DOOM: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a first-person shooter developed by id Software, set in a dark medieval-inspired Hell. Players take on the role of the Slayer, wielding the Shield Saw and later the Chain Spear, battling demons across frozen landscapes and ancient ruins. The game features fast-paced combat, weapon upgrades through Hollow Shrines, and a deep endgame with Master Arenas and Ripatorium wave modes.

The Chain Spear is the new primary weapon in the Revelations DLC, replacing the Shield Saw after it's broken by the Henchman. It functions as a melee weapon, projectile throw, grappling hook (Meat Hook), and bullet reflector. Key abilities include Meat Hook for mobility, Orbit for aerial circling, Charged Throw for double damage, and Stab for quick kills. It has 5 upgrade branches: Base, Meat Hook, Throw, Slam, and Slash.

Go to Settings > Inputs and toggle the Slayer Controller Preset from Default to Southpaw and back. This forces the game to reassign all default bindings. After Update 4, you can also use Reset to Default in the same menu. This bug affects players who had existing base game saves before the DLC launched.

The Warlock is a caster enemy introduced in Revelations that shields nearby demons, making them immune to damage. It teleports when pressured and has a 1.5-second recovery window after each teleport. The Warlock can be killed with just 2 Chain Spear Stabs, but ignoring it turns every demon in the room into a bullet sponge. Always prioritize killing Warlocks first.

After completing the campaign, the Master Key endgame unlocks, transforming all missions into replay spaces with locked areas, Blood Iron upgrades, Classic Encounters, Classic Levels, Slayer Trials, and Ritual of Power challenges. Collecting Astral Key fragments unlocks the Uber Boss, which rewards the Master Arena Key. Clearing all Master Arenas unlocks Ripatorium 3.0.