Doom 2016 Walkthrough: Complete Guide & Tips

Introduction

If you picked up Doom 2016 and felt the rush of raw combat, fast movement, and relentless demons, this Doom 2016 walkthrough is designed to guide you through the campaign from start to finish. Whether you are hunting collectibles, mastering Glory Kills, or tackling rune trials, this guide uses simple tips and clear examples to help you dominate the UAC facilities and uncover every secret area. Read on for practical strategies, weapon upgrade suggestions, map completion tips, and boss tactics that make completing the game satisfying and efficient.

Why use this Doom 2016 walkthrough

This guide brings together combat tactics, exploration strategies, and progression advice to improve your playthrough. It is aimed at players who want full map completion, better understanding of weapon upgrades, and help with difficult encounters and bosses. The walkthrough covers:

• Combat basics and advanced tactics for Glory Kills and resource management
• Weapon upgrades, mod choices, and upgrade points allocation
• How to find collectibles, codex entries, and secret areas
• Solutions for rune trials and how to unlock bonuses
• Boss fight strategies and tips for the toughest encounters

Getting started: settings, movement, and core mechanics

Before diving into mission walkthroughs, optimize your settings and learn the core mechanics. Doom is built around speed and aggression, so embrace movement and use every tool the game gives you.

• Turn off aim assist on PC for precision. On consoles, adjust sensitivity until you can quickly snap to enemies without losing accuracy.
• Master double dash and air control. Dash cancels animation and keeps you mobile in tight fights.
• Use Glory Kills to refill health. A staggered enemy allows a Glory Kill that drops health pickups you need to survive waves.
• Weapon swaps and chainsaw usage. Switch to the right weapon for the enemy type and conserve fuel. Use the chainsaw on groups of weaker demons to gain ammo, especially early in the campaign.

Tip: Prioritize mobility and situational awareness. A stationary player dies quickly. Keep moving, use jump pads, and control higher ground when possible to limit being surrounded.

Walkthrough approach by mission: exploration and collectibles

Each mission rewards players for exploration with collectibles like classic maps, weapon upgrades, codex entries, and Praetor Suit enhancements. Follow these steps to maximize map completion and find Doom 2016 secrets:

• Scan every terminal for codex entries and story context. These add to completion and often hint at secret locations.
• Look for destructible walls and flickering lights which signal secret areas. Use environmental cues such as vents, pipes, and stairs that seem out of place.
• Collect classic maps early to reveal more of the level layout and secret markers. Classic maps not only pay homage to older Doom games but mark hidden rooms.
• Follow audio cues. Some secrets trigger subtle sounds or whispers; investigate suspicious noises to find hidden paths and items.

Example: In one mission, a maintenance tunnel behind a row of crates leads to a codex entry and an armor upgrade. If you see a narrow gap or unreachable ledge, consider whether a small climb or explosive is needed to reach it.

Weapons, mods, and upgrade paths

Choosing the right weapon upgrades and mods can change how you approach combat. Doom 2016 gives you modifiable guns and upgrade points. Here is how to prioritize upgrades.

• Super Shotgun is a must-have for close range. Upgrade it early for stagger and knockback to control crowds.
• Heavy Cannon is versatile. Upgrade for accuracy and special alt-fire modes to handle mid-range threats like Revenants and Arachnotrons.
• Plasma Rifle shines vs. armored enemies and can be upgraded for overheat efficiency and faster charge.
• BFG and Rocket Launcher are for emergencies. Save rockets and BFG ammo for boss encounters or dense hordes. Upgrades that increase ammo capacity or blast radius are high value.

Upgrade tips:

• Prioritize magazine size and damage for your preferred playstyle.
• If you like run-and-gun, invest in reload speed and handling for quick weapon swaps.
• Some mods provide alternate fire that can stagger or lock enemies. Test each mod in combat rooms to learn which pairs best with Glory Kills and chainsaw strategies.

Combat tactics: enemy types and how to beat them

Knowing enemy behavior is critical. Use the following tips and examples to dismantle the most common threats in Doom 2016.

• Imps are fast and use fireballs. Prioritize them with accurate shots to avoid being flanked.
• Cacodemons hover and are vulnerable to explosive weapons. Use frag grenades or rocket launcher to take them out quickly.
• Revenants have homing rockets. Use the environment to break line of sight, then close in for Glory Kills when possible.
• Mancubi and Arachnotrons are heavy hitters. Use cover, hit-and-run tactics, and high-damage weapons to stagger them before finishing with the Super Shotgun.
• Marauder fights require patience. Block his attacks by using dodge timing and aim for windows of vulnerability after his charge or shotgun swings.

Example combo: Enter a fight with a Frag Grenade throw to break up groups, immediately dash to a higher ledge, and finish staggered enemies with Glory Kills. Chainsaw a weaker demon after a Glory Kill wave to replenish ammo before finishing the room.

Rune trials, Praetor Suit, and perks

Runes and Praetor Suit upgrades add persistent advantages. Use this walkthrough section to pick runes and suit upgrades that suit your playstyle.

• Prioritize runes that increase your survivability early on, such as those that boost armor pickup or extend Glory Kill windows.
• Praetor Suit tokens should be spent on upgrades that complement your weapon choices. If you favor heavy weapons, select weapon capacity or ammo bonuses first.
• Experiment with mods unlocked through rune trials to see which passive boosts change how you play. Some runes reduce cooldowns or increase movement speed which is great for aggressive players.

Tip: Complete rune trials during the campaign when you can explore the map fully; the trials are short but teach you movement mastery and reward a useful rune.

Secrets and collectibles: how to find everything

Finding collectibles is rewarding and necessary for 100% completion. Use these proven methods to uncover secret areas and gather everything the game hides.

• Search corners and behind crates. Developers hide many secrets behind simple obstacles or just off a beaten path.
• Use explosive barrels to reveal breakable walls. Look for scuff marks and cracks in textures that hint at a destructible surface.
• Check rooftops and upper platforms. If a ledge looks accessible, explore jump routes or look for hidden lifts nearby.
• Replay missions with a different route. Some collectibles are hidden behind doors that only unlock after story progress or in later revisits.

Example walkthrough tip: On missions with wide-open arenas, circle the perimeter while leaping to check for hidden alcoves. Sometimes the classic map pickup is tucked behind a pillar or inside a low tunnel.

Boss fight strategies and examples

Boss encounters in Doom 2016 are fast and brutal. Below are general strategies and specific examples to survive and win.

• General rule: Keep moving, control the arena, and manage resources. Use cover to avoid sustained fire but don’t stay stationary for long.
• Use alt-fire and mod combos to create stagger windows where Glory Kills or heavy shots deal big damage.
• Save heavy ammo for phases where the boss spawns minions or becomes invulnerable to standard weapons.

Example boss tactic: Against a large armored boss, use the Rocket Launcher to remove armor segments, switch to the Super Shotgun to close quickly, and execute generous use of health-dispensing Glory Kills on spawned minions to stay topped off.

Advanced tips: speedrunning, map completion, and higher difficulties

If you want to go beyond a normal playthrough, these advanced tips will help on Nightmare modes, speedruns, and flawless map completion.

• Save ammo and chainsaw fuel for rooms where you know you’ll face multiple enemies. On speedruns, chaining Glory Kills and using runes that boost speed are essential.
• Learn enemy spawn points on each map. This helps you pre-aim and pre-position to minimize damage taken and time spent killing foes.
• Replay key levels to farm collectibles and practice boss phases. On higher difficulties, familiarity with spawn patterns and timings is critical.

Tip: If you’re aiming for map completion, use the classic map pickup early to reduce time spent searching and to mark hidden doors for later exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

This Doom 2016 walkthrough combines combat basics, weapon upgrade tips, collectible hunting strategies, and boss tactics to give you a complete playthrough plan. Embrace aggressive movement, prioritize upgrades that match your playstyle, and consistently search for Doom 2016 secrets and rune trials to maximize your Praetor Suit and abilities. With these strategies you will clear the UAC, survive the toughest fights, and achieve full map completion. Now go, lock and load, and show the demons no mercy.

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