The Forsaken Plains
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The Forsaken Plains is the tenth level of Doom: The Dark Ages. The Doom Slayer is sent into Hell to assault Prince Ahzrak’s fortress. Meanwhile, using information supplied by Bishop Kreed, Ahzrak and The Witch learn of Commander Thira’s connection to the Heart of Argent and plot to kidnap her.
The ballistatron is introduced as an enemy in this level. The rocket launcher is introduced as a weapon. It uses the music tracks "The Prince" as ambience, and "Infernal Chasm" as combat music.
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Lore[edit]
Shaped by the enslaved remains of Hell’s vanquished, the Abyssal Keep has been the seat of Hell’s most formidable lords. It is currently the domain of Prince Ahzrak. At the beginning of the Unholy Wars, King Novik led an assault on the keep, but was repelled after he underestimated Ahzrak’s tactical brilliance.
Summary[edit]
Objectives[edit]
- Kill Ahzrak
- Breach the front gate
- Destroy the Hell cannons (X/2)
- Obtain the Atlan core
- Power up the Atlan
Challenges[edit]
The first and third challenges award 50 gold each, while the second challenge unlocks the “Reverent” skin for the pulverizer.
- Rocket Man
- Cause damage to five or more demons with a single rocket launcher shot five times
- Exterminator
- Destroy two gore nests
- Fault Line
- Affect 25 demons with the Ground Fissure shield rune
Collectibles[edit]
Areas / screenshots[edit]
The front gate
Looking towards a Hell cannon. Prince Ahzrak's castle is visible in the background to the right.
The combat encounter at the right-hand cannon.
The combat encounter at the left-hand cannon.
The central area with the Atlan power core
Insparation and development[edit]
According to Hugo Martin the portal on the platform where the cyberdemon toy is located was originally intended to lead to another section of the map. Also the level was shortened because it was too long.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ Bethesda Softworks (18 July 2025). "Slayers Club Live | DOOM: The Dark Ages | Hugo Martin's Game Director Playthrough - Ch. 7." YouTube. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
| Levels from Doom: The Dark Ages | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
