Soldier (Doom: The Dark Ages)

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The demonic soldier is a new enemy in Doom: The Dark Ages, playing a similar role to the former humans of previous games such as the blaster soldier.

Tactical analysis[edit]

While faster and more aggressive than basic zombies, soldiers are still relatively weak and can be dispatched with minimal difficulty using any weapon. They have two different ranged attacks, an energy bolt and two energy spheres connected horizontally to each other by a chain.

Lore[edit]

Soldiers serve as an expendable vanguard in the armies of Hell known as the Horde. Within the infernal hierarchy, the allegiance of the Horde is highly valued and is fought for with ferocity. Securing its command is a sure sign of dominance and highest authority.

Gallery[edit]

The soldier's collectible toy.
The codex entry image.
The size comparison of the Slayer and zombie in the Ripatorium's encounter manager.

Trivia[edit]

Ideation concept art of the "Cosmic Fodder" by William Bao.

According to Id Software artist William Bao, a reskin of the soldier from the Cosmic Realm known as the "cosmic fodder" was considered for inclusion in the game, but it ultimately evolved into the cosmic baron.^[1]

References[edit]

↑ @willthebao (29 July 2025). "Concept for the Cosmic Baron designed for DOOM: The Dark Ages. This was a difficult task that spanned months and across @emersontung, myself and @mirabal.art. During which time the creature evolved from a reskin of the default hell soldiers to a full blown heavy unit. The challenge was finding the right balance of the creature’s brutal nature alongside its weird lovecraftian elements while still feeling appropriate for the DOOM brand." Instagram. Retrieved 18 October 2026.

Monsters from Doom: The Dark Ages v · t · e
Ambient:	Hell cultist • Tentacle
Fodder:	Chaingunner soldier • Imp • Lost soul • Maykr drone • Soldier • Shield soldier • Stone imp • Zombie
Heavy:	Acolyte • Arachnotron • Battle knight • Cacodemon hybrid • Hell knight • Imp stalker • Mancubus • Nightmare imp stalker • Pinky rider • Revenant • Whiplash
Super Heavy:	Agaddon hunter • Cosmic baron • Cyberdemon • Komodo • Vagary
Behemoth:	Cyclops titan • Giant cacodemon • Titan
Bosses:	Ahzrak and Witch • Enhanced Ahzrak • Kreed Maykr • The Old One
Vehicles:	Hell carrier • Hell ship • Hell tank
Mechanics:	Champion • Demonic leader • Enforcer
Development:	Unfinished Doom: The Dark Ages monsters

[1] @willthebao (29 July 2025). "Concept for the Cosmic Baron designed for DOOM: The Dark Ages. This was a difficult task that spanned months and across @emersontung, myself and @mirabal.art. During which time the creature evolved from a reskin of the default hell soldiers to a full blown heavy unit. The challenge was finding the right balance of the creature’s brutal nature alongside its weird lovecraftian elements while still feeling appropriate for the DOOM brand." Instagram. Retrieved 18 October 2026.

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