Abyssal Forest

Doom: The Dark Ages missions

Village of Khalim Hebeth Barrier Core Sentinel Barracks The Holy City of Aratum Siege - Part 1 Siege - Part 2 Abyssal Forest Ancestral Forge The Forsaken Plains Hellbreaker Sentinel Command Station From Beyond Spire of Nerathul City of Ry'uul The Kar'Thul Marshes Temple of Lomarith Belly of the Beast Harbor of Souls Resurrection Final Battle Reckoning

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]

One toy
One Codex page

Areas / screenshots[edit]

Path into the forest
The cliffside barracks
The broken bridge leading to the barracks
The body of Eligas the Wise
The door to the Ancestral Forge

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]

References[edit]

↑ Bethesda Softworks (4 July 2025). "Slayers Club Live | DOOM: The Dark Ages | Hugo Martin's Game Director Playthrough - Ch. 5." YouTube. Retrieved 30 August 2025.

Levels from Doom: The Dark Ages v · t · e
Single player:	Village of Khalim • Hebeth • Barrier Core • Sentinel Barracks • The Holy City of Aratum • Siege - Part 1 • Siege - Part 2 • Abyssal Forest • Ancestral Forge • The Forsaken Plains • Hellbreaker • Sentinel Command Station • From Beyond • Spire of Nerathul • City of Ry'uul • The Kar'Thul Marshes • Temple of Lomarith • Belly of the Beast • Harbor of Souls • Resurrection • Final Battle • Reckoning

[1] Bethesda Softworks (4 July 2025). "Slayers Club Live | DOOM: The Dark Ages | Hugo Martin's Game Director Playthrough - Ch. 5." YouTube. Retrieved 30 August 2025.

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