DOOM The Dark Ages offers a thrilling demon-slaying experience, but the challenge doesn’t stop with just finishing the campaign. The game also features a variety of Achievements and Trophies, rewarding players for their skill, exploration, and mastery of its brutal combat. In this guide, we’ll cover how to unlock every Achievement and Trophy in DOOM The Dark Ages, including tips for the toughest challenges.
Table of Contents
- 1 Overview: All DOOM The Dark Ages Achievements & Trophies
- 2 Story Achievements – Automatic Progress
- 3 Boss Defeat Achievements
- 4 Weapon Mastery Achievements
- 5 Shield & Melee Upgrades Achievements
- 6 Demonic Essence Upgrades Achievements
- 7 Collectibles Achievements
- 8 Challenge Completion Achievements
- 9 Platinum Trophy (PS5 Exclusive)
- 10 Master DOOM The Dark Ages with GladiatorBoost
Overview: All DOOM The Dark Ages Achievements & Trophies

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Total Achievements/Trophies: 28
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Difficulty Required: Any (Ultra-Nightmare not required)
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Platinum Trophy: Available only on PlayStation (requires all other Trophies).
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Estimated Completion Time: 12-16 hours (can be faster with optimal routing).
Types of Achievements:
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Story Achievements: Earned by completing campaign chapters.
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Boss Defeat Achievements: For slaying specific powerful demons.
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Upgrade Achievements: For fully upgrading weapons, shields, and abilities.
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Collectible Achievements: For finding all lore, toys, and demonic essences.
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Challenge Achievements: For completing chapter-specific challenges.
Story Achievements – Automatic Progress
These Achievements/Trophies are unlocked simply by playing through the campaign.
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| A Dark Beginning | Complete chapter: Village of Khalim | Finish Chapter 1. |
| Supersized Brawl | Complete chapter: Barrier Core | Finish Chapter 3. |
| Bringing the House Down | Complete chapter: Holy City of Aratum | Finish Chapter 5. |
| Jailbreak | Complete chapter: Spire of Nerathul | Finish Chapter 14. |
| Too Angry to Die | Complete chapter: Harbor of Souls | Finish Chapter 19. |
| Argent Return | Complete chapter: Resurrection | Finish Chapter 20. |
| The Only Thing They Fear | Defeat The Old One & Enhanced Ahzrak | Complete Chapter 21. |
| Game Complete | Complete the campaign (any difficulty) | Finish all 22 chapters. |
✅ Pro Tip:
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Play on your preferred difficulty for a first run, then replay chapters for missed collectibles or challenges.
Boss Defeat Achievements
These are earned by slaying specific powerful demons during the campaign.
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Vagary Down! | Defeat the Vagary Champion | Defeat the boss in Chapter 4. |
| Agaddon Champion Down! | Defeat an Agaddon Hunter | Defeat the boss in Chapter 8. |
| Komodo Champion Down! | Defeat a Komodo Demon | Defeat the boss in Chapter 14. |
✅ Pro Tip:
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If you struggle with bosses, consider upgrading your favorite weapon and practicing dodge timing.
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Use GladiatorBoost’s DOOM The Dark Ages Boosting Services to quickly clear tough bosses without the grind.
Weapon Mastery Achievements
These Achievements are tied to mastering the game’s arsenal.
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Upgraded | Acquire your first weapon upgrade. | Unlock any weapon upgrade (Chapter 2). |
| Fully Loaded | Complete the Mastery Challenge for a single weapon. | Fully upgrade any weapon, then complete its challenge. |
| Gunpletionist | Complete Mastery Challenges for all weapons. | Fully upgrade all 11 weapons and complete each mastery. |
✅ Pro Tip:
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Focus on one weapon at a time for Mastery Challenges.
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Some challenges are easier in specific chapters (Harbor of Souls and Reckoning are great for farming).
Shield & Melee Upgrades Achievements
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Shield Adept | Fully upgrade the Slayer’s Shield Saw. | Complete all Shield upgrades. |
| Melee Expert | Fully upgrade all melee weapons. | Upgrade the Power Gauntlet, Flail, and Dreadmace. |
| Berserker | Max out all Shield, Shield Rune, and Melee | Upgrade all four Shield Runes and three melee weapons. |
✅ Pro Tip:
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Prioritize upgrading the Shield Saw first—it provides both offensive and defensive benefits.
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Collect Sentinel Cores in each chapter to quickly earn upgrade points.
Demonic Essence Upgrades Achievements
Demonic Essence upgrades enhance your Health, Armor, and Ammo.
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Essential Upgrade | Acquire your first Demonic Essence. | Obtain any Demonic Essence (Chapter 2). |
| Essential Ammo | Max out all Ammo upgrades. | Collect all 12 Ammo Essences. |
| Essential Armor | Max out all Armor upgrades. | Collect all 10 Armor Essences. |
| Essential Health | Max out all Health upgrades. | Collect all 10 Health Essences. |
| Essentially Unstoppable | Max out all Demonic Essence upgrades. | Collect all 32 Essences (Health, Armor, Ammo). |
✅ Pro Tip:
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Many Essences are tied to optional Gore Nests (red portals). Clear them all in each chapter.
Collectibles Achievements
These Achievements require you to collect hidden items across the campaign.
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Toy Collector | Collect all demon toys. | Find all 24 Toy Collectibles. |
| Lore Nerd | Collect all Codex pages. | Find all 26 Lore Entries. |
✅ Pro Tip:
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Use the in-game map to track collectible icons (marked with a book for lore, toy for collectibles).
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If you miss any, replay the chapter using the mission select.
Challenge Completion Achievements
These require completing all of the game’s optional challenges.
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Challenge Completed | Complete all campaign challenges. | Finish all 49 mission challenges. |
✅ Pro Tip:
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Check each chapter’s challenge list before starting to avoid missing any.
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Replay chapters on lower difficulty for faster completion.
Platinum Trophy (PS5 Exclusive)
| Trophy Name | Description | Unlock Method |
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| Trophy Master | Unlock all other Trophies. | Complete all other Achievements/Trophies. |
✅ Pro Tip:
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Make this your final goal after completing everything else.
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Master DOOM The Dark Ages with GladiatorBoost
Struggling with the toughest challenges or boss fights? GladiatorBoost’s DOOM The Dark Ages Boosting Services can help you unlock all Achievements and Trophies quickly and easily.
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Complete all chapters on any difficulty.
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Master all weapons and complete their challenges.
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Quickly earn all collectibles, including toys and lore pages.
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