Doom Eternal: Weapons guide Doom Eternal guide, walkthrough
Last update: 19 March 2020
In Doom Eternal you will find a variety of different and interesting weapons. You have various types of pistols, rifles and shotguns at your disposal. It's up to you which firearm you will choose - some guns may be suitable for a particular part of the map or can be used against a specific type of enemy.
Combat Shotgun
Action - this is a typical powerful shotgun that can inflict a lot of damage to enemies in a close distance.
How to unlock - you start the game with this weapon.
Modifications:
- Sticky bomb - the explosion may injure several opponents in the area;
- Full auto - allows to inflict huge damage.
Which weapon modification I should choose: sticky bomb is a good modification for a start. Over time, you can expand it with the "bigger boom" upgrade, which will increase the range of explosions.
Heavy Cannon
Action - it's a precision weapon which is perfect for hitting weak spots. From time to time it will make it easier for you to defeat strong enemies.
How to unlock - Heavy Cannon can be obtained in the first mission of the game.
Modifications:
- Sniper modification - allows you to aim more accurately;
- Micro missiles - allows you to attack groups of opponents.
Which weapon modification I should choose: as in the previous example. Micro missiles will make it easier for you to destroy opponents during initial stages of the game. Then you can make the missiles recharge much faster by adding the "instant loader" upgrade.
Plasma Rifle
Action - you can use it to destroy energy shields of enemies.
How to unlock - you can acquire this weapon in the second level of the main story campaign.
Modifications:
- Heat blast - allows you to accumulate a lot of energy during attacks, which can be released in one powerful strike later;
- Microwave beam - shoots concentrated plasma cells that immobilize the target and cause it to explode at the moment of death.
Which weapon modification I should choose: both modifications are great in combat. However, it is a good idea to get a microwave beam that can delay the attacks of your opponents and protect you from unnecessary damage. Over time, you can increase the range of the beam, which will allow you to attack enemies from a considerable distance.
Rocket launcher
Action - in this case there's not much to explain, it's the well-known rocket launcher, which destroys every living creature on its path.
How to unlock - during the execution of the Cultist Base.
Modifications:
- Remote detonate - allows you to select the moment of detonation;
- Lock-on burst - with this upgrade you can launch three missiles at once.
Which weapon modification I should choose: The lock-on function is great against large groups of enemies. Over time, it is worth investing in efficient tracking, which significantly accelerates tracking of demons.
Super Shotgun
Action - it's a double barreled shotgun equipped with a special Meathook.
How to unlock - during the execution of the Cultist Base.
Which weapon modification I should choose: select the Fast Hands upgrade. It increases the reloading speed.
Ballista
Action - shoots a beam of heated energy that cuts through enemies, additionally destroying enemy shields.
How to unlock: you will get it just before the Super Gore Nest mission.
Modifications:
- Arbalest - creates an energy projectile that destroys demons;
- Destroyer blade - allows you to charge the Ballista before firing, which results in the launch of a horizontal energy blade that cuts enemies on the fly.
Which weapon modification I should choose: it would be a great idea to choose a destroyer blade, which can often kill lots of opponents. Select the Charging Wave as the next update which has an ability to stun enemy forces.
Chaingun
Action - it's a great weapon that stuns enemies.
How to unlock: you will get it during the Super Gore Nest mission.
Modifications:
- Mobile turret - destroys demons into pieces and quickly eliminates larger targets;
- Energy shield - absorbs damage inflicted by opponents.
Which weapon modification I should choose: even though the shield is a great option, the turret will be much more useful. It will allow you to deal extra damage to your opponents at all times. In addition, it can be expanded with an upgrade called Fast Gunner, which increases the speed of mobile turret. In addition, you can add Ultimate Cooling later which will reduce the overheating of your weapon.
BFG-9000
Action - a well-known gun that fires green plasma projectiles. It destroys everything that stands in its way.
How to unlock - during Mars Core mission.