- Image from Doom: The Dark Ages. Courtesy of Bethesda Softworks.

In Doom: The Dark Ages, Chapter 6 (“Siege – Part 1”) plunges players onto a wide-open battlefield filled with demon hordes and secret riches. The chapter is a goldmine, with a treasure trove of secrets and collectibles that add depth to gameplay and backstory.

Whether you’re aiming for 100% or seeking upgrades, this guide will lead you to discover all the collectibles in Siege Part 1. Collect them all to enjoy the most out of Doom: The Dark Ages!

Overview of Siege Part 1

  • Collectibles: Total 22
  • Toys: 2
  • Weapon Skins: 1
  • Codex Entries: 2
  • Rubies: 4
  • Gold Chests: 5
  • Life Sigils: 1
  • Gold Pickups: Several
  • Gold Available: Approximately 500 pieces
  • Mission Challenges: 3

The chapter’s open-ended design allows players to complete goals in any manner, meaning careful exploration is required. There are many secrets hidden within caves, underwater pipes, and behind destructible walls, providing rewards for players who explore!

Key Item: The Purple Key

To begin collecting, you’ll need the Purple Key, which is needed to unlock several locked doors. It’s a common occurrence in Doom: The Dark Ages (and Doom in general). From the first Sentinel Shrine, go north towards the middle of the map. You can find the key on a wooden platform near a short tunnel inside the mountain.

Collectibles Breakdown:

1. Slayer Toy

  • Location: North of the first portal.
  • Access: Use the Purple Key to unlock a walled-off area inside a cave.
  • Tip: Clear out enemies around and then head into the tunnel to grab the toy.

2. Mancubus Toy

  • Location: In the gap between the gigantic Sentinel statue’s legs at the top of the map.Access: Ascend the hill to the statue; the toy is found at its base.

3. Nightmare Impaler Weapon Skin

  • Location: Northwest corner of the open area with portals.
  • Access: In a cave requiring the Purple Key, down a side path within.

4. Siege Part 1 Codex Entry

  • Where: On a rocky outcropping near the wrecked ships in the north-central part of the map.
  • How to access: Enter through an underground cave to reach the ledge outside; jump the chasm to retrieve it.

5. Creed Makyr Codex Entry

  • Where: On the ledge below the large Sentinel statue.
  • How to access: Fall off the left side of the statue to find the glowing codex page.

Rubies/Gold Chests:

Ruby 1

  • Location: Top-left corner of the map, near a large gore portal.
  • Access: Complete the gore pillar challenge while making your way towards the portal.

Ruby 2

  • Location: Inside a cave in the top-left area.
  • Access:
  1. Dive into the water and pass through the left tunnel.
  2. Surface and climb the wall to a ledge.
  3. Destroy the wooden barricade.
  4. Throw your shield up at the switch above the gate to open the gate.
  5. Jump over the water and flip the switch to lower a platform.
  6. Return to the main room and swim to the platform to acquire.

Ruby 3

  • Map location: Bottom-right, directly to the right of the first Sentinel Shrine.
  • Access: Throw your shield to destroy three wolf statues to unlock.

Gold Chests

  • Chest 1: Top-left of the map, above the larger gore portal; access through a blue portal near a Sentinel Shrine.
  • Chest 2: After picking up the Siege Part 1 codex, go right and up the path to the chest on a ledge.
  • Chest 3: Bottom right corner of the map, between two gore portals; go through an underwater cave with torches to get the chest.
  • Chest 4: Hill above Chest 3; destroy the wooden blockade in a cliff face to gain access to the chest.
  • Chest 5: Location not specified; search around heavily to locate.

Life Sigil

  • Location: Side of a small waterfall, left of the starting point of the main quest city gate.
  • Access: In the rocks around the waterfall, behind a tank.

Extra Tips

  • Exploration: The chapter’s open design means that certain areas can be overlooked if you only care about objectives. Ensure you explore everywhere! That goes for most missions in Doom: The Dark Ages!
  • Combat Readiness: Certain collectibles have fierce enemies guarding them. Make sure that you’re well-prepared before trying to get them.
  • Use of Abilities: Use your shield to shatter doors and trigger switches, and don’t forget to go underwater when required.
  • Revisiting Areas: In case you skip any collectibles, you can replay this through the mission select.

Final Thoughts

With this quick guide, you’ll secure everything in Siege Part 1, enhancing your Doom: The Dark Ages experience and bringing you closer to perfection. With so many missions (and even more collectables/secrets) in Doom: The Dark Ages, chances are you’d like to find more guides to find them all. Good hunting, Slayer!

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Report: WrestleMania 42 moving from New Orleans to Las Vegas
Watch: Fever's Caitlin Clark has heated exchange with Dream's Rhyne Howard
Braves are expected to activate Ronald Acuna Jr. on Friday
Why CFP shifting to straight seeding makes sense
Scottie Scheffler takes subtle shot at LIV Golf
Watch: Blue Jays complete sweep of Padres with walk-off win
Maple Leafs make decision on team president Brendan Shanahan
Aaron Rodgers reveals why he hasn't joined Steelers
Jets' Garrett Wilson blasts Justin Fields' ex-Bears teammates
Driver Christian Rasmussen: Calmer but 'always ... butterflies' before Indy 500
How Bills reportedly feel about being the featured 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp' team
Report: Leafs declined significant offer for Matthew Knies
Insider names 'No. 1 reason' Falcons should get rid of Kirk Cousins before start of 2025 season
Injury thins out Saints QB competition
Report: NFL pushed Packers to propose tush push ban
Peyton Manning issues statement reacting to Jim Irsay's death
How Bears' Ben Johnson handled book controversy with Caleb Williams
Garrett Wilson makes massive statement about future with Jets
Nikola Jokic joins Larry Bird in exclusive club
Giants' Jaxson Dart reveals 'sole focus' in crowded QB room