Abyssal Forest

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Doom: The Dark Ages missions
Abyssal Forest

Abyssal Forest is the eighth level of Doom: The Dark Ages. Commander Thira directs the Doom Slayer to visit the Ancestral Forge where he can empower his weapons. Meanwhile, Prince Ahzrak attempts to broker an agreement with Bishop Kreed.

The whiplash and Agaddon hunter are introduced as enemies in this level. The grenade launcher is introduced as a weapon.

"As King Novik lies wounded after his battle with Ahzrak, his daughter Thira looks for help."
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Lore[edit]

Once a hallowed woodland on Argent D'Nur, the Abyssal Forest has been corrupted by the influence of Hell. The Sentinels who once communed with their deities within the forest enacted a demonic summoning rite at its heart, transforming the forest into a nightmarish expanse.

Summary[edit]

A detailed walkthrough is available for this level.

Objectives[edit]

Get to the forge
Open the forest gate
Find path through barracks
Reach mine entrance

Challenges[edit]

The first challenge awards a ruby, while the second and third challenges award 50 gold each.

Ghost Buster
Parry three revenant projectiles
Knockout
Execute five dazed demons with shield charges
Bone Collector
Collect 100 ammo loot drops from melee striking demons

Collectibles[edit]

Areas / screenshots[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • According to Hugo Martin, the Slayer was meant to speak in the opening cutscene for this level in response to Thira, in addition to speaking at the end of the previous level. This was eventually replaced with a head nod.[1]

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