Pinky rider

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A pinky rider.

The pinky rider is a combination of two monsters which occur in Doom: The Dark Ages, a demonic rider equipped with a bow and mounted on a large quadrupedal breed of pinky demon.

Tactical analysis

The pinky rider will keep its distance from the player, firing arrows from its bow that can be parried to send them back at the rider. It can also release a group of three energy waves followed by a group of two; one of the waves in the second group will be a green Hell surge which can be parried.

After taking a sufficient amount of damage, the rider will be stunned and vulnerable to a glory strike. At this point, the pinky will act on its own and fight with charges and claw swipes.

Pinky riders can also be equipped with armor which must be destroyed before the pinky can be injured. At long distances, armored riders can release groups of shield walls; most of the shields can be sidestepped or blocked, but the final shield will be a Hell surge (green by default) and should be parried to send it back at the rider.

Lore

These horned quadrupedal reptilian demons are known by the Sentinels as the "Pinky Riders". Born from the Umbral Plains' flaming pits, they bring speed and ferocity to Prince Ahzrak's invading horde. However, if they should fail, they are discarded at that moment by the demon prince. The demonic archer riders choose their mounts personally, hoping to achieve glory in Hell's halls, but the beasts are not loyal companions. Many of the Sentinels have witnessed horrific scenes where the beasts turn against their riders, devouring them in the midst of battle.

Gallery

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  The pinky rider's collectible toy.

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  The codex entry image.