- Gear Up: Master the Basics in Village of Khalim
- First Fights: Shield Charge & Executions
- Secrets & Collectibles: Don’t Miss a Thing
- Power Up: Melee & New Weapons
- Keys & Portals: Unlock the Path Forward
- Pro Tip: Adjust Your Difficulty
- Final Secrets & Mission End
- FAQs: DOOM The Dark Ages
- Final Thoughts: Mission 1 Mastered!
DOOM The Dark Ages got you ready to rip and tear through Mission 1, Slayer? Launched on May 9, 2025, this prequel’s first mission sets the stage for epic demon-slaying, and I’m here to guide you to 100% completion! From secret locations to collectibles like demon toys and codex pages, plus upgrades and challenges, this walkthrough covers it all. Let’s dive into Village of Khalim and grab everything—time to slay like a pro!
Gear Up: Master the Basics in Village of Khalim
Mission 1, Village of Khalim, is your tutorial—move with the left stick, aim with the right, and sprint by clicking the left stick. Your shield (left trigger) blocks attacks, and holding it lets you shield charge (right trigger) for a powerful dash. The further you are, the more damage it deals! You can also throw your shield (left bumper) to stun enemies and pinball between them. Green attacks? Parry ‘em by timing your shield block—perfect for opening up demons for a beatdown!
First Fights: Shield Charge & Executions
Face your first group of 15 enemies—start with a shield charge for AOE damage to clear fodder fast. Look for wall scrambles (jump at scratched walls to climb) and sprint-jump for extra distance. No glory kills here, but executions replace them—use ‘em to save ammo and grab health. This game’s slower, tankier vibe (compared to DOOM Eternal) makes you feel like a juggernaut—perfect if you found Eternal too twitchy!
Secrets & Collectibles: Don’t Miss a Thing
Check your map often—secrets are everywhere! Break a wall to the left of the main path for your first secret: a Life Sigil (up to 3 in inventory, auto-revives you). You’ll also find demon toys (like the Soldier Toy), codex lore pages, and weapon skins (not super creative, but cool to grab). Gold and Rubies are your currencies for upgrades—don’t miss ‘em! I’ll point out all 6 secrets in this mission, so stick with me.
Power Up: Melee & New Weapons
Grab the Power Gauntlet from a pod—it’s your melee (bottom right UI, up to 3 charges). Melee attacks drop ammo for DOOM The Dark Ages all weapons and can lead to executions for health—later, they’ll burn enemies for armor. After clearing a group, you’ll unlock the Shredder, a fully automatic rifle. Use it in the next fight—the game nudges you to try new weapons, and it’s great for mid-range demon-slaying.
Keys & Portals: Unlock the Path Forward
Find the Blue Key after a Hell Surge (parry the green attack—timing’s generous on Hurt Me Plenty difficulty). Use it to unlock the Blue Gate, but don’t rush—backtrack for a collectible (a toy) shown on your auto-map. Then, tackle 4 Demonic Portals in the open area. Clear them in any order (I go clockwise from the left). Focus on bigger enemies first—they spawn fodder until you take ‘em down.
Pro Tip: Adjust Your Difficulty
This is also from Doom the Dark Ages Pro Tip, Playing on Hurt Me Plenty (normal difficulty) gives a balanced experience, but tweak it if needed! The menu lets you adjust parry windows, damage taken, or even game speed. Struggling? Lower it for fun—later missions get wild! On harder difficulties, tighten the parry window for a challenge. Either way, you’ll feel like a tank crushing demons.
Final Secrets & Mission End
Before exiting, grab the Secret Key on a cliff’s edge (use a launch pad to reach the fourth portal area). Unlock the secret door in the middle for a Life Sigil. Then, clamber up a hidden wall for the final codex page and secret. You should have all 2 toys, 2 codex pages, a weapon skin, and 3/3 Life Sigils. End the mission by firing a cannon at a Titan-sized demon—keep shooting to fill the percentage bar and unleash a fireball to finish it!
FAQs: DOOM The Dark Ages
Final Thoughts: Mission 1 Mastered!
You’ve conquered Mission 1 of DOOM The Dark Ages with 100% completion—nice work, Slayer! From Blue Keys to Demonic Portals, you’re ready for the next challenge. My fave part? Shield-charging into a group of demons—so satisfying! What’s yours? Drop a comment on GGGAMER and let’s chat. Stay tuned for Mission 2—keep slaying, fam!
