Dreadmace

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This article is about the weapon from Doom: The Dark Ages. For other uses, see Mace.

The dreadmace as it appeared in the Developer Direct event in January 2025, being used against a revenant.

The dreadmace is a melee weapon in Doom: The Dark Ages, along with the flail and power gauntlet. Like the flail, it is capable of hitting multiple targets, but causes much more damage. It is found in the City of Ry'uul.

Tactical analysis

The dreadmace deals a massive amount of damage to its target and nearby enemies, and will replenish all of the user's gun ammo instantly. It is capable of instantly killing heavy demons and causing serious damage to super heavy enemies. The dreadmace has a longer recharge time than the other melee weapons and, unlike the power gauntlet and flail, only holds a single charge. Like the other melee weapons, it can be recharged faster by parrying Hell surge attacks.

Dreadmace strikes have a short but noticeable wind-up time. Because it is not possible to block or parry while mid-swing, this weapon should be used judiciously when targeting enemies that possess dangerous melee attacks themselves, such as the Agaddon hunter. The dreadmace is best brought to bear on them either while they are staggered or when they have just finished one of their attack combos.

Upgrades

Reaper

Demons killed with the dreadmace drop additional health.

Obliterator

Dreadmace strikes deal increased damage to nearby demons.

Riposte

Successfully parrying a Hell Surge attack when the dreadmace is charged will grant you an additional dreadmace attack. This bonus swing is available for a limited time.

This effect cannot be triggered again for a short duration.

Lore

Scholars of the Argenta consider the dreadmace a mysterious weapon, and apparently their trepidation regarding it inspired the weapon's name. It is of unknown composition and its origin lies forgotten, seemingly of alien nature to the Sentinels. It is described as infinitely dense and "roiling" with energy. Sentinel scientists and engineers are unable to completely analyze the weapon due to the distortion it exerts on their minds.

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