons.
Reward: 50 Gold
Master Blaster Damage demons with 250 Auto Turret Rounds
Reward: 50 Gold
Expert Stalker Chase and Destroy 2 Hellfighter ships.
Reward: 50 Gold

Heart Harvester

Consider this mission a two-for-one deal, as each leader drops a demonic essence upon defeat. Complete this mission by hunting both leaders in this chapter.

Master Blaster

To complete this mission, the player must equip the Auto Turret Shield Rune, obtained in Chapter 12. Given the auto turret's fire rate, completing this mission shouldn't take too long, provided you use the auto turret whenever possible.

Expert Stalker

You can hunt down the Hellfighter ships as soon as you complete the first objective. These ships will have a distinct green trail, and you must chase and destroy two of them to complete the mission.

Doom: The Dark Ages Related Guides

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

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