Arachnotron (Doom Eternal)
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The arachnotron returns as a monster in Doom Eternal, its first appearance in a main-series Doom game since Doom 64, and in any Doom game since Doom II RPG. As with previous versions of the monster, it is a brain-like monster with small, frail arms, equipped with a mechanical chassis that walks on multiple clawed legs like an arachnid, essentially being a smaller version of the Spider Mastermind. Uniquely, this new incarnation carries its plasma gun on a scorpion-like tail which it holds above its body. This tail can be destroyed due to the new Destructible demons gore mechanics, in which case it will not be able to use the gun and will resort to its smaller grenade launchers. Its legs are similar to the Doom 64 counterpart. Additionally, the arachnotron now has blue-colored blood akin to the cacodemon.
The arachnotron attacks using its plasma gun for continuous direct shots and the grenade launchers for lobbed area-of-effect shots. It is able to cling to walls and ceilings to stay out of reach. If forced into close range or if its gun is destroyed, it attacks by swiping at the Doom Slayer with its leg claws or by firing grenades.
Glory kills
- The Doom Slayer grabs one of the arachnotron's legs and forces the claw through the monster's eye.
- The Doom Slayer flips the arachnotron onto its back where it dies.
- The Doom Slayer snatches a grenade from the launcher and feeds it to the arachnotron.
- The Doom Slayer snatches a grenade from the launcher and jams it in the arachnotron's brain.
Monsters from Doom Eternal | ||
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Fodder: | Gargoyle • Imp • Lost soul • Maykr drone • Mecha zombie • Soldier (Blaster) • Soldier (Shield) • Zombies | |
Heavy: | Arachnotron • Cacodemon • Carcass • Cyber-mancubus • Dread knight • Hell knight • Mancubus • Pain elemental • Pinky • Prowler • Revenant • Spectre • Whiplash | |
Super Heavy: | Arch-vile • Baron of Hell • Doom hunter • Marauder • Tyrant | |
Ambient: | Buff totem • Cueball • Tentacle | |
Bosses: | Gladiator • Icon of Sin • Khan Maykr | |
Mechanics: | Empowered demon • Gore nest • Kalibas | |
Expansion - The Ancient Gods, Part One | Expansion - The Ancient Gods, Part Two | |
Fodder: | Screecher • Stone imp • Riot soldier | |
Heavy: | Blood Maykr • Whiplash spectre | Cursed prowler |
Super Heavy: | Armored baron | |
Ambient: | Spirit • Turret | Demonic trooper |
Bosses: | Samur Maykr • Trial of Maligog | The Dark Lord |