Doom The Dark Ages Weapons: 23 Must-Haves ⚔️🔥

Discover the complete list of weapons at Doom The Dark Ages, which includes 23 different weapons and armaments. Some are designed for the Atlan robot, but the Slayer can carry up to 20 lethal tools, instantly switching between them to annihilate any infernal or eldritch force that stands in his way. ⚔️🔥

It is crucial to understand that No weapon in the game is optional or can be overlooked: All of them appear at key moments in the story and are necessary to progress. Some weapons are even directly linked to the plot, created to solve specific challenges posed by Doomguy.

Full list of weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages

A collection of powerful weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages, from shotguns to rocket launchers — (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks)

Below, I've listed all the weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages, organized by category and in the order they're unlocked, so you know how and when to use them. 👇

Firearms
- Shield Saw
- Combat Shotgun
- Super Shotgun
- Shredder
- Accelerator
- Pulverizer
- Impaler
- Cycler
- Chainshot
- Grenade Launcher
- Rocket Launcher
- Ravager
- Ballistic Force Crossbow (BFC)
Melee weapons
- Power Gauntlet
- Flail
- Dreadmace
Shield runes
- Ground Fissure
- Holy Swarm
- Auto Turret
- Heaven Splitter
Weapons of the Atlan robot
- Unarmed combat
- Minigun
- Shotgun

With so many weapons to choose from and unique features, check out our best weapon guide in Doom: The Dark Ages to learn which one to prioritize when things get tough. Remember, the key is to max out the weapon you're most comfortable with. Plus, we have tips on the best weapon upgrades in Doom: The Dark Ages. Don't miss it! 💥

Slayer's main weapons

Doom The Dark Ages Slayer blocking Hell Knight attack with shield — (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks)

These are all the Slayer's weapons that are part of the main wheel, how to unlock them, and what they are used for.

Weapon	Unlocked in Chapter:	Ideal for:
Combat Shotgun	1 (Default)	Short-range damage
Shredder	1	Rapid fire at medium range
Shield Saw	2	Eliminate crowds, stun enemies, and break armor
Accelerator	2	Quick damage and break energy shields
Pulverizer	4	Reduce large groups of weak enemies
Impaler	4	Sniper and heavy precision damage
Cycler	5	Constant damage to break shields and armor
Super Shotgun	5	Massive damage at short range
Chainshot	6	Heavy Damage Charge Shot
Grenade Launcher	8	Medium-power explosive damage
Rocket Launcher	10	High-powered explosive shots
Ravager	12	Concentrated rapid-fire burst
Ballistic Force Crossbow (BFC)	14	Massive explosive fire that ends battles

Melee weapons

Although Doom The Dark Ages removed the glorious executions, there are now three types of unlockable melee weapons that offer variety in close combat.

Weapon	Unlocked in Chapter:	Ideal for:
Power Gauntlet	1	Frequent combos, light damage, and generates ammo
Flail	6	Medium damage, medium usage, and generates armor.
Dreadmace	15	Infrequent use, heavy damage, and generates ammunition

Runes for the shield

Shield runes for Doom The Dark Ages with powerful visual effects — (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks)

The Shield runes These are enhancements added to your shield. Only one rune can be active at a time, and each one triggers unique effects. when you block remote attacks. Protect and attack with style and strategy. 🛡️✨

Runes	Unlocked in Chapter:	Ability
Ground Fissure	9	It generates a shockwave on the ground that stuns enemies.
Holy Swarm	11	Fires homing daggers at the attacker
Auto Turret	12	Activates a shoulder-mounted turret that fires forward
Heaven Splitter	14	Summons a bolt of lightning that stuns the attacker and nearby enemies

Weapons of the Atlan robot

Robot Atlan in combat with various weapons in Doom The Dark Ages — (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks)

The Atlan robot has three combat modes that appear at certain points in the story, but they are not permanently retained. Each time a mode is activated, the player obtains a specific weapon from the game, which is then lost, although some reappear more than once.

Unarmed/hand-to-hand combat:
- Atlan's basic combat mode. Perfectly strike and dodge, then charge up powerful attacks like stomps and palm strikes.
Minigun:
- Continuous fire. Perfect dodging temporarily powers up this weapon.
Shotgun:
- Powerful shots at close range. Perfect dodging also temporarily powers up this weapon.

Want more medieval Slayer adventures? Check out our secrets in Doom: The Dark Ages Chapter 5 to learn where to park your dragon, or discover our top tips for Doom: The Dark Ages and master the game. 🐉⚔️