In DOOM: The Dark Ages, the Abyssal Forest chapter provides a stark contrast to the more extensive two-part Siege chapter, focusing on battling fierce demons throughout varied environments. This segment introduces players to the darker aspects of the game, featuring the formidable witches—an enemy that poses unique challenges!
Fortunately, the Abyssal Forest is rife with opportunities to discover a powerful new weapon, a plethora of hidden secrets, and precious Rubies essential for weapon upgrades. Below, we present our comprehensive DOOM: The Dark Ages Abyssal Forest walkthrough.
Discovering Secrets in the Abyssal Forest
As you navigate through the Abyssal Forest chapter in DOOM: The Dark Ages, keep an eye out for valuable collectibles and hidden items:
- 11 Secrets
- 1 Codex Entry (Collectible)
- 1 Toy (Collectible)
- 1 Demonic Essence Upgrade (Armor)
- 2 Rubies
Throughout this walkthrough, we emphasize the importance of using your map frequently! If you’re in close proximity to an undiscovered collectible or secret, it will be indicated on your map. You can also monitor the sidebar list to track your progress regarding the collectibles you’ve acquired and those still awaiting discovery.
This mapping feature is crucial for ensuring you don’t overlook any secrets—be diligent in your exploration before reaching any point of no return!
Secret #1
Upon entering the Abyssal Forest, advance slightly and check your map. Observe where the path diverges. Head to the right; you’ll encounter soldiers atop a hill. Leap to the opposite platform to uncover your first secret, which houses a Life Sigil.
Your map will also reveal the location of the Yellow Key, our next objective!
Acquiring the Yellow Key
Defeat the initial red enemy encounter ahead before continuing. Look for the small path in the northern area of your location, as displayed on the map below. This leads to the Yellow Key. Collect it and then exit, initiating another enemy encounter outside.
Secret #2
After obtaining the Yellow Key, proceed through the previously locked gate. You will find a hidden path leading underground on the left, which is easy to overlook. The path is highlighted below for reference.
Inside, you will stumble upon some Gold, a Ruby, and the second secret location. Use a Shield Throw on the Hot Metal at the passage’s end to re-emerge just beyond the Yellow Key gate.
Secret #3 and Collectible #1
Check your map and identify a Codex entry that’s located nearby. You will need to breach the surrounding tree roots with a Shield Bash to access it.
Secret #4
Continue toward your quest marker, utilizing the green Flesh Node to navigate across the nearby bridge. After you climb the wall, veer right and jump down, then reverse direction.
Following this route, you will encounter more tree roots to bash through, unveiling a Gold Chest and our fourth secret area (illustrated below).
Continue to follow the quest marker until you reach a Sentinel Shrine, hinting at an imminent enemy confrontation.
Demonic Essence Upgrade (Armor)
Defeat the Pinky Rider in the subsequent battle to acquire the Demonic Essence Upgrade (Armor), an essential boost for this chapter.
Secret #5
Once you’ve triumphed over the enemy encounter, let’s retrieve our fifth and sixth secret areas before pushing forward with the quest.
From the Sentinel Shrine, move straight ahead and stay to the left. Eventually, you’ll reach a ledge where you can leap down to a platform below, as indicated on the map.
Follow that path to a cage containing a collectible alongside multiple flamethrowers. To access the collectible, stand behind the cage and throw a Shield at the Hot Metal.
To the left of that Hot Metal, you’ll also find an Energy Node waiting for a Shield Throw. After completing this task, you can claim the Toy Witch and Shield Bash your way out!
Secret #6
Upon exiting, scan the area to your left for a climbable crate in the distance, as shown below.
Approach a bit closer, and to its left, you’ll spot Hot Metal behind a moving vent. Time your Shield Throw accurately to dismantle the metal, causing the crate to drop.
Do not interact with that crate just yet. Instead, look right from where the Hot Metal was aimed and locate another crate nearby that can be climbed.
Ascend it and leap right to access the eighth secret area and collect a Life Sigil.
Secret #7
Afterward, return to the crate you just dropped and scale it. Before engaging the turret, take a moment to look left at the platforms adorned with Gold Bars. Jump across these platforms.
Climb up the wall you’ll come across, reaching the top unlocks our seventh secret location along with a valuable Ruby.
Secret #8
After reaching the turret atop the watchtower, utilize it to blast the blocked gate in front of you. However, before continuing, make sure to uncover more secrets in this vicinity.
From the turret’s position, return toward the Sentinel Shrine, but do not ascend the wall there. Instead, turn away from the Shrine and veer to your right to follow a new path. At its end, you’ll discover some Hot Metal ready to be shot (displayed below).
Once you destroy the metal, it will fall, creating an opening below. Drop in to claim our eighth secret location. Clear out any enemies you encounter, continue along the inside path, and you’ll eventually find a Gold Chest inside the watchtower.
With access to the watchtower’s interior now available, exit and head around the back of the structure.
Secret #9
By traversing around the rear of the watchtower, you’ll be able to leap down to a platform laden with Gold Bars (shown below).
Examine the watchtower’s walls; nearby, you’ll find some Hot Metal for a Shield Throw (illustrated below), enabling you to open the adjacent gate.
Step inside to discover our ninth secret location and add some Gold to your collection. You can now proceed through the previously blocked gate that was cleared using the turret.
Secret #10
Once you leap down past the point of no return, prepare for an incoming enemy encounter. Quickly turn back to spot some Gold Bars lying behind you; collecting these will unlock the tenth secret area of this chapter.
Complete the battle and resume your quest by following the marker.
Secret #11
At the elevator’s base, you’ll acquire the Grenade Launcher! Prepare for the next enemies while being mindful of green Flesh Nodes. One will appear to your left just as you exit (illustrated below).
Utilize the Flesh Node to explore a concealed path. Proceed carefully to avoid gaps that might send you back to where you started. Upon reaching the end of this hidden passage, you’ll uncover the eleventh and final secret for the chapter, along with a Gold Chest to loot.
At this juncture, you can venture beyond the point of no return and prepare for a thrilling enemy encounter featuring the Aggadon Champion.
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