Beginner’s Guide#
“Warrior returned from hell — ready for your fight?”
Basic Controls#
PC Controls#
| Action | Default Key | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Left mouse | Fire current weapon |
| Aim | Right mouse | Precision aim mode |
| Reload | R | Reload ammo |
| Glory Kill | F | Execute wounded demon |
| Flame Belch | V | Ignite enemy for armor |
| Ice Bomb | G | Freeze enemies |
| Blood Punch | Middle mouse | Heavy melee attack |
| Switch weapon | Mouse wheel / number keys | Swap weapons |
| Use/Interact | E | Interact with objects |
Console Controls#
| Action | Buttons | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Left stick | Move in all directions |
| Jump | A/X | Double jump available mid-air |
| Dash | RB/R1 | Short quick repositioning |
| Fire | RT/R2 | Fire current weapon |
| Aim | LT/L2 | Precision aim mode |
| Reload | X/□ | Reload ammo |
| Glory Kill | Y/△ | Execute wounded demon |
| Blood Punch | B/○ | Heavy melee attack |
| Switch weapon | LB/L1 + RT/R2 | Swap weapons |
| Use/Interact | X/□ | Interact with objects |
Reading the HUD#
Health System#
| State | Display | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Full health (100) | Green bar | Normal state |
| Medium health (50-99) | Yellow bar | Wounded warning |
| Low health (25-49) | Orange bar | Danger state |
| Critical health (1-24) | Flashing red | Near death |
| Death | Zero | Checkpoint reload |
Armor System#
| Armor | Effect |
|---|---|
| 0-49 | No extra protection |
| 50-99 | 25% damage reduction |
| 100-149 | 50% damage reduction |
| 150-199 | 65% damage reduction |
| 200 (max) | 75% damage reduction |
Ammo Display#
| Ammo State | Display | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Plentiful (75-100%) | Green | Use freely |
| Medium (50-74%) | Yellow | Conserve |
| Low (25-49%) | Orange | Find ammo |
| Critical (0-24%) | Red | Find ammo now |
Other HUD Elements#
| Element | Position | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Minimap | Top-left | Shows surroundings and enemies |
| Weapon icon | Bottom-right | Current weapon and ammo |
| Rune effects | Top-right | Active runes |
| Streak counter | Top-center | Consecutive kill count |
| Glory Kill prompt | Above enemy | Orange flash means executable |
Resource Management#
Getting Health#
| Source | Amount | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Glory Kill | 10-25 | Execute wounded demon |
| Health orb | 1-25 | Dropped by slain demons |
| Full heal | 100 | Special pickup |
| Map health | 25-50 | Hidden area pickups |
Getting Armor#
| Source | Amount | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Belch | 5-15 | Ignite enemies with flame |
| Armor shards | 1-5 | Enemy drops |
| Armor set | 50-100 | Special pickup |
| Map armor | 25-50 | Hidden area pickups |
Getting Ammo#
| Source | Amount | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw | Proportional | Shred enemies with the spinning blade |
| Ammo pack | 10-30 | Enemy drops |
| Ammo crate | Full | Special pickup |
| Map ammo | Proportional | Hidden area pickups |
Opening Strategy#
First-Level Advice#
| Strategy | Notes | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Learn movement | Practice jumping, dashing and air control | ★★★★★ |
| Master Glory Kills | The core mechanic for regaining health | ★★★★★ |
| Learn quick-swapping | Switch weapons fast to keep output high | ★★★★☆ |
| Explore secret areas | Hunt Sentinel Crystals and collectibles | ★★★☆☆ |
| Upgrade weapon mods | Grab strong mods early | ★★★★☆ |
Resource Management Tips#
| Tip | Notes |
|---|---|
| Execute low-health demons first | Orange-flashing enemies return health |
| Ignite enemies with Flame Belch | Earns armor shards, boosts survivability |
| Use the chainsaw | Shred enemies for the ammo type you need |
| Explore every corner | Secret areas usually hold rich resources |
Common Beginner Mistakes#
| Mistake | Correct Approach |
|---|---|
| Standing still while shooting | Always keep moving — fight on the run |
| Using only one weapon | Learn quick-swapping to sustain high output |
| Ignoring Glory Kills | The key to survival — must be mastered |
| Never using Flame Belch | The main way to gain armor |
| Skipping secret areas | Secret areas hold important upgrades |
Recommended Settings#
| Setting | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mouse sensitivity | 3-5 | Adjust to taste |
| Acceleration curve | Off | Linear input is more precise |
| Auto-sprint | On | Reduces button load |
| Glory Kill prompts | On | Clear visual cue |
| Subtitles | On | Easier story comprehension |
Weapon Recommendations#
| Weapon | Recommended Mod | Scenario | Unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Shotgun | Full Auto | Close-quarters combat | Level 1 |
| Super Shotgun | — | Mobility core + melee | Level 3 |
| Heavy Assault Rifle | Precision mode | Mid-range precision | Level 1 |
| Plasma Rifle | Explosive shot | Area clearing | Level 2 |
| Chaingun | Mobile Turret | Sustained suppression | Level 4 |
| Rocket Launcher | Lock-On | Long-range demolition | Level 5 |
| Ballista | Piercing beam | Extreme-range precision | Level 7 |
| BFG-9000 | — | Ultimate weapon, save the ammo | Level 8 |
Combat Rhythm Advice#
| Phase | Recommended Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Dash + Flame Belch | Build starting armor |
| Engagement | Weapon swap + Glory Kill | Set the rhythm |
| Climax | Max output + BFG clear | Delete large groups fast |
| Recovery | Hunt resources + Flame Belch | Restock consumables |