DOOM Eternal – BATTLEMODE & HORDE MODE Primer

By: id Software

Battle against demons - or become them - in DOOM Eternal's extra game modes

Saving Earth from hellish domination is only the beginning. After completing DOOM Eternal’s campaign, keep your slaying skills sharp by stepping into the multiplayer arena with BATTLEMODE or aim for top scores and cool rewards with the arcade action of Horde Mode!

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STEP INTO BATTLEMODE

BATTLEMODE Logo

In BATTLEMODE, a fully-loaded DOOM Slayer steps into the rings against two deadly demons in this exciting 2v1 multiplayer mode! Each round is decided in a clash between the Slayer’s skill and the demons’ cunning across expertly designed maps. The objective may be the same – destroy the other side – but the playstyles are entirely different.

THE SOLO SLAYER

As the Slayer in BATTLEMODE, you’ll use your entire kit of weapons, mods and equipment to take down the enemy team. Not only do you have all your gear, but movement abilities like dashing and vaulting from monkey bars are key to becoming a one-person pain train.

The DOOM Slayer readies his Combat Shotgun

Just like in DOOM Eternal’s Campaign mode, aggressively seeking resources keeps you in the fight. Target fodder demons that spawn on the map and Glory Kill them for health, Chainsaw them for ammo or set them ablaze with the Flame Belch for armor!

THE DEMONIC DUO

Of course, the Slayer is only half of the equation. BATTLEMODE also offers multiple playable demons raring for combat – each with their own special style and strategy to master.

The DOOM Slayer faces off against two demons in intense combat

For example, the Revenant can jet across the battlefield and bombard the area with shoulder-mounted rockets, offering a balanced combination of offense and agility. Meanwhile, the Pain Elemental flies high above the arena for a tactical eye on the Slayer’s position and pressure from above. Need more firepower? The Mancubus’ damage-absorbing bulk and arm-mounted ordnance make short work of foes caught in its crosshairs.

In addition to their individual abilities, each demon in BATTLEMODE has skills they activate in the heat of battle to help corral the Slayer and set their team up for a kill. These abilities include placing deadly hazards on the map, summoning squads of AI-controlled demons or even denying the Slayer the ability to pick up resources for a brief – but pivotal – moment. Just keep an eye on your ability cooldowns to prevent the Slayer from catching you with your proverbial pants down instead of the other way around.

In these best-of-five fights to the finish, quick decision making, ample movement and smart use of resource gathering (or denial) can spell the difference between glorious victory or merciless gibbing. For a completely new kind of DOOM experience to play with your friends, check out BATTLEMODE today!

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BRING ON THE HORDE

DOOM Eternal’s Horde Mode pits you against the armies of Hell in a breakneck, arcade-style single player challenge. Use speed, precision and just a sprinkle of style to rack up a high score, potentially earning you rewards or even a top spot in Horde Mode’s leaderboards.

Tackle mobs of incoming demons in Horde Mode

The Slayer’s perks, runes and mods are all unlocked and upgraded during a Horde Mode run, but you’ll start armed with just the Combat Shotgun. As you battle through three levels teeming with foes, you’ll expand your arsenal and accrue points. Complete challenges and quickly dispatch bounty demons to max out your score and unlock new skins for DOOM Eternal, including the DOOM II Slayer and Biker Slayer!

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EARN REWARDS AND LEVEL UP YOUR COLLECTION

Earn exciting cosmetics to show off in BATTLEMODE

DOOM Eternal is integrated with online features rewarding your slaying skills with XP to unlock awesome cosmetics like player skins, weapon cosmetics, nameplates, icons and more to personalize your experience. You can earn XP by completing special challenges, completing BATTLEMODE matches or even just finishing levels in the Campaign!

Learn more about Master Collections and how to upgrade them to maximum flair in our article here.

NEED MORE?

- The war continues in DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods

- The ultimate challenge awaits with DOOM Eternal’s Ultra Nightmare Mode

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