Hell knight (Doom Eternal)



The Hell knight is a returning demon in Doom Eternal. It is similar to its Doom (2016) counterpart and, by extension, its Doom 3 counterpart. The demon's appearance appears to be a refined composite of its appearances in both Doom 3 and Doom (2016), featuring the former's eyes and general skull shape, in addition to some added nuances exclusive to Eternal that bring it closer in style to the other demons. Additionally, in tandem with the new destructible demons system, the knight's face can be damaged to reveal a yellow skull that is similar in shape to the heads of the barons in both Doom Eternal as well as the 2016 game.

Tactical analysis
Hell knights behave much as they did in the previous game, rushing towards the player to pummel them with hard-hitting melee strikes and ground slams. As before, it is advised to keep a distance from them and keep shooting at it. The chaingun is especially good at this since its Energy Shield mod can act as a failsafe in case it gets close enough to attack.

Lore
The Hell Knights are unusual among demons for their innate respect for the infernal hierarchy, having served for generations as the enforcers of the Archdemons' will. For the duration of their natural lifespans, they employ their brutality to command lesser demons and their sheer strength as warriors to slay the enemies of Hell.

Glory kills

 * The Slayer punches the Hell knight before quickly impaling the Doom blade into the side of its head.
 * The Slayer punches the Hell knight, then extends the Doom blade to slice off the knight's head.
 * The Slayer breaks the Hell knight's arm, making its bone come out of the arm and punches the demon in the head.
 * The Slayer grips hold of the Hell Knight's head from behind and smashes it into the ground.
 * The Slayer kicks the Hell Knight with his knee and proceeds to decapitate the demon with his Doom Blade.