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[[File:Eternal Zombieman Attack.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A zombieman takes aim at the player.]]
 
[[File:Eternal Zombieman Attack.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A zombieman takes aim at the player.]]
 
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The '''zombieman''' ('''Soldier Blaster''' in Google Stadia demonstration) returns as a [[monster]] in [[Doom Eternal]], taking the place of the [[possessed soldier]] from [[Doom (2016)]]. It reprises its role as an armed [[former human]] for the first time in a main-series Doom game since [[Doom 64]], with a design heavily inspired by its appearance in that game (which was in turn directly based on the [[Zombieman|original]]). Like the possessed soldier before it, the zombieman now attacks with a plasma-powered, projectile-based weapon which can either be fired off in single shots or charged up for a slower but more powerful blast. A version with a shield exists, like the [[Possessed security]], named '''Soldier Shield'''. Like all monsters in the game, the zombieman is highly mobile - he even has a jet booster which allows him to make high jumps.
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The '''blaster soldier''' is a [[monster]] in [[Doom Eternal]], taking the place of the [[possessed soldier]] from [[Doom (2016)]]. It reprises its role as an armed [[former human]] for the first time in a main-series Doom game since [[Doom 64]], with a design heavily inspired by its appearance in that game (which was in turn directly based on the [[Zombieman|original]]). Like the possessed soldier before it, the soldier now attacks with a plasma-powered, projectile-based weapon which can either be fired off in single shots or charged up for a slower but more powerful blast. A version with a shield also exists, like the [[possessed security]], named [[Soldier (Shield)|Soldier Shield]]. Like all monsters in the game, the soldier is highly mobile - he even has a jet booster which allows him to make high jumps.
  
The zombieman seems to retain even more intelligence than its forebears and speaks with others of its kind in a low-pitched demonic voice - this is similar to the radio chatter used by the likewise intelligent [[Z-Sec]]s of [[Doom 3]].
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The soldier seems to retain even more intelligence than its forebears and speaks with others of its kind in a low-pitched demonic voice - this is similar to the radio chatter used by the likewise intelligent [[Z-Sec]]s of [[Doom 3]].
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==Tactical Analysis==
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The soldier is faster and more aggressive than the basic zombie, and can deal fairly high damage with its charged shots. However, it is not much more durable than a zombie and can be staggered with a single point-blank shotgun blast.  
  
 
==Glory kills==
 
==Glory kills==
[[File:Eternal Zombieman GK.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Doom Slayer executes a zombieman using the Doom blade.]]
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[[File:Eternal Zombieman GK.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Doom Slayer executes a soldier using the Doom blade.]]
* The [[Doom Slayer]] pulls back the zombieman's head and then extends the [[Doom blade]], allowing it to impale the zombieman's skull through his mouth.
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* The [[Doom Slayer]] pulls back the soldier's head and then extends the [[Doom blade]], allowing it to impale the soldier's skull through his mouth.
* The [[Doom Slayer]] can also use the Doom blade as a sword, decapitating the zombieman with a single clean slice through the neck.
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* The Doom Slayer can also use the Doom blade as a sword, decapitating the soldier with a single clean slice through the neck.
* The [[Doom Slayer]] grabs the zombieman, turning him around before impaling the Doom blade through his eye.
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* The Doom Slayer grabs the soldier, turning him around before impaling the Doom blade through his eye.
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* The Doom Slayer grabs the soldier's right arm, breaks the bone and punches him in the face.
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* The Doom Slayer grabs hold of the soldier's left arm before stabbing him twice in the chest.
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* The Doom Slayer slices the soldier's legs off and stabs it once through the back with the Doom blade.
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==Lore==
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As the name suggests, soldiers were originally human troops, possessed by the power of Hell and forced to turn on their former allies.  
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="200px" heights="118px">
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<gallery mode="nolines" widths="250px" heights="141px">
 
Eternal Zombieman Concept.jpg|Concept art. Note the Doom 64 zombieman sprite at upper left used as a design reference.
 
Eternal Zombieman Concept.jpg|Concept art. Note the Doom 64 zombieman sprite at upper left used as a design reference.
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conceptformerhuman.jpg|High resolution concept art.
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viewersoldier1.jpg|As seen in the collectible viewer.
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toy_soldierblast.jpg|The Soldier's toy.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
In Noclip's Designing DOOM Eternal's New & Classic Demons video, the zombieman is referred as 'hellified soldier'. Albeit he was referred to this name by Hugo Martin (Game director), we haven't got a confirmation that this is the canonical name.  
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In noclip's ''Designing DOOM Eternal's New & Classic Demons'' video, the soldier is referred to as the 'hellified soldier', a name referenced by [[Hugo Martin]].
 
 
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[[Category:Zombies]]

Revision as of 14:10, 4 February 2021

A zombieman takes aim at the player.
This article is about the monster in Doom Eternal. For other games, see:

The blaster soldier is a monster in Doom Eternal, taking the place of the possessed soldier from Doom (2016). It reprises its role as an armed former human for the first time in a main-series Doom game since Doom 64, with a design heavily inspired by its appearance in that game (which was in turn directly based on the original). Like the possessed soldier before it, the soldier now attacks with a plasma-powered, projectile-based weapon which can either be fired off in single shots or charged up for a slower but more powerful blast. A version with a shield also exists, like the possessed security, named Soldier Shield. Like all monsters in the game, the soldier is highly mobile - he even has a jet booster which allows him to make high jumps.

The soldier seems to retain even more intelligence than its forebears and speaks with others of its kind in a low-pitched demonic voice - this is similar to the radio chatter used by the likewise intelligent Z-Secs of Doom 3.

Tactical Analysis

The soldier is faster and more aggressive than the basic zombie, and can deal fairly high damage with its charged shots. However, it is not much more durable than a zombie and can be staggered with a single point-blank shotgun blast.

Glory kills

The Doom Slayer executes a soldier using the Doom blade.
  • The Doom Slayer pulls back the soldier's head and then extends the Doom blade, allowing it to impale the soldier's skull through his mouth.
  • The Doom Slayer can also use the Doom blade as a sword, decapitating the soldier with a single clean slice through the neck.
  • The Doom Slayer grabs the soldier, turning him around before impaling the Doom blade through his eye.
  • The Doom Slayer grabs the soldier's right arm, breaks the bone and punches him in the face.
  • The Doom Slayer grabs hold of the soldier's left arm before stabbing him twice in the chest.
  • The Doom Slayer slices the soldier's legs off and stabs it once through the back with the Doom blade.

Lore

As the name suggests, soldiers were originally human troops, possessed by the power of Hell and forced to turn on their former allies.

Gallery

Trivia

In noclip's Designing DOOM Eternal's New & Classic Demons video, the soldier is referred to as the 'hellified soldier', a name referenced by Hugo Martin.