If you think id Software’s top game Doom The Dark Ages is just about running and shooting then think again. The real fun starts when you master the right weapons for the right fight. Every demon you face has a weakness and knowing which gun to use (and when) can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
In this Doom: The Dark Ages guide, we’ll help you find all the weapons you can unlock, how to get them and the best upgrades to make them even stronger. Even the ones your giant robot uses and how you can make the best of them.
Doom: The Dark Ages All Weapons List and Upgrades
In Doom: The Dark Ages, you don’t just rely on guns. You’ve got two main weapon types to wreck demons with:
- Your Guns & Shield – Perfect for shooting, blocking, and breaking enemies apart.
- Melee Weapons – Great for smashing enemies and refilling your ammo when you’re running low.
Later in the game, you’ll also get to control Atlan, a massive demon-killing mech with exclusive weapons you can only use while piloting it. Pretty cool, right? Below, you’ll find a full list of all the weapons we’ve discovered so far, listed in the order you unlock them. Let’s check them out!
1. Combat Shotgun – Your Go To Starter
Combat Shotgun is the first weapon you get in Chapter 1: Village of Khalim but don’t underestimate it. Perfect for short to mid-range fight and it is great for dealing quick damage and farming armor thanks to its burn effect when upgraded. While it loses the grenade launcher from Doom Eternalbut its fast fire rate and armor-boosting upgrades make it a solid choice for shielded or rushing enemies throughout the game.
Best Upgrades of Combat Shotgun
2. Super Shotgun – Close-Range Devastator
What should i say Super Shot gun or JackHammer? This gun returns with its signature double-barrel blast by delivering a massive damage at point-blank range. Although it no longer features the grappling hook like we use to see in previous titles but its raw power makes it indispensable for close-quarters combat. You will find this super weapon in Chapter 5: The Holy City of Aratum.
Best Upgrades of Super Shotgun
3. Shredder – Rapid-Fire Spike Launcher
This weapon is kind of fully automatic machine gun which you will get in Chapter 1: Village of Khalim. Basically Shredder gun functions like a heavy duty SMG by firing spike shaped projectiles at a rapid rate. It is excellent for mid-range engagements and allows you to quickly chip away at enemy health.
Best Upgrades of Shredder
4. Impaler – Precision Railgun
When you reach Doom the Dark ages Chapter 4, named “Sentinel Barracks” and looking for Dragons Den you will get to see Impaler. It is kind of Shredder but as it fires a spike-shaped projectiles unlike the rapid Shredder, the Impaler is all about precision. Impaler is Ideal for long-range engagements, it can eliminate enemies with a single, well-placed shot.
Best Upgrades of Impaler
5. Accelerator – Plasma Beam Weapon
This gun is available on Chapter 2: Hebeth, where you find a pod while looking for demonic corruption in Defend Hebeth Mission. It is said that this Doom the dark ages weapon is best to break enemies defense which I tested and honestly, it does. Accelerator emits continous plasma beam that melts down the defence wall.
Best Upgrades of Accelerator
6. Cycler – Shock Inducing Plasma Rifle
Cycler can be said as next-gen Accelerator in Doom the dark ages due to its twin barrels that have capacity to fires plasma spikes at moderate firerate. This weapon can electrify enemies by causing chain reactions among groups. To get this weapon you have to reach Chapter 5: The Holy City of Aratum and destroy one of ships in initial segment
Best Upgrades of Cycler
7. Pulverizer – Bone Shard Shotgun
This weapon is very lethal and coolest in Doom The Dark Ages because it shoots shards of bones like a wide arc. You can get this weapon in the beginning of Chapter 4: Sentinel Barraks inside a pod. It is best when you have to face alot of demons at once.
Best Upgrades of Pulverizer
8. Ravager – Enhanced Bone Shard Shotgun
Ravanger is an upgraded version of Pulverizer and can be found in Chapter 12: Sentinel Command Station. Doom the dark ages is a unique game due to its weapons collection. Like other weapons Ravanger is a next level gun that focuses on hail of bone shards into a tight spread with rapid fire rate in single time.
Best Upgrades of Ravager
9. Chain Shot – Flail Launcher
Unlike other classic and deadly weapons in Doom the dark ages, This weapon is not inside pod but on a table from where you can pick it off. You can get this by solving a quick puzzle in Chapter 6: Siege-Part 1″.
Best Upgrades of Chain Shot
10. Grenade Launcher – Area Denial Weapon
Like you can guess by the name, Grenade launcher in Doom the dark ages is designed for area denial and for launching explosive projectiles to deal heavy damage over a wide area. This launcher weapon is unlocked after during Chapter 8: Abyssal Forest.
When grenade launcer is fired, it throws a projectile that bounces and explore near contact of enemies.
Best Upgrades of Grenade Launcher
11. Rocket Launcher – High-Risk but High-Reward Destruction
Rocket Launcher in Doom: The Dark Ages is a powerhouse which you’ll find it in the first area of the Chapter 10: The Forsaken Plains inside a weapon pod near the front gate during the objective to breach it. This launcher can deliver a massive explosive damage and this weapon is capable of destroy groups of enemies. However, the immense power comes with the risk of self-inflicted damage if not used carelessly.
Best Upgrades of Rocket Launcher
How to get new weapons in Doom The Dark Ages?
You got the list of weapons but still there must be a question. How it can be achieved and the answer to this is by progressing through the story campaign usually by finishing missions, defeating bosses or exploring hidden areas and secret chests.
Some weapons like the BFC in Doom the dark ages are super rare and can only be found in secret rooms so make sure you keep your eyes open while exploring. Once you unlock a weapon you can upgrade it by visiting the Armory or Weapon Vendor in-game where you’ll spend your Gold, Rubies or Race Stones to make your gear even stronger.
Check back soon for more weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages!
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How many weapons are there in Doom: The Dark Ages?
There are 12 unique weapons in the game, ranging from shotguns and grenade launchers to powerful plasma and rocket weapons. Some can only be found in secret locations.
How to unlock new weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages?
By progressing through the story, beating bosses, finding weapon pods, and exploring hidden areas in different chapters.
Can I upgrade every weapon in Doom: The Dark Ages?
Yes, every weapon has its own set of upgrades. You can buy these using Gold, Rubies, and Race Stones at the Armory or Weapon Vendor.
