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[[File:Doom Eternal Fire Baron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The baron of Hell appears in a promotional screenshot.]]
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[[File:Doom Eternal Fire Baron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The "Fire Baron" appears in a promotional screenshot.]]
 
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[[File:Doom Eternal E3 teaser monsters.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A baron appears to the far right in this still from the E3 teaser, making a threatening gesture with its flaming blades.]]
 
 
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The '''Baron of Hell''' returns as a [[monster]] in [[Doom Eternal]], retaining its appearance from [[Doom (2016)]], but now equipped with a pair of flaming blades, similar to those previously wielded by the [[Cyberdemon (Doom 2016)|cyberdemon]]. It is currently presumed that it will have statistics mostly matching those from the previous game, but further information from [[id Software]] is needed.
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The '''baron of Hell''' returns as a [[monster]] in [[Doom Eternal]], retaining its appearance from [[Doom (2016)]], but now equipped with a pair of flaming blades, similar to those previously wielded by the [[Cyberdemon (Doom 2016)|cyberdemon]]. Unlike its previous appearance, the baron of Hell now has an ashy grey-brown complexion with fiery eyes, inner flesh that glows like embers, and magma for blood. Additionally, all of the green projectile effects associated with the demon in its prior version have been replaced by fiery orange and red ones.
  
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Only a few barons have been seen in any explicit amount of detail. The ones seen in the E3 teaser seem to have the same pinkish complexion as their predecessors; however, the one fought in the {{wp|QuakeCon}} gameplay reveal was an ashy grey-brown with fiery eyes and inner flesh that glowed like embers. A screenshot of the monster released by [[Bethesda]] after the reveal gives this variant of the baron the name "Fire Baron." Whether this is the final design of all barons for the game or a potential variant amongst others is currently unknown. The [[Doom Slayer]] was shown being able to knock it back with a melee strike, potentially meaning the demon could be slightly weaker. Alternatively, this could entail that the [[destructible demons]] gore system may reduce the demon's weight, making it more susceptible to stunning.
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An [[Armored baron|armored variant]] of this monster appears in ''[[The Ancient Gods, Part Two]]''.
  
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As far as combat goes, it seemed to fight on par with the 2016 variant, but with the addition of swipes with its new Argent blades. Additionally, all of the green effects associated with the demon in its prior version have been replaced by ones which are fiery orange and red.
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==Tactical analysis==
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As far as combat goes, it seems to fight on par with the 2016 variant, but with the addition of swipes with its new Argent blades and is much stronger and durable as it is able to survive a direct shot from the BFG. As with all enemies in Eternal, the baron is faster and more aggressive than before.
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The [[Doom Slayer]] can knock it back with a [[blood punch]], making it more susceptible to stunning. Additionally, continuous use of the [[Chaingun (Doom Eternal)|chaingun]] can stall its attacks.
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==Lore==
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The barons of Hell featured in Doom Eternal are a descendant clan called the "Fireborne Barons", which evolved to live in the border regions of the Burning Abyss, a banishing ground for damned souls filled with blackstone crags and magma tides. The Fireborne Barons drew strength from the damned souls sent there. They eventually incorporated the incendiary nature of Hell itself within their bodies, which are described as being carapace covered and having qualities of obsidian.
  
 
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==Glory kills==
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* The Slayer grabs the Baron's horn and plunges the [[Doom Blade]] through the bottom of its head.
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* The Slayer grabs the baron's horn and plunges the [[Doomblade]] through the bottom of its head.
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* The Slayer grabs the baron's horn and decapitates it with the Doomblade.
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* The Slayer punches the baron's side, then extends the Doomblade and slits its throat.
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* The Slayer grabs both of the baron's horns, then twists the baron's head until its neck snaps.
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==Pre-release==
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[[File:Doom Eternal E3 teaser monsters.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A baron, still pink, appears to the far right in this still from the E3 teaser, making a threatening gesture with its flaming blades.]]
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* The very earliest E3 teaser video for Doom Eternal displayed barons that were still pink in color but already possessed flaming arm blades.
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* A screenshot of the monster released by [[Bethesda]] after the game's initial reveal gave this variant of the baron the name "Fire Baron."
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==Gallery==
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<gallery mode="nolines" widths="250px" heights="141px">
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viewerbaron1.jpg|As seen in the collectible viewer.
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toy_baron.jpg|The Baron Of Hell's collectible toy.
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</gallery>
  
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*The Slayer Grabs the horn of the Baron and decapitates it with the Doom Blade.
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==Trivia==
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The baron's new appearance may be a call-back to 2016's [[Baron of Hell (Doom 2016)|pre-release baron]] where it had a similar ashy grey-brown complexion with ember-like holes glowing from various pieces of its body.
  
 
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[[Category:Hell nobles]]

Latest revision as of 00:22, 29 May 2023

The baron of Hell appears in a promotional screenshot.
This article is about the monster in Doom Eternal. For other games, see:

The baron of Hell returns as a monster in Doom Eternal, retaining its appearance from Doom (2016), but now equipped with a pair of flaming blades, similar to those previously wielded by the cyberdemon. Unlike its previous appearance, the baron of Hell now has an ashy grey-brown complexion with fiery eyes, inner flesh that glows like embers, and magma for blood. Additionally, all of the green projectile effects associated with the demon in its prior version have been replaced by fiery orange and red ones.

An armored variant of this monster appears in The Ancient Gods, Part Two.

Tactical analysis[edit]

As far as combat goes, it seems to fight on par with the 2016 variant, but with the addition of swipes with its new Argent blades and is much stronger and durable as it is able to survive a direct shot from the BFG. As with all enemies in Eternal, the baron is faster and more aggressive than before.

The Doom Slayer can knock it back with a blood punch, making it more susceptible to stunning. Additionally, continuous use of the chaingun can stall its attacks.

Lore[edit]

The barons of Hell featured in Doom Eternal are a descendant clan called the "Fireborne Barons", which evolved to live in the border regions of the Burning Abyss, a banishing ground for damned souls filled with blackstone crags and magma tides. The Fireborne Barons drew strength from the damned souls sent there. They eventually incorporated the incendiary nature of Hell itself within their bodies, which are described as being carapace covered and having qualities of obsidian.

Glory kills[edit]

  • The Slayer grabs the baron's horn and plunges the Doomblade through the bottom of its head.
  • The Slayer grabs the baron's horn and decapitates it with the Doomblade.
  • The Slayer punches the baron's side, then extends the Doomblade and slits its throat.
  • The Slayer grabs both of the baron's horns, then twists the baron's head until its neck snaps.

Pre-release[edit]

A baron, still pink, appears to the far right in this still from the E3 teaser, making a threatening gesture with its flaming blades.
  • The very earliest E3 teaser video for Doom Eternal displayed barons that were still pink in color but already possessed flaming arm blades.
  • A screenshot of the monster released by Bethesda after the game's initial reveal gave this variant of the baron the name "Fire Baron."

Gallery[edit]

  • As seen in the collectible viewer.

  • The Baron Of Hell's collectible toy.

Trivia[edit]

The baron's new appearance may be a call-back to 2016's pre-release baron where it had a similar ashy grey-brown complexion with ember-like holes glowing from various pieces of its body.

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
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