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Chapter 22: Reckoning Secrets and Walkthrough

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Reckoning Walkthrough Secrets and Collectibles

Chapter 22: Reckoning 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 22 walkthrough guide.

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Reckoning Secrets and Collectibles

Interactive Map

Interactive Map

Jump to a Collectible!
Toys 2
Codex 1
Life Sigils 2
Gold 335
Rubies 3
Wraithstone 1
Demonic Essence 1
Secrets 11

Reckoning Toys

Item How to Get
The Old One Toy
The Old One Toy		 You must clear away the demons in an area located near the first Sentinel Shrine you'll come across. This can be obtained while going through the second objective ▼.
Ahzrak Toy
Ahzrak Toy		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Around the area where Life Sigil 3 is, circle to the back and drop down the hole. You'll be able to pick up Gold Cache 4 and the Ahzrak Toy here. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.

All Toy Locations

Reckoning Codex Entries

Item How to Get
Marok Codex
Marok Codex		 Clear the demons in the starting area, then head up the little cave up a hill near where you initially dropped off. Climb up the hill to find the Marok Codex, just a little past Life Sigil 1. This can be obtained while going through the first objective ▼.

All Location Pages

Reckoning Life Sigils

Item How to Get
Life Sigil 1
Life Sigil 1
(Secret 1/11)		 After you clear the demons in the starting area, there is a little cave up a hill near where you initially dropped off. Climb up the hill to find the Life Sigil. This can be obtained while going through the first objective ▼.
Life Sigil 2
Life Sigil 2		 You'll be able to access Life Sigil 2 after picking up Gold Trail 5. Afterwards, throw your Shield at the mechanism to drop a footbridge that you can climb up to where the Life Sigil will be waiting. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Life Sigil 3
Life Sigil 3
(Secret 8/11)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Nearby a Sentinel Shrine, there is a locked gate hiding Gold Trail 8 and Life Sigil 3. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.

All Life Sigil Locations

Reckoning Gold

Item How to Get
Gold Trail 1
Gold Trail 1 (x6)		 Nearby the gate locked by the Blue Skull, there is a gate over to the side. Beside the entrance, there is a green barricade that can be Shield Charged, and will reveal a mechanism to drop the climbable surface beside it. Climb up, pull the lever, and push the box with another Shield Charge. The gold trail is just past the wall. This can be obtained while going through the second objective ▼.
Gold Trail 2
Gold Trail 2 (x10)		 After you pull the lever on the way to the objective, enter the newly unlocked area and keep proceeding until you come across the gold trail in the hallway. This can be obtained while going through the second objective ▼.
Gold Trail 3
Gold Trail 3 (x6)		 Climb up the surface to another organic bridge. Collect the gold as you proceed. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Trail 4
Gold Trail 4 (x5)		 After fighting the demons in the courtyard, there is a nearby building hiding gold. The entrance is beside the base of the plateau, and there is a gold trail on the right. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Trail 5
Gold Trail 5 (x5)		 After picking up Gold Trail 4, keep proceeding through the hallway and fight the Mancubus that bursts out the wall. There'll be more gold waiting behind the hidden room. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Trail 6
Gold Trail 6 (x5)		 After picking up Gold Chest 2, proceed through the footpath until you come across the organic bridge. You'll be able to pick up the gold trail after taking care of the demon. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Trail 7
Gold Trail 7 (x6)		 You can find this around the area of the Purple Key. It'll be around the corner after completing the objective Exit the Lower Keep. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Trail 8
Gold Trail 8 (x5)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Nearby a Sentinel Shrine, there is a locked gate hiding Gold Trail 8 and Life Sigil 3
Gold Cache 1
Gold Cache 1 (x16)		 After you drop back down after collecting the gold on the organic bridge, the caches are at the end of the hallway. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Cache 2
Gold Cache 2 (x24)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Gold Cache 2 is located nearby the Marok Codex, inside the hill. Follow along the base of the hill until you come across the entrance and proceed. You'll be able to find Gold Cache 2 and Ruby 3 in this hidden area. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Cache 3.png
Gold Cache 3 (x32)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Around the area where Life Sigil 3 is, circle to the back and drop down the hole. You'll be able to pick up Gold Cache 4 and the Ahzrak Toy here. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Cache 4
Gold Cache 4 (x16)
(Secret 11/11)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Near the location of the Blue Skull, turn around the corner and look for a slope in the courtyard. Down this area will be a locked gate with some Gold Cache hiding behind a locked gate. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Chest 1
Gold Chest 1 (x50)
(Secret 2/11)		 Before opening the gate of the next area with the Blue Skull, there is a room with a chasm that contains a jump pad. When you drop down to it, it'll send you to a higher platform where up ahead will be the gold chest. This can be obtained while going through the second objective ▼.
Gold Chest 2
Gold Chest 2 (x50)
(Secret 4/11)		 After you unlock the gate by throwing your shield at the mechanism, proceed through the new area. You'll have to get rid of some demons loitering in the area, and Shield Charge the blue stone barrier to get to the secret Gold Chest 2. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Chest 3
Gold Chest 3 (x50)
(Secret 5/11)		 In the same area as Gold Trail 4, Shield Charge a nearby blue barrier hiding a mechanism that will drop down a climbable surface. There'll be Armor and HP refill, and Gold Chest 2 just around the corner. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Gold Chest 4
Gold Chest 4 (x50)
(Secret 9/11)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Return to the path you used when picking up the Blue Skull, and unlock the gate with your key. Gold Chest 3 is just behind the gate. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.

All Gold Locations

Reckoning Rubies

Item How to Get
Ruby 1
Ruby 1
(Secret 3/11)		 You'll have to climb up the same platform where Gold Chest 1 is found, then walk on an organic bridge held up by chains to get to a hole that'll drop you down to Ruby 1. This can be obtained while going through the second objective ▼.
Ruby 2
Ruby 2
(Secret 6/11)		 You'll be able to access this Ruby after finding Gold Trail 5 and Life Sigil 2. After climbing up the footbridge, recall your shield to raise the gate blocking the next area. Climb up the surface, and you'll be met with Ruby 2. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.
Ruby 3
Ruby 3
(Secret 7/11)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Ruby 3 is located nearby the Marok Codex, inside the hill. Follow along the base of the hill until you come across the entrance and proceed. You'll be able to find Gold Cache 2 and Ruby 3 in this hidden area. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.

All Ruby Locations

Reckoning Wraithstones

Item How to Get
Wraithstone
Wraithstone
(Secret 10/11)		 After obtaining the Purple Key, you can now return to previous areas that had a locked gate. Return to the path you used when picking up the Blue Skull, and the Wraithstone will be just around the corner, and is accessed by unlocking the gate with your key. This can be obtained while going through the third objective ▼.

All Wraithstone Locations

Reckoning Demonic Essence

Item How to Get
Demonic Essence - Launcher Ammo
Demonic Essence - Launcher Ammo		 Defeat the Leader near the end of the level to earn a capacity upgrade for your Launcher ammo. This can be obtained while going through the fourth objective ▼.

All Demonic Essence Locations

Reckoning Walkthrough

Main Objectives
1 Clear the Temple Grounds
Secrets:
LIfe Sigil 1, Marok Codex Secret #1
2 Enter the Lower Keep
Secrets:
Gold Chest 1 - Secret #2
Ruby 1 - Secret #3
3 Exit the Lower Keep
Secrets:
Gold Chest 2 and 3 - Secret #4 and #5
Ruby 2 and 3 - Secret #6 and 7
Gold Trail 8 & Life Sigil 3 - Secret #8
Gold Chest 4 - Secret #9
Wraithstone - Secret #10
Gold Cache 3 - Secret #11
3 Board Ahzrak's Ship and Destroy Him

1. Clear the Temple Grounds

1
Reckoning - Clear the first enemy encounter
Proceed to the temple grounds and defeat the first group of enemies in the open arena. This will open several areas for you to explore and the path to your next objective.

There will be a purple gate that can only be opened with a purple key. For now, ignore it and come back to it later.
Collectibles: LIfe Sigil 1, Marok Codex

2. Pass Through the Lower Keep

1
Reckoning - Hit the tree
After exploring the area, head to the next one by following the objective markers. Use your shield charge to hit the tree with the green sigil and initiate the next combat encounter. There are two cosmic barons in this encounter, so take this opportunity to complete the Death Clock mission.
Collectible: The Old One Toy
2
Pull the lever
Solve the lever puzzle, then climb onto the wall to reach the next area.
┗ Lever Puzzle Solution
3
Use Shield Throw
Defeat the nearby demons, then grab the Blue Skull Key. Use the blue jump boost to access the higher area. You can use this area as a shortcut to double back to the first area.
Collectibles Gold Trail 1, Gold Chest 1, Ruby 1

Lever Puzzle Solution

1 Use Shield Charge on the wall.mode:scale
Begin by heading to the marked objective area. Look for the green, glowing sigil on a wall and use Shield Charge to access the mechanism behind it.
2
Use Shield Throw
Use the shield throw to lower the wall on the right.
3
Use Shield Throw
With your shield embedded in the mechanism, climb the wall to reach the hidden, locked area. Inside, you will find a lever that, when pulled, lowers the gate.
4
Use Shield Throw
With the gate lowered, use shield charge to push the box with the green sigil into position. You may now use this box to mantle to the wall leading to the next area.

3. Exit the Lower Keep

1
Clear the area and pull the lever
Once you return to the first area, use the Blue Skull Key to access the next one. Defeat any demons you encounter, then pull the lever to continue.
Collectibles Gold Trail 2-3
2
Use Shield Throw
Use the shield throw to lower the hanging box. Once it is lowered, use the shield charge on its left side to get it into position. Then, head to its front to push it across the next room. This will allow you to climb up.
Collectibles Gold Chest 2, Gold Cache 1
3
Ride the elevator
Make your way through the keep until you reach the elevator. The sections are straightforward, but there are plenty of collectibles in each one, so take the time to grab the ones you want.
Collectibles Gold Trail 4-6, Gold Chest 3, Life Sigil 2
4
Collect the Secrets Behind the Purple Gates
After the elevator ride ends, you can pick up the purple key to get more collectibles or proceed to the objective marker where Ahzrak's ship is.
Collectibles: Ahzrak Toy, Ruby 3, LIfe Sigil 3, Gold Trail 7 - 8, Gold Cache 2-4, Gold Chest 4, Wraithstone

Purple Key Location

Purple Key

You'll come across the Purple Key right after you complete the objective Exit the Lower Keep. Instead of following the objective marker, turn around the corner to a little foothpath that leads Gold Trail 7 and the Purple Key.

4. Board Ahzrak's Ship and Destroy Him

1
Reckoning - Board Ahzrak
After collecting all the Secrets in the Temple Grounds and Lower Keep, you can proceed past the area where you picked up the Secret Key and purchase any necessary upgrades on the Sentinel Shrine that you'll pass by. Prepare for a hectic fight against demon leaders and enforcers in the upcoming encounter.
Collectibles Demonic Essence - Ammo
2
Reckoning - Destroy Ahzrak
Continue to the mission marker after clearing the previous encounter to board Ahzrak's ship and make your way pass through the whole ship to enter Ahzrak's room for the Ahzrak and Witch Boss Fight.
┗ Ahzrak and Witch Boss Fight Tips

Ahzrak and Witch Boss Fight Tips

1
Attack the unshielded enemy
Both bosses will be on the field at the start of the fight. One of them will be surrounded by a shield, rendering them invulnerable. Focus your firepower on the unshielded boss.
2
Parry Ahzerak
After alternating bosses, the Witch will eventually go down, and only Ahzerak will remain. Keep your distance, and parry Ahzerak's lunging spear attacks. While avoiding the red ranged projectiles.

Reckoning Boss Guide

Ahzrak and Witch Combat Tips
Check icon Use Shield Charge to Chase Down the Witch
Check icon Block or Jump Over Most Projectiles
Check icon Parry or Block the Bullet-Hell Section

Use Shield Charge to Chase Down the Witch

Ahzrak and Witch - Use Shield Charge to Chase Down the Witch

The Witch alternates between shielding herself and Ahzrak with a protective barrier. When the barrier is placed on Ahzrak, shift your focus to the Witch. However, she is extremely agile and difficult to pin down. Use your Shield Charge to close the distance quickly and capitalize on the opportunity with close-range weapons.

You Can Block or Even Jump Over Most Projectiles

Ahzrak and Witch - You Can Block or Even Jump Over Most Projectiles

Throughout the fight, you'll be bombarded with waves of projectiles. Most of them can be blocked to completely negate damage, though it will slightly deplete your shield’s durability.

Alternatively, many projectiles, especially in the bullet-hell phases, can be jumped over. Sprinting before jumping gives you more height and airtime, making it easier to clear incoming volleys.

Use Weapons That Can Dish Out Damage Between Parries

Ahzrak and Witch - Use Weapons That Can Dish Out Damage Between Parries

Like in your previous battle with Ahzrak, he will unleash rapid melee combos that are meant to be parried. Equip weapons that deal strong damage in short bursts, such as the Impaler or triple-shot Combat Shotgun, to punish him between successful parries.

Ahzrak and Witch Boss Guide and How to Beat

Reckoning Mission Challenges

Challenge Details and Reward
Death Clock Kill 2 Cosmic Baron demons within 5 seconds of each other
Reward: Reverent Ravager Skin
Thy Flesh Consumed Kill a large number of demons within 10 seconds
Reward: 100 Gold

Death Clock

The demon portal encounter that you can activate near the first Sentinel Shrine will contain two Cosmic Barons that you can kill or eliminate at the same time with area-of-effect weapons or with the BFC.

Thy Flesh Consumed

The first area of the chapter is the best place to complete this challenge, as the encounter there is filled with dozens of Shield Soldiers that you can use your Shield Saw against to eliminate a whole group of them. You can also use the BFC in this same section to complete the challenge.

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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