FAQ#
“Resolve your questions, enjoy the game.”
Game Basics#
Q: How difficult is DOOM Eternal?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty tiers | Five difficulty levels |
| Newcomer advice | Start with “I’m Too Young to Die” |
| Advanced advice | Try higher difficulties once familiar |
Q: Do I need to play the previous games?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Why | Better story and character understanding |
| Alternative | Learn the backstory through lore summaries |
Q: Does the game have Chinese?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer | Official Chinese voiceover and subtitles |
| Quality | The Chinese translation is high quality |
| Recommendation | Enable Chinese for better story comprehension |
Q: Is multiplayer worth playing?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main content | The game’s core is the campaign |
| Advice | Try multiplayer after finishing the campaign |
Q: Is the DLC worth buying?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer | Absolutely |
| Quality | Harder and more challenging |
Game Mechanics#
Q: How do Glory Kills work?#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Damage an enemy until it flashes orange |
| 2 | Approach the orange-flashing enemy |
| 3 | Press the Glory Kill key (default F) |
| 4 | Execute to regain health |
Q: How does Flame Belch work?#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get close to an enemy |
| 2 | Press the Flame Belch key (default V) |
| 3 | Ignite enemies to gain armor |
| 4 | Mind the cooldown |
Q: How does the Ice Bomb work?#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aim at enemies |
| 2 | Press the Ice Bomb key (default G) |
| 3 | Freeze enemies for safe damage |
| 4 | Mind the cooldown |
Q: How does Blood Punch work?#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charge by killing enemies |
| 2 | Get close to an enemy |
| 3 | Press the Blood Punch key (default middle mouse) |
| 4 | Land an area attack |
Weapons#
Q: How do I get the BFG-9000?#
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acquired automatically in campaign level 8 |
| 2 | Ammo is extremely rare |
Q: How do I upgrade weapons?#
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1 | Obtain weapon mods |
| 2 | Collect upgrade points |
| 3 | Upgrade in the upgrade menu |
| 4 | Prioritize core weapons |
Q: Which weapon is strongest?#
| Weapon | Best Scenario |
|---|---|
| Super Shotgun | Mobile close combat |
| Ballista | Long-range precision sniping |
| Rocket Launcher | Long-range heavy firepower |
Q: How do I switch weapons?#
| Method | Action |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | Number keys or mouse wheel |
| Controller | LB/L1 + RT/R2 |
| Technique | Learn quick-swapping to keep output up |
Collectibles#
Q: Do collectibles affect the ending?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer | No effect on the ending |
| Purpose | Unlock extra content and achievements |
| Advice | Full-collect players should complete them; others can skip |
Q: How do I find secret areas?#
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Look for cracks | Wall cracks may be entrances |
| Listen for cues | Secret areas have distinct sound effects |
| Check the ceiling | Some entrances are overhead |
| Use double jump | Reach high hidden areas |
Q: How do I find all collectibles?#
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Explore every corner | Collectibles usually hide in corners |
| Listen for music | Records play music when approached |
| Check high places | Some collectibles sit up high |
| Use the map | Mark locations with the map |
Q: How do I unlock cheat codes?#
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the corresponding level |
| 2 | Explore secret areas |
| 3 | Finish hidden challenges |
Upgrades#
Q: How do I upgrade fast?#
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Kill elite demons | Earn upgrade points |
| Explore secret areas | Earn upgrade items |
| Complete level challenges | Earn upgrade points |
Q: What’s the upgrade priority?#
| Priority | Upgrade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dash distance | Better mobility |
| 2 | Glory Kill range | Better survivability |
| 3 | Health cap | More health |
| 4 | Super Shotgun Meathook | Core mobility |
| 5 | Damage boost | Better output |
Q: Which runes should I choose?#
| Playstyle | Recommended Runes |
|---|---|
| Melee style | Savagery + Dashing Hope + Bloodhunt |
| Ranged style | Air Control + Phoenix |
| Control style | Equipment Power + frost-related |
| Survival style | Dashing Hope + Phoenix |
Difficulty#
Q: Which difficulty is recommended?#
| Player Type | Recommended Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Total newcomer | I’m Too Young to Die |
| Casual player | Hey, Not Too Rough |
| Regular player | Hurt Me Plenty |
| Hardcore player | Ultra-Violence |
| Expert player | Nightmare |
Q: How do I handle higher difficulties?#
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upgrade weapons | Make sure weapons are upgraded |
| Collect runes | Gather every rune |
| Practice skills | Drill advanced combat techniques |
| Resource management | Optimize resource usage |
Q: How do I beat Nightmare difficulty?#
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Know the game fully | Master every mechanic |
| Full upgrades | Ensure every upgrade is done |
| Perfect play | Requires flawless execution |
| Many attempts | Prepare to retry often |
Technical Questions#
Q: What are the minimum requirements?#
| Spec | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2400 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 670 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 50GB |
Q: Is controller supported?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer | Yes |
| Recommendation | Playing with a controller is recommended |
Q: Does the game support mods?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Feature | Custom levels and game modes |
DLC#
Q: Does the DLC require a fresh start?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer | No |
| Carryover | Inherits main-game weapons and upgrades |
Q: How hard is the DLC?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Harder than the main game |
| Advice | Fully upgrade the main game first |
| Challenge | Higher-difficulty challenges provided |
Q: Is the DLC worth playing?#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer | Absolutely |
| Content | Extends the game with substantial quality content |
| Quality | Harder and more challenging |
This concludes the guide — enjoy the game! For other questions, check the other guide pages.