Welcome to the brutal world of DOOM: The Dark Ages, the latest high-octane first-person shooter from id Software. This single-player experience plunges you into the dark ages, tasking you with mastering visceral combat and exploring a grim new chapter of the Doom Slayer's saga. Prepare for a story-rich journey filled with atmospheric encounters as you fight your way through hellish landscapes.
This comprehensive guide is your key to conquering every challenge DOOM: The Dark Ages throws at you. We'll lead you step-by-step through the entire game, ensuring you don't miss a single collectible. From every secret area, toy, and Demonic Essence to all weapon skins and codex entries, we've got you covered. Plus, get expert strategies for every boss encounter and tips for unlocking all Steam Achievements.
Intro
Learn about the Doom: The Dark Ages single-player campaign guide, covering demon conquest and combat tips. Version 1.0 released March 20, 2020.
Guide Version History:
- Version 1.0 - March 20, 2020: Initial Upload.
- Version 1.1 - March 21, 2020: Completed through Chapter 3, added walkthrough details, screenshots, and 2 videos for Chapter 3 puzzles.
- Version 1.2 - March 25, 2020: Completed through Chapter 7, added walkthrough details and screenshots.
- Version 1.3 - March 28, 2020: Final Chapters completed, Enemies section updated with all Demons, Weapons section updated with all usable Weapons, Walkthrough complete.
Before Getting Started:
- This guide and walkthrough is designed to cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) the single-player, campaign only. It is not intended to cover multiplayer modes, such as Battlemode.
- This guide is created to provide general advice and direction to clear the main story from beginning to end.
- While the guide directs you to items and some optional content, this is not a 100% completion guide.
- The guide keeps spoilers in mind, with section titles, pictures, or lack thereof, reflecting this.
- The guide covers basic combat tips, as different difficulty settings can vary step-by-step tactics for each enemy.
- If you notice any errors or have advice, please provide it for credit.
RAZE HELL
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in Doom: The Dark Ages - the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. Discover the Slayer’s origins and his enduring mission to RAZE HELL.
Next: Main Menu
Main Menu
Navigate the Doom: The Dark Ages Main Menu to access Campaign, Battlemode, character customization, events, and extras.
From the Main Menu in Doom: The Dark Ages, you can select the game's Campaign or Battlemode. You can also view events, customize your playable characters and weapons. You can select the extras here as well. At the bottom, you can select your options. Pressing the triangle button pulls up the social menu. On the right-hand side, you can view your player icon and title, which are also customizable.
- Customize your player icon and title on the right-hand side of the Main Menu.
- Press triangle to access the social menu.
Events
Access the Events menu in Doom: The Dark Ages to see unlockable challenges, earn XP, and add boosters for increased rewards.
By clicking on the events menu (a part of the game's interface), you can see the different challenges available that you can unlock. Completing challenges will earn you XP (experience points) and you can level up to get better rewards. You can also add other characters as "boosters" to earn even more XP.
- Adding boosters can significantly increase your XP gains from challenges.
- Completing challenges is a primary way to level up and earn better rewards.
Customization
Explore all Doom: The Dark Ages customization options, including character skins, podiums, weapon skins, animations, player icons, and titles.
From the customization screen in Doom: The Dark Ages, you can alter a variety of options to personalize your character. At the top of the screen, you will see icons that allow you to customize your character's skins, the podium they stand on, weapon skins, their stances, intro animations, and victory animations.
Additionally, within the Customization menu, you can change your player icon or title. These options are located under the Badge section.
- Experiment with different combinations of skins and animations to find a look you like.
- Check the Badge section regularly for new player icons and titles to unlock.
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