Imp stalker

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A imp stalker prepares to generate and throw its projectile

The imp stalker is an enemy in Doom: The Dark Ages. The appearance of this enemy type is based on its classic counterpart. The monster has glowing orange claws. From the holes in its palms it generates projectiles that the Doom Slayer can parry with the shield saw. A nightmare version of the monster also exists.

Tactical analysis

The imp stalker fights like a stronger version of the imp, slashing with its claws in close quarters and firing plus-shaped energy bolts at long range. These may be Hell surges, which can be reflected back at the imp stalker to damage it.

Lore

The stalkers are predators of the Great Steppe, born in the searing chasms of Hell. Unlike other low-born demons, such as their imp brethren, they have more of a share of intelligence, tirelessly stalking their prey. They are also larger and more muscular. Stalkers emit Hell waves that can track and even anticipate their target's movement, as if they also have a element of intelligence like their owners. The stalkers are dangerous in close quarters, quickly and easily lashing out their searing-hot claws to rip through flesh and metal. Their general disregard for self-preservation makes them well-equipped to serve as frontline soldiers of Ahzrak's army.

Gallery

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  The imp stalker's collectible toy.

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  The codex entry image.

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  Concept art, with classic imp as reference.

Trivia

• One of the pain sounds made by the imp stalker is based on the classic arch-vile's death sound. This may be a reference to the lore of the imps of Doom (2016), who were stated to be related to the summoner, an arch-vile class monster.