Doom: The Dark Ages showcases an impressive array of weaponry, immersing players in its brutal medieval landscape. With a collection of weapons unrivaled in the Doom series, each is designed to mercilessly obliterate demons. Whether you’re a veteran Slayer or new to the franchise, you’ll find the extensive range of options—from the formidable Super Shotgun to the relentless Pulverizer—inviting. Curious about what you can wield in this fierce world? Let’s dive into every weapon available in Doom: The Dark Ages.
Every Weapon in Doom: The Dark Ages
Doom: The Dark Ages features a staggering 12 guns, plus the innovative Shield Saw featuring four shield runes, and three distinct melee weapons. The Slayer’s arsenal has never looked so deadly. Below is the complete list of weapons you can get your hands on.
- Combat Shotgun
- Super Shotgun
- Shredder
- Impaler
- Accelerator
- Cycler
- Pulverizer
- Ravager
- Chainshot
- Grenade Launcher
- Rocket Launcher
- Ballistic Force Crossbow
- Shield Saw
- Power Gauntlet
- Flail
- Dreadmace
1. Combat Shotgun
The classic Combat Shotgun is back in Doom: The Dark Ages, maintaining its lethal punch while sporting a few visual tweaks with medieval embellishments. While it loses its ability to launch grenades, upgrades now allow it to ignit enemies on fire. Here’s what upgrades are available:
- Incendiary: Burn enemies to drop armor pickups.
- Smelt: Increase armor pickups from burning foes.
- Blast: Cause enemies to explode upon burning.
- Tune Up: Add a rapid-fire mode for extra ammo output.
- Flare-Up: Instantly applies burn to weaker enemies.
- Eat This!: Fires more projectiles per shot.
2. Super Shotgun
Doomguy’s beloved double-barrel returns, redesigned with spiked accents and ancient symbols. Although it loses the grappling hook feature, its sheer power remains intact. Here are its upgrades:
- Speed Loader: Reload faster.
- Shatter: Deal extra damage to armored demons.
- Eat This!: Fires more projectiles with each trigger pull.
3. Shredder
The Shredder functions like a monster SMG, launching spike-shaped projectiles rapidly, tearing into enemies with brutal efficiency. With upgrades, these projectiles can ricochet and even explode. Here’s what you can unlock:
- Pincushion: Create area damage through parries and throws.
- No Frills: Boost fire rate.
- Barbed: Enhance ricochet damage.
4. Impaler
Whereas the Shredder prioritizes speed, the Impaler focuses on pinpoint precision, hurling powerful spikes that can briefly stagger demons. Here’s how you can upgrade this lethal weapon:
- Stalwart: Gain ammo by utilizing shield throws.
- Salvage: Empower your next shot after collecting ammo.
- Chronospike: Slow down time while firing for amplified damage.
- Lobotomy: Refilling melee charge with headshots.
5. Accelerator
Resembling the Plasma Rifle, the Accelerator booms with a harmonious fire rate. It accumulates damage over time as you land shots on enemies. The upgrades available are:
- Feedback: Increase damage at maximum charge.
- Stabilizer: Reduce weapon spread when charged.
- Modulator: Boost rate of fire at maximum charge.
- Heatblast: Unleash a blast consuming charge for area damage.
- Mega Cell: Delay charge loss.
- Overload: Supercharge for amplified effects at max charge.
6. Cycler
The Cycler is like a twin-barrel Accelerator, shooting plasma spikes while delivering shocking effects. Check out the upgrades you can equip:
- Shock: Apply shock to increase damage taken by demons.
- Amplify: Boost damage to shocked foes.
- Fulmination: Extend shock duration for dramatic results.
- Overload: Gain bonus effects based on demon size when delivering kills.
7. Pulverizer
The Pulverizer isn’t just a weapon; it’s a showpiece with its skull-crunching capabilities. It is designed for mass destruction. Its upgrades include:
- Runic Skull: Earn charge from kills and improve speed.
- Runic Strike: Maintain charge through melee strikes.
- Flay: Increase shot spread with more projectiles.
8. Ravager
Serving as a potent counterpart to the Pulverizer, the Ravager excels with tighter blasts that fortify your health. Here’s what you get with upgrades:
- Vampirism: Gain health pickups from damaged demons.
- Ignition: Max out charge time and remove movement penalties.
- Slow Burn: Increase fire rate but take longer to build.
- Supplier: Increase loot drops from damaged enemies.
9. Chainshot
The Chainshot serves as a launcher with its unique design that connects a ball on a chain. After a brief charge, this weapon delivers a powerful blow. Available upgrades enhance its lethal potential:
- Eldritch Blessing: Charge shots with parries for extra damage.
- Gravitational Flux: Boost armor damage at maximum charge.
- Cosmic Breach: Add explosive effects upon impact at max charge.
10. Grenade Launcher
The Grenade Launcher is straightforward yet effective, launching grenades that go boom on contact. Through upgrades, you can even unleash devastating cluster grenades:
- Fragment: Obtain cluster grenades after every third hit.
- Rupture: Create cluster grenades against shielded demons.
- Cataclysm: Generate cluster grenades with every second hit.
11. Rocket Launcher
The traditional Rocket Launcher stays true to form. It fires explosive projectiles that deal heavy damage. Here’s how you can upgrade this classic weapon:
- Cannibalism: Heal by taking damage from shielded attacks.
- Cooked: Empower your next shot with a parry.
- Blood Sacrifice: Increase splash damage in exchange for self-harm.
- Bloodlust: Prolong Cannibalism effects.
12. Ballistic Force Crossbow
The ultimate weapon in Doom: The Dark Ages, the Ballistic Force Crossbow fires the Eldritch Lance, delivering vast AoE damage. It supports up to three charges, but ammo is scarce. Keep in mind, you cannot equip the Shield Saw while using this power weapon.
13. Shield Saw
The Shield Saw is crucial to your survival strategy. It blocks attacks, parries Hell Surges, and acts as a traversal tool while possessing a vicious chain saw to devastate demons. With numerous upgrades to enhance its reach and effects, it’s a centerpiece of combat. For a complete guide to all upgrades and more info, check related content.
All Doom: The Dark Ages Melee Weapons
Beyond its arsenal of guns, players can wield three deadly melee weapons designed for crushing foes. Discover them below.
1. Power Gauntlet
The Power Gauntlet embraces raw strength, delivering immense single-target damage with its spiked surface. It gains power with each successful strike, especially when parrying Hell Surge attacks. Here’s how you can upgrade it:
- Finisher: Boost the final combo hit’s damage.
- Duelist: Speed up melee regeneration after parries.
- Jolt: Apply shock to the first hit in a combo.
- Encore: Expand your combo to four hits.
2. Flail
Unquestionably the most medieval of weapons, the Flail sends a spiked ball spinning in devastating arcs. Chaining hits inflicts significant damage while generating explosions. Here’s what you can upgrade:
- Conditioning: Reduce recovery time by five seconds.
- Ignite: Scorch demons for armor drops.
- Resonant: Deal additional damage and generate armor shards.
- Engulf: Ignite nearby enemies and generate more armor drops.
3. Dreadmace
The Dreadmace is all about brutal force, designed to crush and rupture with its barbed edges. One hit can send shockwaves through demon bodies, leaving them eviscerated. Here’s what enhancements are available:
- Reaper: Recover health from eliminated enemies.
- Obliterator: Increase nearby damage with each strike.
- Riposte: Get an extra attack after a successful parry.
That wraps up our guide on all the weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages. Which weapon are you eager to try out in the game? Share your thoughts! For additional tips and coverage, explore more articles at Moyens I/O.