Doom The Dark Ages: Weapons Tier List

Doom The Dark Ages: Weapons Tier List

Written by The Old One - 28th May 2025

God
Ballistic Force Crossbow (BFC)
S
CyclerChainshotShield Saw
A
Super ShotgunRocket LauncherFlailDreadmaceRavager
B
Combat ShotgunPulverizerPower Gauntlet
C
ImpalerGrenade Launcher
D
ShredderAccelerator

BFC (God Tier) – The BFC clears rooms instantly, ignores enemy projectiles, and doesn’t need upgrades to be overpowered. It’s a press-to-win button that steamrolls nearly every enemy, as long as you’re aiming in the general direction of the continent they are standing on.

Cycler (S Tier) – The Cycler dishes out decent, consistent DPS across all ranges and against any enemy type except armoured — and even in that case, it heats up the armour faster than most weapons. Once upgraded, it melts crowds in seconds and stays useful throughout the game.

Chainshot (S Tier) – Combining flexibility with raw power, the Chainshot excels at close and mid-range, where it dismantles armored enemies in seconds. It’s reliable, easy to use, and essential in armor-heavy or boss battles.

Shield Saw (S Tier) – An essential tool for any would-be Slayer. The Shield Saw shuts down most threats while empowering you with Shield Runes and weapon-specific bonuses upon successful parries — once you have those upgrades.

Flail (A Tier) – The Flail offers steady damage, strong anti-armor capabilities, and consistent armor regen. It shines in mid-game fights but lacks the burst and utility of top-tier picks.

Dreadmace (A Tier) – The Dreadmace hits hard and rewards aggression with health drops. It’s great for brawls, but is held back by a punishing cooldown if used improperly.

Rocket Launcher (A Tier) – The Rocket Launcher delivers big burst damage against strong enemies, but its slow shots and risk of self-damage hold it back from being a top-tier staple.

Super Shotgun (A Tier) – Devastating up close, the Super Shotgun shreds armor better than almost anything else. Still, its limited range keeps it a step below the more versatile Chainshot.

Ravager (A Tier) – Slow to get going, the Ravager becomes a powerhouse once spun up, giving strong sustain and high DPS. The only thing holding it back from being S Tier is its limited range.

Combat Shotgun (B Tier) – Simple and effective early on, the Combat Shotgun is quickly superseded. It’s fine for basic fights, but lacks power and utility later.

Pulverizer (B Tier) – The Pulverizer handles smaller enemies decently but is just not very effective due to its limited range and low damage. Plus, it gets outright relegated by the Ravager.

Power Gauntlets (B Tier) – The Power Gauntlets have decent combo damage, especially when upgraded, but lack the sustain of the other melee tools and fall behind once the Flail becomes available.

Impaler (C Tier) – The Impaler can deal big hits to single targets, but its slow speed makes it hard to use under pressure. It’s too situational for consistent value, and the bullet drop aspect doesn’t help.

Grenade Launcher (C Tier) – The Grenade Launcher does okay AOE damage, but feels slow and awkward due to its arc and bounce.

Accelerator (D Tier) – Solid when first found, but gets completely outclassed by the Cycler later. Its inaccuracy is ultimately its downfall.

Shredder (D Tier) – The Shredder is your first full-auto gun and feels solid at first, but the Accelerator immediately makes it irrelevant, and you’ll simply not use it at all once other weapons arrive.

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